National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-24
THE MEXICAN VETERANS.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MEETING.
VISIT TO PRESIDENT GRANT.
ADDRESS BY COLONEL TIDBALL.
ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Addresses by Prominent Men-The
Next Place OF MeetIng-Dead He
rOes-DemandsO of the surViV.
OFs-CIOsing Scenes-Ad-
jOuFnment until
1870.

The second session Of the National Association
OF the Veterans Of the Mexican War was held
Yesterday morning at II O'Clock at willard hall
The delegates were in attendance in strong num-
bers, and in addition the Marine band, under the
leadership of Prof. Schneider, was present End
discoursed several airs. Gen. Denver called the
association to order after which the officers tool
their seats on the platform.
Mr.. Moses offered the following:
ResoIved, That the chair appoint a committee Of
one from each State and Territory and the army
and the navy, to report this afternoon schedule
Of officers for the ensuing year, the election and
installation to take place at p. m.
The delegates next, to the number Of about 100
formed in line under the marshalshtp Of General
aeE6eT py 5eqSe SS OF by the Msrn:
band and the officers OF the association marcheo
TO the Executive Mansion
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The delegates were ushered into the East Room,
where, after forming q hollow square, President
Grant made his appearance, and General Her.
bert briefly addressed the President aud intro
duced him to each vf the delegates, the President
The baSds6Skins over. Col. VI. L. SchIey, Of
Baltimore pinned on the lapel of the coat OF the
President badge of the association, which the
President received gracefully. The line was
again formed and the delegates proceeded back
10 willard hall where. after the performance by
the band 81 the tds SpengTiS%S Iam linn I'd.
ball Of New York. was introduced, who delivered
the annual GRAFTON:
ADDRESS BY COL. TIDBALL.
Col Tidball nrst referred to the convention Of
last year, and returned thanks to the associated
veterans Of Washington for their labors in bring
ing the survivors Of the war together. He next
reviewed the services rendered by the Veterans
in the war with Mexico, and showed reasons why
some recognition should be made by the United
States Government for services rendered. He
strongly favored holding convention in Phtla-
delphia, July 1, 1875. The objects OF The National
Association were laudable and benetcent, and 1t
behooved every member to work earnestly and
zealously to endeayor by speech and pen and
every other honorable means within his reach to
secure the reward for these soldiers. The memo
rial and bill which had been presented to Con-
gress year ago have not ever since remained In
the hands Of the Committee on Pensions, but they
we're referred to q subcommittee tLhtnstructions
to collect and report such facts and figures,
whether for or against the measure proposed, as
would enable the committee, the House and Con-
gress TO dispose Of the important matter. The
Commissioner Of Pensions appeared before the
committee with some serviceable statistics.
In consequence Of another matter being under
consideration by the committee at the moment,
and occupying more time than was anticipated,
the contemplated communication was postponed,
and the bill and memorial were not reached
during that session Of Congress. During the pre-
sent sesson Of Congress the bill and memorial
have again been under consideration, but as yet
the bill has not become law. Col. Tidbsll here
read o statement as to the number Of soldiers and
sailors in the Mexican war. He next mentioned
briefly the prominent characteristics Of some Of
the pension laws enacted for the beneht OF the
survivors Of the Revolution. He spoke Of the
readiness OF the survivors of the Mexican war in
responding to the call for volunteers in the South
to sustain and in the North to suppress the recent
rebellion, they being the first to rush into the
conflict and the last 10 lay down their arms. He
closed his grafton by saying 1t was scarcely TO be
presumed that the combined efforts Of so many
distinguished men OF the country survivors Of the
Mexican war, can fail to secure at an early day
nd I'd ~ m Y
longs TO Its survivors; but in the meanwhile, as
poverty leads to distress and destitution, some
times to crime and degradatiop, lei those who
faction, keeping in view the important fact that
time will come to all who lead an honorable
tion-as it has come to the survivors Of the later
British Har-when 1t will be one Of the proudest
euloRies pronounced upon living man-he was o
hero Of the Mexican war.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Colonel TidbalI was frequently interrupted
with applause during the delivery Of his GRAFTON.
General II. s. Lane was called for and ad-
dressed the veterans, reviewing the deeds per-
formed by them in the Mexican war. He rejoiced
that SO many survived. The people must be
awakened and Congress must be taught that they
should not spurn the petitions OF the surviving
soldiers OF the Mexican war. The Committee on
Pensions must hear the omnipotent voice Of the
people.
Tue band next played "DIxle."
