Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-02-22
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, VA.
Saturday Morning, February 20, ls47.

Orr exchange papers come 10 Us 'eenliGs WIN
,he nroceedines of meetings held throughout Inc
country in relation 10 the war with Mexico
They breathe the true spirit Of patriotism, ana
.;ce n The Administration cordial and hearty
support. They call upon The Representatives U
the people Tor acion-prompt and decisive ac'ion
Will Congress disregard these admoni'ions ano
filter away the few remainiDgdays oil lis session
in idle and useless discussion We are now en-
gagged in foreign war, forced upon us BY an 10
solsn, ioe-and The people look TO their Repfesen'
ta:Iyes for The adoption OF measures tor It's Visoi
Gus prosecution 10 an honorable termlna'ioh'-
The people will hold their public servants 10 IT,
Gid accounlab ity for The waste oil their precious
time. The Administration is doing all in lis power
10 promote the interests and maintain the honor
and dignity OF The nation; and those who thwai'
il in its Efforts will be held answerable for any III
consequences that may ensue. Union, energy
ami Jealous prosecution OF the war can a'oh'
secure an honorable peace.
la this spirit we are gratiied 10 lay before oui
readers the following preamble and resoiu''onso "
the Legislature OF Illinois, adopted without as
senting voice in either House. There Inc de'hoh
OF parry spirit was hushed-there all party asPe'
rites were subdued, and all parties nhi'eo ~
common cause, as one man, 10 give expression 70
The voice Of Illinois in favor OF SUSTAINING our
country while involved in war;
"Wfereas, the Government OF The U. STATES
are engaged in war, and il being desiraoie ll'a'
The same should be prosecuted win sisoi ana en-
e,sy, on The part Of This government, anu W.
minated as speedily as possible by taxing lne ca
pal Of Mexico il necessary, 10 rs hohoraoie 'ei-
mjna,iun therefore be u ~.
uRr.o,yed. Py The House OF REPRESENTATIVES OIL
rho stat, a Illinois, the Senate concuuing there
il ih.t oui Senators in Congress he instructed,
and ear members requested 10 vote lar every Con
s,ilu,ona and practicable proposition iof raising
men AMI money 10 carry on The war, ana lhal shcS
aid by every means in their power any measure
or proposition, that will in lhcil opinion nerve me
ann of Government TO increased vi2of IN TIE P' u
secuiion o The same.
"Resoyed, That the Governor OF This State ior-
ward copy Of the foregoing resolution 10 eacm
ofour Scnalo.s and members olCongress win a'i
possible speed"
The Springfield Illinois Register in announ-
cling The passage Of these resolutions says:
"They unoueslionably reflect The sentiments OF
the mass OF the people Of The Union, and 1re r.
;o,ee thai no dissenting ro,ct IN our LEGISLATURE
1oos raised against thru. Illinois has been most
promn in sustaining The administrator w me
prosecution Of the war. She has sent four thou
sand Of her gallant sons TO NEE me enemy anu
tour thousand more volunteered, but were not re.
c.ived on account oi The previous compe ION oil
The Quota allowed 10 The stale. The accounts,
official. as well as private, Of the capacity ana
discipline OF our volunteers, is sutlecl OF Pl'ue
and satisfaction TO every patriot in The State.
Corresponding wlih This praiseworIhy alacf'y
on line par Of our citizens 10 volunteer, mas oeen
The action Of our Legislature in reference 70 lic
war They have passed resolutions Of praise 10
General Taylor and the army; they have memo
riaized Congress 10 grant The most befal oonh
lies m land and money, 10 all serving IN McKee,,
and 10 Increase the pay 0! commissioned o.
fcers and pfiva,es; and they have, by The fesoI"-
Tins which we have given above, declared 'ha'
thev would approve o! any necessary ACT to carry
on The war
"Thus have ihe people OF Illinois testified ineif
devotion 10 the honor Of the county, ami !hey
yl he found ready 10 sacrifice mol only ihrh
treasure. bul their blood in its defence. II
heir example in his respect he but inflated ~
other States, and especially by Congress, and
speedy peace will IL The glorious result.