The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-03


nshed single combat and in this we have excited the
astonshment OF the civilized world
The honorable gentleman recited many instances oil cour
age the battlefield which had been communicated To
him, which clearly illustrated the character OF our people
and remarked that had arrived al period IN our
national history at which. without boasting we could bd
of sysra woa IN arms ne snen aSe
selves from various professions and avocaions Among
other, the example of Assistant Surgeon William Roberts
from Mr. KS own immediate neighborhood, who had
never seen an enemy until the commencement OF the Mex
greatly distinguished himself the battles the Rio
Grande and at Monterey At Churubusoo he compli-
mented by his colonel licnosh for the gallant manner
in which he aided in ralyng the the charge. Al
Moline del Rey, after fourteen out of of the Of
cers of the been struck down. he aided
in aying the the charge, and was killed by shot
through the head ut the moment of victory Such was the
spirit and energy OF the men who composed the American
| army.
| Mr. King then made handsome aluson 10 several
gallant men who left the halls of Congress to participate
in the conflict, and concluded by proposing
Colonel Jefferson Davis aud his Mississippi rfemen"
| tGreat applause.l
| Mr. Butler proposed Gen Persifor f. Smith though
born in Pennsylvania he halls citizen OF Louisiana
he is hero OF the Confederacy ever fertile in expedens
and he has shown that he is worthy of his llustrous
| reputation in the whole country
| Hon j. H. Harmanson acknowledged this toast in
fecous and eloquent terms, and offered toast IN con
cuson which had reference to the advantages Mexico
would derive from this war by an enlargement oil her
| liberties
| Hon James Thompson OF Pennsylvania, in we'll
timed remarks, noticed the contrast which the events oil
this war presented when viewed IN coDneXion with lhe
conduct OF the mother country in the war OF 1872 Our
troops made no unnecessary aggessons on eces, hab
taons, or monuments but how was it with "the most
enlightened nation the earth" in her conflict with us
He reminded the company of the destruction of the Cap
toll the injuries inflicted the Presidential Mansion and
the chivalrous attack upon Washington printing Office
by admiral He then, with evident pride, reviewed
the of troops throughout the whole OF
this Mexican war; showing their respect for private pos
| sessions public ediices, and works OF art.
He then recalled the recollection OF the meeting to one
whose name had not yet been mentioned, whose patriot
ism induced him to leave the House OF Representatives to
1foko nd of nj
them to the and who now sleeps an eternal
sleep at Buena Vista. He proposed
| "The memory of Archibald Yel.'
| The toast drunk in solemn silence.
Gen. Quman rose, and said he had heard with great
deal Of pleasure respectful mention Of his gallant com
anecdote of that gallant soldier He could state many of his
friend his left Gen Shelds) if he not present
the field and ' hs camp He then Proceeded to give an
anecdote of Gen Smith, follows After the final charge
on that occasion for purpose Of determining
movements was standing on The rampas erected at the
few momen' heard very mild voice addressing me.
looked round and the heads of many gallant SOL
ders there assembled saw that OF Gen Smith, his mild
but noble face exhibiting great in contrast with
the scene through which he had ne stood with his
many disputes about time before; let it be remembered
that we enter the gara at twenty minutes past one
| Hon Emile La Sere, of Louisiana, gave
Seen; Shields: Louisiana will never forget that he sur
his priority command to her avorte son at the
battle OF Contreras." ICheers
| Hon. Reverdy Johnson, in feeling manner, gave
"The memory of Lieut.. Col VIM II. Watson"
| The toast was drunk in solemn silence.
| Hon. c. G. Atheron proposed
"The memory OF Col. Ransom ofth 9th regiment"
The honorable gentleman spoke in glowing terms of
this noble son OF New England.
The toast was drunk in solemn silence
After some appropriate remarks, the Hon. T. b. King
| in an impressive manner, gave
"The memory of Col Mcintosh, who fell at Churubusco,
s vis,s Gels Clay Hardin" and McKee, who foil at B"sna
| The toast was drunk in solemn silence
Hon. James Thompson said they had toasted the gal
still living He proposed the health of a gentleman at
this festive board who at the battle OF Buena Vista,
but was now amember Of the House OF Representatives
Major Richardson. of Illinois
| Hon. w. A. Richardson acknowledged the gratifying
compliment which had been offered to him. by connect
ing his with the living and the lustrious dead He
then proceeded to notice the conduct of army in
those welfought fields, which he endeavored to do
his duty and said they afforded satisfactory proof that
its fighting also [Applause] He paid well-deserved
compliment to the bravery Skill and courage of the
regular force; but without desiring to draw invdious
comparisons, he was free to say that while the regular
troops better Offered the volunteers were the best
men. [Applause.] The honorable gentleman then in
duged in some gratifying "reminiscences Of the battle e,
the Illinois troops on those OCCASIONS in which they
exceIled Napoleons veterans at the Bridge Of Lodi He
concluded by offering the health of Col W. H. Bissell,
the commander Of that glorious regiment.
j. G. Benet esq, proposed
The memory of the gallant Rnggod, who fell Resacu
de la Palma Drunk in solemn silence
toast was then given relating to the late postal mis-
to Europe OF the First Assistant Postmaster General
Mr.. Hobbie, having been loudly called ior rose and
said
feel, Mr.. President, that humble individual
as am has no right to engross for the time
and attention OF this company 1t is the fear, sir, ~hat
might be deemed uncourteous if did this call,
that prompts me to attempt for the faering
that has been extended These hours,
consecrated to the noble purpose of rendering honors
those who have conferred honor upon
country, and on our common nature, by deeds of heroic
valor and military achievement in battle and under the
greatest perils by which life limb may be assailed
ordinate TO that purpose. Gentlemen have related
dotes Illustrative OF and characters, interesting
the meeting This discurve of remark encourages
me to take the liberty OF referring circumstance that
recently fell under observation.
When in Europe last summer, the business of the pos
tai arrangements alluded the toast, took the oppor
tnnity visit the Tower of London And here will pre-.
mise that what saw gratified much but that which
gratifed me most was what did not Laugher1
passed from ball to hail. viewing with delight the mpe.
history and by different countries. They arranged
as 10 exhibit trophies those which victorious England
had from the nations of the earth with which she had
been In conflict And what nation, ask has escaped that
fatality! behed there the unwilling contributions this
proud display wresed from the Frenchnan from Span
lard, and the Turk, from the Norwegian and the Dane
from the Hindoo, the Chinese and the savages
| Sea Islands
Here Mr. Venabe, of North Carolina broke the silence
OF the audience by crying out Did you see any from the
| United States :"
Mr. Hobbie emphaticaly answered, No, thank God
did not ICfreat applause He resumed. My anxious
eye wandered in uneasy search if there any
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