New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-18
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WASHINGTON.
Mexican War Veterans.

Mexican War Veterans.
WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE Mexican
Veterans, at their meeting this morning,
agreed upon memorial to Congress, ask
ing pensions for those who were engaged in
that war, or their surviving widows and
children
In accordance with previous arrange
ments, the convention in body proceeded
to the Executive Mansion and arranged
themselves in line at the east room, when
the President appeared, and was received
| by Ex-Governor Hebert, of Louisiana, who,
! as marshal of the convention, said the men,
| bers of the convention were glad to recOg-
| nize in him an old companion in arms tn the
! glorious and victorious battles of Mexico.
| The President bowed his thanks in reply,
and then, accompanied by General Denver,
the president OF the convention, passed
| from one veteran to another, shak-
| lug hands. Among the incidents were the
| following Colonel Ruddich, of Mary yland,
| asked permission, which was granted, to
| pin on the Presidents coat the rosette
badge of that State General Cadwallader,
OF Pennsylvania, presented to the Pres.
dent, in a few humorous remarks, an old
colored man named Ben johnson, who
during the Mexican war served as General
Seott's cook. Que of Grants classmates at
| West Point made known the fact to him,
and brief but pleasant conversation fol
lowed.
Among the spectators were General
Sherman, Senator FentOn and number OF
ladies. The President and members of the
convention seemed to be much gratitied
with the meeting. The convention then re-
turned to their hall to recommence busi-
ness. President Grant was a lieutenant
and regimental quartermaster of the nlted
States Fourth Infantry during the Mexican
war.
On returning TO their hall, the president
called their attention to a beautiful vase,
which had been placed upon the centre
table, in front of the platform, and which
came from South Carolina. He asked the
convention to receive it standing. He then
| called upon Judge Markey, of South Caro-
lima, to give its history. The vase stands
| upon square base of about ten by twelve
| inches and three inches in height, resting
upon eagles claws, all Of silver, and beauti-
| fully chased in frost work, representing the
charge and repulse at New Orleans. This
vase was purchased solely by the ladies of
South Carolina. The following inscription
appears on the front presented by the
ladies' of South Carolina to Major General
Andrew Jackson, January 8, 1873" On the
diverse is the coat of arms OF South Caro-
lima and the motto with the following
inscription: Presented by General Andrew
jackson to Captain w. B. Stanly in trust
; for the last survivors of the Palmetto regi-
ment'
Judge Markey said the vase was pre-
sented to General jackson by the ladies OF
the third congressional district OF South
Carolina at the close Of the war OF 1917.
jackson beGueathed it to the State to be
given to the man who in the next foreign
war, should be deemed entitled to it by
acts Of valor and gallantry. 1t was decided
after the last war that no one man should
be selected to hold it, and it was presented
to w. B. Staply to hold in trust for the last
survivors of the Palmetto Regiment
A resolution was adopted asking Con
> .eess to remove the disabilities OF those
who took part in the Mexican war. but who
| were enga ged in the late civil war, FROM re
, | ceiving pensions.
Judge Markey then reported con stitu-
ton and bylaws for the government of the
| permanent association, to be known as the
| National Association of Veterans of the
Mexican War" and providing for lis officers
: | and the mode OF management, and tor an
/ annual meeting in Washington on the
! ! twenty second day Of February, that being
, | one of the days upon which the battle OF
Buena Vista was fought, as well as being
the birthday of Washington.
D Dr. Todd, of Ohio, offered a resolution
rendering the thanks of the convention to
| DR., Tiffany and the authorities of the Me
! tropoitan Church tor the favors extended
, | to them in the use of the church yesterday
3 which was adopted.
| J. w. Griffith. of Indiana, offered a reso
lution-which was adopted-urging all the
. delegates to use their influence with State
) | Legislatures to pass Joint resolutions, call
| ing upon members OF Congress to pass acts
| carrying out the objects OF this convention
The following officers of the permanent
association were elected: President, Gen
1 ! eral George Cadwallader: also, vice
| presden. and counselor from each State
, | and Territory, with five secretaries and 6
treasurer Those representing the District
Of Columbia were: vice president Genera
, j. w. Denver; counselor, General Albert
| Pike; first secretary, A. M. kenaday. The
| convention tonight ad ourned sine die. The
proceedings were harmonious, and the del
egates rejoiced that old friendships had beer
renewed between persons coming from al
sections of the United States
!. Zee Running in the Potomac.
, The ferryboats hence to Alexandria have
ceased running on account OF the ice.
The Attorney Generals Dispatch to Gov
ernOr Davis.
The Attorney General this afternoon sen
the following telegram to Governor Davis
of Texas in response to his second call fo
military assistance.
DEPARTMENT OF Tys7fcg
Washington, d. c., January Il, 1874.
Governor &. J. Davis. Austin Texas:
t Your telegram stating that according t.
| the constitution of Texas you were GOvrenO
: until the twenty eighth of April and tba
Honorable Richard Coke has been inaugura
. | ted, and will attempt to seize the Governor
| Office and buildings, and calling upon the
, President for military assistance, has beer
| referred by him to me for answer, and l an
instructed to say that after considering th
| fourth section of article four of the cOnstitu
ton of Texas providing that the Governor
shall hold his office for the term of fOu
) | wears from the time of his installment, unde
which you claim, and section three of th'
election declaration attached to said con
f stitution, under which you were chozen
and which provides that the Stat
| and other officers elected Hereunder shall
hold their respective offices for the term o
years prescribed by the constitution, begin
: | ming from the day of their election, under
A | which the Governor elect claims the o flee
f | and more than four years having expired
| since your election, he is of the opinion tina
. | your right to the Office of Cove rnor at thi
time is at least so doubtful that he does no
feel warranted in furnishing United State
. troops to aid you in holding further posses
sion of it, and he therefore declines to com
3 ply With your request
GEORGE II. WILLIAMS,
Attorney General.
, Cheap Transportation Convention.
: In the Cheap Transportation Convention
this morning, the majority report of tn
Q committee on railroads was adopted. L
D | declares that relief must come from legisia
| ton, by which our present system of rail
roads can be regulated and improved, ant
8 from competition, which will complete anC
a | carry ont tha reform that legislation mus