The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-01-30
From The 81. Ciairsoille Gazette.
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Persuantto notice, large and enthusiastic
meeting of the Democracy of Belmont county
washeld in the Court House, on Wednesday, the
20th day OF January A. D. Is47, to take into con,
sideration our present relatians with Mexico, the
manner in which the war now existing with that
country has been conducted, and the means nee.
essary to its vigorous and success. .ul prosecution
The meeting was organized by appointing the
Hon. WILSON SHANNON, President, and r.
( H. Miller. Esq Secretary
Gov. Shannon, on taking the chair, made brief
and appropriate address explaining the necessity
and objects Of the meeting '"-E
On motion of John c. Tidball Esq commi-
teeofive persons were appointed to report pre-
amble and resolutions expressive of the sentiments
of the meeting in relation to the objects for which
it was called ,,,....,.
The chair appointed John C.. Tidbal, Hon.
WIN. Kennon. Jr., VIM. Chambers, RI. Alexan-
der and R B, Green said committee.
The committee, by their chairman reported the
following ,seastt a afa..
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS. Ia
WHEREAS war now exists, between the u
States and Mexico, caused by the repeated wrongs,
insults and outrages committed by the government
OF Mexico upon the people and government OF the
United States, in which Mexico not only by her
obstinaa refusal to make any satisfaction therefor,
but by commencing the war, and shedding, un-
provoked, the blood of American citizens upon
our own soil, must be held responsible for all its
consequences; and the United States having moro
than exhausted all the usual peaceful means for,
the redress of the injuries inflicted upon their
country and for the preservation of the peace,
must stand fully justified by the whole civilized
world: and whereas the war has hitherto been
prosecuted by our government in manner etirely
satisfactory to the people, highly creditable to the
administration and equally honorable TO our brave
and patriotic officers and men who are engaged in
the field and should still be prosecuted with in
creased and increasing vgor until il shall result in
peace upon terms dictated only by the interest
and honor of our government, and exacling from
Mexico full satisfaction and indemnity for all we
have suffered from her aggressions: Should il be
necessary for the further, or more vigorous prose-
cution the war SO to do, then duty should be
levied on tea and coffee and other articles now
the free list, as brave and patriotic people will
always disdain to object to the levying OF such
duty for such purpose but on the contrary will
hold their treasures as well as their lives at the
disposal of their country in the hour of her neces
sity and whereas we have seen with deep regret
and modification disposition manslested by GER
tain factions in Congress and elsewhere, to embar
rass the county in the vigorous aud successful
prosecution of the war, by frivolous opposition to
some Of the measures of the admin isTaton by
most untimely aud improper effort 10 connect with
important measures the yexed question of slavery,
which should be left to the people when forming
their municipal governments. Therefore.
Resolved lst That the war in which the Gov
ernment of the United States is now engaged with
Mexico ought to be, and is justified aud sanction
edby every patriotic citizen, well as every prin-
cpe ofright and justice.
Resolved, I'd That the war with Mexico could
not be avoided by our government, consistent with
proper regard to its honor, and the interests aud
welfare OF the people.
Resolved, 3d. That for any American Citizen
to condemn the war with Mexico-to denounce
its justness, or to attribute It to any improprety
of any Of the funconaries of our government,
Justly subjects that citizen TO the mpuation OF
ssaffording aid and comfort to the enemy" and OF
chenshing sentiments and tolerating opinions un-
worthy of an honest and patriotic American, and
injurious ia the interests ofthe government which
affords him protection. ..'F
Resolved, 4lh That the citizens of our entire
country have Just cause of pride and heartfelt sat.
isfacton, in the vigorous and energetic, but mild
and economical manner in which the war has hlth-
erto been prosecuted by the Administration against
an unjust and barberous enemy.
Resolved, 5th. That our bave and patriotic
officers and men engaged in the field, fighting our
battles, and sustaining the tolls of perious cam
paign, one and all merit the praise and gratitude Of
every one who cherishes the sentiments or claims
the proud title of an American Citizen.
graves of the fallen, attest beyond question the
ability and valor of our Citizen soldiers, and DEM
onstrate that in time Of peace we are prepared for
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Resolved, 7th. That it is the duty Of this coun'
try to hold Mexico, by all the means allowed by
the law Of nations and the customs Of civilized
countries, to n,ake to the government and the peo-
pie of this country, full indemnity for all the ex-
pense the. war forced npon us by her aggressons
and for all the injuries and wrongs perpetrated
upon this government and people in violation Of
her solemn treaties.
Resolved, sth. That the people of this country
areheid by every principle Of fparlotism and iidel-
ity to their governmet, to contribute, by the pay
men, Of duties, imposts and taxes, to the expenses
of the war with Mexico; and to submit cheerfully
to the payment of duty upon tea and coffee and
other articles now OIL the free isf-if, by the ad-
rinistration. deemed necessary to a vigorous pros
ecution Of the war to successful and honorable