Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-07
RICHMON VA.
Tuesday Morning. january :.


q. The Republican members Of The General
Assembly are requested 10 meet IN the Senate
Chamber Tomorrow Evening, al O'Clock.
full attendance is desired
RESOLUTIONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Duty 81 Virginia
Missouri has adopted Resolutions instructing
her Senators TO vote for the annexation of Texas
as early as practicable. The Granite State is
also coming up TO the rescue. The following
Resolutions have just been passed by the House
OF Representative of New Hampshire by vote
Of 1876 10 81. Upon which, the N. York Plebeian
says, 1.-THE Democracy of New England are una
ninous on this great American question. There
is no backing out, or denying the issue in that
quarter:
"Rem.rca by the Senate and House of Represent
tatlrcs il, General Court conrencd, That The re-
suit of The Presidential election demonstrates that
The people of this State and The u. States are in
favor of the immediate remuneration of Texas
TO The Union.
"Re@lrcd, That the usurpaion of Santa Anna
and his subversion BY the sword OF the compact
under which Texas became one OF The States Of
the Mexican COnfederacy; the triumph of Tex
ian arms at the decisive battle OF San Jacinto;
the subsequent acknowledgment OF her indepen-
dence by the usurper, and by the great powers of
both continents the maintenance ofthat indepen-
dence for long succession of years against eve
~ ioe-all combine TO absove Texas from all
further allegiance 10 Mexico and 10 establish her
independence in law and fact, and her perfect
freedom 10 negotiate treaties and contract allan
ces will Other soveregnles of Tic globe.
"Re@lrcd, That We regard il as an insult 10 The
people of Texas, who have CALAMITY achieves!
their Liberties by The sword OF revolution, 10 make
the consent OF Mexico a prerequisite 10 their
annexation 10 the United States, and that an al
tempt TO procure the assent OF Mexico now con-
yuSed with instruction and torn with contend
ing factions, each claiming 10 WELD the righlfnl
powers OF Government, would be as fruilless as
| unnecessary and uncalled Tor by the justice and
law of the case.
GRfsolred, That the annexation of Texas is as
constitutional al! exPedieM as was the purchase
Of Louisiana BIZ Mr.. Jefferson, ofwhich purchased
territory, we believe the present territory OF Tex
/ as constitutes part.
/ "Resolred, That the annexation OF Texas,
aside from lis restoring 10 the Southwest its mu-
| tilared territory barsaned away by the ,reachcry
or folly Of our diplomaists, is found in the inter
est OF every section of our counily-ihe asricu-
,ure Of the South and West and the commerce
and manufactures OF the North.
"Resolred, That we do not recognise the right
/ OF foreign nations TO interfere in the negotiations
upon this subject, and that the two countries con-
scntins, and as against foreign Nations. Texts
should be re-anncxed TO the U. s., il need be, by
armed occupation.
"Rcolrcd, That national honor and national
policY alike forbid all further aggression upon
| American soil
"IecMlpcd, That We believe with Mr.. Clay,
that The remuneration of Texas will add more
free than slave States 10 the Union, and thai il
would he unwise 10 refuse permanent acquisl-
ton, which will exist as long as The globe re-
mans, On account Of a temporary institution
"Reso'rcd, That our Senators in Congress be
instructed, and our Representatives tc requested
to use their eXcrons 10 procure The adoption of
such measures by the General Government, as in
their opinion shall be best calculated 10 effect the
remuneration OF Texas 10 the United States, and
10 assert and mana in our rights 10 The territory
Of Oregon.
"Rc@lred, That the Secretary CT Stale be d.
rccted to furnish copy OF the foregoing resolu-
tons to each OF our Senators and Representatives
in Congress- and 10 the Governors Of the sevcra
States and Territories of the Union"
THE above resolutions were unanimously
adopted by he Senate of New Hampstead
We understand, the Representatives Of New
Hampshire IN Congress are unanimous for an
nexalon-and that the cause is, in tact, gaining
ground in both Houses. 1t is hoped, that he mea-
sure will not fall through the multiplicity Of pro.
jects-but that some scheme may be adopted in
wise and concaory spirit during The present
session. Let US seize upon the present golden op.
notunity, whilst il is in our power. We are
much more Indifferent TO the details than 10 The
great object ITSELF Strike whilst The iron is hot
and all will be we'll
And shall Virginia slumber al Acr posi- Shall
Missouri and New Hampshire instruct their Sc
majors, and shall she refuse 10 mingie her voice
with theirs! Shall the largest State in The South
shrink from her duty? No man, as far as We are
advised, knows whether her Two Senators will
vote for The annexation Their course al the late
session Of Congress is calculated 10 rrolncc only
suspicious ard doubts. Called upon therefore, as
Virginia now is, By the importance OF The ques-
ton and its present position before Congress
called upon particularly hy the resolutions OF
Massachusetts and Connecticut, which the Go
vernon has officially communicated 10 the
General Assembly, we do not hesitate 10
say, they are called upon TO act decisvr!v
upon The question, as soon as possible We had
once hoped that it would never become party
question; but it has very much become such a
question, under The magn auspices ofMr Claws
letter. We still dare 10 hope that some Of The
Wings in the Legislature will rise above all
party feelings and go for the country. AT all
events, the Republicans are bound TO speak ont,
in the most uneqnivocal language, and instruct
the Senators Of Virginia 10 vote for immediate
Annexation. We are for no lodging Of this
question. Let The Wings of The House vote
against it if they please, or let them under any
ilimsy pretelt whatever dodge the issnc; they
must answer for their votes al The bar OF their
country But no idle scruplcs should arrest The
action of the State. We have no doubt that
the question will come up in very few days, and
that then every gentleman will have the oppor-
tunity of showing his hands.
In connection with this subject, we subloin
some very important information, which was
given by Mr.. c. ]. lngersoll 10 The House of Re-
representatives., and 10 the world, on Friday last,
and no doubt upon The highest authority:
"But now to speak a word with respect TO these
foreign superintendent of our affairs. On this
point be should be very brief. And, first, in re-
gard to Mexico: herrsht toinlerierc in this ques-
lion had been too much urged in various quar-
tiers 10 require him 10 touch that question; but he
was authorized by those who, he felt very sure
had not deceived him, (and he would assure The
House and the country that in this declaration he
was not deceiving thcm) TO declare here, in his
place and on his responsibility, that, whatever
angry feelings might now prevail between Us and
Mexico, there was no reason 10 believe that any
rupture with that Power would be The consequence
Of annexation. On this point he had asked for
information where he believed he was not dcceiv-
ed There was sinew OF war, and the best and
strongest sinew Of it-hc meant monev-which
would heal all our breaches in that quarter
TSome laughter.
Sand, in the next place, with regard 10 Great
Britain. Some gentlemen might be surprised
perhaps 10 hear him say, that in regard 10 her
["At this point Mr.. |. was interrupted by
query from member near him, which the Re
porter did no, distinctly hear, but which he IN
dersiood 10 have reference 10 Mr.. rs authority
for making these declarations. Mr.. l.. speaking
in reply said he was moi. he believed, authorized
BY the committee 10 go further in the way Of ey-
PLANTATION; but must, he thought, be pretty obvious
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