The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-18
The State Of Ililnois-The true Spirit,

The State Of IlilnoIs-The true Spirit.
We never entertained the slightest doubt about The M
sutton of this democratic State armed she with al
ocratc majority of 10000 or 900 We never doubted m
one moment that she would prove true the polar star
the rights and honor of her country The following u
oution, which has just passed both branches of bs
legislature is full of the patriotic spirit of her sons Va
republish ii with great pleasure, from the Illnoh S
Register of the 9Th instant, and cordially concur within
distinguished member OF Congress who handed i, 10 n
that this resolution relating to the subject OF the war
and the ways and means necessary support it, bea
the right spirit" We are happy to that it was pas
unanimously, without any distinction of parties:
'sTHE IrI1Nors.-The following resolution a.
feed by Mr. Omelveny OF Monroe, in the House ON Mon
day last has passed both branches OF the Legislature man.
motlsly
's'That in Congress be instructed and op
members requested, for every proposition conSp
tiona and practicable for raising men and money to cary
the war, and that they aid by eyery Their poc
ag iyopost that, IN Their opinoH trM p Nh
of gorernent 10 increased rigor an the prosecutions
the same
Ths resolution unquestionaby reflects the sentiments Of
the of the people Of the Union and rejoice that no
dissenting voice legislature raised against il H.
lnois has been most prompt in sustaining the admntra
ton in the prosecution OF the She has four thou
sand of her gallant 10 meet the enemy, and four O
sand volunteered, but received on account
of the previous completion OF the quota allowed 10 I'M
State The accounts, official, well private of the ca
paciy and discipline of volunteers is subject Of pn
and satisfaction to every patriot in the State.
Corresponding with this praisewortly alacrity on M
part of our citizens volunteer has been the action OF our
iegisla urc in reference the war They have passed e
outions praise General Taylor and the army they
have nenorialZed Congress the boun
ties i'm land and money 10 all serving in Mexico and 10 m
the pay of non-comnissoned officers and prvae
and they have, by the resolution which have given
above, declared that they would approve OF any
sary to carry the war.
'Thus the people of Illinois testified their devotion
the honor of the country and they viii be found ready 10
fhnir hnt hylr a..
fence. Let their example in this respect be but initiated
other States, and especially by Congress, and speedy
peace would be the glorious result
This resolution goes the whole 1t pours out the whole
soul of Illinois 1t opens its whole purse II offers the
military aid of all her citizens 10 prosecute the war with
the utmost vgor. There is no holding back There is
niggardly economy-no higging about specifications
no shutting about tax tea and coffee. The Legislature
had before them system for raising adequate revenue
which the administration had proposed-and they come
forward second all that necessary. They grant all the
supplies They tell their representatives at once "ake
what our country wants. All the in your powell
any proposition that will nerve government
increased vigor in the prosecution of the war; takei
for grant all freely for the glory of country
Raise any revenue that the government wants-in any
way that they may desireon tea and coffee; by further
imposts other articles; by loans, treasury notes; IN
any form that they may demand, freely offer it, We
will cordially support it, Can there be glorious
spectacle than this resolution exhibits in the face Of
the world Can patriotic spirit be shown by any
State in the Union In the OF country, there
name of all that is dear to an American, it is hoped
that all scuples will be given to the wnds--tha all
distinctions will dsappeartha those who
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bold, and decided ground at once--hat gentlemen who
may have even committed themselves against partcu
lar of inancierng, will rise superior every
sentiment OF false pride, and will cooperate with the
great body of the republican party, and the necessary
supplesvote for tax tea and coiee-consider lheh
which yesterday reported by General Mckay mte
Committee of Ways and Means, and carry the Necessary
measures through without the slightest difficulty any
delay. The National Inelligencer OF this
morning suggests that 'the fate of this bill, in its present
form, appears 10 dhe aforesaid edtors) 10 be ere
ngly doubtfm" ''The wish is father TO the thought
1hey hope that il will be defeated We hope that some
necessary measure of finance may succeed But neither
heir fears nor our hopes ought TO avail anything in this
question. Yet we may be excused for appealing 10 the
rood and mness of the democracy of the Housp
At all events we would appeal 10 the people-and with
his manly resolution of the Legislature of Illinois in our
land, would most respectfully say to the present
House of Representatives, Let us stand BY our country
VOW" Less than two weeks remain of the present ses
sion to run out 1t is the hope OF every impartial and
patriotic American that the sun of the present Con-
,ress may set in glory. A more important Con.
,ress has never sat within the walls of the Cap.
oil than the present No administration has had 50
many difficult and momentous questions to settle as
ames X. Folks. The present Congress has assisted
AIRY them out Abroad and at home when did measures
II more consequence ever engage the attention Of the
overnmenH The annexation of Texas has been com
leted threatening war with Great Britain has been
verted by the Executive recommendation of the no.
zee and Oregon has been adjusted Treaties with
ther powers have been consummated of immense
TO commercial interests Mexico
as provoked war with the United States 1t has
allied forth the energies and wisdom of the Executive
nd the hrmness and forecast of Congress- Glory has
overed arms, and territory by way of indemnity
lay be obtained, which, account of the commercial in
rests OF our country may be wisely extended to the
aciiIc Never did our country stand higher in the eyes
all foreign nations At home, the administration and
Congress- have contributed reform the abuses OF the
nancial systemic reduce the tariff to the revenue
andard-to confirm the great principles of free trade
regulate the operations of the treasuryo satisfy the de-
ands OF the people, and TO remove the complaints oil
differing country.
One OF the most honest and able statesmen in all the
'uth retired at the end of the last session. with ms