Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-24


To present Mr.. Bots fully and fairly before his
constituents, we republish from the National In,
,eigencer his long string of fourteen resolutions,
Even in this new form, we do not believe that The
Wings of Virginia will swallow so nausealins a
Dose The propositions spsak for themselves
l. Resolved, That among The highest duties
that can devoive upon The Representatives OF the
people is the preservation OF the national iDtesrl-
IT, strict observance Of the limitations OF the
Constitution, and firm resistance OF Executive
entertainments.
3. Resolved That any war which has for lis
object The acquisition OF territory by conquss,
brings into question the national character, is in
violation OF the Constitution Of The United Saes
10 conflict with The genius and spirit OF our In,ll'
tuions, and dangerous 10 the perpetuily OF the
Union.
3 Resolved, That The war in which We are
now engaged was NOT brought on by The act oil
Mexico.
4. Resolved, That the war with Mexico was
brought on by the unaulho ICED act oil the Presl-
dent of The Unued Saies, in ordering the Army
under the command of Gen. Taylor iuto territory
then in possession oil the Mexican Republic.
S. Resolved That we have no right 10 claim
indemnify for the expenses ot war brought on
By the ill.advIsed and unproyoked ACT OF our own
public functionaries.
6 Resolved, That the honor of lbe nation does
not consist 10 exacting territory from Mexico, 10
which we have no clam and yielding TO GFeal
Britain territory he title 10 which was asserted TO
be "clear and unouestionable;" and that 10 evade
the strong aud pursue tine weak does not present
the honor, courage, or greatness OF cur people IN
their true light
7 Resolved, That 10 exact indemnify from
Mexico would devolve upon ms The necessity oi
m .kinz a similar demand in all future wars which
would involve US in inierminahie Conflict, or oil
surren,e rug principle now insisted on as In.
dspeusable 10 the preservation OF our national
honor.
nexed to the United States by virtue OF the war,
wirhnu, involving the agitation of domestic ditl-
cu;ics. bsgetiiag sectional animosiies, and weak
enins the lies that connect us together
9 Resolved, That If The conquest OF territory be
mol, the obiec, of the war; we can perceive no good
reason for continuing our troops in the heart Of
the enemy's country, by which their lives are un'
necessarily exposed and our resources uselessiy
expended.
10. Resolved, That conquering nation has no.
thing to apprehend from an exhibition OF magma
nimily and generosity 10 defeated foe; and ina
victorious army may retire from me pursui. ol
carnage and slaughter without incurfnS The I'M
pu,a,ion of re,reajing from the scattered and dis
comfi,ed forces OF the enemy.
IL. Resolved, That the most efficient ii not
only means of restoring speedy and honorable
peace would be, under proper preliminary arrange.
7nent, TO Withdraw our troops, already covered
with glory and sur,ei,ed with success TO the true
md legitimate boundary ct Texas al the time oil
IT'S annexation TO The U. States.
10 Resolved. That our institutions, founded
on The rights of man, repuiiate the doctrine ma
"mieht makes right" as the freebooteI'a plea and
the pira,e's law; and so long as we offer an asy'
lum TO The oppressed and recognize "liie, lioery
and the pursuit OF happiness among The inarn'
able rights OF man. we cannot insist upon the DIS
memberment of an empire as the price oil peace
l3 Resolved, That it, upon the restoration Of
peace, the necessities of our commerce shall re-
ouire harbor 10 any part OF Inc Mexican terrific
~ 10 California, we are able and should be Will
ling to pay therefor, as would becoms great anc
an honest people.
IA. Resolved, That if it shall be determine.
BY the People. through their Representatives, ha
this war shall be further prosecuted IN Mexico !
then becomes the duty OF all parties TO protect on
national flag aud brave army by furnishing al
needtul supp les OF men and money 10 CARY i; Vi
with vigor and effect.