Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-12-30

Ampudia, and some one or two other Mex L
ican dignitaries; and proceeded in a speech
against the whole proposition, which we
shall publish in our next number.
And then on motion of Mr. Truesdale, the
preamble and resolutions were laid on the
table and ordered to be printed-yeas 3s,
nays 33.
Mr.. Fisher announced the death Of Sen.
ator Horr, and after the usual proceedings
the House adjourned.
SENATE.-Dec. 15.-Mr Ewing from
} the select committee to whom was referred
the bill to repeal the Registry Law, report
ed the same back, and recommended its
passage.
} The bill was ordered to be engrossed and
. read third time tomorrow.
J Mr. Thornhill offered resolution requir-
ing the committee on the Militia, to en-
, quire into the expediency Of remodling the
! whole military system.
HOUSE OF REp.--Dec. 15.-Mr Vallan-
: digham offered the following joint resolu-
} tions respecting the Mexican war which
] were read, to wit:
! Resolued by the General Assembly Of
The Stale Of Ohio, That the western boun-
f Diary of the State Of Texas, latelyeadmit- |
e ted into thi. Union, has always been, Is now,
r and Of right ought to be, the river Rio
II Grande, as defined by the constitution of
said State, adopted in March, one thousand
g. eight hundred and thirty six; and that,
at therefore, all that portion Of the territory
ID of Texas which lies between the Neuces
lis and the Rio Grande, became rightfully, by
1t. the joint resolution of Annexation, approx
I'd ed March l, ls45, and the joint resolution
at admitting the State Of Texas into the I'm
m, ion, approved December 20, l845, part
he and parcel of the United States, and subject
,le to their exclusive occupation and control,
ge in the same manner and to the same extent
as other parts Of their territory.
m. 2. That the President of the United
he States, in ordering the army under Gen.
IN; Taylor to the east bank OF the Rio Grande
of neither violated any Of the principles Of
en- the law of nations, nor assumed any power
ay not delegated to him by the constitution
ge, and laws of this Union; and did not thereby
ue 'trample said constitution deliberately il
in, the dust;' but, in SO doing, did no more thar
er, from the circumstances OF the case he ough
ng to have done, and by the constitution ant
ide his oath of Office, he was bound to do.
of 3. That the present war with Mexico,
cir however much TO be lamented, is wal
'as ustifable and necessary--a war forcet
y. upon the United States by repeated anc
ro- long standing injuries; by wanton outrages
committed upon the property and persons
U.s. of our citizens, and upon the officers ane
M flag of the United States; by insults to theil
-o- government and people, both recent and in
al years past, of wanton and aggravated
" character on the part Of Mexico and Of her
as accredited agents; by unnecessary and de
o. cetful delays in consenting to make repa-
Sc ration; by deliberate, continued, and peril
III dous violations Of treaties solemnly ratified
le after repeated, and till then, unavailing ap-
le plcalions for redress, by subsequent retu-
I'd sails to treat for an adjustment Of difficulties,
I'd or even to receive the Minister Of the Unit
le ed States twice sent: and, finally, by in
or vading the territory of the states Of this Un-
I'd ion, attacking the army of the United States,
* and shedding the blood Of our fellow cit.
er zens on their own soil.
ed A. That the war, thus brought about and
re commenced by the aggressions, and acts of
as Mexico herself, having been recognized by
lg Congress according to the forms Of the
ne Constitution, is CONSTITUTIONAL war,
es and q war Of the whole people Of the United
States, begun ION our part, and carried on
Q. in pursuance Of the Constitution and laws
d, of this Union.
Of S. That this General Assembly has full
n confidence in the wisdom and in the ability
of of the Executive of the United States to
t.: prosecute the war to successful and speedy
W termination by an honorable peace; and
re that we hereby tender the cordial sympa-
at thies and support of this Commonwealth,
rs to said Executive, in the further prosecu-
r, ton Of the war.
er 6. That, while we view with that pride
le and exultation which may become great
h and noble minded people, the recent brilliant
It, victories which have made our armies
to glorious and our commanders respected in
a the eyes of other nations, and tender, in the
y name of the people of Ohio, our thanks to
IS the officers and soldiers ofthe army in Mex
leo, and more especially to the volunteers
,fI OF this State, for their courage and good
ID conduct in the camp, on the march, and in
y the field; we sorrow, also, over those who,
ID falling. .untimely in battle, or perishing by
is the other common causalilies of warfare,
m have left their names, and fame, and men,
re ory to the whole country; and tender our
Or sympathies and coincidence to their bereaved
id widows and orphans.
T. That copies of these resolutions, sign.
is ed by the Speaker of each House, be trans
tn mitted to the Executive Of the United States,
US and to the President Of the Senate, and the
SO Speaker Of the House, to be by them laid
S; before Congress.
ly Mr.. Bennett now moved to lay the reso.
r. lutions on the table: but
'st MIR. Vallandigham, contesting the floor,
~ the motion was Withdrawn, and Mr. V,