The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-09
The New Hartford Convention.

The New Hartford Convention.
We have already noticed the 'Great Wing Meeting,
as they call it, which assembled at Lebanon State Of
Ohio. on the 2sth August-Hon. jeremiah Morrow in
the chair 1t was addressed by several speakers among
whom were Messrs Schenck and Corwin. The last
speaker defended his vote the Senate of the United
States against supplies for carrying the war; and
Cured with Mr.. Schenck and the resolutions of the
meeting, that safe plan of redemption remained but
that of refusing to take any portion of Mexican territory
These proceedings republishel along with the
utions of the meeting in this mornings National Intel
gencer, from the correspondent of the Ohio State Jour
nal; whose letter concludes with the following shame
less denunciaon of the just and constitutional war in
which our country is now engaged
"The wings of Warren and the adjoining counties
which represented in this meeting, have ribed
these principles upon their banners We ask response
from the wings OF every county in the State We appeal
every wing paper in Ohio unl banner with the
inscription of No acquisition of eritOryno extension OF
arery'lo further prosecution of this infamous war;
The Lexington (ky.) Observer calls the attention
of its readers to these proceedings with the remark that
the character of the individuals who figured in the meet
ing among whom were Governor Bebb Ex-Governor Nor.
Hon. Thos. Corwin Hon. r. C. Schenck, Hon. Da-
vid Fisher Hon. John Woods, John NJ Gallagher &c. as
well the declaration of sentiments they made the
occasion, give 10 these proceedings Importance which
such meetings do not usually furnish"
We publish the following resolutions adopted by the
meeting, true sample of their quality:
Resolved That we view the existing war with Mexico as
the result OF Almost agant violation of the constitution by
the for by the honor Of
the countrydsastrous, both its immediate and ultimate
consequences to the best interests of the nation and if
arrested terminating in question which must distract and
disc yer the Union.
Rsoped That regard the of Texas as the
S 10 tine tine o e m rs 81 e y
and adopting the Language q T Benton we
tonalIy made. 3D. That it is upon weak and
Resoiped, That so!emny declare to the world that
from high moral principles as well from views oil
sound national policy unchangeaby opposed the
by conquest OF indirectly as payment Of the ~
the war but if additod territory be forced upon
will demand that "here shall neither be slavery invo
untay seIvude therein otherwise than for the punishment
| OF crime"
ence with the question of slavery where consttonay
exists yet we soemny protest against its further
| Resolved That nasmuch the war with Mexico was
commenced in violation of law, without any adequate
an enormous expenditure of the national treasure, and
promises nothing favorable countrys glory and
prosperity we regard 1t as the imperative duty of the
Congress adopt summary 70 restore peace by
requiring the President o call home armies, and
bring them within acknowledged limits "
Conquer your insane love OF false glory, and you will
conquer peace
|
principles and commended for by the wing party
IN the contests of 1910 and lSIproecon American in
dustry sound and uniform currency internal improve
opposition to the subtreasury scheme and
resistance TO executive usurpations.
Resoped That, wings of Ohio, contend for the
cess % principles and that who is thor
ough whgapproved by wing national convention-ca
receive support for the presidency, hereafter.
Resored That we most cordially approve of the
pursued by Senator in Congress- the Hon. Thoma.
Corwn, and especially in opposing the with Mexico
and that have confidence his talents patriot
ism, and enlightened craftsmanship.
| These extravagant and abomnabe anti-war resolu
TONS in the midst of foreign war; speak sufficient,
their own condemnation. The patriot adopts as hi
motto ''Our country-may she be right; but, right OF
wrong, our country" These proceedings breathe the
very spirit of the Hartford Convention; and if the wa
SCOTS conquest of the capital they would stamp in
deibe disgrace upon their authors, the resolutions
the Hartford Convention towards the close Of the
1912 impressed their reasonable character upon hei
authors, aders, and abettors. The treaty of Client
rived in this city about the time that the emissarie
of the Hartford Convention came on to lay their esolu
tions before the President They were ashamed to ex
hbit them, and retired with shame to their homes
leaving upon the party whom they represented tn,
deep imprint of their disgraceul proceedings Should
the war terminate now let it terminate when it NAV
the actors at Lebanonhe Schencks and Corwns of the
Mexican war-will be held up to the reprobaon as
bee the members of the Hartford Convention They have
deserted the rights and honor of their country when she
seemed to require the aid of every worthy patriot and
an injured and nsuel country will mark them down as
the objects of Just Indignation