Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-23


ed Whig Tariff OF ss42;"at The same time, with
IN, covering the land with "ruin." so confidently
predicted by Wing prophets. When did the na-
ZION enjoy more universal prosperity Than al
present. even with an expensive war upon its
hands3
The Whip press have attempted 10 P'ou"e'
,he immersion that the Democratic party throu9"
c.neraIs -I--.,ions, were chary other praise
TO o..-scnls. The recuIuo.-for ,hriI 5o =.
n such an assertion. From the htsa'U iais',
victory a, Palo Aho, lhe..Democratie press have
s st4as! isssR!!sa expressed .ass sincere aa'
trary, have withheld their praise, from their bit
ter predjudices against "Mr. Folks Democratic
war" In our own Legislature, resolutions were
brought forward by leading Democrats, paying
a cordial tribute TO Gen. Taylor's distinguished
services and voting him sword in The name OF
Virginia. When the news Of the browning bat
lie of Buena Vista reached Ibis city, salute was
fired on Inc public square-and even then we
heard Wings denouncing it as "Locofoco" trick
"lo sustain sinking administration" On Mon
day night grand illumination was to take place
in Philadelphia in honor of the victories of Tay-
Tor and Scott. See how it is received by many
oil the Wings Of that city, to judge from an ari-
Gle in the Wing North American:
"But this Mexican war, in the judgment Of not
lew, stands nnrivalled for its atrocity and is
one OF the darkest stains upon our national es.
cuicheon. There is not one feature about il 10
save il from universal reprobaiion. And is il
becoming great Christian people 10 celebrate
victories achieved In an nnlasofM aggression? p
We ought to be reminded that while The welkin
rings with Shouts of triumph, many are groaning
and dying from the wounds received in the fierce
and bloody encounter, and a thousand habia-
tions are made desoae by the ,idings Of The slain.
In the judgment of many, the proposed illumi-
nation is entirely out of place"
Does not such language remind us Of what the
Federals,s OF New England said in the last war,
"lhat it was nnbecoming a moral and religious
people to rejoice over the victories of our SOL
diers?"
10 word, does not the course OF the whole
Wing press, in denouncing the war as "aggres-
sion" and "rapine," and our officers and men en-.
gagged in it as "lawless men," show them to be
the wors, enemies of our brave Generals and ar
mies2
The Democratic party has, on all occasions,
shown an anxious desire 10 honor Generals Tay.
lor and Scott. They believe that the war is
Jus, and righteous one, aud they repel the libel
upon the heroes of The war which the Wings yr
,ually publish, when they assail not only their
own government, but s,igmatize the war as IRA.
pine" and our gallant officers and soldiers as
"lawless men"
To show the feeling Of the Democratic party,
we publish few facts:
Alta meeting Of the Democratic Republican
New York, on the 10th April, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously adopt
cd
Whereas. we have received with heartfelt Joy
the gratifying intelligence Of the capture OF Vera
Cruz and the castle OF San Juan D. Ulloa, and
their unconditional surrender 20 the American
forces under Major General SCOT, and also the
news Of the victory obtained by Major General
Zachary Taylor and his brave soldiers over The
army OF Santa Anna at The battle OF Buena Wis |
a. wherein the hignes exercise of military skill |
and science have been united with the coolies, In. |
trepidi,y aud The most gallan, daring, thereby |
shedding undying lustre ON the American arms |
Therefore, '@a.e..
brave soldiers and seamen, whose brilliant success
NJ Vera Cruz has elevated the national character |
To the chivalry and heroism before displayed by |
Msjor General SCOT Al Queenston, Chippewa,
and Lundy's Lane. be has now added the bright |
est triumph OF his military life, and given The |
mos, signal evidence Of his SKILL sagacity and pa
tro,ism in Obtaining such great results al so small
q sacrifice OF life.
Resolved, That the thanks of the General
Committee be rendered TO the Hero OF Palo Alto,
Resaca de Ia Palma, and Monterey, and TO the
gallant officers and men under his command, who
bore our flag VIGOROUSLY over the blood stained
field of Buena Vista. They are eminenily enti-
tied 10 the gratitude of their country, and have CO.
vered themselves with imperishable laurels.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the
families aud friends Of those OF our fellow citizens
who have fallen. Their bed o. death has been
the field Of glory and honor; they have poured
out their blood to seal the evidence OF their devo
ton 10 their country.
Dulee OF decorum est pro patyia mori.
Resolved, That the distinguished ability and
un,iring energy displayed by the President Of the
United States, The secretaries of the War and
Navy Departments, in the successful prosecution
OF the war against the public enemy, merits the
cordial appreciation Of every friend Of country.
Resolved, That copies OF the foregoing reso-