The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-01

eve"lng ! am from the far west-from the back
woods-and nave not enjoyed the advantages of early
enncalon which should have TO address 80 highly re-
ter Onr smsmas m As now before me but no mat
our enemies at home have been disappointed in their
hopes and expectations. You will probably remember
that almost two years what thrill prevailed in this
republication extremity to the oher-when infor
nation was received that American blood had been smiled
on American so the patriotic feelings OF the country
were aoused-the spirit of Washngton awak ened-
The sprt OF the days OF the revolution awakene and
Congress noby responded TO the CALI passed resolutions
declaring that war existed authorized the President to call
out fifty thousand volunteers threw open the Golfers of the
nation, and placed ten millions of dollars at his disposal
Our soldiers went iorh-they fought they conquered.
lCheerr Indeed the most enthusiasts feeling Of patr-
olism prevailed and the National lnteliEtncer ever
caught the enthusiasm and spoke in the highest terms
OF revenging wrongs, and called upon all to stand BY
Inc country in the hour Of peril BIT how Is ], now
feeling that was manifested on the occasion OF the last
war the same spr! that burned blue lights along your
eastern rock bound coast still kndled. voice came
from the sage of Ashlandfrom the COMMANDMENTS ehie
OF the wing forces, he gave the words right about face.
and right about they did face, [Applansel These men,
whose souls burning with patriotic 6re and declared
that the commenced by the acts Of Mexico have
with their political cheitain. discovered that it
menced by ourselves Some forty Of them, a. we way
the record OF the country by writing across the face Of
IT," Ii is lie" | believe in God-I believe in iust
Cod have never known r. traitors to prospsr d.lsy
WICK and there behed in squad poverty some OF thu
descendants OF the tories of the revolution who not onl
sold their birthrghs for mess Of pottage. but also 40
their children's for mess of goldfish and potatoes
lDeafenng applause When witnessed the misery OF
these creatures could not help thinking Of the pafsage.
." will visit the sins OF the fathers upon the children, even
unto the third and fourth generations" and believe that
the man who deserts his country in the hour OF peril will
never posper but suppose that we shall find these very
men who railing against the being unholy
unjust and unconstitutional denying that they, in any
manner opposed the war, but, on the contrary, were
foremost in some of the most glorious battles Some re-
p,chv mt satSnr tU
drew forth some Kisses, and cries Of Order order put
them OUT" &C. whereupon Mr.. observed, Ii they
don't behave he just take them out
The sage OF Ashland has command OF force, ana
his friends Chose that gather round him at Washing
be u0 nh es e ~
that will not obey his commands. Mr. b. then remark
ed, that the very day that the glorious little army un.
conquest over an army foufod in point OF numbers thir
yhree members Of the House of Representatives voted
against granting supplies TO sustain the honor of the coun
try. Vera Cruz has been taken-he heights OF Cerro
Godo have been takenand the glorious stars and stripes
float the halls OF the MoneZumas Your opponents.
however say that our flag shall be pulled down What
say you, my counrymen, to this! Shall it be 40
Voices No, never"] Your opponents say that we
must right about face aud march home, and leave all we
q ~ fns%y S5o
the in disgrace and dshonor, and write upon your
oeheads that you have been engaged in an unconslltu
ona and unholy war lVoces-"No, no we w0nt"l
Are you willing that an order should go forth for our
gallant soldiers to return and nscribe upon the pyra-
mids erected the graves OF those who have fallen,
that they fell in -ttutiona unjust, and unhOly
war! lvoices-sNo. never!"] No, my friends, | trust
this will be done. say, that the man who sym
Pahses with the Mexcans, and turns his back upon his
country in The hour Of peril and danger deserves not the
Of American citizen say. he is bastard son Of
this republic, and has not an American heart within his
bosom.
applause after which,
General HOusTON again came forward. aGreeahIV to
request of the officers of the meeting, for the purpose OF
refutns certain allegations that had been made relative
nexa,ion Of Texas Alter apoogizing ior again adj
dressing the meeting, he proceeded as follows: now
deem it due to the nation, due to the memory OF
great man, due to the American government and due
to myself individual, whether humble or not to
put this matter to rights 1t has been proclaimed TO the
nersha went to Texas aSreeabIy to the wishes Of
General Jackson, for the purpose OF producing revo-
luton, and eventually bringing about the annexation
conralced the character of one whose name can never
be mentioned without awakening admiration and in.
spring reverence tor the brilancy Of his genius and
fervor of his patriotism. might possibly be viewed in
an unfavorable light. With regard to this subject
would state that hal no motive for going to Texas be-
yond that OF seeking new homs. was directed there
to the enemies OF liberty Well Texas became free and
General Jackson from 1882 up to the day that Texas was
free; AMI he aided us but by his prayers; and
surely this did not look like connivance any concert
of action for the motives attributed TO him. do not say
however fellow-czens, that it was not compliment to
myself to say that he looked upon me with kindness
General Houston, alter passing eulogum upon the
character of General Jackson, and compmenting the
democracy Of New York. sat down amidst the cheers OF
the vast assembage.
Tns last speech Of General Houston (says the NJ Y.
Gobe) reported in full and trust to procure as
perfect copy; it will prove highly important document
in many respects.
At the conclusion, General H., at the request of the Of
fcers of the meeting, novel adjournment, which
carriel and at half-past nine o'clock this great
gathering began dispense In half an hour thereafter
the vicinity Of Tanmany Hall had resumed its usual quiet.
AMI trace could be found of the late tremendous
demons alton
The people had assembled for single purpos e-that
of yinlcainy the national government in its action To-
wars the Mexican Safes and, that object accomplish
ell they peaceaby retired TO their homes 1t was WAR
meetns but never has the old wigwam witnessed more
peace and harmony than prevailed on this occasion.
The effect Of This expression OF the popular feeling IN
New York city will be felt throughout the Unsn. 1t
will be controlling; it will be almost omnipotsnt.
For the reports of the speeches we are mainly indebted
to the Herald of Yesterday There are, however, some
important corrections s4
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