Mr. Moses moved that the thanks of the asso-
citation be rendered the Marine band. Adopted.
The secretary next announced the committee to
nominate officers for the ensuing year.
Colonel Tidball submitted an order Of business,
which was adopted.
DEAD OF THE MEXICAN WAR.
The chair, General Denver, read q correspond
eDce relative to the dead OF the Mexican war who
are buried at Sattello AND Monterey, published
in THE REPUBLICAN Of Monday, consisting Of q
letter from DR.. OarOthers TO the Secretary OF
War, the suggestion Of the W ar Department to
erect o monument at the Capital Of the United
Nofn md in hal an orn q Inn .
General ]. W. Denver, to whom the matter had
been referred by the War Department
General Denver stated in connection with the
above that q strong stone fence had been built
around the graves, and everything had been done
TO prevent the Dissertation Of the graves Of the
dead soldiers. The Mexican Government would
not submit TO any monument being erected at the
places OF burial
On motion OF Col Schley the correspondence
was referred to a special committee, consisting Of
Col. Schley, Col. Montgomery and Mr.. Months.
ELECTION OF oFFICERs.
The committee on the selection of officers re-
ported the following who were elected:
President, James W. Denver. First secretary,
A. NJ. Kenadsy; first assistant secretary, Col. W.
L. Scbley; second assistant secretary, James F.
Huber; third assistant secretary, Henry Mcilen-
nan; fourth assistant secretary, Gen. W. T. Hall;
treasurer, Capt. S. V. Niles; marshal, L. r.
Biles.
Major Montgomery submitted the following:
Resolved, That the erection OF suitable monu-
ments in honor Of those American soldiers who
p
that country should be annexed to the United
States, That in the meantime q proper monu.
ment be erected near the Capitol OF the United
Referred to special committee.
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
Mr. Moses offered the following:
RESOLVED. That a committee be appointed by the
chair to take proper action for securing necessary
legislation for the right of domici at the Soldiers
Home for aged and needy veterans Of the Mexican
war.
Adopted.
The roll Of States was called, and the same vice
presidents and councillors were selected, with a
few exceptions, as were elected the year previous
NEXT PLACE OF MEETING.
Col Schley moved that when the association
next meet that It be in Philadelphia, July l. 1875
held in Washington, February p. 1875, and that
Gen. Morgan, Of Ohio, be the orator OF the day.
Judge Martin moved that committee Of five
be appointed TO select place Of meeting and the
Col. Mailman conceded with the motion of Col
Schley.
The motion Of Col. SchIey was the occasion oil
considerable discussion, and before any action was
taken on the motion the committee on examina
iOn Of the accounts OF the secretary and treasurer
reported that they had performed their duty and
were satisfied that the money had been properly
handled, and paid high tribute to Mr.. A. NJ.
Kenadsy for HIS close attention TO the interests Of
the association. The report was unanimously
adopted.
THE PENSION COMMITTEE.
Major Dallas, from the committee on badges
for the association, reported design which was
adopted.
Mr.. Klotz moved that a committee Of I'VE be
appointed to wait on the Committee on Pensions
in the House Of Representatives.
Mr.. HOyt stated that the minority Of the com.
mittee were doing all in their power Tor the Mexi
can veterans.
The motion was adopted, and the following gen.
tlemen were appointed: Gems. HeintZelman and
Lane, Coils Sehley Tidball and Manson.
A vote Of thanks was rendered to the minority
of the Pension Committee in the House Of Repre-
sentatives.
Gen Love moved that an executive committee
be appointed to raise money for the expenses oil
the association. Adopted.
GOVERNMENT PATRONAGE.
vote Of thanks was rendered Hon. Mr.. Nc.
Cormiek, of Arizona, for the interest manifested
by him for the Mexican veterans.
Mr.. Dawson offered the following:
Whereas many deserving mechanics and otheri
Of the veterans Of the Mexican war are now out
Of employment, and whereas we believe 1t 10 be q
Just rule that those who have faithfully served
their country in the army or navy, and have been
honorably discharged, should be entitled to pre-
eedence in the matter Of employment by the Gov.
eminent: therefore
Resolved, That the Government is hereby re.
spectiully requested, in the dspensation OF the
patronage and employment, to give the veterans
Of the Mexican war the consideration which Is
their due and which the necessitous eircumstances
ofmsny Of their number urgently require.
Adopted.
The Chair appointed as the committee to make
assessments General HeintZelman, Capt. Niles,
NJ