Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

states nave riglt rs we'll as dt:;a .heV OWE " VIZ
Federal Government in their rcriesehta''se eoP"
civ, 10 approve disaprfove OF such Ma'' aa.
10 conJemn or justly Tie rfeii:Aind'' s"'NS
which led 10 the war-- -, an f,ll in.
a1aereiws, be il, &C., That we hass, =" VA =,
vc.tigaiiun OF the sutJec', oescu.e ,.;,d;c.,;ro
The Justice as well as NECESSITY % .u ... 60
onr na,iopal riohls and honor, ana ina' we dP-
nrnve ri tbe war with Mexico, and me manner
- ,,h;ch !, has been conducted 10y The Govern
NOV, ~ ,he limited SAFES, and that we VIII use
,nr no., fiors 10 sustain and stimuia'e 'he az
,;on - no General Government IN prosecuting
IN. war wuh yieor 10 a speedy and honorable 'e''
"Rcsared, That the Governor be requested 10
transmit. copy CT This resolution TO eacn o. OUT
Senator'S and Representatives IN Cons'sss
LOUISIANA.
The Legislature Of this State convened on 'ne
ll,h inst. The Senate was organized oy Lieut.
Gov Trasimuud Landry taking The Chalr-and
The House BY The election OF P. w. Farrar ("h'g)
Speaker he having received 40 voles, and some
Of them Democratic, MIR. Phillips 80, and MT.
Noise 2. The last named gentlemen are De'no'
Gratis.
Gov. Isaac Johnson sent in his annual message
II is beautiful composition, lull oil Pa'r'o''c
views and wise suggestions. A large portion oi
!, is devoted 10 the consideration Of The Mexican
war. the causes which produced ii, and the noole
part which Louisiana bore in iuTnishins troops
Tor The field. We make an extract TO sho" no"
l.onisiana regards This war which was forced up
on Us but which thu Wing press, in their bind
party opposition, 50 falsely attribute 10 the ris'r
dents own creation:
81 reoret thai | cannot announce peace win
Meyice. The war sill continues: the causes wnlch
led 10 il, The long unbroken series OF outrage, sPo
liation and indisnny, 10 which our cliiZens anu
The national honor had been subjected by gov
eminent and people not sutriclently enlightened
m nlare lust estimate on The obligations which
n,siion among civilized and independent ma.
lions imposes, and 100 powerless 10 enforce an
observance of them, even il the disposition 10 do
SO existed, The constant orbearance o. our govern
menl which seemed only 10 invite a constant IN.
a,c,icn OF wrongs, the rejection OF our peaceiu
overures repeatedly offered, the refusal, on nun
81 preext 10 receive an Ambassador from US,
who was sent out as messenger OF peace, with
plenary power. TO adjust all difficulties, and The
actual invasion OF our territory and attack upon
the army OF occupation, have been So clearly and
fully sci forth in The official communication ol me
Pres DENT To Congress, thai il would De IN vain Tor
nj to atlempi TO add anything 10 so maseIiy ana
triumphant a vindicalion OF The necessity OF the
war and the justice of our cause"
Governor J. ;sees in the brilliant successes q
The United States army, and The aiacTly WIN
which cur people submit 10 sacrifices in vind'ca-
ing the honor CT their country, guarantee Of
".hose in ure lrumphs which Will secu'e MS NJ
Aatis desired- indemnify Tor past injuries and Sc
curiiy against a repetition Of Them"
"The amount expended BY The State in EQUIP
ming and sending forward he six regiments which
were despatched to the Rio Grande last Sprlns
was, including interest, 265,95O dollars and .
GEMS. 'rh, sum has been refunded ny the Ge'
neral Government, wi h The exception oil very
small amount, which is yet suspended
The sword voted TO General Taylor BY Loul-
sana is ready 10 be delivered 10 him whenever
he shall announce his pleasure 20 receive ms
valuable and richly earned present lis blaze
bears the motto, BIS rinciiq u Sc rinet IN r'ci"-
ria"-an appropriate compliment 10 one VINO mas
displayed as much modesiy in wearing honoTs as
sailanlry in achieving victories.
The Governor warmly appeals 10 The Lesis.a-
turc 10 comply with The Injunction OF lie Cons''-
.a.:s, 10 ss.atlish a system Of tree schools
:hrcrshou; he SAFE. The condition q re
Treasury is exhibited in The following passage
The TreasuFer's Repor, will EXHIBIT gene
al statement OF The receipts and disbursements
o. the Safe Government during The las! nscA
wear. ending On lhe SIS, OF December, and sho"s
a balance in The Treasury on that day Of 39l 80
dollars and 81 cents which is an excess over lie
amount in the Treasury, al The end Of The PIE
ceding fiscal year. oil 667-5 dollars and 81. Tue
Stale deb, proper is 1893 600 dollars, small
portion Of which tails due III June, 'sio' anh
ina, tc provided Tor hy this OF the next Less'a-
lure The report will expose The defects ami
practical Inconvenience o. an ACT 10 PROVIDE i"f
inc appointment oi ihe assessors iof the state
approved Isl June, 1916 which. together WIN IT,
remedies suggested, commend toyour attention"
The message concludes with a glowing ami
beautiful eulogy upon Alexander Barrow, The late
United States Senator.