The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-18

| lies of, eastern federalism. l cannot YET believe
that their love Of cotton exceeds their love oil coun
! ny.
! Let not a few mad-caps Of the South, by their ur-
ceasng notes Of alarm, place in false position be-
fore the country of our greatest statesmen. The
democracy Of the North deserted not the South on
the abolition or the Texas questions. Let not The
South desert their country on the Oregon question
In short, let politician, Of whatever grade or oil
/ whatever party, forget the severe. lesson and the
disastrous effect Of the opposition made by some OF
our most prominent men TO that other great national
measure--the annexation of Texas. The people
are ever more ready TO maintain their rights, even
against the world than they to sustain the posi-
ton of any politician who shows the least dispose
| ton TO reinquish their rights
The following are the resolutions referred to- and
| by them your numerous readers can judge what
will be the position of the democracy OF this State
on the question to which they relate
| EIGHTH SENATE DISTRICT,
Comprising the counties Of Erie, Chaiauqe Genssse
| Orleans, Monroe and Wyoming, passed at their sem
| aforiai convention the Joiioping:
Rsoipsd That this convention regards the remuneration
this conedeacy the great and leading meas
ure age Aaugre efforts and arts of English and
French diplomacy the hand and the silly avado OF
the Mexican the other its lnal consnmma
ton by admission Of Texas representatives to their
specte the floor Of Congress will be hailed with
the extension Of equal rights The success OF the meas
ure will both of the Old aud New World,
that power that OF the people In whom lodged
all the attributes OF sovereignty, the interpolation Of
Divine dence arrest the march of republican prn
cples and the dissemination OF tho blessings oil an indie
pendent republican government
Reolred. That, In the judgment OF this convention the
time has arrived when the arrogant claims OF the British
government to the Oregon country should be terminated
that the sentiments expressed by the President in reference
to this subject in his inaugural address receive our nnqua
lied approval and that those sentiments should be carried
into Peacefully we but iorciby II we must"
| ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY.
Rso,ped That in the administration of the general gov
ton OF James X Polk have been fully realized far
they depended executive action; and the continued r
umphs of democratic principles in the election OF senators
and members of Congress, justes the expectation that the
cardinal principles and which formed the issue
with opponents at the recent presidential election
will be fully carried outthe annexation of Texas; the
maintenance Of just~rshs to Oregon; the separation
ofthe government from dependence banks; tariff Of
duties for revenue, equalizng the protection to domestic
industry economy in expenditures strict adherence to
sntona powers and dutie and in our foreign relations
"asking only what is right and submitting to nothing
wrong
| WASHINGTON COUNTY.
RESOLVED That we highly APPROVE Of the administration
OF James Polk and that the evil prognosticaons Of
al,ersaries that country as usual would be ruined
pected by continued and increased prosperity in all de-
partments OF the government
desired the annexation OF Texas" Another
is about being udodt the glorious galaxy Of
waving and trust it will still continue to be extended
until every province on the continent whose Inhabitants
enjoy its protection
SEVENTH SENATE DISTRICT,
Composing the counties Of Cdyuga, Cortland, Oion-
dagd, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates.
November si4 by the election Of James Polk as Pres
dent upon the issues presented by the Baltimore conyen
reasserted those cardinal democratic principles
had passed under the cloud Of federalism in S0 From the
with confidence for hfa dssnt a and pnnnng sup
OF those vital principles that alone render OR party
worthy OF respect the welfare Of the
country
Resored That the .annexa alton of Texas AMI
occupation Of Oregon by the verdict OF the people
deemed TO be great national measures the accomplish
ment OF which the energies of the country should he de
enforcing this verdict the with the
remuneration OF Texas, deserves our warlneA commena
| CHERRY VALLEY.
Resoired That the administration of James K Polk as
President Of the United States exhibits evidences of ability
his countrymen which called him from retirement his
present exalted station The sound views of governmental
ton OF cabinet officers representatives OF the country
abroad and neumbents OF responsible stations at home
and his prompt energetic and efficient
the annexation Of Texas the government Of the United
States and to repel should become necessary, the ag
powers and duties exercised by jackson
rem have deyolyed upon able and worthy successor
action taken by Congress and President Of he United
States with the view of anacxing Texas territory
and governments and we rejoice to learn that the people Of
Texas have with great unanimty ratified that action The
extension Of the blessings and benefits Of free nsttu
tons over that lar and fertile portion OF this continent can
not bn be regarded with satisfaction and delight by every
friend OF democratic principles throughout the world.
Rrsofred That the claim made by the British
to the Joint occupation with the government of the United
States Of portion OF the territory OF Oregon. and to the
right OF navigation of the Columbia river rests upon no
just foundation and should IL persisted in be withstood
Our government has understand the subject.
questionable claim sanctioned by the laws nations
the undivided and unshared ownership and occupation Of
the Pacific coast of America between the parallels deg
and 81 deg 40 min north surrender Of any portion
this coast territory the claim foreign power would
be sacrifice of the rights Of country and stain upon
| our national honor.
oTsEGo COUNTY
the chair glorious triumph ratio
Il our repbenn o. ha ie aas
tegrty ability and dcyoedness 10 the public veal afford
the strongest that the the gov
eminent Is in hands and will be ably conducted
Resotred That hail with JOY the of Texas
to her citizens because ii VIM afford protection TO- and
promote the commercial interests Of this republics and
above all because will extend the blessings and influence
| Of free institutions
WARREN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
l. Rssoired That President Polk. in the commencement
o. his Of the government has fully justified
foresight and prudence the clamor and prophecyings
intens and purposes an integral part Of this Unon
centatng the coast Of Mexico large naval force
cessiu contest with Mexico f il shall be forced upon us
the President has been alive to the interests wishes and
honor OF the American people.
WAYNE COUNTY
Resolved That we have entire confidence in the ability
integrity and patriotism Of present national Executive
that his general and policy in the administration
OF the government merit Onr warm appreciation
Resored That we hail with high qualification and pride,
the Of the great national Of the
ofTexas TO countrya measure repete with wisdom
and demanded by regard TO the safety and best interests
the tina. we especially approve Of the action
othe President in reference that ana TO the
threatened violence OF Mexico account of the
| ton.
ONTARIO COUNTY.
Resolred That the elections during the last year. which
have resulted in placing in the office OF President James
Polk who brought forward and supported for that high
station for his devotion to- and his able and uniform sup
port Of democratic and in securing democratic
majority in both houses OF Congress- afford decisive and
most gratifying evidence Of the progress and ascenency
among the people of those sound and wholesome principle
upon which the pepeuty Of our republican institutions de-
| ponds.
Resolred That as democrats have abundant to
rrincP these nusnicins in