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

States the Secretaries Vi w al aHsA N'''1'
rails Scot and Taylor. .n.;
The Democrats OF the City and County u -
ladelphia have also held an enthusiastic uiee"ns'
to express their hearty JOY over the oflli'an' Wv
tories and eallan, deeds of the American army
.nd record their admiration rthe "bravery SKILL
patriotism and ability of General Taylor IN UNI
.on with The unwayering consistency OF precepls'
principles and practice OF The American De'''o-
cracy." ia
We republish their resolutions, not only be-
cause ,bey reiu,e the aspersons oil the wing
nres. nnon the Democratic Party, but IN elo-
ouen, and glowing language render just 'fiou.e
10 our heroic officers and soldiers, and 10 an Aa-
ministration which has done its whole duty.
They have no party object in view, and speak
the sincere language OF genuine Americans ana
patriots. Unlike the Wings, who now profess
such Joy over the victories of our arms: ana nave
for the moment 10 suppress their bitter denunc'a-
lions Of the war, these Democrats speak from the
heart, because they know the war 10 be just, and
in celebrating its victorious results, vindicae the
good name and honor Of the country
Resolved, That the Democratic Party OF the
city and county of Philadelphia, IN public coun-
ell assembled, approves and sustains the presi-
dent OF the United States in the measures ana Po'
licy adopted by The Executive Government ior the
conduct Of the war against Mexico.
Resolved, That this meeting proclaims lis dis
ousl AT the course pursued in The National Lesis-
lature and throughout The country by the leaders
and organs of the Whis party, whereby they nave
attempted to embarass the country, render Inc
existing war not only unpopular bul odious, du-
rino the first stages Of the contest when It's sue
cess depended on the united patriotism OF the
| whole people: and now that victories, unsurpass-
ed in the history Of nations, have been gained by
| The army and navy, seek 10 make political capi-
tai. for party purposes, out OF these victories, al
| the cost OF political consistency.
| Resolved, That as the last war with England
was carried on and terminated to the most sig
nal triumph of Democratic councils, and 10 The
nnspeakable renown of that immortal American
| chieftain. Gen. Andrew Jackson then, as now,
| The cause of our country was opposed until
| The victory al New Orleans aslonished mankind,
silenced all opposition, conquered peace, and
gave TO the American people President IN An
drew Jackson, who became as immortal in the
Cabinet as he had rendered HIMSELF in The Camp
Resolved, That The brilliant victories at Palo
Alto Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, Buena
Visa and Vera Cruz, have signalized The saga.
nm the brave men and officers who achieved
Them, and we hope conquered peace from the
enemy of our country abroad.
Resolved, That to the "Army OF Occupation
no common gratitude is due Tor the trials and
invitations undergone in foreign land, but every
sentiment and feeling is overwhelmed in the ont
pourinqs Of our honest pride and universal e4ui-
ia,ions al the victories they have Won; bidding
defiance 10 comparison from the history oil war
raising 10 the highest pinnacle OF fame the brave
~ and endurance discipline, skill, prowess and
forritude of American volunteers and regular
soldiers and covering with halo OF glory the
name Of The Hero of Palo Alto, Resaca de la
Palma. Monterey and Buena Vista.
Resolved. That we feel pride and satisfaction
at the military skill displayed by Maj. Genera
Winfield Scott al the siege OF Vera Cruz, anc
we tender 10 him, and the officers. and soldiers
and seanen under his command, our hearty
thanks, Tor The distinguished ability, discipline
patriotism, and bravery, which have actua'es
and been displayed by every American volunlee
and regular soldier in that memorable aclioi u
which the Gibraltar OIL Inc new worn mas lale'
before the Army and Navy OF The United Stale
of America.
Resolved, That we deeply mourn Tor The los:
nf every soldier and officer who have sealed the
devotion TO their country by free offering oi thei
lives on the field, and hope that al The proper time
a suitable national demonstration will be made
which will give their names 10 poslerily, So
cred legacy 10 patriotism and to freedom.
Resolved, That our hearts swell with lively
,;ass 81 II. pennsvlsHdants fia tint,
i've done the character of The Keystone o.al,
ao =. shr ever has been in every slrugsI
~ which American rights and honor nave Dee
In.soived That wnIIr, ,--.-.:o.
Reso ,;. nar,y we WELD 10 none IN devotion
mocIa,;% creed and in support oil The men n'
n IN. -. ...-y nul the measures approved D
Il her, yet that We must ever regaa.eihpl 10 subveI
l.. OF an Americas Dy lie country al The s.,""e7
: Of the counrry's arras, 10 tho strengthening VI
c party nominations.
Resolved, That every true patriot must con
denim the parrow and selfish feelings which could
in Inc hear Of exutation al the deeds Of valo
| performed by The American soldier. seek TO lag
( as an appendix to party nomination, The gori
Gus results OF our arms al Bnena Vista, in III
hope that some scattering rays OF light from lh'
splendid sun Of the national success might be re
Hecled upon partisan nominees.
Resolved That the meeting recommend that q
grand illumination Of the whole city and county
and not a few public buildings, take place on The
evening OF The l9lh in honor OF The victories ol
Palo Alto, Resaca dc la Palma, Monterey, Buena
Vista and Vera Cruz
Resolved, That The proceedings of this great
Council Of the Democratic party of the city and
| county OF Philadelphia be rendered to The Presi-
dent of the United States and TO Major General
Taylor, and 10 Maj. Gen. Scott, with the request
that they communicate 10 The volunteers and re-
| gular soldiers under their command the sense en-
tertained by the people of their patriotism and va
| Tor.
| The Wing says that Mr.. Bots never advoca-