The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-05

handful Of scattered coonists in state OF destin-
lion and povsrtyTesniending ssainst nation mum
beIinK eight millions OF souls;
And whereas, our To-snnexstion 10 mat coniede'
racy has since been rocrssinaied by the peculiar
OF parties N thai country, BY The io.gucs and
naehinations Of political aspissms, and by various
collateral issues and circumstances, not only indepon-
dent Of the policy of this measure but in opposition 10
the popular feeling ofthe nation.
And whereas, the question has recently been re-
ferred directly TO the great tribunal OF the people,
and BY them our re. admission TO the American con
ederacy has been lriumphanlly and authorlisiively
affirmed in the election Of Mr. Polk, and we have
just received the joyful assurance that their repre-
sentatv,s IN Congress have faithfully ralihed the ex-
press will Of The people, upon tins question, 50 nat
II now only remains with The people Of Texas 10 de-
lermne whether They will accept the proiiered Union,
or take the chances Of secarale and ISOLATED exist
ence, Therefore,
Resolved, That We believe the people Of Texas,
true 10 their early and undcyiatng attachment 10 the
American Union, will hail with heartfelt JOY the res
poasive Invitation OF tho American people now ex-
lendd Them TO accept the guarantees OF that great
constitutional compact formed by ancestors and
immortalIed by Washington, Franklin, Adams,
Jefferson and others, whose names are imperIshabiy
Identified with the great cause Of human liberty.
ID That We have looked with feelings Of deep and
intense anxiety upon the great struggle for our resto-
ration, and upon the uniiring and patriotic exertop
VI Oul OHIlcu states, anu tudt VIC no"
Congratulate iheui, and the friends oil civil liberty
every where, upon the complete contamination OF
their labois IN hnal and glorious triumph
ID. That ia tins triumph OF justice, truth and lib
eriy, We recognise the Hero Of the Hermitage fire.
most In the galaxy of patriots, to whom our thanks
and gratitude are especially due for his undyng zeal
and pow eriu influence in behalf Of our adopted
try.-Slay his last moments be blessed with the full
realization OF his iondest hopes.
4th. That We tender our snfegned thanks to that
bold and honest patriot, John Tyler, whose official
alton has given han tho direction of destnes
and whose steady and persorvering support Of this
great cause entities him to the lasting gratitude Of the
American people. To him peculiarly belong the
honor and tame Of restoring his counrys integrity.
The many brilliant achievements of his admnslra-
ton will yet be appreciated and llumne the brightest
pages Of American history.
5,h That We shall ever hold 10 grateful remem-
brance the distinguished services Of John c. Calhoun,
whose gigantic intellect is only equaed by the purity
Of his PATRIOTISM his blamees lie and entire devo-
ton TO the best Interests Of his country. His official
dispatches marked by that power Of research, orr
ginaiy and truth, which carry conviction, and com
mand the admiration Of the world. He has been the
AJAX Telaman Of the true American policy, and will
not be forgotten In 1915.
9th. That we shall ever remember the eminent ser
wees OF Mr.. X. J. Walker, Mr.. c. J. Ingersoll EI-
Chancellor BIB, Mr.. Buchanan, Mr.. Woodbury.,
Mr. Douglass and other distinguished friends Of an
neIaton.
7th. That we feel ourselves bound to Acknowledge
our obligations To Mr.. Menick Mr.. Johnson, and
Mr. Henderson, who have molly renounced party die
taton and sustained the popular voice of their coun-
Try.
9Th. That we most cheerfuIly respond to the senti-
nents Of his EIcelency, President Polk in his nau-
gural Address, expressive of his determination to
~ out The wishes OF his Constituents for the final
summation OF tins measure, and that we believe be
will faithfully hoDoraby, and zeaousy fulfil this
Tenn pledge, and discharge the important trust now
| committed TO him.
9Th. That We recommend TO our Executive the pa
triotlc sentiments Of President Polk, with the hope
that he Will feel his imperative duty TO ell pro
per, necessary, and constitutional measures to coope
rate IN the most efectual with him, and bring
10 full and final completion, and "a the sarlies
practicable period the great measure of annexation
according 10 the well known and acknowledged WISH
es OF the people Of Texas.
lOth That we deem II our privilege and duty tc
recommend 10 President Jones' in the most respectful
terms the proprety of speedily calling special
sion OF Congress for the purpose of ascerlanng the
will oil the people in regard to the Joint Resolution.
just adopted by the Congress of the United States
and with the further purpose Iof acting upon thi,
important subject by convention Of the people Of
Texas, according 10 the provisions of our const
tuition.
llth. That we recommend to the people of Texas
ths proprety oil their Immediately convening ia their
respective countless declaring their sentm snts upon
these deeply interesting questions in primary assem-
bes, and indicating such preliminary steps as they
may deem necessary and expedien in this great crsi:
of our national existence.
The meeting was then addressed, in answer to the
call made upon them, by DR. Branch Il. Archer
Gen. Hugh Mcleod, Mr. Thomas M Joseph, Mr.
VIM. II. Rhodes, and Col. M. 3. Menard.
The question was then put BY the President, "shal
the preamble and resout ons be adoptedi' When
a unanimous response in the affirmative was given
1t was then moved and carried that a committee o.
FIVE be appointed TO write an address to the citizens
of Texas; and on motion, the Chair was added to the
committee, which was accordingly named, to consis
of the following gentlemen Messrs. w. Richardson
T. boswell, T. M. Joseph, VIM. II. Rhodes, anc
T. p. Anderson.
On motion, il was ordered that the public journals
of Texas, friendly to Annexation and also the New
Orleans Bulletin, Picayune, and Jefersonan Repub
ican, be requested to publish the foregoing preamble
and resolutions.
On motion by P. G.. Merritt it was ordered tina
the frieRds of Annexation be requested to make al
| Illumination throughout the city on Saturday eve
ming the 22d instant. On motion, the meeting ther
adjourned sine de-
MEMUCAN HUNT, President.
A. c. HYDE, Secretary. ...