The Arkansas banner., 1845-02-05

increased number being nominated by the meeting, which suggestion was adopted and the following committee was appointed R. II. Forbes, T. ]. Green. c. D. Sayre, R. Mills, R. M Collins, E. NJ. Pease, King Hols- tein, j. II. Mccormick. W G. Hill, J. r. Per- ", R. R. Brown, G. II. N'Ncel, R. ]. Townes, Joseph Reese, Abnef Jackson, T. ?. Crosby, E. N. Justice, Joel Bryan, X. Underwood, j. H. Polly, Joel Speneer,J ". Brooks, " A'AIaster, ". B. P Gaines, I. T. Tnsley, " T. C. Hall, ]. P. Caldwell, R. F Clements, ". ". Williams and " II. lianadue.
 Gen. T. | Green moved that the commit tee have leave 10 retire for half an hour Mo- lion adopted.
 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
 WHEREAS, in the opinion of the people of Bfazoria county, in the mass meeting assem- bled, it is deemed expedient and proper to make d public declaration of their feelings and sentiments upon the subject of annexa- tion, to instruct their Representatives ill Con- gress, touching this great question, and to disapprore of the apparent opposition ol the late Executive inferred from the appointment ot diplomatic agents to the government Of the United States and Great Britain, whose per- sonal opinions and feelings arc known to be aFefse b the measure therefore, be 1t resol- Ycdz by the people of Brazoria county, ill mass meeting assembled
 ist. That Ill assembling to-day 10 give a public expression of opinion upon subject which we deem of deep and abiding interest 10 the safely and welfare Of our country, we are but exercising the dearest right, and dis charging the highest duty of Texan citizens.
 2d. That next to the inherent and inalen- able right of ffeemeh 10 assemble i'll eonven- tion or otherwise, for the purpose of giving force and publicity to popular opinion, is that of instrueting their Representatives in the legislative branch of the government upon all subjects of general interest.
 3d. That although We admit in the fullest extent, the right of the Executive to exercise the constitutional prerogatives of his station, vet, upon all questions of national impor- lance, where public opinion Is known to be united, any attempt on the part of the Presi= dent to defeat the wishes of the people, is not only opposed to the genius and received principles of self-government, but could only be regarded as an evidence of obstinate, self will, and a disposition 10 assume dictatorial, rather than executive powers.
 Ath. That ill the recent appointment of 3Ir. Riley to the United States, and Mr. Ter rel to England, as diplomatic agents of the government, whose opinions have been re- peatedly and publicly proclaimed as opposed to annexation, we can but see in the appoint ing power, il not determination to delay the negotiation of any plan, for the adop- lion of Texas into the federal Union, a total disregard, at least, for the opinion and wishes of the people and however reluctant we may be to interfere with or attempt in any manner, to control the exercise of the proper functions of the executive; yet, deem- ing fl the paramount duty of the citizens, 10 canvass freely and unreseryedly the public acts of every officer known to the govern ment, We are compelled to regard the ap- polntments above referred to as lmPolitic, ll- timed, and having direct tendency to defeat our fifst dad most cterished wish.
 9th. That for the reasons stated i'll the 4th resolution, the seantor for Brazorio be, and he is hereby instructed to vote against the confirmation of the appointments of Messrs Terrel and Riley.
 9th. That assuming the existing govern ment of Texas, to be both the Government ''de factoo and de jure,n the right of the people to alter or amend the same, is an ak lom in politics, received and acknowledged by the world.
 Eth. That all governments formed for the benefit of the governed, to protect life-to give safety and security to the accumulation and enjoyment of property, and to provide for the general welfare and defence of the nation, are the great ends sought to be ob- tained
 eth. That ill our opinion, incorporation into the Union would obtain and secure these objects in as great degree of perlee- ton as is compatible with the nature of hu- man institutions
 9th. Thai III order to eonsummate this union, demanded alike by the safety, welfare anu future prosperity of Texas; desired on her Paft with universal exclamation. and preferred 'aa that ol the United States bv iarge majority ot her eiiizens. cur senator aad Representatives in congress are hereby instructed and required te Use al legitimate and honorable means, either hy the passage or ratification oi any law or laws, iaias reso- laiiaa ef treaty. now ID existence. or n pro- cess oi ncFa.ialieH, having fer theie ..as.s t.sie as ultimate object tie aanexatiaa of IeXas te t4e governmental ibe tuiteil Siate5. aH,. iaes ae hereby requested tu uss aM sheif Raae9ge, direct 0r indirectly, in order n e.- ieei iae object dsemed bs us ol such desn sIili sliitiaz interest. moi onlK to ,he present. but lo The iee0e population of Texas ior zeHssats sssas 5a come
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