Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-04
THE DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.

Mr. Robcr, c. Scott appeared before the AS>o'
citation on Tuesday night, in The Concert Room
Of the Exchange Hotel 10 speak upon he great
question of Texas Annexation. (Francls W lex
err Esq in the Chair. and William II. Allen
Secretary Mr. Scott had been called ont by the
speech Of Mr. b. w. Leigh, in the Clay Club
House. of Saturday highland nobly did Mr..
Scott bear himself in the Address, which he deli
yercd 10 numerous, intelligent and orderly as
selnbly Of both political parties. His argument
in behalf of the Revolution Of Texas ol lc'3
and of the whole policy and essential interests of
Annexation was clear and powerful. His reply
10 Mr.. Lcieh'S statements and charges was with
cring and conclusive The Hall rang long and
loud with plaudit> at the close oi' his speech.
Mr.. Richie then rose, and stated, that as their
eloquent champion, who had just taken his seat
had defended not only himself but The Association
also: and a. the Resolutions. which had been de-
nounced as " impudcnl' by the President OF the
Ciay Club. had not only been offered by MIR. Scot,
Int had been unanimously adopted by iheE; ami
As Mr. Scott had no, only defended the cause hut
the right of free People TO canvass and 10 CEN
sure. if they pleased the ac!S Of their servants in
spite Of any intaiblity which might be virtually
claimed for them by any imprisoned panlzans-
for these reasons he deemed il The duty OF the
Democratic Association to rc-echo their original
resolutions and 10 express their decided approba-
ton Of the course of Mr. Scott For this pur-
pose he submitted the following Resolutions:
l. Pesolred That the cordial thanks of Ibis As
ISOLATION be given 10 Robert G. Scott Esq, for the
admirable speech which he has this cvenin" de-
livcied in vindication OF the Resolutions that
were adopted in this Hall on the nth June
, Restrict, That on further review Of these
Resolutions, the Association see nothing 10 change,
either in their spirit or their language; hui they
G,I ,I., Off ni
positions and the proprcty of their adoption.
3. Hs@i'rd That in pursuance OF orr unqucS-
toned right To crcsc every act OF every De
partment OF the Federal Government. and 10 con-
denim and rcprolalc every measure which free
people may disapprove, we feel bound 10 repeat
The strong disapprobalion which we feel on ac-
count of the rejection OF the Texas Treaty by the
Senate of the e. States.
l. Re~ircd, therefore, That we shall continue
Ia repeat. in the language of these resolutions
chat the rejection b. the Senate of the United
States, of the Treaty tor the annexation of
Texas. deserves as it will receive the unmtisa-
ted condemnation of a vast majority of the Amc-
rcan people as an act ON the part of that body.
at war with every sentiment Of patriotism. in
conflic with the peace, harmony. and the best
and most enduring interests OF the country. and
in ,erogation of the good faith, honor, and here
toiorc high bearing Of the nation.
"R.Sircd That the United States may right
fully acquire Texas By Treaty with the Govern
lnent 81! that Republic, without the violation Of
any principle of International law, and without
the previous consent of Mexico"
s. Resoircd. That The more we consider all the
bearings of this important questionable mere We
understand the true position Of this subject-and
the more we perceive, from the Developments
which have been recently made since the rejection
Of the Treaty, the very imminent danger which
exists OF our losing Texas forever unless al the
expense of ''millions of money, and oceans of
blood" the more We are satisfied of the duty
which dcyolves upon the people of the United
States To- express their sentiments promptly, freely,
and energelicalIy thai we may seize the present
golden moment" before il is gone And that We,
therefore. most respectfully invite The American
people 10 declare their wishes in favor ot annex
alton, in order tina, they may countcract any in
Jury which may have been inflicted By the Senate
of The United States, and TO cheer up the people
ofTexas in the prosecution olihc wishes they have
expressed in favor Of an immediate annexation to
the American Union.
These resolutions were adopted unanimously
and then, on Mr. Robert r. Wicker's motion the
Association adjourned.