Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08
IResoIufiOns passed arsa Convention m
Of the Soldiers Of the War OF lsI9.

We publish, BY request the following resolu-
tons passed at Convention of the Soldiers Of
the War Of 1919, held at Independence Hall, in
Philadelphia on the 9th of January last
Resolved, That in fixing upon the time and
place for the assembling OF this convention, CON-
posed as it is of the defenders of this country who
served in the second war of Independence, that
we believe the anniversary Of the battle OF New
Orleans to be the most appropriate time and the
Hall Of Independence an essentially Judlcious.
place.
Resolved, That with feelings Of the deepest
regret we lament, on the present occasion, the abb
sence of the many gallant defenders OF our con-
mon country, who have gone to their last account,
and to whom essentially belongs the distinguished
merit of having nobly sustained the nations hon.
or on the sea- the lakes, and the land, in the war
of 1912, second only to the war OF the kevolu-
ton.
Resolved, That we, who still linger on the
shores Uf time, and who are here assembled in
the memorable Hall Of Independence, to extend
to each other the right hand of fellowship and
truth, that from this hour onward, till the close
of-our existence as brothers in arms, we will
maintain firm and cordial intercourse with each
other, and in so doing that we will never overlook
or forget the aged, inhrm and poor widows OF our
brave associates in arms.
Resolved, That as many Of the officers and
soldiers of the War of 1912, and their widows
ure old and in desttSte circumstances that Con-
gress be requested, at its present session TO extend
the benefits of the same pension system that tlSS
soldiers and widows OF the War of Revolution
have so long enjoyed, to the soldiers aud widows
OF the second war of independence, and that the
thanks of this Convention be rendered to the
Hon. John Wentworth, OF Illinois, for bis early
movement of the present session OF Congress, to
effect this desirable and patriotic object.
Resolved, That we tender ouv special thanks to
the Hon. Mr.. Haml:n, oil the United States Sem
ate, who, at the last session of Congress, gave
such efficient support to the pension claims OF the
soldiers and widows of the War of 1912, and that
it be recommended to Congress to SO modify the
pension laws, that in granting invalid pensions,
T the pensions shall commence ur date at the time
the wounds may have been received, or the dsa.
bty incurred, while in the time OF duty in the
service OF the United States.
Resolved, That meeting as we do upon the
same ground where our great fathers signed and
sent forth their Declaration of Independence and
remembering that we have descended from the
Revolutionary stock that assisted in winning tho
freedom of America from British vassalage, we
claim to huVe done no more than the nation had
right to expect at our hands, by going forth to
battle against old England that attempted 5000
t. bring US back to foreign subjugation, from.
which our gallant fathers had so recently eDan.
} cpated u.s. less
Resolved That with a view Of doing full ns-
tice to the vast interests represent, and OF un-
derstandng the condition Of our friends in every
portion OF the Union, it is respectfully recon-,
f mended to the soldiers of the War of 1912, to
form Society in each Of the States OF the Re-
public, and that the 9th day of January be set
apart as the day Of annual meeting. 2a
, Resolved, That while we take retrospect of
the valor and daring of our navy, we cGn lJok
} with feelings OF exultation and pride upon the
splendid battles fought by our soldiers land.-7
r Towards the close Of the War, on the shores OF
} the lakes, Brown, Pike Scott Macomb, Jessup,
Miller, Croghan, and u host Of Others won undy-
, ing fame: while in the Southwest, Jackson, Coz
fee, Carol, Cass, Taylor aud Harrison, AMI their
7 companions in arms, covered themselves With
laurels. Nor can we forget with what high pleas
ure we received the intelligence of tho many and
! successful resistance OF sister city against an
, assault made by an ncendary army, that like
r Goths and Eandals, plund .red the Presidential
t mansion, and then destroyed it !; burned the ma
; tional archives of great value, and would doubt.
less have committed acts Of equal airocity upon
the city they were approaching, if its brave SOL
dies had not slain their leader in his march, and
driven back his troops for shelter to their ships.
SO overwhelming were the victories Of our war,
that it has preserved peace until now. 1s
1t was in very deed second war of Independ-
ence. Is it therefore asking too much that thsse
who participated in it, should be properly cared
for by the Republic!
Resolved That we look back with much pleaa.
ure upon contest with the mistress of the ocean,
as she vauntlngly called herself with her boast.
lul motto ati ~
"The winds and seas arc Brit4in'a Wild, domain,
And not u sail but my PERMISSION spreads.n gs a.
I1,to k, 4 s nhav of
the English Parliament upon the capture Of t~p
British ships-Guerriere and Macedonia, made ip
the early part of the war. He says that"in ligns-
ton was wholesome feeling, which ought 10 be
, cherished and maintained. 1t cannot be too deep
ly felt that the sacred spell of nvncibiity o. the
British Navy. was broken by those unfortunate
captures. And however we must all wish the wav
to terminate, hope shall not be considered as
sanguinary and unfeeling, when express my de-
vout wishes, that it may no. be concluded before
we have re-established the character of our naval
superiority, and smothered in victories the dsas-
ter we have now to lam"nt, and to which we are
so little habi'u ited.''
Resolved, That as the persons who performed
military duty in the War Of 1919 and ndian wars,
or the widows and heirs of those who are dead,
are scattered over all parts Of the Union a grant
to them will reach almost erery family tn the no.
ton; children and grandchildren will be interes
ted in such bounty Of Government consequently
such provision could be passed by our National
Legislature. '-.'ea .
Resolved, That Congress ought to place the
soldiers OF the War Of 1912 upon the slme foots
ing with those who served in Mexico by consider
ing them IN serUtce until paid off it was the case
with the volunteers who returned from Mexico,
who were not deemed out of seruice, till they re-
ceived their pay from the general government
Resolved, That we specially thank the Repre-
sentatives of the different Legislatures who have
forwarded their resolutions of approval 10 favorof
the grant Of 100 acres Of land by the National
/ Legislature. Aeab ssa, aia 4,l eersoet
Resolved, That the thSnks. of the meeting be
rendered to the Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner