The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-07
From the Trenton State Gazette
eommodoro stockton and the LeSislaturs.


mens, the resolutions Of the legislature esnfyng their
high of his services in California. were pre-
sented TO Com. Stockton, in the ssemby room, by the
two houses of the legislature, through Mr. Gobe, the
chairman OF the committee.
Soon after IL o'clock, Com Stockton was waited upon
at Snowden's by the committee OF the legislature and
to the assembly The Commodore was in the uni
form of his rank.
The hall of the assembly occupied by the senators
and assembly men. The Hobbies and the alsles were
crowded with spectators The galleries, having been
served for their use, filled with ladies'
Com, Stockton was escorted by the committee to the
left OF the speakers chair the members OF both houses
rising to receive him.
The speaker then called the house to ORDER and Mr.
Gobe addressed Com. Stockton as follows:
COMMODORE SrocKroN On behalf of the joint committee
appointed for that purpose present you the resolutions
I thanks passed unanimously by the legislature OF the
In remote cline YOU have nobly sustained the American
dag and have advanced the reputation of the America
navy Your gallant achievements In California and on
the Pacific coast have endeared your the people
IF your native State and have rendered this expression of
APPRECIATION from its constituted authorities as becoming
them it has been deserved by you. Nor have Tor
gotten in the brliancy of your naval and military career
cling but less merorious field of action. The Of
internal Improvements in the State OF New Jersey has
tons As token therefore, of The respect and
tons recently adopted by the legislature.
Mr. Goble then presented to Com. Stockton parch-
ment copy of the resolutions Of the legislature
Com Stockton then replied as follows
GENTLEMEN THE SENATE AND HoUs. OF ASSEMBLY -
Nobeness sentmen Of conduct and the love
OF liberty have characterized our citizens wherever
hey have carried our victorious arms Actuated by u
desire OF fame ardent affection for their country
heroes have conquered and patriots have bled Sacr
fees of the most heroic kind have been made and actions
have been performed which almost exceed belief of
uuman power and endurance. That, amidst such
o glory and congratulations should have been thought Of
at ALL and especially that should have been so kindly and
honoraby by the representatives of the State
Of New Jersey in general assembly convened is and
always be to me source of pnfeigned unmixed pride
and satisfaction There is undoubtedly there is. desire
Tor praise and fame, which encourages a weak and
gnobe pride; but there is also a noble generous,
manly and moral regard for the good opinion of our
telow-ctizens, which eevates the mind and improves
try particularly, is remarkable for the in which
those who the public commended and rewarded
purple, the tables of gold and silver give way
the more simple eloquent touchng and godlke common
datons OF "welldone, good and faithful servant For
whatever commentator and honor have elsewhere
been bestowed upon me, hope that have full and abb;
ding of gratitude but this my native Stae-here
was born, here have lived and here hope die This
my home and the thanks of the representatives of my
Ielow-czens, who have known me in private as well as
public life, is the most hea e and the greatest reward
that can be given Tor my poor but welnended efforts IN
land
Lives there man with soul SO dead.
This is my own my native land ~
At this me and under the interesting circumstances of
about myself of the deeds that have done They
indeed poor in comparison with the honor which you
recital, the risk of dssolvng the charm which your
thanks have thrown around heart would not for the
worlds extent say anything do anything that would
oosen any degree weaken bonds of reciprocal
gard and confidence which this day binds together
would leave the matter with you, Just it is would
rot add take from II ot title. Let it be
You have wen to your thanks and here TO
you my fidelity to my native State and my country
few words a Mexico, and4 have done The
the and the circumstances attending its prosecution
we'll known to you myself Ii does not become
say anything upon that topic 1t is understood how
that treaty of between the United States and
Mexico has received by the President and the
Senate OF United States and may be inappropriate
unacceptable word upon that subject.
In my Judgment there two views which may be taken
,f this matter.
The first is. the christian, philanthropic satesmanke
irawng our troops, until free, independent republican
government shall be there established and until shall
lave made with such government treaty securing to the
Protestant OF these United States the privileges which
hereby all preence or European interference in
the affairs OF Mexico.
The other subject embraces the idea that
entertain sympathy for any but ourselvesthat
nave no concern IN any portion OF this continent but ou
,wnthat it is matter of consequence whether
leave Mexico in revolution and blood whe
her monarchical republican government should be
established therehat all peace, and peace
must have, cost what itmay.
II this last view obtains, would recommend advo
get of the dirty they raii
the treaty, and close the possible.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Commiuee-I hard
" know how properly TO return my Acknowledgements to
you this kind reception and for your eloquent and gene
ous address to Whilst free admit they greatly
xceed poor deserts still would be to indulge puerie
md unworthy aectaton TO hesitate that they
nave given the most unbounded pleasure. For the
which have taken in these ceremonies kind and
honorable myself permit TO return 10 you my best,
Sindest, humbest thanks.