Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18

,iona character abroad, has Justly entitled him and
them 10 the fullest measure oil their country 5
gratitude.
Resoiped, That the probable results OF the late
gallant actions and spirited bearing OF our little
navy may be justly held as OF scarcely less import
ance 10 the national veal and Independence, than
the victory OF San Jacinto 10 1886, and, conse-
quently, that in our opinion Colonel James Nor
gan by giving his previously avowed sanction 10
the naval expedition by the way Of Yucatan, has
acted nobly for his country, honoraby for himself,
Justly towards brave and meritorious officer, and,
in fine, in such way as 10 secure for himself The
deep and lasting gratitude OF his country
At a meeting of the ladies Of Galveston, May
"a, 845, the following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
" Although we feel il does not become us 10
NEEDLE, in any manner in public affairs, yielding
10 The chords of creation the right to applaud
censure the wisdom or folly of political manage
ment, we yet claim il as our peculiar prerogative
TO bestow thanks and applause on the gallant and
brave and upon an occasion like the present, can
not withhold the expression OF our gratitude from
those who have projected our homes from the in
cursions of cruel and barbarcus enemy, and
relieved us from the fears and anxleies by which
we were constantly harrassed. During the abb
sence and inactivity OF our gallant little navy, we
nave Icit the deepest solcUuue ior our MONIES anu
children. From that we have been most happily
relieved by the late well-limed movement of Com
modore Moore and our esteemed citizen, Colonel
Morgan. The bravery and gallantry OF the COM
modore, his officers and men, aud the wise and
prompt action Of Colonel Morgan in sanctioning
the sailing of the resSes TO the coast Of Yucca
tan, deserve and have our deepest and most last
ing gratitude. Therefore,
Resolped, That we tender the cordial express
sion of our gratitude and admiration TO Commo-
dore Moore, his officers and men, for their efforts
in behalf of their country at most critical period
in its affairs.
Resolved, That we tender like expression Of
feeling to Colonel James Morgan, who so nobly
and periodically risked his reputation and life in
his country's cause.
Resolped, That will furnish at the earliest
opportunity, badge for Commodore Moore, and
each of his officers, which we will request them to
accept evidence of our gratitude and high
esteem for their valor and patriotism
Resoiped, That the secretary send copy of
these resolutions to Commodore Moore, Captain
Lothrop, and Colonel Morgan"
The citizens of the county of Matagorda,
pursuant to public CALL held meeting in the
town of Matagorda, June 10, lS43, at which
series of resolutions were unanimously adopted,
the sixth of which is the following:
Resolved, That to Commodore Edwin w.
Moore, for his daring gallantry, the country owes
tender him the thanks due to soldier without
fear, and man without reproach, whose achieve
ments have already adorned the annals of his
country. Let his fate be what it may, splendid
victory or an utter wreck his honor is safe, and
his destiny'i is glorious Long may he live 10 wear
The laurels he has so noby won"
We have not only the assembages of the
people at which they Endorsed the patriotic
services of these men, but we have other and
Il, pha r ho1I L 4
which / think is entitled to consideration,
written by an officer of the American NAVY.
Lieutenant Semmes its title is Service at1oat
and ashore" Without tresspassing on the
time Of the Senate to read it, (but which will
publish in my remarks, / will only say that he
declares the whole conduct of Commodore
Moore and his little band, throughout the whole
of that great struggle for the rights of man,
was worthy of the proudest days of chivalry,
and he says that, next to the hero of San ia
cinto, E. W. Moore is entitled to more credit
for the liberties of the republic of Texas than
any man who lives. More than that, he teaches
lesson to his brothers in the American navy
which it would do good if each of them could
hear, and feel, and appreciate. lie says, that
so far from opposing the incorporation of this
little band into the navy of the United States,
his proud heart, as an American sailor, as a
man devoted to his country, beats with long
ing, anxious expectation Cor the hour to come
when justice shall be done to this little patriotic
band, who sacrificed all but their honors and
their lives to vindicate their country, and to
add undying honor to their names
Extrae,s from LientsnGnt Senmes Book
"a revolutionary, or government de facio
must give 10 itself a reasonable degree OF frmness
and stability, before u can be recognized. This
Texas eHectually did, in the course of the next
few years. She not only made good a defensive
position she did more she built and equipped
fleet, and giving her lone star proudly 10 the
breeze, under the guidance Of the gallant Commo-
dore Moore, drove her enemy's cruisers from the
sea, and shut up his ports.
1.-The district OF country between San Luis Po-
tosi and Satio, march of five or six days, is an
arid desert, not even affording water in many
places TO the parched and travel-worn soldier. Ii
was almost physical impossibity, therefore for
Mexico TO carry on war OF any duration against
Texas, by land But what il the sea had been
open TO her? The result might have been very
different, and the United States instead of being
the giant empire she is, might still be ciroum.
scrbed, on the south and west, by the Sabine
content 10 delay her great march Of progress many
years yet History will bear me out when /
affirm, that next TO General HoUsroS the hero OF
San Jacnto, Texas owes more 10 Commodore
Moore than 10 any other man who has figured in
the drama Of her revolution With an energy
and ability possessed by but few men, he took
hold OF the discordant materials which Texas was
collecting for the formation Of a navy, IA work
generally, Of time and much patient TOLL reduced
them TO system and order, and presented 10 the
world the spectacle Of a well organized marine
bearing the flag OF a republic not four years old!
In 1910, when President Santa Anna declared
the coast Of the rebelIious republic in a state Of
blockade, the gallant Texan commodore put TO
sea, and not only prevented the enemy from nj.
tempting 10 enforce his blockade, but proceeded
of his principle port, Vera CRUZ and blockadcd
him instead. The whole Mexican coast was
secured by his little squadron, consisting Of a |
sioop OF war, steamer, and three or four |
schooners, and several captures were made. lie |
not only Kept the coast in state ofconstant alarm
but proceeded up the river Tobasco, captured the !
town OF that name, which he retained possession |
OF for three weeks and levied contribution on the
people, which enabled him TO support his squad |
ron for nearly year, without drawing n dollar |
from the public treasury! Subsequently he en-.
tered int league with Yucatan, which gave |
much alarm and concern 10 Mexico, and from |
which, among other advantages, resulted the no |
uncomfortable one, Of his being able, still further
10 support ms squadron, without expense 10 his |
then impoverished country. He engaged and beat |
OF the enemys squadron consisting oftwo heavy !
steamers and other vessels) OF much superior |
force and, in short, by Lis gallantry, energy, and