The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-24
THE UNION.
MOVEMENTS OF THE MASSES.

From the Ohio Ststesl,n.
Democratic Meeting nj E'iq~a, Miami County Ohio.
u, very large meeting OF the democratic citizens OF
Washington township and vicinity, assembled at the
Town Hall in Piqua, on Tuesday evening 9Oh March
the purpose OF giving some expression OF opn-
ION on the subject Of the present war with Mexico.
On motion OF Col. j s. Clark, Elijah Rees esq was
called to the chair and Thomas Rodgers esq appointed
vice president, and VIM. NJ Garyey secretary
On motion OF DR. Dorsey committee OF five persons
was appointed to draft resolutions expressing the OF
the meetmg whereupon, the president appointed DR., G. v
Dorsey, G. N Mott VIM Darnold James Carson, and
Adrain Rodgers, to act as said committee
During the absence OF the committee, Col Clark adj
dressed the meeting in very spirited and interesting dis
course, and was listened TO with great pleasure. The
committee having returned the following resolutions
were read by Dr. Dorsey who addressed the meeting al
length showing the Inconsistency OF the leaders of the
wing party IN their opposition to the war; after having
voted for It's declaration, and commenting especially upon
the late address of Senator Corwin Dr. Dorsey also re-
ferred to the federal opposition TO the of si2 and
traced the similarity between the position of the wing
party Of the present day. and that OF their federal pede
cessOrS.
PREAMBLE AVID RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas in every community there exist important re
cproca relations between the government Riodng proec
tlon, and the people who projected the first duty Of the
government being to provide tor the welfare of the people
from whom alone its powers derived, while there
corresponding duty the part Of the people uphold and
support the government which does in such manner pro
vide for their welfare
From these reciprocal obligations fully and properly
dersood arise sense of love of country and devotion 10
It's interests which should pre-enen;y characterize every
good citizen In word, that every good citizen must, I'M
der all circumstances show himself devoted 10 The
OF his oountry and in whatever situation she be
placed IN whatever relation abe may stand wi regard to
neigborng States, her cause her Interests her claims
and her prospects in all such cases be deemed para
mount 10 the cause claims, interests of any other nation
people The maxim, country FIRST our country ever,
should be the waichwod every patriot; and he who,
circumstances OF difficulty danger is found arraying
himself against the country which affords him protection
and support and the side OF her enemies and opponents
unworthy the name Of citizen having proved recreant to
that greatest trust which be couided his
ying ont the viii OF the msjory of his countymen; there
fore
Resolved, That the war in which we are now engaged
being brought upon us MS declared by almost unani
vote OF our national Congress, by the OF Mexico,
her repeated wrongs and insults to flag and ct-
zens her spoiations upon commerce. and her conn
ued refusal TO make due epaaton, rendering impossible
Tor our government longer 70 submit to her injuries be-
every good citizen TO give his voice and his aid
the support Of the claims and measures of our country
the operations, and endeavor ar and parayze the Ell
forts OF our government by The continued interpoon OF
obstacles TO lis cause are Justly chargeabe with giving ad
and comfort to the enemy, and strengthening their hands
to shed the blood of our ieIow-c,izens
Resored That the five members of the House of Repre-
seniatives from Ohio who voted against the war and have
steadily opposed all measures for lis successful prosecution
arc shamey misrepresentpg the spirit the people OF
this State and bringing, lar IN them lie, disonor up
on the State they were sent to represent.
Senate of the United States breathesa spirit deep HOSTILE
~ TO this governmental government founded by HE united
efforts OF some OF the best and wisest men, and
cesstuy administered by those who represent the will OF
vas, majority g L Of the people OF this nation.
a
the spirit which existed in this country against the
of 1872 which led the federal party OF that day 10 de-
nounce the "Pesyents war; vote against all
appropriations Tor Its prosecutions endeavor by their
directly to defeat the OF arms and every pos
sibc manner TO bring trouble and disgrace our common
country.
Resotped That those mbes of Congress who l,y their
votes have cndeavored to assist government
difficulty with Mexico have done their duty as leaisa
tors and citizens, and entitled the praise and
fdence OF the whole people
Resolved, That the mastery in which Thomas
Richie editor of the 'Unon has exposed the fac ous
and treacherous spirit OF the opposition worthy all
praise, and the attempt vainly made silence by
whole wing party OF the Senate aided by four unworthy
democrats OF whom better things be expected will
only raise him higher station in the hearts
trvmen.
Rcsored Thai we have entire confidence in the conduct
capacity and integrity of james X Polk present or-
thy Chief Magistrate, and consider the honor OF the
country perfectly safe in his hands,
Resorcd That the thanks Of his eloyvcitizeps are due
talented senator. William Alen his honest and
fearless stand in behalf the rights his country when
invaded either by force or by fraud
Resolved, That view the late victory in New Hump
shire only "a shadow OF good things GOMEZ, and cal
culated truy evnce the determination of the people
support just government against tactious opposition
Rfsoitd That we highly appreciate the talents and abl-
ity OF Samuel Medary editor OF the Ohio statesman, and
that hail his return TO that paper favorable augry
for the democracy OF the State while regard The puny
efforts of wing Senate deprive him of his n dues as
only example OF what we might all expect from their
justice, il entire power placed i'll their hands
Resofpsd, That, members OF the democratic
~, believe thai perceive, the present as
pect of affairs tina triumph the combined forces
of Mexico and whigery.
ELIJAH REEFS, President,