Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-07-21
ECHO FROM THE ARMY.


Tie ".Ha,lo," n HE Hia, IN The Char.
Al an adjourned meeting Of officers and men
composing h. 81 bliga,!e ri division OF volun-
tecrs, Brigader General Lane in The chair, The
proceedings OF the previous meeting were read
and approved.
The committee on resolutions then reported ne
following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, The Democratic Convention recently
assembled at Baltimore have closed their laoors
by presenting t. The people Of The United States
Two oil our most distinguished citizens Tor The high
| es Offices in the republic
Resolved, That We cordially and enthusiast
caIly approve the nomination OF General Lewis
Cas- Of Michigan f2f President and OF General
w 0 Butler oil Kentucky iur Vice President
and that we will use every honorable means 10
insure her election.
Resolved, That The whole history Of Lewis
Cass has been one o. steady devotion 10 country,
and Of underwriting aitachmentlo the puTes prin-
ciples OF reputlicansm, from The period when he
broke The sword which he had welded in defence
OF his country, rather than participate in dis
graceful and reasonable surrender, 10 TINS, when
all his energies have been devoted 10 The support
of war which has shed un!adins lusre upon our
country and her glorious SINS.
Resolved, That Throughout, the war; no"
closed, Lewis Cas- mas exhibited himself Inc
warm TREND and supporter OF The army, and mat
he is particularly entitled 10 their admiration ana
regard.
Resolved That lie manly protest made by
him, curing his mission IN France, asains! INC
Unauthorized Interference threatened by The al.
lied powers OF Europe with our domestic lnsii;n.
tions, while j, was The occasion oil his return,
Justly entities Lewis Cass 10 the gratitude Of Tue
entire souia, and OF every lover OF constitutional
rights throughout The republic, and IS IN STRICT
cunsonance with his course in the councils Ci the
nation.
Resolved, That his services in The field, in the
late war with Great Britain, when his foot was
the frs, 10 press on British SOIL when, as aid TO
General Harrison al the battle OF the Thames,
h. nobIy volunteered as private, and Joined IN
The lhckes, OF The tray; al he siege Of Maiden;
aud, finally, in all the engagements OF the cam
paieu-shuw him the gallant soldier and the ar
dent patriot; that his conduct as governor ot
Michigan, his efficiency as Secretary OF War,
his whole course OF action when minister 10
France, and aier his return, as senator oil The
uuied Sales, mark MIN The able d'plomatisi and
the accomplished and sasacious salesman; that
lLe address 10 President Jefferson proposed and
prepared by him when member oi Inc Conven'
ion nf Ohio exposing Inc designs OF Aaron
Barr, evidence that even while yet youthful
pioneer, he was yigi,anlly mindful OF Inc inter-
ess oi his country, and determined 70 pfotec!
them.
Rrsolved, Tha, his bold and constant snpfos;
d, our rights in The Oregon controversy, pariicu.
larly recommend him 10 The consideration and
supper; ii me inhabitants oi he mighty Wes',
while Ms consistent seaport Of inc annexation Of
III. lone sIar' relubhc, now folded IN re en-
braces .. her older sIsleCs, wall guaranty hun her
gratitude and attachment.
Resolved. That The poor by vino, forty years
ago, ien hi, Own New Hampshire barcioo,ed,
ana The bearer OF his own bnDdle, Tor the wilds
III Ohio, will be placed b. lhe unhou.h, suftfa-
ses Of he pcooie IN The highest olhee on earth.
Resolved, Tna We recognise IN VIM. .. But
ler oil Kentucky, tn FIRST or BARsBuasERs-a
lille which he ras richly earned b. MS conduct
a, the liver Rai.iu when, in the face OF thou.
sands OF Indian bullets, he bravely volunteered
"a set fire 10 barn in which the enemy were post
ell, aud from which they were dealing destruction
on our advancing columns.
Resolved, That al New Orleans, while in
command Of his regiment, his distinguished gal
ianfy and nnremiitng attention 10 hrs duties, OBJ
aimed for him place MOI interior 10 any in the
limaion OF that illusrious patriot, soldier, and
statesman, Andrew Jackson.
Resolved, tina. his conduct as major general
Of the army, during the war with Mexico, Iusl
now brought 10 a termination, has been That OF a
ces placed him in chief command, he nobly re.
,eemet the rus! placed in him BY The admlnisifa-
lion aud justified The confidence CT an admiring
country ; tina, al Monterey be was not behind the
foremost; and bore from that memorable field d
wound, which we will carry 10 his grave as an
honorable testimonial oil his participation in the
fight
Resolved That, in addition 10 his military ser.
vices he has exhibited his attachment 10 his coun-
nv IN her Legislative balls, where his clear, COM
rrehensiyc ami vigorous Intellect, and his firm
integrity OF purpose. and Rigorous adherence 10
pure PRINCIPLES a ipcriy, marked him IS one oil
her most able, independent, effective, and Ins-
worthy Of saissmen.
Resolved That Ire convention which nomna-
led Lewis Cass and WIN o. Butter have acted
wisely and II accordance with h high rust con.
Il ed 10 hcnI, by Selecting Tor the highest offices
in The cit, oi the people men whose moral chafac-
ter AMI privac worm are iu!iy commensurate
with tncir public services ard deserts, and that
ne patience, harmon, unanimity, andz'al which
characterized their proceedings, are sure pledge
that The people will conhfn me nominations
hey have made al the ballot. box in November
nexi.
Resolved, That in the history OF our country
i; mas heretofore been so ordered that AT every
evenriu eroch men have been found n led Tor the
crisis; tina, We consider the present N exceeding.
II critical period, whether viewed in reference 10
the war Just terminated, Inc srea! acquisition Of
territory, or 10 he peculiar condition OF Europe,
whose States, cmularlng our example, arc even
now struggling for political emancipation; and
tia; in Lewis Cass and William 0. Butler we
recognise men eminenly qualified for The occa.
sion.
Resolved, That the proceedings of This meet
ing, properly altss,ed by The officers thereof, be
prepared; and iha. he Democratic papers in The
Uned States be requested 10 publish The same.
The meeting was then addressed BY Lieut.. Col
Dunoni, 4th Indiana Volunleels Lieut.. Waters,
Louisiana Mounted Volunteers, and Nal Nc
Coy, i!h Indiana Volunteers; alter which, the
resolutions as reported were unanimously adopt
ed.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned sine die
JOSEPH LANE, President.
SHERR WILLIAMS,
M. d. MANSON, Secre,,rcs
S w. WATER,