The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-03-06
PUBLIC OPINION,
us oppressed IN me Primary Mectings IF
P,nDf,

us eTPFeSsed IA NE Urinary yHeetlngS IF The
People,
| The following resolutions were adopted at a
Mass Meeting of The Democracy held in Wash
ingon City. Feb. 90. tina, veteran democrat,
Am"s Kendall, presiding
Resofced. That our honor as a nation, onr
| standing AIMING the other nations of The earth
our iufure peace, and the permanent welfare of
our conn'ry. are deeply involved in prosecuting
'he war againSi Mexico with the utmost vigor,
until it can be ended on honorable terms
| Resoired. That we will stand hy our own nov
eminent, To Whatsoever hsnds its administration
may he entrusted. in upholding the rights and
h"hhr ot our Country; that we invite whatever
taxation may he necessary for that object and
that we hold these who are unwilling TO con,ri-
hnfe 10 the comfort of the brave men who are
lighting The battles of their country i'm foreign
land, as unworthy ,o he called the comnirymen of
the heroes OF Pslo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and
Monterey
Resotced. That the f,ctious spirit evnced by
many members of Congress, delaying measures
essential TO the vigorous prosecution of The war
throwing in abstract and useless propositions to
consume precious time which belongs To the conn.
try. trlfiing away hours and days which should
be devoted to solemn legislation. is bringing upon
us the contempt of fnreign nations. encouraging
our enemy To pruirac,ed resistance, paralyzng our
army and navy, and threatens 10 bring upon us
defeat, dishunnr and disgrace
ResoIued, That conduct so fatal to the success
of our own arms and so iusPiring to our country's
| enemy. deserves 10 be denounced by free press
and free people; and when The press pronounces
the result of this blind infatuatinn as Mexican
victory" il finds response in the bosom If every
patriotic American, and is but prelude to the
| thnnders of indignant rehuke which begin TO roll
| In from every sectun of our extended fepublic
RESOLVED, That, if The recent expulsion of the
editor of the h" Union" from seat i'm the Senate
was act of personal resentment. it was un
worthy the high hearing which ought 10 charac-
terize American senators; hut if it was desioned
as blow at the liberty Of the press it deserves
at the hands of freemen deep and unqualified de-
| nunciation.
ReSotccd, That we earnestly recommend TO
those who think with in every State, To de.
mand of every candidate for popular favor AN
UNQUALIFIED PLEDGE 10 support our
government, by whomsnever administered, in the
rigorous prosecution Of the ,car, without stop
ping To inquire into It's origin, to consider what
shall be dune with the territory we may be so
fortunate as TO conquer, until Mexico shall exhibit
her Willingness To make an honorable peace
Resotced, That it be recommended to our pat
rioc fellow citizens throughout The Union to hold
frequent public meetings for the purpose of rousing
the people 10 sense of their duty to sustain the
honor of their country in the existing conflict
The following were adopted al similar meet
ing held in the city of New York. on the LIST of
March:
RESOLVED. That are taught by our expert
ence as government and a People, that in
periods of trial and danger the Democratic Party
constitutes the nations chief and unfailnp reli.
ance. sustaining, under all circumstances the in
'egrity and honor of The country.
Resolred, That the historic truth enunciated
IN the preceding resolution is illustrated in the
present condition of men aud parties in relation to
the war now waging in Mexico, so strongly in
harmony with the adopted by the Federal
fariy and The Federal Press when British army
invaded our soil and desolated our Capital
Resotced. That in the Cabinet The war has
heen planned with consummate wisdom, skill and
energy, and that the achievements of our noble
and gallant army have shed additional lustre on
our national character and most cordially and
gratefully tender our thanks to the President of
the United States, the members of the Cabinet
and to The army and navy, for the signal services
they have rendered their country in conducting
the war with uniform Success and in manner so
brave, yet so humane, as to challenge the esteem
and excite the admiration Of the civilized world
ResotOed. That 1t is the duty of every sound
Democrat and independent citizen To rally around
the Government of his country, to strengthen the
| arms OF those 10 whom its administration is com
| mlted, and TO cheer its soldiers to fight its
oatles ana IN order that there may be no means
lacking, we do most cheerlully agree TO sustain
The necessary bnrihens of the war, whatever they
may be, and with that view invite taxation,
directly or otherwise. by which the revenue may
| be raised 10 prosecute the war to a successful,
honorable and speedy termination.
Resoiued, That the Democratic Party is n
National Party, Of national principles, sentiments
and attachments, and that we regard our whole
people as unit, and that we do hereby pledge
/ p,ltrn-
original compact of the Union in its spirit and in
| truth
Resotred, That copy of the preamble and re
solniions be transmitted 10 the President Of The
| United States, 10 the members Of The Cabinet
and the Senators and Representatives in Congress
| from this Stale. and that they be published in the
! Washington Union. Albany Argus. and Albany
Atlas, and The Democratic papers of this city
| From the n. Y. Journal OF Commerce.