Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN rowuArAN

Al a meeting Of a very large portion Of the
Democratic Republican parry Of The county Of
Powhalan, held, in pursuance OF public notice,
al their Courthouse, on Monday, the first day OF
March, for The purpose Of recognizing the par
", and making arrangements for the elections in
the ensuing Spring:
The meeting having been called 10 order by
Col. Sam. Drake, Or. Abner Crump was called
10 the Chair, and Tsharner w. Michaux was
appointed Secretary.
On motion BY Col. Henry L. Hopkins, Com
millee Of seven members was appointed by The
Chair Tor The purpose OF preparing report and
resolutions tor the consideration OF The meeting.
The following persons constituted the Commit
tee. viz: Col Il. L. Hopkins Geo. Taylor, Col.
S. Drake, Edward F. Baugh, Jesse A. Abraham,
Jcrman L. Slrauon and Charles Forsee Who az
Ter retirement for a short time. returned and,
through their Chairman, presented The following
repor, and resolutions:
"When in The course o human events" Tree
and happy people become disturbed by war with
OUT and faction within, "a decent regard 10 the
opinions Of cthers'-a proper self-respcct-a gen
erous patriotism, and a stern sense Of public du-
", imperously demand the union OF all hearts,
The contribution Of all necessary and legitimate
means, and The prompt exenion Of every effort
and all the energies Of the people, 10 nerve the
arm OF Government, and bid il strike for 'rietory
and for hberfy" The Republic OF Mexico, after
wears of obstinate resistance and artul tquivoca-
lion, al length entered into negotiation with our
Government, aud by solemn treaty sIipulalions
acknowledged the just claims OF our citizens for
MANY millions OF dollars, on account of the pill
LACE and spolaion OF their properly by the free
hooters and plunderers OF that 'ill-ialed nation
vet true 10 their characteristic traits of treachery
and perfdy, they have discarded The obligations
of their treaty, and utterly failed 10 redeem their
plighled faith. Texas had joined the Mexican
confederation under the Federal Constitution Of
1924, but never was united with her by any other
tie, or in any other form whatever. Santa Anna
oyerthrew that Constitution, and established
military despolism upon lis ruins. Texas, thus
absolved from all political connection with Mexi-
CO. al once declared her independence, and estab-
lished her separate republican government, as she
had an indispuable right 10 d.; bnl Mexico re-
solved 10 subjugate her, and by force olarms 10
Tort allegiance 10 The Government Of Santa Anna.
A war, a bloody war, ensued The Mexican inva-
ders were conquered, and routed from every field;
and al The famous and brilliant Texan victory Of
San Jacinto, Santa Anna was captured; and al
though his previous lreachery and cruelty might
well have justified The victorious Texans in de-
handing his head as The forfeit OF his murierous
deeds, vet they spared him. and upon his pledge TO
terminate the war; and acknowledge their indie
nendence, he was permitted 10 return in safety 10
his country. The United Slales, France Eng
land Holland and other nations successfully ac-
knowedged her independence; and for eight or
nine wears she maintained it with no other an
noyance from Mexico than loud and staggering
threats and mock military displays, and occa-
siona irruplions Of insignificant handful on her
Southern borders. She submitted 10 the Con-
,ress OF the United States proposition for an
1exaion. The Mexican Minister al Washing
ION CITY General Almonte) sent in his protest,
and distinctly announced il as the settled pur-
nose of his Government 10 regard the accep-
lance OF that proposition as antamount 10
declaration OF war. Accordingly, when Con-
gress acled avorably upon The subject, he de-
manded his passports, and Embarked Tor Mexico.
From that time The eftnsions oil her press, The
defamation Of her statesman and the pronun-
ciamentos of her Presidents, breathed nothing
but spirit Of repcnge and ,car against the Uni
led States. Our minister Mr.. Shannon, was
insulled and compelled 10 ask spasspor.s. Tu-
mul riot and revolution seemed 10 be the order
Of The day. Herrera was elected President, and,
sensible OF The mpotency and Jolly OF conlending,
in arms, with The military power OF The United
States. he gave indications OF pacific temper,
and agreed 10 receive minister from our Gov
eminent Mr.. Sidell was accordingly despatch
ed with penary powers 10 adjust, by neeolia-
lion. all matters Of controversy between The Two
nations. When he arrived al the city OF Mex-
CO. his credentials we're rejected The iiieHdly aci
Of his Government, in sending hIIn mere, con-
temptuously scorned and repndia'ed, ana all hopes
of negotiation and peace destroyed Herrera
was oYerlhrown Tor even tonntenanethg Paclhc
mode Of settlement, and Paroles, by sudden
and successful revolution, placed in power as The
,ror President. A large army, headed by The
lrrsiesl and most implacable generals. was speed
ily raised and put in maIcn lor iefas. MT.
Polk ordered Gen. Taylor 10 advance, with his
small bu, gallant army. from Corpus Christi 10
The Rio Grande-bul with instructions not 10 al
tack The opposing force, or allow even the slight
est injury 10 be commiued upon The persons
mr. propeny of Mexican citizens. In this coun-
try The Rio Grande had been regarded as The
Southern boundary OF Texas for more than forty
years. and had been so pronounced by Jefferson,
Madison, Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Clay
and Webster; while, in Texas il had been SO
claimed and prescribed in the Constitution she
adopted, when she declared her independence OF
Mexico and in The Constitution framed by her,
preparatory TO her admission as Stale into our
Union. Mr.. Polk deeming il his duty, as he was
bound 10 do, to protect Texas and every inch OF
her soil from invasion, gave he order 10 General
Taylor; and, in obedience 10 ii, he speedily un-
iurled The stripes and stars OF his country upon
the banks OF the Rio Del Norie. For time The
Mexican army headed by Aris,a, Ampudia, and
La Vega remained in Matamoras on the oppc-
site side, within cannon shot range of our tort,
without any other hostile demonstration than the
most active preparations for strengthening their
position, and the daily accessions Of Reinforce
ments tor the concealed but we'll suspected, de-