Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-28
GREAT MEETINGS FOR TEXAs.

GREAT MEETINGS FOR TEXAS.
There was a large and enthusiastic meeting OF
the Democracy OF Rhode Island at East Green
wich on last Wednesday morning, 10 express
their feelings on the annexation Of Texas. They
adopted decided resolutions in behalf of il, as the
following resolutions will show:
"Whereas, The annexation of Texas 10 the U.
States would be an accession to our resources,
prosperity and national defence, unequalled in
our history, save only in the acquisition of Loui-
siana-and
"Whcreas, it will open an immense market for
all the products Of our labor and skill, free OF
duty-ils rich and fertile soil applied 10 the rails
ing Of cotton, will diminish The price CT the fabrics
Of that great staple SO universally used, and the
trade which will Immediately spring up between
these States and Texas, would give enlarged and
profitable employment 10 our navigation-lhcre-
fore,
"Rcsolrcd, That now is the time (f ever 10 Sc
cure such an acquisition, and to prevent Texas
from falling into the mercenary grasp of the
worst enemy to the free and liberal institutions
which are the pride OF every honest American
citizen.
"Reso1rcd, That the voice of the people of
the Union as expressed in the election of James
K. Polk and George I'M. Dallas, is unequivo-
cally in favorofthe immediate annexation of Tex
as.
Rcsolrcd, That in the opinion ofthis Conven-
ton in declaring in favor oflhe immediate annex
alton ofTexas 10 The United States, we express
The will of the great body Of the Democracy of
Rhode Island.
"Rcsolrcd, That in our view, Congress has full
power (constilutionally) TO annex Territory TO the
Union BY joint resolution or otherwise, and that
this ground is fully sustained by the able and
conclusive arguments OF the friends Of Annexa-
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the passage of the late joint resolutions in that
body"
Another great Democratic meeting was held
in New York, in the Park on Saturday afternoon,
(betwcen four and five thousand persons presently
Mr.. Preserved Fish in the Chair-who were adj
dressed by several orators, and adopted several
strong resolutions; among which, are the follow
ing:
"Rcsolrcd, That The House Of Representatives,
in passing the bill to annex Texas to the United
States, has acted in accordance with the wishes
of a large majority OF The people of this Union.
'Rcsolrcd, That we look for prompt action in
the Senate upon the annexation bill. We APP
peal 10 the patriotic Senators and ask them TO ex-
| pedite this great national measure, pronounced
emphalically by the people 10 be essential 10 the
interests of the nation. We appeal to Senators
(not partizans in the Senate and ask tina, the
mighty torrent Of public opinion shall no, be
thwared or resisted. We demand the immediate
annexation of Texas. Shall we appeal in vain?
"ResOlred, That we tender our heartfelt thanks
to those members Of the House who voted for the
bill, and that the unwavering and valuable sup
port given TO the measure by Messrs. Maclay,
Leonard, Murphy, Strong, Ellis, Pratt, HubbelI,
is deserving of especial commentator, and We
assure them that their faithful services will not
be forgotten"
EXCITEMENT INCREASING.
The New York Herald SAYS, that "ano,her
great Texas meeting is to be held in Tammany
Hall on Tuesday evening. In several Of The