The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-04-24
81 massachusetts, Legislature.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
THURSDAY, April %.

The bill 10 incorporate the Norfolk County Railroad
Company was after debate, passed 10 be eng rossed-
Yeas CO. nays7.
The reports Of the Standing Committee on Railways,
leave withdraw, the petitions of Charles C. P.
Hastings and others, Otis Peiee and others, and L. H.
Perkins and others, were accepted.
BY Mr.. Giles of Boston, Special Committee on the
Mexican War, &C., the following resolutions
Resolves in relation to The Merican War.
Resolved That the people Of Massachusetts cherish
unwaverng attachment 10 the Union. and are deter
m med TO uphold and maintain the Constitution of the
United States as the foundation of their counry's well
fare.
Resolved That the free expression of their opinion in
relation to the existing institutions OF The county, and
upon the of the National Government, is the
right and duty of all true patriots.
Resolved, That the Legislature OF the Commonw eath
deeply regrets lie unconstitutional of The Gener
al Government, in bringing on the which now ex-
lists between the United States and the Republic of Mex
leo
Resolved, That the acquisition of territory by con
quest is opposed to the spr of Constitution and the
character OF our free Institutions; and the acquisition Of
territory in any wise, for the extension Of slavery alb
horrent 10 the people Of Massachusetts.
Resolved, That the people Of Massachusetts, demand
OF the national administration, the only atonemen for
plungng he country INTO war unnecessary and
just, unremtng efforts for the oraon Of honora
Bile peace, without further attempt smember the ter.
rory OF the enemy, and upon terms of mercy and mag
nanImlty becoming free and brave people toward
sister Republc.'
These resolves, wi h the accompanying report were
placed in the orders of the day. and ordered 10 be print
ed
By MIR Green of Boston, Committee on the Militia,
that it inexpeden to legsate upon the petition of
John A. McGaw and others, for the appointment of
suitable person to attend 10 the funeral OF the late Capt
George Lincoln OH behalf of the State
Mr. Green stated that the Committee were nm animous-
ly disposed 10 regard the prayer Of this petition with ia
vor, and the report submitted made only from re-
gard the wishes Of the family aud friends Of the de-
ceased
Passed to be Enacted Bls-concerning the Board
of Health in the City of Boston 10 incorporate the
Wilmington Steam Mill Company cedlng to the United
States jurisdiction ledge Of rocks near Cuttahunk
establish The salaries of certain Registers of Probate
Resolves-on the several petitions Of Samuel M Thorn
as guar dan the First Trintarlan Congregational So
cIety in Waltham.
The bill 10 set off portion Danyers 10 Salem,was
rejected--3l yeas, so nays.
0J In our Legislature report, will be found the RI
solves reported by the committee on The subject Of the
Mexican War, &c. We hope the Committee will soon
recover from the effort il must have required concoct
them AS aNtting contrast we annex the strong man
y, and truthful resolves offered by Reyes OF Dedham.
on behalfof the minority of the Committee To pass
the resolves of the majority would be disgrace 10 the
Legislature and libel on the character of the State
The minority resolves are as follows
Resolres concerning The Merican War and the Ias,;t
tion of Stapery
Resolced, That the present war with Mexico has lie
primary origin in The unconstitutional annexation 10 the
In ffpdS nj tho
same was still at with Mexico tina, il Was ,,ncon.
stiiuonally commenced by the order of the President
to Gen. Taylor, to take military possession of territory
IN olspute feiween the United States and Mexico and
IN the occupation Of Merco and thai it is now waged
lngorlously-by powerful nation against weak
neighbor unnecessarily and without just cause at i'm.
mense cost oftreasuc and life, for The disnemberment
OF Mexico and for The conquest of portion of her terri
tory, from which slavery has already been excluded
with the triple object of extending slavery a. slreooh
enlng the "Slave Powe," and Of obtaining The control
OF the Free Statss under the constitution The IJn,ed
States.
Resored, That such war Of conoues, 50 hateful j,
its objects. 50 wanton unjust, and tinona in lis
origin and character must be regarded war against
freedom, against humanIt, against Justice against the
Union, against the Constitution, aud against the Fee
staes ana maj regard Tor the true interest, the
nenest honor OF the country, not less than the impulses
OIL Christian duty should all good citizens 10 ion
IN efforts to arrest this gigantic crime by Withholding
supplies or other voluntary contributions for its further
PioSccu oh " CdilHS LOT me withdrawal OF army
within the established limits of the u States and in ey
cry just way aiding the country retreat Iom the dis
graceful position OF aggression which il uow occupes
towards weak, distracted neighbour and sister Repub
lie. Sr
kesofued, That our attention is directed anew 10 The
wrong aud "enormlty" of slavery and 10 The
ssuipaon Of the slave Power" as displayed in The his
y our country, particularly in the anne RATION Of Tex
as ana 'he present with Mexico; and thai we ae
Impressed with the unaerabo conviction tina, regard
of Inc ar lame Of country for the prncpes Of NOR
ais, and Tor that righteousness which exae,b na,;o,
sanctions and requires all constitutional efforts for The aho
unon Of slavery within the limits Of the Limited S,s,as
WINE loyalty 10 the Constitution and ips, self dat
make specially incumbent Oh the peonle ~ no E,e
STATES 70 cooperate in stenuous exerons n res, az
overthrow the "Savc pnwero ss''" ""u
AMERICAN TEMPERANCE Housr Wopcxs
IN ms capital house has been re gently omen.
ca oy Messrs. Tucker & Bonney. Mr.. TucLar
nas ,ohg been known as the obliginp and nonuIar
Nououctor on the Long Island Railroad and ,hosa
VINO nave experienced his care and conr,esy az
.iat road Will have no hesitation In ;n,rus,;nr
themselves TO his attentions whenever ,hsv ha.ss
.vssslon 10 visit in Worcester. indeed with
,ucn landlord and IN such charming town shs
n"'cr'can House must become tavor;,e g.
'nef s2lourn with the New. Yorkers ana pos,s'';
ans W Y. Tribune. 1 D0''o''-
| Hom ovT FROM AMONG rHEM.--Tbe Hun,s
,ne advocate states that at the Wing State Con.
1 sctiOn IN Nashville .