Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-19

rejoiced that our government had recognized the
Ncsraguan Minister, it was its plain duty to do So,
and in perfect accordance with its previous prac-
tice, and met the sanction Of the great American
heart. Ex. Gov BRowS concluded his remarks,
amid great applause.
Z. w. NcGAvocK, Esq, from the committee on
resolutions, now made his appearance, and read to
the assemblage the following preamble and resOlu-
tons, which were adopted
WHEREAS, Recent events in Central America
have illustrated the importance to the citizens OF
the United States Of attaining TO greater security,
for the lives and property of our people in their
passage across the Isthmus; and
NHEKEAs, 1t is manifest that we cannot rely
with any degree OF certainty upon the mbecile
governments which have hitherto controlled that
important highway of our commerce, and especially
when tier councils governed and directed BY
European influences, adverse to our prosperity and
growth as a nation; and
WHEREAS, The Government recently established
by Gen. VIM. Walker, in conjunction with the Re-
publican party of Nicaragua, offers the only hope
of securing a permanent and friendly policy to-
wards the Government and people Of the United
States; therefore
Resolved That the recognition by our Govern
ment of the Nicarsguan Republic meets our IN
qualified appreciation.
ResoLoea That the recent massacre of unoffend
ing citizens of the United States at Panama, and
Lake Nicaragua and the interference Of the Gov
eminent OF Great Britain in the affairs of Central
America, by furnishing arms for the Costa Rican
forces, in their unprovoked war against Nicaragua,
demonstrate the imperative necessity for such an
interference, on the part OF the people aud Govern
ment Of she United States as will the future
permanent safety of our citizens and the security
Of their property, during their transit across the
Isthmus, and also prevent European powers from
establishing or maintaining dominion, either in their
own name, or cGndestinely through irresponsible
local Governments, over any portion Of Central
America.
Resolved That we, the neighbors friends and ac-
quaintances of Gen. VIM. Walker, the distinguish
ed chief of the Republican army of Nicaragua,
deem the present fit occasion to declare our high
appreciation Of his qualities a man, and TO give
expression to our heartfelt sympathy for the noble
cause in which he is engaged. Born, reared, and
educated In our midst, he has ever maintained the
character of an honest and honorable man. gra'
duate of the University OF Nashville and for
al years a student at Paris, where he devoted him
self to the acquisition Of knowledge, his intellecu-
al endOWments, his literary attainments and varied
knowledge, bis nice sense of honor, his distinguish
ed galantry and his Republican principles emnenty
qualify him for the task Of regeneratiBg a people
cursed with all the evils Of bad government, and
comforting upon them the blessing of freedom and
security under the operation of wise and benef~
cent laws. He left his home and native land with
out spot or blemish upon bis character, and we
who know him well, feel sure that whatever may
be bis future career, he will do nothing to tarnish
the brightness Of his fame.
ResOkoed, That while it has always been the prac-
tice of European Governments to seize upon the
Territory of their less powerful neighbors, with a
view to ensave their inhabitants and TO enrich them
selves by their spoil, the efforts of the Republican
General Walker aud his associates, directed to
the noble purpose of comforting the blessings OF
Freedom, Stability and Equal Laws upon a people
who have never been possessed of either, and that
while the former are justified by no law, except
law Of force, the conduct Of the latter cOmmends
itself to the regard of every lover of Liberty.
W. n. BILBo Esq, now answered call from the
meeting, and addressed himself to the points in
volved in the recognition Of the government Of
Nicaragua. He argued, forcibly, its justice, its
compatibility with the law Of nations, and pronoun
ced the act a high and solemn duty which this ma.
ton owed to the spirit Of progress and every legit-
innate attempt to establish free institutions Upon
the interference of Great Britain against the Wal
ker. Rivas government'he inveighed with great We
hemence and effect. When he had concluded,
RANDALL w. MCGAvoCK, ESQ.,, in a neat and elegant
speech, alluded to the fact that the neighbors and
friends of Gen. WALKER, irrespective of party,
we're assembled TO sympsthize and succOr with their
cheering voice. his noble efforts in Nicaragua, in
favor OF Republican independence. We who knew
him, said he, in his boyhood, graduate of our
University for the greater portion of his life res
dent among us, had met to tell the world that be
was not what his assailsnts had described him-a
Desperate and pirate-but high-toned gentle.
man, a scholar of great natural ability, and varied
aud brilliant requirements, animated by pure mo.
tives, and desire 70 advance the cause Of Repub.
licanism, and ameliorate the condition of people
who we're nobly struggling to help themselves. Mr..
McGavock's remarks were received with applause,
and he was succeeded by Col E. L. Gardenhire, OF
Sparta who occupied the stand only a few minutes,
Expressing his deep concern for the success Of the
Nicaragua movement, and his approval Of the re-
cognition OF the Minister.
Hon. EDWIN II. EWING responded to a unani
nous and enthusiastic call 10 Of those PECULIAR
y able, forcible aud brilliant efforts which have
public man. He had come to the meeting with his
heart full, expecting to be listener only, but he
was frank to say that on these questions bis mature
Judgment yielded cordial sanction to all that his
heart felt The distinguished actor in those stir
ing events, whom we had assembled to sympathize
with, a native Of our city; the remains of his
mother slept 10 our cemetery; bis father resided
among US; the associates of his young years were
ground us, We knew him, aud were compelled to
eel an interest in his success. Gen. WALKER had
been law student with him, and be could not re-
press the sentiments of esteem with which he res
yarded him, and the deep concern he felt in his
welfare. When intelligence Of this meeting should
each him, il would strike a chord in his bosom
which as yet was untouched it would penetrate his
hearts core; it would nerve him to renewed and
more powerful effort. He adverted TO the effect
which sympathy and encouragement had wrought
upon other nations whea struggling for freedom
lie spoke Of the noble effort Of the great W EBsTER
u behalf of Grecian independence, aud his later but
rot less effective demonstration in freedoms cause
n bis Husemann letter. He thought the govern
nent had but done its duty in recognizing the gov.
,rnment OF Nicaragua. lie defended the participa-
ors in her cause from the charge Of fsousterism,
md trusted their efforts would be successful in Sc
'uring to the land OF their adoption the blessings
If permanent and enduring Republic.
At the conclusion Of his remarks, Hon. WEsr.
I. HUMPHREYS took the stand and for half an hour
,loqusutly defended the conduct of Walker from
he imputations cast upon IL. He spoke of the
country as one OF the finest on earth, and destined
lnder good government such as WALKER and
lis eompatriots able to give IT, that il would
become an important adjuvaut to the cause of free