Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-06-04
DENOMINATIONS.
Harvesting Anti War Convention.

Pursuant TO a call which had been numer
ously signed and published in the Western
Star, and also in the Clinton Republican, a
Convention Of the People assembled at Har.
veysburg, on the 10th of May, ls47, for the
purpose Of giving public expression TO their
thoughts and feelings relative to the present
war with Mexico.
The Convention was held in the Brick,
Chapel belonging 10 the society of United
Brethren. A number of able speakers were
in attendance. Among the number from
abroad were il. S. Gilmore and Thomas
Boucher from Cincinnati. The above named
gentlemen added much to the interest of the
occasion, by the ability and eloquence with
which they sustained the positions assumed
by some of the resolutions.
The meeting was organized by the ap-
pointment Of ]. w. Scroggs to the chair, and
kersey Graves secretary. A committee was
appointed 10 prepare and bring forward reso-
lutlons. This committee consisted of r. b.
Edwards, V. Nicholson, A Brooke, A Wa
tiers and lsiah Falls, CA. Brooke declined to
serve, choosing to act en- his own hook.) A
number OF resolutions We're reported by the
committee, received and adopted by the con-
vention-the following among the number:
Whereas, The people of the United Suites.
by their organic law, have delegated 10 Con-
gress the power to declare war, and limited
the exercise Of that power to purposes of
justice and whereas, the President of the
United States has, without the advice or con-
sent Of Congress, by a bold usurpation, in
which he was sustained by a party, involved
us in a war with Mexico, thereby placing us
in the attitude of ~beligerants with a power
with whom we were wont to be at peace and
amity therefore,
Resolved, That we hereby declare to the
world our full purpose to use all proper
measures within our power 10 drive from
those high stations the usurpers of our sove-
reign'y, and place in their stead those whom
we believe TO be honest and capable. ()
Whereas, We believe the present war
with Mexico TO be a wal for conquest, hay-
ing for its object and intention the extension
and continuation of American Slavery, which
system we regard as a deep national dis
grace, and an all-sufficient cause for humble
conirilion and speedy repentance on the part
of this nation therefore,
Resolved, That those officers who lead
men on to battle for the purpose of e~lrecting
such inglorious and pnholy designs are only
laying up for themselves treasures of dis
credit and dishonor in the estimation of the
truly moral and intelligent citizens both of
the present and all future generations.
Resolved, That we tender our thanks and
extend our most cordial sympathies to the
Hon. THOMAS CoRwIY, for the filhfulness
with which he discharged his senatorial du-
ty In the recent session Of Congress, by OPP
posing and exposing the unparalleled inius-
uce, cruelty and usurpation which has al
tended the instigation and the prosecution of
the present war with Mexico, which war we
unhesitatingly pronounce a disgrace to the
nation and a curse to the world.
Resolved, That we extend TO Messrs.
GlDDtNGs, Roof, DELANo, and all others who
have faithfully opposed the encroachments of
Despotism, a similar token of respectful re-
membrance to one Just passed in ~allusion TO
the course pursued by Mr.. Corwin. (2)
Resolved, That we unite unanimously in
rendering to Generals Taylor and Scott, to-
gether with those under their command, the
sentiments and feelings naturally inspired by
the reflection that they are engaged in the
vigorous prosecution of an u%njus! and inglo-
rious war.
On motion the committee on resolutions
were requested 10 take such extracts from