New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-17
THE MEXICAN WAR VETERANS.
THE PROCEEDINGS or THE CONVENTION YEsrER

THE PROCEEDINGS or THE CONVENTION YESTERDAY
ADDRESSES ny GENs. NEGLEY, SHERMAN
MCDOWELL AND OTIIERs-THE VETERANS TO PAY
THEIR RESPECTS TO PRESIDENT GRANT io-DAf'
lGRsERAL PRhss DisPAr'B.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The Convention oil
Mexican War veterans AZ their meeting this morning
passed resolution that the Convention, upon us All
iournment to-day, will proceed, under direction Oh
the presiding officer, TO the Executive mansion for the
purpose OF presenting their respects their Industrious
oomrado and friend the President OF the United States;
that they inform him Of the measures they propose
and invite HIM to participate In the reunion anu III TIC
deliberations OF the Convention A committee wassp
pointed TO ascertain at what hour the Presdent wound
receive the Convention.
A committee was appointed TO draft constitution
and laws for the brotherhood. andanother committee
to prepare a memorial Congress. resolution was
adopted requesting the War Department to furnish to
the Convention for preservation copies Of the muster
rolls of those who took part IN the Mexican War
The Convention then proceeded in body to the
Metropolitan Methodist Church. where Gen j. 8 Negiey
OF Pennsylvania delivered address. poem was re
cited by Gen. Albert Pike.
Gen Negey in the course of his speech, referred to
the causes and the triumphs of the with Mexico.
As the result OF he referred to the states
and Territories formed out OF the territory acquired
saying treason and patriotism sanction tho erutinc
pride OF the old Mexican soldier. His services have
brought within the influence OF civil and religious
liberty grand realm In fay ored cline, with the wealth
OF the Indies" He asked what principle OF human
Justice shall be the reward bestowed by grateful COUP
try on the few survivors and closed by saying that if
he had the power he would write their names Oh the
unhrOkcn columns OF his country, and inscrlbe their
the coDsecrated folds OF the flag Of our Union,
which to-day the respect Of every nation OF
the world.
call was made for the Hon. Henry s. Lane of In
diana who came forward and greeted them all. IN
brothers, and said they could all JOIN In the singing OF
Yankee Doodle B" and Dixie" His heart full,
but he had been called upon at moments notice, with
out PREPARATION to speak them. He called upon Gen
Cadwalladcr " no came forward and briefly addressed
them. He alluded 10 his meeting with 80 many old
comrades OF the Mexican war; and SAID he hoped the
feeling here begun would be perpetuaed.
Gen sherman yielded 10 loud call for speech, and
told them the pleasure IL him 20 meet so many OF
them to-day. He gave a brief description OF the time
when il took him days 10 reach Mexico, via Cape
Horn and made to what had been accomplished
since day. He glad 10 meet them, and hoped
they would always BE- willing 10 defend tae same Old
flag.
Gen. Mcdowell addressed them very briefly. nlndin2
~ the fact that every battle IN tnaf country had To be
won Just where the enemy chose 10 select the ground
He spoke Of Gen. Wool who always called tho Arkansas
soldiers Arkansas people" He spoke OF the 1.-TWO
Lanes. who together made very broad road and
related many interesting "reminiscences OF the war.
Judge Mackey OF South Carolina addressedthe Con-
vention and when he concluded the procession re-
formed and returned TO Wizards Hall.
report was made from the Committee "a wait on The
President that he would receive the Convention to NOR
row at II O'Clock. The Convention then adjourned.