Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-12-11

ued: that II i. the duty Of the President, in
his official conduct, to conform to such declara-
ton of Congress-: and that if. after such de-
caration the President should decline or refuse TO
endeavor, by all the means, civil, diplomatic and
military, in his power, to execute tho announced
will of Congress, and in defiance OF its authority
should continue to prosecute The war for purposes
and objects other than those declared by that bo-
dy, it would become the right and duty of Congress
10 adopt the efficacous measures TO arrest the
further progress of the war, taking care to make
ample provision for the honor, the safety, and Sc
curity of our armies in every contingency. And
if Mexico should decline or refuse to conclude a
treaty with US, stipulating for the purpose and OBJ
jects SO declared by Congress, it would be the du-
ly of the Government to prosecute the war with the
utmost vieor, Until they were attained by treaty
Of peace.
ResOlued, That view with serious alarm, and
are utterly opposed, to any purpose to anne king
Mexico 10 the United States in any mode, and
especially by conquest; that we believe the two
nations could not be happily governed by one
common authority, owing 20 their great difference
OF race, law, language, and religion, and the vast
extent of their respective populations; that such
IA union, against the consent of the exasperateC
Mexican people, could only be effected and pre-
seved by large standing armies and the constan
application Of military force-in other words by
despotic sway-exrcsed over the Mexican people
IN the first instance, but which, there would be
just cause to apprehend, might, in process of time
be extended over the people of the United States
That we deprecate, therefore, such union a
wholly incompatible with the genius of our Gov.
ernnent and with the character of free and lib
eral institutions; and anAiousy hope that eacl
nation may be left in the undlsiurbed possession
OF lis own laws, language cherished religion anC
territory, TO pursue lis own happiness accordin!
! 10 what II may deem best for itself.
| feSofred, That. considering the series Of splen
did brilliant victories achieved by our brave ar
mics and their gallant commands, during the wa
with Mexico, unattended by single reverse. the
| United States, without any danger of their hon
or suffering The slightest tarnish, can practice ;h
virtues of moderation nlagnanmty towards thei
discomftted foe. We have no desire for The dis
memberment of the United States of the Repub
of Mexico, but wish only just and proper fixa
ton of the limits of Texas.
Resoired, That we do positively and emphati
caliy disclaim and disavow any wish or desire. OF
our parts, 10 acquire any foreign territory what
ever fer the purpose of propagating slavery, or OF
introducing slaves from the United States into
such foreign territory.
| ! ReSOIUed, That we invite our fellow citi zens o.
the United States, who are anxious for the restor
ation ot-the blessings of peace, or, if the exist
ing war shall continue to be prosecuted, are desr
Gus that its purposes and objects shall be defnet
and known; who are anxious 10 avert present an,
| future perls and dangers with which 10 ma
| fraught; and who are also anxious to produce
contentment and satisfaction at home, and to ele
| vate the national character abroad TO assemb,
! together IN their respective communities and e
express their views, feelings and opinions.