The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-01
had reurned through Mr. Dow, reported the following
preamble and resolutions which unanimously adopt

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When the Mexcans not year ago, crossed the Rio
Grande and after few dastardly murders, dared to en-
counter our little army in the open field, our entire re-
pubc appeared 10 man. to repe the invaders,
and carry the war into the heart OF their own country
Congress- with great unanmity voted the men and the
money and, If by magic, thousands and tens OF thou
sands OF peaceful citizens seized their arms, and rushed
to the distant frontier Within few short MONTHS Cal
forInia New Mexico TamsSulipas, New Leon. and Goa,
overrun and conquered; and the battles OF Palo Alto,
Resaca de la Palma and Monterey, shed glory on our
OF Congress the aacrty OF our people and the vgor OF
operations, placed on high ground before the ma
tons of the earth, and seemed to epel the oftrepeated
mputaton that our government though well suited to a
state OF peace is impotent in war.
As becomes republic, the olive braach preceded our
victorious armies; but the infatuated enemy, mistakng
this display of magnanmity for sign OF mbecity have,
up to this hour through their government, their press,
their armies and their people breahed nothing but ven
geance and protracied
cry OF Mexico and adopted measures TO drive back the
storm OF invasion among the mountains, whence 1t had
descended, again met in the Capitol, the first Monday
OF last December conhding people, proud OF the
past, and looking to the future with high anticpahons,
expected the most prompt and energetic measures to
finish with glory what had been 50 glorously begun;
prompt and patriotic action which was necessary to make
the campaign of ls47 effective and decisive days. and
weeks, and months have been wasted idle discussions
leading to practical results but the disgrace OF our
country and the dshonor OF arms. In the midst OF
battle called by the fedealiss to stop and dis
the and consequences OF the war; AS WELL
when our houses in flames, might we stop to inquire
into the origin of the fire and the probable extent OF the
destruction. While our brethren in are calling up
on their country for supplies and renorcemens to enable
them TO finish the war; IN one campaign by Anew bold
and decisive movements, many OF our federal statesmen
in Congress them by condemning it unjust by
arrgning the conduct OF their government, and by
suggesting miserable expedens, instead Of direct action
And, cap the climax of foy when public feeling long
repessed begins to burst out through the charging
E,yht haiti Of with
more success than her own armies, It is visited with
senatorial rebuke only to be accounted for from con-
seriousness of the truth of the imputed libel.
To brave volunteers and regular troops IN Mexico
the squadrons of Santa Anna have no teros Give them
but the to advance and they will soon restore
peace to their country While Congress has been wasting
time in useless discussion the time for efficient action du
ring the present year. has been rapidly passing away Al
ready the delays have been great that before compe
tent force can be concentrated upon the coasts of Mexico
is feared the diseases of the climate may have COM
menced warfare upon strangers, thousand times more
to be dreaded than the ances and the artillery OF the
Mexcans that the great objects OF the campaign may be
defeated and that the poraced at least another year
perhaps for years.
We cannot look upon the present state of things with
already fading away Our country is fast sinking in the
worlds respect, and in own The monarchies OF the
east begin to taunt with the mpuaton that party has
more power with public men than patriotism; that
faction will never hesitate to raise its hideOus head
amidst our countrys ruin that foreign foe may always
find his most effective allies In our own halls OF egsa
tom and that republican government, IN consequence
of the selfish, factious short-sghted, and sometimes cor
rupt views of those who control it, can never bring for
eign war to an honorable and successful conclusion
We appeal to the American people to save our country
from this dshonor and degradation We cast behind us
all collateral considerations and fix our thoughts alone
on the vigorous OF me war; as the ony means
our patriotic fellow citizens throughout the Union to make
this single issue with their public men, and hold them TO
without evasion equvOcatiOn. To retire from Mex
co or to suspend active operations, is to insure the
worlds contempt and perpetual war. Mexico has re-
peaedy refused to recognise any negotlators but fleets
and armies; by their agency aone operating upon her
interests and her fears to expect the settlement OF
boundary, indemnity for past INJURIES and the resto
ration of friendly relations In one campaign, If the
power OF this republic put forth under united
sells this war would be brought to an honorable concu
sion the respect of other nations secured and the chaac
ter of institutions elevated in the estimation OF the
To compass result so happy, we invite our fellow
citizens oevery party for their counys sake, to forget
their allegiance to Ias ss
So until the rights OF our country have been vndcaed
its arms crowned with victory and peace establisheHup
on basis which will teach Mexico and other nations
that they rely in vain upon factions in Congress, and the
imputed weakness of republican government to screen
them from the consequences OF unjust attacks upon our
interests our honor.
the other OF the EARTH our future peace, and the
he war against Mexico with he utmost vgo
until it can be ended on honorable terms
whatsoever hands its administration may be entrusted in up
holding the rights and honor of our country that we invite
whatever taxation be for that oblect and
that we hold those who unwilling contribute to the
comfort of the brave who are fighting the battles OF
their country in foreign land, unworthy to be called
the countrynen of the heroes of Palo Ao Resaca de la
Palma and Monterey AN.
members Congress, delaying measures essential to the
vigorous prosecution of the war; throwing in abstract and
useless propositions precious time which be-
longs to the country, tritng away hours and days which
should be devoted solemn legislation is bringing upon
the of foreign nations encouraging our enemy
proaced resistance, parayzing our army and navy and
To bring upon defeat dishono and disgrace.
Resoired That conduct fatal the of own
arms and nsprtng to countrys enemy deserves TO
be denounced by free press and free people and when
the the result of this blind natuation as
eyerv patriotic American, and is but prelude to the
thunders indignant rebuke which begin TO roll IN from
every section OF our extended republic
Resoiced That if the recent expulsion OF the editor oil the
'Irnon from in the Senate act of personal re-
sentiment wa unworthy the high bearing which ought to
American SENATOR'S but IL il was designed as
blow at liberty of the press II deserves at the hands
of freemen deep and unqualified denuncation
RcsoLred That earnestly recommend to those who
think with every State to demand of every candidate
for popular favor AN UNQUALIFIED PLEDGE to support
- ,me,, NV whom administered in the pgor-
os of the ,car. without stopping to inquire INTO
its origin, consider what shall be done with me Terri
ritory may be fortunate as to conquer unt Mexico
shall exhibit her willingness to make an honorable peace
Resoped That be recommended to our patriotic fellow
citizens throughout the Union to hold frequent public meet
mrs purpose of rousng the people to sense oil their
fct
On notion q vote of thanks to the officers OF the meet
ing for the manner in which they had discharged their
duties, adopted.
On motion, il was further
Resoiued That these proceedings be published in the
Union and other papers.
AMOS KENDALL, President
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