Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-01-30

ce0ed 10 Eng ana or any oiner power; ana That
the re-occupation Of Oregon and the re-annex-
alton Of Texas, at the earliest practicable pc
Rod, are great American measures, which this
convention recommends to the cordial support
of the democracy of the Union. j.. rs. ill.
.. .... ,.,... Baltimore Resolution.
Our readers will recollect that at the great
national Democratic Convention which as
sembled in Baltimore on the 27th day Of May,
1914, for the purpose Of selecting Democrat
ic candidate for the Presidency, and which
did so happily accomplish that good work,
series Of resolutions. since become celebrated,
were adopted. and that, too, unanimously,
which on all hands have been looked upon as
the solemn declaration Of the principles of the
republican party. They were unanimously
adopted by the delegates of the people assem-
bled in Convention. Both Mr.. Polk and Mr..
Dallas, appealed to these resolutions as en-
bodying their Town views on all the great ques-
tons which then agitated the country. They
were cited, quoted, and constantly referred to
by the Democratic press and by the Democratic
orators, during the summer of IA, as the chart
which contained the great land marks by
which the party was to- be guided in its future
action. That the principles laid down in these
resolutions have met with the cordial response
of the American people, is now a matter of
history. The extraordinary enthusiasm which
animated the party during the campaign Of
IA, and tho brilliant sun of victory which it,
lumincd the Republican banners at its close,
are still fresh in the memory of the reader,
and have stamped these resolutions with the
authority of a political creed. :. Such being the
case, and who can deny it !. it may. be well,
occasionally, to revert to these solemn decla-
rations Ct the party, by their delegates in Con-
vention assembled. Theresolution which we
quote at the head of this article, is one of this
series of resolutions, and in the present excl
ted state of the question to which it refers, we
think it not amiss again to re.publsh it, as
there are many of our readers who may have
forgotten its exact tenor. We do it, too, fol-
the purpose of showing the stand which the
Democratic party took on this important qnes.
ton, nearly two years ago. We ask our rec.
ders to scan infinitely and carefully the word
ing Of this resolution. 1t expresses, in as
strong and pointed terms as the English Ian
guage can afford, that our title to the whole Of
Oregon ''is clear and unquestionable;" sand
that the re-occupation of Oregon and the re-
annexation of Texas, are great American mea
sures." Now we ask our Democratic friends
if this was not taking high ground upon the
Oregon question. We further ask them i
this resolution was not inscribed upon every
Democratic banner that foated in the breeze
during the last Presidential campaign. W.
should very much like TO ask those Democrat.
in Congress, both in the House and in tn.
Senate, who 60 against the notice, and wh'
seem disposed to shrink from what we con
ceive 10 be their duty. in supporting the execu
tive In his recommendations on this subject
what they think Of this solemn manifesto, t
which they, we suppose, in common with tn
whole Democratic party, solemnly subscri
t bed. We would like TO hear them defin
their notions touching the meaning of thes
r words which occur in the resolution, sat tn
}. earliest practicable PERIOD" We have Ion
i since found out their meaning as applied /
n Differentiation Of Texas. In that instanc,
Is all seem to agree in the meaning Of ''the ca
Is Hest practicable period" Right away, 'no
10 or never," was the gloss when The annexato
r. Of Texas was under discussion. Where II
il difference lies when the very same langg1uas
On is applied, in the very same sentence, to IL
''re-occupation" of Oregon, we cannot, 10 sa,
to our life, see. They are declared to be gre
ms American measures, which were TO 60 hal
ID, in hand; equally entitled to the support of 4
ut Republican party. The people of the Uni
all have solemnly ratified the doctrines contain
lin in this resolution. by the election 20 the I'll
on post in their gift, of man who had ADOPT
ut these very sentiments on tie Oregon qnestic
he That man, in accordance with his own view
Let in accordance with what he knew to be t
3D. wishes of majority OF the people of /
he Union, but above all, in accordance with ".
me he believed to be the best interest OF he I
m public, has recommended measures for
ing carrying into effect, the principles contain
,lu- in the resolution alluded 10, and it remains
en- Congress to say how far it will carry out tn
ant recommendation. Mr.. Polk has fearles
and honestly done his duty in the Premi'