The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-04
The Sailors Of the Mexican War.
MEETING OF THE sEAMES EMPLOYED IN THE GULF
soUADRoN-ExTRA PAY DEMANDED.

sQlABhON-EAJhA
large and spirited meeting Of the officers and seamen
who served in the Gulf squadron during the with
Mexico, held at the shakspere Hotel last evening
The object Of the meeting to take measures for
pctonng Congress for extra pay similar that granted
the sailors who served in the Pacific squadron. The
band from the receiving ship North Carolina In at
enhance, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. The
ssembly was called TO order by james W. Hale, Esq,
who read the call for the meeting and proposed the fol
owing officers, who unanimously elected .--PreS-
dent Washington A. Bartlett Vice Presidents Judge
X. Bcebe, Aldermen Geo. T. Ncsbnt, 4. Nicholas ESQ
rancs III. Upton, Esq, Capt. James y. Tur-
err Secretaries, George H. Bowen and W. ~ Hale.
he President, in taking the chair, said that he
prcsumcd he had been called TO preside
ts occasion from the fact that he was of
tn original petitioners 10 Congress IN behalf Of the Pacific
sron. That petition had been successful and he be-
heved that only necessary for the scamen employ
Ell intic Gun squadron TO make Ike respectful request
~ Congress- 10 induce that body to award them the same
justice that had been meed out 70 their brethren OF the
Pacific coast. Tho argument used on that application
that the sailor entitled to the same consdera-
ton the soldier that argument admitted 10 be ust
and there certainly could be assigned why the
seamcn q the Gulf squadron were well emitted
extra pay AZ those OF the Pacific squadron The speaker
here read the copy Of the petition presented 70 Congress
on behalf OF the seamen OF the Pacific coast At the CON
cusion u which Mr. Hale came forward and offered the
following resolutions
Resolved Tia, this meeting ily in the object
for which was convened and respectfully requests that
the Congress Of the United States viii grant 70 the ON
Gers scamen and marines who served In the Gull Of
Mexico during the Mexican war tue samo amount Of extra
pay Las already been granted by Congress 10 those who
served on the coast or California in that
Resolved That those who participated In the capture
q Vera Cruz, Tamplco Tuspan and Tobasco. and who
suffered depriyauons and sickness carrying the flag Of
our country thriumphantly through the Mexican war in
tho Gu have full confidence that Congress wilt be a8
nut to them 10 their brethren who served 10 the
Pach..
Resolved That tie officers a. this meeting be request
Cd 10 prepare petitions be presented 90 Congress for the
foregoing object and also 70 furnish 70 our Senator's and
representatives, the proceedings Of this meeting.
The reading Of the resolutions VA fearenty interrupt
g. With cheers, and at tie close the baud Iced Hail Co
lunbR.
CaIian JASrS TURNER then took the stand In rising
10 NOV the adoption Of these resolutions he said he could
sgcsk ono who had had experience IN The Navy and
know ull well how few and far between, ike angels wits
IL foycf'ys corner. were the rewards which JACK re-
cccd for hls services Al this point the explosion Of IRE
crackers In the street Overwhelming that the
speaker obliged 20 suspend. The boys having AZ
rgth let UP slightly be proceeded ~ follows Ny friends
hkeio hear that music; us ~ interruption " met +
such music hcradcd the birth Of freedom to our
Try (checrsl May i oso herald the good news 70 our
rcud jack who j. now Car away on the OCEAN tossed
BY the roaring pillows, that justice will be done
hin On his return. loud chccrs). II JACK would only
take much interest ia himself has
friends take in him, he would Ne car better on than he
y. But Jack IS modest and stlnds quietly by, not
daring H. ask for crurnb while men far css deserving
hau he, walk boldly up anil fatten at the pubic
CRIB. daughter and appsusol. But, my friends,
cennot believe that our country WIZ be 20 unjust as
ret reward tho brave who have rercd their
lives in her servce our petition viii be answered with
the same generosity was shown TO brethren who
ougnt on ihe IReinc coast ltro'onsec checrs anu nQ
sc by the haRd)
The meeting was then briefly address ed By John law
rcucr who wed bosiswans mate In the Calf under
Commodore Perry Mr. lillian sailor on board the po-
tonsc; Charles simpson, casper on board soop. war
Albany, ard Mr.. Downing. Who served the frigate
Rartau The substance q III their that
they were "a wen entitled ~ extra ray from
Congress as those who served in the Pacins
squadron. Mr.. Hale then came forward and
eid that lie hal called this morning upon that
cod, brave old soldier, Con. s.ru (Thrce cheers we're
ere rfofoscd Tor Cen scott and three times three were
iyen.) The general told ne that he ust gong 90
cave town and could not be with 70 night Int that
symps hzed heartily with you IN the objects q this
meeting, and be could be Of any service hereafter he
wovid be glad CT The opportunity. slso called on Com.
modoTe Ferry, but found that he gone To sharon
prines But can assure you that. although the Com.
m,dore has been OF w JaIen since the Mexican
war. yet he bas not forgot the sailors that served
tnder him IN Tie Gnlf &c Mexicb. (rhree
heers were here given Tor Commodore Perry
take some interest the of the sailor FOR 10 1sl
sailor myself ! probably the only man
who the fight between the Che-arcake ard
he Shannon, and by the way II rceollect right We got
whipped. Al any rate the enemy said 20 The cause
ledw citizens viii has called us together T. night =
strictly question Of right, that i only
necessary to present the case IN It's true light before Con
gress. The argument ike the handle 10 ing Is an %
side and feel confident that your claims Will be ad.
mttcd as they made known.
The CHAIRMAN then put The resolutions to vote and
they we're adopted by reclamation.