The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-08

7. Resolved, That we look upon any person who
opposes the immediate occupation and settlement Of
the Territory OF Oregon not only destitute OF pa
triotism and love OF country, but one who would
tsmcy submit to the wanton expressions OF the power
of Great Britain, and pander to her lawIess and un-
holy ambition, at the expense of the honor and glory
Of his country.
8. Resolved, That we believe the annexation of
Texas is object Of high Importance to the safety
perma nency and stability of our glorious Union-be-
cause the inhabitants of that Republic coun.
trymen and kindred, and entitled to our friend
ship and observation-disclosures its interest, prosperity,
and, we believe its destiny identified with ours
because there strong reason to believe that Texas,
of right belongs to the w. 81 by the treaty CT
OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES we cannot guard too much
against the grasping nsdious, avarcious and over
reaching policy of Great Britain, and we deci-
dedly opposed to her possessing one foot of ground
or exercising any control in any part of North Ame-
RIGA, independent of her Canada possessions.
3. RESOLVED, That representative Democ attic Re-
pubcans leagued together for their mutual Defence
welfare and protection, the model of glorious
Union could embrace all North America under one
General Government, and be equally strong and
durable as the league Of our present COnfederacy-
And as there is 10 Government of ancient or mod
ern times strictly analogous to ours, must look
own national experience and the internal struc-
ture Of our Government for guide and past pc
rience has shown that there is much, if not more
harmony, strength and internal vigor of Govern
ment i'll the twenty-six ates of the Confederacy,
than there existed in the Government of the thirteen
original States since the adoption of the Federal
Constitution Therefore the argument that extent
of territory is injurious and destructive to our Gov
eminent, by rendering it bulky and unwieldy we
believe to be chmercal and faacious and regard it
having its birth in contracted views and INTEREST,"
motives.
TO- RESOLVED, That diversity of local interest, ars-
ing from the difference of SOIL, climate and protec-
ia nf fof
al Union, commercial intercourse, and the mutual
dependence Of one part upon another for necessary
productions and commodities.
| H. Resolved, That will support no man for any
Office from the highest to the lowest in the gift of the
people, (without regard to party distinction who is
opposed to the immediate occupation and settlement
of Oregon, and the annexation of Texas.
IL. Resolced That the warmest thanks of the ma
ton are due t. his Excellency, John Tyler, Presi-
dent of the United Stats, for the bold and manly
stand which he has taken relative to the occupation
of Oregon and the affairs Of Texas.
Is. ResOlped, That while we sincerely lament
the death of our beloved Senator, DR.. Lewis F.
Linn, we congratulate the country on the appoint
ment of the Hon. David r. Atchison of Platte as
his successor.
ID, Resolved, That we are deeply gratifed that
Senator Atchison has used such timely exertions rel
alive to Oregon, and brought forward bill whose
provisions meet with the universal appreciation of
the people, and we cannot bring ourselves to the de-
grading reflection that it will not pass by an over
whelming majority.
Is. Resolved, That the general course of our Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress meets with our
decided appreciation.
Is. R<solred, That the proceedings of this meeting
be signed by the Chairman and Secretary and that
copies be forwarded to the Jefferson Enquirer Mis-
sourIan, Madisonian, and Globe, for publication
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
N. RICHARDSON,
Chairman.
WV LAAKIN Sec'y.