Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-12-30
MR.. Bolts RESOLUTIONS.


We extract the following from the Wash
ington correspondence of the Baltimore Amer
lean. 1t was written on the Dist:
The unfinished business of yesterday,-the
War Resolutions,-excited new interest as
they were called up at the close of the day. The
previous question was pending, and all debate
therefore, upon the merits of the resolution
prohibited.
BY courtesey, however, a number of resolu-
tions were read for information-fourteen from
Mr.. Bolts alone--taking strong ground against
the whole war, and placing it in its origin up
on the shoulders OF the Executive, declaring
that in war thus begun itwould be disrepu-
table to receive indemnity, and that nation
could afford to be magnanlmous with a weak
power like Mexico, after abandoning a claim
like that which had been set up for the whole
of Oregon.
1t was also said in one of the resolutions that
no territory can be obtained without involv-
ing the country in a difficulty of a domestic
character, and it is added, if we need strip Of
land for harbor on the Pacific, we can very
well afford TO buy it, rather than rescue it by
force. Many of the resolutions submitted,
were more simple than this, but none went so
thoroughly into the subject. Some proposed a
proper line of territory,-others the withdraw
al of troops 10 the East bank of the Rio Grande
Others again declaration of what ought to
be the action of the Government-others that
no war Of conquest was right.
The most important resolutions were those
introduced by Mr.. Bolts. They are in sub
stance that ii is the duty Of Congress
LIST. To adhere to the nationali integrity, obey
the Constitution, and resist executive encroach-
ments.
2. That territory acquired by Congress is in
violation of the Constitution, and in conflict
with the genius and spirit Of our institutions.
3. That the war with Mexico was not brought
on by Mexico.
4. But was brought on by the unauthorized
act Of the Executive in ordering our Army to
Mexican territory.
D. That we have no right to CLAIM indemnity
for the expenses of war brought on by the i'll
advised and appropriateness of our public func-
tionaries.
| 6. That the honor Of the nation does not re-
! quire the exaction of territory from Mexico to
which we have no claim, and yielding to Great
Britain territory, the title which we have de-
clared to be clear and unquestionable.
z. That to exact territory from Mexico would
devolve upon us the necessity of makinga sim
liar demand in all future wars which would in
volve us in interminable difficulties.
| 8. That no more territory can be annexed to
the United States by virtue of the war without
involving the agitation of domestic difficulties
begetting sectional animosities and weakening
the ties thet connect us together.
y. That II conquered territory be not the OBJ
Ject OF the war, we can perceive no good rea-
son for continuing our troops in the heart o.
the enemy's country, by which their lives
are exposed and our resources uselessly ex-
pended.
10. That conquering nation has nothing tc
apprehend from an exhibition of magnanimity
to a defeated foe.
IL. That the Withdrawal, of our troops under
preliminary arrangements, offers the only hope
of speedy and lasting peace.
| II. That our institutions, founded upon the
rights of man, repudiate theIdoctrine that might
makes right"
| ID. That if, upon the restoration of peace, il
shall be found that we need harbor on the Pa
cific, we are able and ought to be willing to
purchase it.
Ia. That if it shall be determined by the
representatives of the people that this war shall
be further prosecuted, it will then become the
duty of the men of all parties to furnish all need
full supplies to carry on the war with vigor and
effect.
When the time came for a vote upon MIR.
Richardson's resolutions yesterday submitted)
all InOSe Gedu LOT lnlOrmdllOn were smut out
The House, however, by tellers, refused to Sec
ond the motion for the previous question, 102
to 90-and they were thus thrown over to a
future day.
Next day came perhaps the important vote OF
the day upon the following resolution intro
duced by MIR. Wentworth, of lllinois, and on
which the previous questionw moved and sec
onded by very decisive vote.
- ReSolUed, That the General Government has
the power to construct such harbors and i'm
prove such rivers as are necessary and proper
for the prote ction of ourlnavy and our commerce
and also for the defences of our country.
This resolution spoke for itself, and in
most powerful tone CT rebuke to the Execu-
tive.
All attempts 10 get rid of it on the Admin
istration side of the Chamber failed, and it was
at last brought to vote upon the yeas and
nays, and the resolution was adopted by vote
of l38 to 54-one of the most marked and i'm
portant votes OF the Congress, and direct re
buke to the Executive for his recent veto.
MARRIED-On Tuesday 29th Dec nv tho Pew r.