Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

asking too much for portion of the public lant
for which we fought, TO be voted TO us! Wethint
not. In view Of the aforementioned, be it,
Resolved That Committee be appointed te
memorialize Congress on the subject, and 10 con
fer with our Senators and Representatives will
| view 10 secure 10 every officer solder, sailor
| and marine, of the war Of 1912, l3, IA, 'l3, ap
proprate grants Of land, al least one hundred ane
sixty acres TO the lowest grade and the shortest
| time of actual service the benefit of the law tc
extend to the widows and children Of those who
are dead.
Resolued, That similar provision ought TO be
made for our red brethren who fought by our side,
| and all those confined in foreign prisons during
any part of the war OF 1872 prisoners at Trpol,
| where they forced 10 labor as slaves or tel-
ons. If dead, TO their widows and children.
/ Resolped, That while we deeply depore the un.
timely death of so many OF our brethren In arms,
we pledge ourselves TO aid and protect their be-
| reaved widows and orphans, and that we here
extend to each other the right hand OF fellow
ship.
| lGeneral Coombs turning to Mr.. Sutherland,
| "give me yours" This example was followed by
others, and there were accompaniment Of ap-
plause, and cries of "good," "good." Three
cheers were proposed, but not given. There was
much enthusiasm
| General Coombs continued the reading; And
bind ourselves by every sacred obligation TO stand
| by each other while we live in defense OF our
| rights at home and abroad [Appause.l
| Resolyed That Congress ought to extend to the
soldiers Of the late war; or their widows, the same
| pension system adopted for those OF the Revolu.
| ton and the thanks of the Convention are here
by rendered TO such just and generous members Of
| Congress who have nerve already to move in this
| matter.
Rssolved That the principle Of justice requires
that invalid pensions should commence at the
time the wounds were received or the disabilities
incurred in the service ofthe United States. lAp-
plause.
Resolved That eur grateful acknowledgements
are hereby rendered to the Hon. Mr. Brodhead, of
Pennsylvania, and other senator's and representa-.
lives who have co-operated with him in endeavor.
ing to have justice done 70 US, and to the editors
of the public press who have SO ably and effici-
emily sustained our cause. We hope they will
| not be weary in well-dong," but spread our pro.
ceedings in their columns from one end of the
coutry 10 the other.
Resclved, That in order to obtain justice for
ourselves, and the widows and orphans of our de-
ceased brother soldiers it is important to have
complete organization in each State OF the sol
diers of the war OF 1872
Rssolred, That each State delegation now pres
ent be appointed special committee TO wait on
their respective Senators and representatives in
Congress, to aid us in obtaining justice.
Resolved That when we look back on the past
history of our countrys and.-the great results OF
the war Of 1912 in securing the respect OF foreign
nations in consolidating our free institutions in
increasing our love and veneration for the heroes
and sages who established our invaluable form Of
government, proving the Union the priceless
Union, /" now and forever, one and inseparabe,
we can but express our gratitude 10 James Madi-
son, who recommended the war, and 10 the men
who voted for it, led on by Henry Clay, William
Lowndes, and John G. Calhoun. [Applause.l
Resolued, That inasmuch as those who perform
ed military duty in 1872 their children and repre-
sentatives scattered over vast territories the
Congress of the United States, in granting our Pc
~; meaIy IN he ora ef
ers of millions of human beings now looking with
anxious hopes to us to act.
Resolved, That the Monument TO Washington,
now being erected in this city, is one alike due TO
his illustrious services and to the national honor
and ought to be finished by Congress with all con-
venent speed.
Resolved, That such of the original thirteen
States have not yet acted with reference to the
erection Of the Monument to the sgners OF the
Declaration Of Independence, in Independence
Square, Philadelphia, take such steps as may be
necessary 10 assist in carrying the particular OBJ
ject into effect
Resolved, That q copy of those proceedings be
forwarded TO the President of the United States,
and 10 the presiding officer Of the Senate and 10
the Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
with request that they lay them before their re-
spective bodies
An old soldier sent up resolution that those
now assembled pledge their lives, their fortunes,
their all to the country if they should be needed"
made an eloquent and sonl-stirring speech, rela-
ting many interesting incidents Of the late war
lie was frequently interrupted by applause; and
told several anecdotes IN connection with his sub
ject, which produced outbursts OF laughter.
Mr.. Baldwin, of New York, entertained the
ditory with patriotic remarks, and was likewise
appauded. He argued TO show that the soldiers
did not ask as beggars, but as matter of right.
Judge Porter, Of Pennsylvania, thought that
Congress ought to give the land without being
EaI n ne he
soldiers had volunteered for their country. The
people would ratify the conduct Of their represen
tatives. He was both entertaining and eloquent,
and his remarks were rapturously received.
Gen. Coombs read a letter from MAJOR General
Winfield Scott, expressive of his warmest sympa-
thy in the movement OF the old soldiers, but doubt
ing whether it would be proper for him, while
holding his present position in the army, 10 con-
meet his name with the object for which the Con-
vention was held
General Sam. Houston having been loudly call
ed for, rose and said he understood his name had
been added 10 the list Of vice presidents. He re-
gretted that he could not, compatibly with his
duty as Senator OF the United States, accept the
honor. He did not wish TO be embarrassed in his
official position. He, however, spoke in high
terms ofthe old soldiers before him, and towards
the conclusion of his feeling and eloquent address
said, al desire they shall, in after times, while
ekng out their existence here, have ease rest, and
afluence; and when the eve Of winters life comes
on if they chance tobe surrounded by friends and
descendants, they may fight their battles DER
again. and point TO their wounds, and tell them
that the glory Of the country was won by their
valor; and that when they ordered TO the great
inspection above, they MAJ go unembarrassed by
want
The General was loudly applauded as he re-
sumed his seat
Captain G. w. P. Gusts, Colonel Judson, and
other gentlemen, addressed the convention.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted;
and after further proceedings, the convention ad-