Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-08-28
relate to the war with Mexico, or 10 the dis |
nharnn Of mn of thn civil r,nniions Of his office


charge OF any Of the civil functions Of his Office;
and that any attempt to invade that right is vic.
lation OF one OF the fundamental principles Of
Republican freedom, and in direct hostility 10
that principle Of our Declaration Of Rights which
guarantees ''that the free communication oil
thoughts and opinions is one Of the invaluable
rights Of man, and that every person may freely
write, speak and print on any subject.
RESOLVED, That the conduct OF the present Ad.
mnistraton Of the General Government, in vol.
UNFAIRLY permitting General Santa Anna, the fa
vorte chieftain OF the Mexican army, and the
rallying point OF the Mexican nation, 10 return
to Mexico, 10 concentrate the energies OF that ma
ton, and lead its armies against US, was an act
we'll calculated to protract the war, augment its
evils, and 10 cause vast expenditure Of national
treasure and blood that this conduct on the part
OF the President OF the United States did give
said and comfort" 10 the enemy, and affords
conclusive evidence Of the folly and imbeclity
Of those who now conduct our national interests.
| ReSolUed, That it is source Of Just pride
and qualification to every true American to wit
ness the prompttude, alacrity and patriotism
with which the people Of all parties in the Union,
have rallied around the banner Of their country;
the bravery, heroism and success which have
distinguished them in the hour OF battle, and
the patience and forttude with which they have
met and discharged every duty, amidst the dan.
gers, difficulties and exposures by which they
were surrounded.
RESOLVED, That the soldiers and officers Of
the volunteer and regular army have covered
themselves with glory-have sustained the honor
and the fame Of American flag, and that the
especial gratitude Of the nation is due to Gen.
eral ZACHARY TAYLOR, for the courage,
military skill, prudent foresight and patriotism
with which he has commanded the American
army, and repeatedly conquered superior foe
under the most unfavorable circumstances.
RESOLVED, That we highly approve the propo.
sition in Congress. 10 grant to the soldiers and
volunteers belonging to the army Of the United
States, additional compensation for the important
services they are now rendering the country;
and that the enactment Of such law would be
alike honorable to Congress and just to our
brave and patriotic army.
Resolved, That the feeble, vacilating and dill.
atory conduct Of the present administration in
carrying on the war; its failure to furnish suffi
cient supplies Of men and money at the proper
times, have tended to protract the contest, and
will involve the nation in large expenditure
of the public money, and has created an i'm.
mense public debt, which must remain for many
years heavy tax upon the labor and industry OF
the people OF this country.
RESOLVED, That the Sub. Treasury scheme has
proved to be wholly imperative and impracti.
csble the only influence which it exerts being
destructive alike to the business and financial
prosperity Of the country, and tending 10 con.
cenlrate all monied power in the hands Of the
| Executive.
RESOLVED, That although the State of Mis-.
souri, has been member Of the Union for 26
years, and inhabited by hardy and enterprising
people. with superior natural advantages, for
agriculture, commerce and manufactures, yet
under the dominion fthe Locofoco party, which
has conducted the affairs OF the State for the
last 90 years, the children Of the State have been
permitted 10 grow up in ignorance, and the
country 10 remain unimproved, there never hav.
ing been a single dollar appropriated out of the
State funds either 10 the objects of education or
to the construction of any work Of internal
improvement; that the funds donated by the gen.
eral government to this State, for these purposes
have been mismanaged and squandered, onerous
and heavy taxes have been imposed upon the
people, and State debt contracted of upwards
OF NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DoLLARs;-wEich
condition Of Missouri calls aloud for change
Of rulers and the system Of policy by which it
has been governed.
RESOLVED, That EQUAL REPRESENTATION is a
fundamental doctrine, which lies at the basis
OF all republican liberty, and that constitution
which fails to recognize and enforce this great
and necessary doctrine, is subversve OF the most
sacred political rights, and party in power
which fails or refuses TO equalize representation
in the manner prescribed in the Constitution,
when it has become grossly and fagrantly une.
quail, is guilty OF an abuse and betrayal OF the
confidence OF the people, and is Justly charge.
able with all the consequences which may ensue.
Resolved That the future prosperity OF Mis-.
souri, must depend in great measure upon the
success Of the policy and principles Of the Wing
party; and, with view to put these principles
into successful operation, the Wing members oil
this General Assembly do recommend A THO.
ROUGH AND IMMEDIATE RE. ORGANIZATION OF THE
WING PARTY THROUGHOUT THE STATE; and that
there be appointed State Central Committee OF
Is persons five to reside in one OF the Con.
gressonal Districts of the State, and two in
each Of the others, with full power to carry out
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Ray, Of Carroll, offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That the following gentlemen be
requested 10 act as Estate Central Commit
tee"-namely:
Of the Sd Congressional District, Columbia,
Boone County.
WILLIAM JEWELL, SAM'L. A. You've,
WARREN WooDsoN, JAMES S. ROLLINS,
/ WILLIAM F. SwrrzLER.
of the LIST Congressional District.
HENRY S. GEYER. NA1H'L. w. WATKINS,
Of St. Louis. Of Cape Girardeau,