Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
GEN. JACKSON IN MEXICO.
The Tribute to His Worth by Ameri.
can Residents.

There was published in the MORNING
NEWS some days since a telegram from
the City of Mexico giving a synopsis of
resolutions adopted at a meeting of
American citizens relating to Consul
Porch's charges against Mr.. SedgwIck,
and the connection of Gen. Jackson's
name Herewith. A copy OF Two Repub-
lies, giving the proceedings of the meet
ing in full, has been received. The reso-
lutiOns and the spirit which prom pied
them will be appreciated by Gen. Jack
sons friends in this country.
A large meeting of the American colo
ny OF Mexico was held yesterday after
noon at Odd Fellows hall in answer to
the call published in yesterdays Two
ed chairman, and MIR. E. Smith secre-
tary. Mr.. Webb, after briefly stating the
object of the meeting to be to give eX-
preston to the feelings of the American
residents in Mexico over the resignation
from his post as United States Minister to
Mexico, of Hon. Henry r. Jackson,
moved the appointment OF committee on
resolutions. The motion being concurred
in, the Chair appointed as such commit
tee Messrs. Il. p. Webb, Rev. John w.
Butler, j. B. Andrews, W. j. De Gress,
and Hector De Mackay. After recess
the committee returned with the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted without debate:
WHEREAS, We are officially advised of the
resignation of Gen. II. X. jackson as United
States Minister to the Republic of Mexico and
of the appointment of his successor; and
Whereas. We, as Americans, residents In
the City of Mexico, arc unwilling to sever our
relations with Gen. jackson without placing
upon record our appreciation of his services
in behalf of our countryr en-. who live and are
engaged in business in this republic.
ResOiUed, That we, Americans resident in
Mexico, in meeting assembled this 10th day OF
September. 1888, do hereby tender to the Hon.
| Henry X. jackson our heartfelt thanks for the
| faithfulness and zeal with which during his
| stay among us he has ever expoused the cause
| of his oountrymen residing In this republic.
ResoiVsd. That we appreciate the superb
| ability which he has at all times brought TO
| bear in protecting the interests of those
| whose mission 1t was his to defend. aud the
| evidence he has constantly exhibited of a keen
| perception of the manifold phases of his duty.
| and his oteadfast adherence in all matters
| pertaining to his department. to the princi-
pies solely of Justice and equity.
Resotced, That by his kindly heart, his ge-
| NAL manner, his cheering words of comfort to
| those In trouble, his patient and uncomplain-
log spirit, as manifested IN his dealings with
| the various cases OF distress and seeming in
| justice that have come before him officially,
| he has earned and won our love, confidence
| and esteem.
us a
| and uprightness OF his character, as evidenced
| in his daily life while with us, by his manly
| independence, his sincerity OF purpose, his
| patriotism and loyalty TO his government
1 such a man should have been sent TO repre-
sent the United states OF this capital.
| ResnlDsd. That as in the Judgment of this
| meeting the late attacks made upon Gen,
| jackson in the press OF the United States are
| entirely uncalled for and are not in any sense
| justified by the facts, we view with pain and
| Indignation the attempts that are being m De
o. ascribe unworthy motives to him In con-
nection with recent dep'orable occurrence,
| and express our sincere regret that slepce
| and 70 bearance upon the part of resident
| Americans in regard to said occurrence are
| being used as weapons to injure their honored
| rapresen tative, whose character we regard at
above reproach; and We hereby publicly eX-
press our admiration OF the manly, honorab bic
and digniied course pursued by him during
tho eXcIting events Of the last few weeks.
| RsS1iord. That we present our farewell 10
| Minister jackson with the deepest regret,
| but with confidence that the qualities OF
| mind and heart which have endeared him Il
US will secure like appreciation of his inher-
| ent worth in whatever sphere OF public duty
he may hereafter he called to engage; and we
! take pleasure in assuring him that he carries
| with him, in his departure from Mexico, the
| hearty good wishes OF the Americans here
resident, and II circumstances should ever
| again bFssS BIN g Mexico, either in n public
| or private capacity, he may confidently de-
pend upon receiving most cordial welcome
RSsOiCsd, That three copies OF these resolu -
tions be suitably engrossed, each to be signed
| by the Preside Il and secretary q thls meet
ing. and by the Committee on Resolutions;
! and that one copy be placed in the hands oil
| Minister jackson, one cory he forwarded 20
the President of the United States. and one
| lie cent TO the Secretary OF State of the
| United states.
On motion OF Rev. J. w. Butler, the
! Committee on Resolutions was also in.
structed to see what can be done in the
way Of handsome testimonial Tor Min
| lister Jackson.
On motion OF Mr.. Masac the Two Re-
| publics was requested to publish the
resolutions.
MIR. Theodore Gestefeld then referred to
the Sedgwick scandal, and, claiming that
the time for torbearance and silence had
ceased, offered the following:
Rss0lrsd, That this meeting indorse the
| telegram sent Aug. 30 by Consul General
! Porch TO Secretary Bayard, as stating cor
rectly the facts OF the Sedgwlck scandal.
Mr.. Webb suggested that the meetine
! better adjourn first aud take up the reso.
| luton after having reorganized, but q
motion TO adjourn was lost and the reso.
luton was adopted by standing vote
only one person remaining seated.
The meeting then adjourned.