The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-13

Senate.
Samuel G. Arnold, Geo. Houghtang
(Sec'y of last convenon) VIM. ]. Idel,
Edw. j. Grant, Saml McClurg,
Anthony Rowley, John smith,
VIM Nanagan VIM. b. Paul,
W. A. West Joseph Yard,
F. r.. Lafauchere, Lewis Parker,
Thos B. iewlngs, Gershom Mott,
b. F. Hendrickson (Ch'n of last convention)
(Secy oflast convention) Chas Gordon,
John c. Hutchinson, = Van Slckeli,
George Sewers, Simon Kahnweier,
Charles X. Cain, John Roe,
Limerick Walton Charles Parker,
G !s'hH Y fomeu e. E. II Il M sioceshs
Charles b. Howell, Isaac G. NosuaIid
Trenton March 5, lSi7.
The morning of the day appointed was exceedingly
stormy but the weather cleared up in time for the meet
ing, and there general turn out OF the solid mate
rias Of the party The deporabe condition OF the roads
in the proceedings bn they sent us words Of encourage
and assurances that they were with us IN spirit and
heartily approved Of the call. At haf-past seven the
court house full and the meeting was called to or
der by Mr. William Jay and the following officers APP
pointed
Presdent-Samuel McCurg. esq.
Vice presidents-John II Ruon, esq, and Dr. Shelton.
Secretares-Dr. f. l. Grant and Franklin s. Mills.
The meeting being fully organized, S. G. Arnold moved
the appointment of committee to prepare resolutions,
committee as follows
Samuel G. Arnold, Ralph L. Warner, Peter Grim, jr.
Jehro Yard, and William Jay.
The committee Immediately retired, and during their
absence Dr. SHELTON, of the Vice Presidents address
ed the meeting the general course OF the adnlnStra
ton, the proscrptve measures adopted in the expulsion
OF Mr. Richie from the privileges Of the Senate the fac
ous opposition of certain protested democrats In both
houses to the war; and other kindred topics His address
strong, forcible, convincing appeal and was re-
ceved by the audience with frequent and long continued
applause X Gill; H.. H., .oo .nn.,roa
and reported the following resolutions, which were read
by Dr. Arnold the chairman of the committee, who was
interrupted BY repeated bursts OF PRO M Rcb line
cialy, drew the marked approval Of the meetng and
all were adopted without dissenting voice.
Resolved. That the administration OF James X. Polk
both in its domestic and foreign policy continues to COM
mand confidence and to merit the warm support OF
Resolved, That the fears entertained by large portion of
citizens OF the disastrous effects of the tariff have
manofacured goods have been sustained against all at
teps to create panic tina, the tariff has not reduced the
the mechanic the and that has not en-
tirey ruined the market Of the farmer
treasury, Which has proved wholesome check the
issues opaper and on excessive inpoatons OF for
eign goods of the results Of the great democratic vic
Rsolued That our title the whole Oregon was prior
the late treaty. the best in the worlds and that was en-
ely owing to the actous and unpaotic conduct OF the
United States Senateat our banner does not now wave
over the territory high up 81 degrees 40 minutes.
RESOLVED, That the in which we are now engaged
long series insults and outrages by the invasion Of
soil and the murder of our citizens that she has refused
has declined all propositions to negotiate permanent
and honorable peace and that the only means le us to Sc
of our government the energetic and vigorous prose-
Resolved, That Senator westcot, whom we have been
proud hail OF New Jersey, and the senators hh-
erto recognised of the democratic party who
have iactously opposed war; and have endeavored
clog the administration in Us efforts to v,ndcae the rights
ainest dictates of duty and longer deserve the conf
dence Of the rcpublican party
Resolved That as there was British party in the United
States during the last war with England which afforded
aid and comfort TO The enemy by its reasonable de-
reveses moderated glorious achievements, and dis
eouaged the Of troops 50 in the present con-
BILE than the enemy whout which can see nothing in the
duct of Mexico condemns which is jealousy engaged in
defeating the OF the government IN dscouragng
the prosecution OF the war, and in parayzng the patriotic
Resoived, That this Mexican party had many faithful
who deaf TO the dictates Of honor and patriot
ISM sought only to enbarras the President and oppose
peacexhose whole study was to cause delay and expense
and disaster that they might ride into power over the ruined
Resolped That the President Of the United States
tried 10 The warm thanks Of every true hearted republican
his jealous watchunes the interests and honor OF
his country for his strict adherence to the provisions OF
he has administered the government under circumstances
Resoiped That the conduct of those senators who
fot expeng Mr. Richie from the privileges of the Senate
chamber rebnke for his manly independence, is
worthy of ancient federalism in the days of the alien and
sedon laws and deserves the unqualified censue OF the
Resolrcd That this meeting is still satisfied with the
usages OF the democratic party, and RESPECTFULLY urge a
adherence all nominations made by the people in
their authorized conventions and that also recommend
the State central committee to call State convention at
early day this city, organized the same basis as
the last for the nomination of suitable candidate Tor the
office of governor.
After the adoption of the resolutions, Captain Joseph
A. Yard loudly called from every part of the
house, and coming forward in obedience to the CALL adj
dressed the meeting the subject of the war; His ad
dress patriotic and full Of feeling, and elected fire.
quent and warm applause
resolution was passed that the proceedings be signed
by the officers and pubshed and also resolution Of
thanks TO the sheriff his attention in opening and light
ing the house
On motion of Judge Rulon one OF the vice presidents
the following resolution was passed:
Rsoued, That copy of the proceedings of this meeting
be forwarded Mr. Richie, with request that they be
published in the Washington Union.
The proceedings throughout were marked by entire
union and harmony, and nothing occurred to mar the
qualification of the occasion
SAMUEL MCCLURE, President
5GHS e s ssHaTos, Vice Presidents
T.. l. GpANr