The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-16
Echo from the Army.

The "Marion" Of the Var an the Chair
At an adjourned meeting of officers and men compos-
Lane in the chair the proceedings of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
The committee resolutions then reported the fol.
lowing preamble and resolutions:
Whereas the Democratic Convention recently assembled
at Baltimore have closed their labors by presenting
people OF the United States two OF our most
citizens for the highest offices in the republic
Resotosd That we cordially and enthusiastically approve
President, of General W. O. Bater Of Kentucky for
Vice President and that will every honorable
Resousd That the whole history of Lewis Cass been
one OF steady devotion to country and of Underwriting
the period when he broke the had welded
in defence Of his country rather than participate in dis
egies have been devoted the support of which
has shed uniading ustre upon country and her glorious
sons
Resoved That throughout the war, now closed, Lewis
Cass has exhibited himself the friend and supporter
of the army and that he is particularly entitled their
admiration and regard.
Resopfd That the manly protest made by him, during
his mission in France, against the unauthorized interior
ence threatened by the allied powers OF Europe with
domestic institutions while it the occasion of his re-
justly entities Lewis Cass the gratitude of the
tire south, and of every lover of through
out the repubic and in strict consonance with his
III the councils OF the nation.
Resoued That his services in the field in the late war
with Great Britain. when his foot the first press
British soil when, aid to General Harrison tile battle
of the Thames he noby volunteered private and Join
ed in the thckes OF the fray at the siege of Maen and
finally in all the engagements of the campaign-snow him
the gallant soldier and the ardent patriot that his conduc
as governor OF Michigan his efficiency Secretary of War
his whole course OF action minister France and
after his return, OF the United States mark him
statesman that the address President Jefferson propo-
sed and prepared by him when member of the
OF Ohio, exposing the designs Il Aaron Burr evidence
even while yet youthful pioneer, he viganty mind
u OF the interests OF his country and determined protect
them.
solved That his bold and support of our rights
in the Oregon controversy, particularly recommend him
ghty west; while consistent support Of the annexa.
ton of the one STAR republic, folded in the
OF her older sisters will guaranty him her gratitude and
Rofped, That the poor boy who forty years ago. left his
own New Ham psre barefooed and the bearer of his
bundle for the wds OF Ohio, will be placed by the UNI
bought snhraKes OF the people in the highest Office earth
lucky, the BARNBUESERs-a title which he has
richly earned by his conduct at the river Rasin when in
eered set fire barn in which the enemy posted,
and from which they were dealing destruction add
Resolved, That New Orleans, while in command of
his regiment his distinguished gaantry and unremitng
any of that iustous patriot sold err
| and state sman, Andrew Jackson.
Resolved That his conduct as major general of the army
during the with Mexico, just now brought
nation, has been that OF gallant commander; and that
bly, redeemed the placed in him by the adnnstra
ton, and justified the confidence OF admrng country
that at Monterey he was not behind the foremost and bore
from that memorable field wound which he will carry
his grave an honorable testimonial of his participation
Resoird, That, in addition his military services he
has exhibited his attachment to his country her legsla
halls Where MS clear, ompTehenslVe,
intellect, his firm integrity of purpose, and rigorous ad
hcrence pure principles of liberty marked him
her able, independent efectvc and trustworthy OF
| statesmen.
Rssofped, That the convention which nominated Lewis
Cass and w. o. Butler have acted wisely and in accord
with the high confded them by selecting fo
the highest offices i'm the gift of the people whose
moral character and private worth fully commensurate
with their public services and deserts and that the pa
tience, harmony, unanmy, and Zeal which
their proceedings pledge that the people vii
confirm the nominations they have made the balotb
| in November
Resoped That in the history OF our country it has here
toore been ordered that at evenul epoch men
have been found fitted FOR the crisis that consider the
present exceedingly critical period, whether viewed in
reference the just teminaed the great acquis
ton of territory, the peculiar condition OF Europe
whose States emuatng example, are even now strng
Cling for political patton and that in Lewis Cass and
VIM. o. Butler recognise eminently qualified fo
the occasion.
Rsored That,he proceedings of this meeting properly
aasted by the officers thereof be prepared and that the
democratic papers the United States be
publish the same.
The meeting was then addressed by Lieut. Col Du
mont 4th Indiana volunteers, Lieut. Waters, Louisiana
mounted volunteers, and Maj. Mccoy 4th Indiana vol
uneers after which. the resolutions reported were
unanimously adopted
On motion, the meeting then adjourned sine die
| JOSEPH LANE, President
| SHERRoD WILLIAMS,
| MD. MANSON. Socro,,,;s.