The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-01
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Public needing IN ChsstsTvus respecting the yusriean
aggrsssiOns-.May 8, 1916.
meeting Of the citizens of Chesterville was cali
ed to take into consideration the difficulties with
Mexico, and especially TIE one in which General
Taylor is now situated, by being cut of from his
supplies at Point Isabel.
On motion Of r. q. M. Dunovant, Mr.. J. Rosbo-
rough was called TO the chair, who explained the
object Of the meeting in his usual style Of enthusi
asm and interest which characterzes him on all oc-
easions Of the kind when his fellows oppressed
and the rights Of his country invaded, which in
fused like spirit Of zeal in the younger portion Of
the meeting
On motion Of Mr.. J. T. Walker, a committee was
appointed TO prepare resolutions for an adjourned
meeting, which committee consisted Of the follow
ing gentlemen-viz: J. T. Walker, G. ID. Melton,
R. q. M. Dunovant, James Pagan, and J. B. Jen-
nings.
On motion Of James Pagan, the meeting adjourn
ed TO meet at o'clock, p, m.
At the adjourned meeting, J. I. Walker, chair
man OF the committee TO prepare resolutions, report
cd AS follows
Having thus learned, with deep regret that hostli-
ties have been commenced between our troops, under
Gen Taylor, and the forces OF Mexico that Gen.
Taylor is surrounded by the enemy, and cut of
from his supplies, and that all things betoken an
impending and serious war with the republic Of
Mexeo-we, the citizens Of Chesterville, though
far removed from the scene Of action do heartily
sympathize with those Of fellow-citZens who
now actively engaged in battling for the honor
and interest Of our common country and feel il our
duty to signify to them and to the world, that our
hearts with them in the struggle, and that our
hands are ready and will remain ready To aid them
in the patriotic Efforts TO protect the interest and the
glory Of the nation and to dispense to foe that
retribution which they have so long and so richly
mcrited by their continued Of faithless deal
ing by their total disregard Of all the maxims Of in-
ernationa poliiy, and by their repeated and unjus-
uhsble breaches Of all the rules and principles Of
civilized warfare: therefore,
Resolved, That regard the with Mexico
not only Indispensable, by the circumstances that
have provoked the commencement Of hostiiues, but
just in ITSELF and necessary for the establishment
Of our power for the maintenance OF our rights and
for the security Of our newly-acquired territory
against the annoying and ceaseless disturbances Of
foe, formidable only by its disregard Of all the rules
of civilized warfare.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathze with our
fellowcitizens who are now actively engaged in the
conflict, and especially do we sympathze with our
brave general and his patriotic troops in the difficult
tiee with which they are surrounded, and devouty
bid them "God speed" in their efforts to succor
themselves, and protect the interests Of our COM
mon country.
Resolved, That we hold ourselves in readiness to
respond to any call that may be made upon us for
assistance, and to march without delay TO aid in
chastisng the insolence Of semi-savage and faith
less foe.
Resolved, That the citizens OF this place have the
utmost confidence in the 6rmness and patriotism Of
James X. Polk, President Of the UHited States and
that we will support him in the defence Of our just
rights, and in the prosecution of against Mex
leo, and any power who may invade our territory.
Resolved, That the citizens Of this district meet at
the courthouse, on the first Monday in June next,
untedly to give such expression to their indignant
feeling and take such further action as they think
fit.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, it was
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in
the South Carolinian and Washington Tri-Weck-
ly Union, and that copy Of the same, signed by
the chairman and secretary, be forwarded to James
X. Polk, and a copy to Jas. A. Black, our repre-
sentative in Congress.
JOHN ROSBOROUGH, Chm'n.
WIN. A. WALKER, secretary.