The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. IL, ls47.
tn. Rsc,nf;on Of Col Moran

The Reception of Col. Morgan
Last evening company Of nearly two hundred demo-
cratic friends Of Col @. w. Morgan, recently arrived
from the battle fields Of Mexico, partook of copmsn
tary supper at the American Hotel In this city. Col
Samuel Medsry presided, and the DOM pany embraced
numhsr of d,sipanisns citizen. from ali marta Of the
State, now In tho city.
The spirit OF patriotism Of course ran high Colonel
Morgan replied to the complimentary toast in an appro
pirate speech spced with some terse remarks about
TRAITORS at hsme OF equal guilt with the traitors that
he had hung upon the gbbst In Mexico! He gave
1t his not only his, but the opinion Of most Of
the officers and men Of the army, now In Mexico, that
with Mexico Mexico We can never be at peace tina.
the only alternative left 10 to place the whole OF 1t
under territorial jurisdiction of the United States that
though the tmid may shrink dsmagogues may bawl ;
traitors may soheme but the destiny OF the America
tion-the American people not the Anglo Saxon
merely, but the Offspring OF civilized Europe are
destined to plant the standard d liberty the Ame-
rican continent and it would be done Yankees had
foothod In Mexico which would never be Withdrawn =!
He made the astounding remark that tho bodies OF
than 5000 gallant sprita sleep beneath the soil OF
Mexico whose shout Of victory was that their be-
loved the stars and stripss-upon which they
cast their dying glance might forever wave over their
The prevailing sentiment of his remark, was-thAt our
troops In Mexico entertained no other OF the
than the extension Of our government over the en-
tire country. He closed by Offering satoa't -
Mericoshs ha, been conquered by the sword-she mast
be retained by the pen.
ing Although the supper was got up rs compliment
to the gallant Morgan by his democratic friends and
wings could not resist the impulse OF spirit Of patriot
ism burning within them to show their appreciation Of
hianaant services rendered though they In
orfpg Mexico but came forward and Joined most hear
tiy In the spirit OF the evening
Thus was evidenced the truth Of tho Colonel's re.
marx; demagoguss may howl, but the American people
will sustain all who will sustain this war, and will
denim all who will impose obst Giles TO its early termns
ton
Another point Is worthy OF consideration as developed
by the remarks and spirit evinced by Colonel Morgan
He IL recently from the seat Of Wharf.-The place also
where the minister Of peace stands In waiting to order
the sword to be sheathed He Is friend Of the admi
nistrstion and as such, doubt enjoyed the oonA.
dence Of those who represent the wishes Of the admins
traitor In the active army With all these opportuni
ties Of forming opinion and these circumstances In
auencing his opinion, he boldly asserts that only
aterpsve to extend civil jurisdiction the whole
Of Mexico
have thought IL Of sufficient interest to the readers
Of the Herald to notice thus much Of this meeting M
spirit, think Is strong indication Of what rels
tions with Mexico will como to-
Being present as invited guest, gave toast ~
such, and offered the following which, though compli
mentary to q wbig, was drank amidst shouts Of ap
plauae -
Col. Wynkoop, of the Pennsylvania volunteers-A gal
liant soldier patriotic citizen, and, as politician
noble exception Of general rule, which governs the
leaders Of his party.
4ppyopos II the return Of youthful Colonel merely
eIctes such spirit Of enthusiasm, what may not
poet when old Rough and Ready, the browning hero
Of all, comes honsf w,,rssr schIpS