The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-09
CHICAGO, Feb. "a, ls4s.
To the Editor of the Union.

large meeting OF the democracy of this city was held
last evening" 10 sustain the war policy OF the admnistra-
ton An organization effected by the appointment OF
Dr. i. Maxwell as president, and Messrs d M Bradley
and {: Mcdonnell, as secretaries The President stated
the objects Of the meeting after which, Mr. d l. Gregg
beng called for addressed the meeting and concluded by
offering series OF resolutions, copy of which enclose
you for publication The resolutions adopted by the
meeting with entire unanimty Not a sound of dissent
was heard Thus the united voice of the democracy of
Chicago was sent forth IN favor OF the measures of the
President in the prosecution of the Mexican war
The meeting was about to adjourn IN entire harmony
when Mr. Thomas Hoyne introduced resolutions IN
support of the "Wilmot Prouiso and in opposition to
the Presidents veto of the river and harbor bill mo-
ton made TO lay them the table; but before the
question was decided an adjournment was moved and
carried large number of those present left the place
OF meeting under the impression that nothing further was
TO be done.
But Mr.. Hoyne Immediately placed himself in the
chair, and announced the organization of meeting.
The resolutions on the subject of the "Wimot Provso
&c that had been offered in the previous meeting,
ton OF their adoption. An amendment was offered by
Mr.. ]. N. Arnold, embodying the substance of MI
Hoyne's resolutions, but in language somewhat more
vote taken; and both the resolutions OF Mr. Hoyne
and the amendment of Mr.. Arnold, although contradic-
tory TO each other, declared to be adopted
large number OF wings, and aboonists, and some
negroes, were present. and took active part in the pro-
ceedngs, by kissing, cheering, and uot,ng 1t is suf
Gent to say that they controlled the action of the meet
ing, and thus sustained the "Wimot Proviso p
This morning, the Daily Democrat, whose proprietor
the Hon. JOHN WENTWORTH, published these abolition
resolutions having been adopted at the meeting
which passed the war resolutions. more barefaced
Misrepresentation was never attempted to be palmed off
upon the public.
The real democratic meeting-the meeting first held
would never have passed resolutions in favor of the
"Wilmot Proviso" The democracy of Chicago and of
this congressional district opposed to it, and depecate
the course of their representative in its support.
| will not undertake to say what the object of the
Democrat has been in falsely representing the world
the action and sentiments of the democratic party in this
regon nor will now seek to inquire how desirable it
may be to the proprietor of that paper have the world
sttuens.
have thought proper thus to advise you of the true
state of facts connected with the late meeting at this
place. in order that the false Impressions sought to be
created by the Democrat" may be counteracted.
The democracy OF this part of Illinois feel that it is
hard enough to have their views msepresented upon the
floor of Congress- without being subjected to the mort
caton of false statement OF their real sentiments by
the newspaper at home that processes to be the organ of
their party. Yours, &C., RESPUBLlCA.
Resolutions unanimously adopted at great democratic
meeting in The city Of Chicago on the 27 Of February,
L. Resolped That the existing produced by the
Mexico and that the President in providing for the
defence OF the country by directing the occupation Of the
frontier the Rio Grande by armies acted entirely
within the scope of his constitutional powers and in
best calculated to promote the national welfare
That the war being eminently jus. and necessary for
IN 81 a 81 tne his e
efforts the government prosecute vigorously and Of
fectively until the enemy shall yield to reasonable de-
mands for redress and fair and honorable
That the extraordinary course of certain
statesmen and portion OF the public press of the country,
denouncing the has led the encouragement OF
the enemy and the embarrassment of our own govern
ment ama is nnpatrioc acous and Inconsistent with
the proper duties which the citizen to his country
the people of the whole country rally with more than
zeal and determination OF purpose around the adj
to shield it from the bitter attacks of reckless
mari
A. That it is the duty of Congress to provide promptly
such supplies and money the ergencies the
may require and to give to the administration vigo
that those who refuse
such mpos as necessary to maintain the pub
lie credit judge falsely of the spirit and patriotism of the
people, and, by their md policy contribute Prolong
hostcs with the enemy and thus increase the public ex-
That the call of the President increase of
the military force, and for additional means to meet the
extraordinary of the government was dictated by
wisdom and policy that the delay OF Congress to res
pond this reasonable and proper CALL is highly prejnd
portion OF its members by whose iactous opposition such
delay has been occasioned.
g. That the conduct of such democratic members Of Con
gres have thrown obstacles in the way of the admins
raton in the prosecution of the war; have attempted
thwart its Just and reasonable policy, is especially ncon
ssent and wholly variance with the principles that
ought have controlled their actions that their derelicon
from duty the present time is peculiarly unfortunate for
the country, well dsreputable themselves, and will
admit OF no excuse justification.
7. That the project OF Withdrawing our troops from the
interior of Mexico, and establishing defensive line die
taed by no Just considerations of policy; is utterly mad
mssibe in point of view in which can be eonsd
cred, and would subject to all the horrors of border
war, without any of the advantages now possess.
8. That territorial indemnity for past wrongs and out
and for the of the in opinion
Just and reasonable and under present circumstances
ought be insisted and we cause for appre
hension alarm in extension OF the limits OF the con-
federacy.
g. That hereby fully approve. and reiterate as
sentiments, the resolution unanimously passed by
the general assembly OF This State at its last session. wits
"That senators in Congress be instructed, and our
members requested to vote Tor any proposition constl-
tona and practicable for raising and money 10 carry
the and that they aid by every means IN their pow
e any proposition that in their opinion will
the OF government to increased vgor the prose-
cution of the same"
That copy of the foregoing resolutions, signed by the
chairman rotary be forwarded the President of
the United States and each OF senators and repre-
sentatives in Congress
The LIBERAL PopE.-The Algemeine Zeitung publishes
letter dated the 18th January from the Russian frontier
stating that the paragraph in the Popes speech relative to
the of the Catholic church Russia had caused the
greatest surprise ST. Peersburgh, and that the Emperor
had instructions his representative at Rome to de-
mand an explanation and, if necessary, satisfaction
The Conem poraneo of Rome of the 18th u, announces
that the Pope had given the civic guard OF that city bat
terry of four pieces of artillery.
The Pope has written the Archbishop OF Milan, re-
proving him for GOODNESS in the liberal cause saying that
on occasion of the of the 3D. January he
should have gone into the streets, fully robed surrounded
by his clergy, to protect the people.
The Jews of Rome have presented an address to the
Ponf couched in the enthusiastic TERMS and delicate
ly limiting they hope for participation in the full rights
of citizenship. They thank him for what he has already
done their behalf pledgng themselves to form batal
of the civic guard and finish by calling him the de-