Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-04
MEETING IN FAIRFAX COUNTY.

The circumstance having been commented up
on BY several papers, that the requisiIion upon
Virginia Tor volunteers had been slowly respond
ed to, a public meeting Of The Democratic party,
in accordance with public notice, was held al
Fairfax Court house on the 10Th July, (being
Courl-day.) Upon motion of Capt. John Powell,
Col. Silas Burke was called TO the Chair, and
Capt. G. w. MILAN appointed Secretary.
Mai S. L. Lewis proceeded 10 show in detail,
that the Rio Grande is The true boundary between
The U. States and Mexico as shown by history,
treaties and the opinions Of slalesmen-that the
existing war has been created by the agsressons
OF Mexico alone, and by no overt acI, either direct
or indirect, on The part OF The U. States; and OF
fered the following preamble and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted
Whereas, il is now reduced 10 certainty, That
The collision of arms between the United States
and Mexico is brought 10 a crisis that impera-
lively demands the aid OF every patriot 10 pro-
lect our invaded rights and national honor, and
guarantee that peace and prosperity so essential
10 The existence of our Republic, the question is
no, who is Wing or Democrat, but who is not
patriot and ready 10 rally around his country's
standard, 10 defend its sacred rights, which have
been trampled upon by a naughty, insolent and
treacherous foe through a long succ ession OF
years.
Having aided Mexico to establish herself
among the nations OF the earth, we regarded her
with fostering care and partial eye, until her en-
croachmens became intoerabe, and we were
compelled by the demands Of justice and nation
al homer to require satisfaction Tor The numerous
insults 10 onr national Flag, and millions 81 spo-
liations upon our citizens, which was evaded
from time 10 time. with fair and nsidious pro-
misses, under solemn treaties, until mildness
ceased TO be virtue, and iorbearance, under
continued and increasing insults and indignitIes,
was regarded as evidence oil our cowardcs and
imhecilily.
Al length, one OF the Mexican provinces be-
coming disguised with The national mi,rule en-
gendefed in, and emanaling from, the most cor
rupt ignorant and lyrannical despotsm upon
the American continent, revoted, as Mexico had
previously done from Spain, and established its
independence, which was acknowledged BY many
European powers, and BY our Government; and
having thus become as free and as independent as
Mexico, Texas, after long negotiation and
much delay was annexed 10 the United States.
To have received free and independent nation
into our great conlcderacy, is the "head and
front OF our offending" New and more aggra-
waited insults and indignities have been heapsd
upon US. Our Ministers, sent 10 negotiate and
settle all disputes arising from violated treaties
dience, and dismissed with indignily and con-
Tempt, and in utter disregard of assurances 10
the contrary. With scorn and contempt, MeIl-
co has rejected our pcace-oferings and declared
with characteristic efrontery, shat our difficult
ties must all be settled BY The sword" She has,
therefore, made the issue, and must abide the re-
suit
Our gallan, little army. advanced 10 the from
tier 10 protect our national domain, has been set
upon, and our officers and soldiers slain. Every
principle of national honor, pride and defence is
reused, and calls aloud for prompt and imme-
diate action. The blood Of our slaughtered
countrymen cries aloud for energy and decision.
Therefore, by this meeting,
Resolped, That history and the declarations OF
our most eminent statesmen concur in the fact
that The Rio Grande is the true and proper boun-
dary between The United States and Mexico, and
thai the latter has been guilty OF long continued
series OF ncroachments and insults towards the
former which should have been long since atoned
for either by peaceful measures, or war-like ope-
ra,ions-that every sense of national honor de-
mands prompt reparation-and that longer lor-
bearance should entitle Us 10 The contempt OF all
other nations
Resolved That it is the duty of every patriotic
citizen to sustain the President, Governor ana
all constituted authorities in sustaining the honor
Of our country, in defending its rights, in project
ing its citizens and territory from foreign inya-
sion, and in avenging the slaughter OF our coun-
trymen.
Rssolued, That it is highly proper that the
Old Domnion-the State which gave the first
impulse 10 The Revolution, and in which i was
consummated, and our independence established
the State which gave birth to Washington
Scott, Gaines, the gallant Taylor, and many other
distinguished olficers-should not be lassard or
diatory in times Of emergency, when troops are
needed for the protection of our rights and ma
tiona honor; and whatever may be required by
the Executive will be, without doubt, promptly
responded 10, a, the proper time, BY the citizens
of Virginia. And the more promplness and de-
cision displayed by the General Government in
raising and marching troops TO the scene OF con-
act, and thus ending the war speedily as pos
sible. the more satisfaction will be evinced in
every quarter.
Upon motion,
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be reported 10 the Richmond Enquirer and Alley
andria Gazette for publication, and the Wash
ineton Union and Fairfax News be requested TO
copy. D' -