Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-19
Mr.. Glay's Resolutions,

Mr. tiay's Resolutions, sNgsers
Offered al a Mecting al Lexington AoU. i3ih.
ist: Rssoired, as Tic opinion Of this meeting,
that the primary cause OF the present unhappy
war existing between the United States Of Amer
lea and the United States of the Republic of
Mexico, was the annexation Of Texas 10 tic
former; and the immediate occasion Of hostili-
ties between the two icpublics, arose out OF the
order of the President OF the United States for
the removal OF the army under the command Of
Gen. Taylor, from its position at Corpus Chris
Ii to n point opposite Mntamoros, on the cast
bank Of the Rio Bravo, within tho territory
claimed by both republics, bat then under the
jurisdiction of Mexico and inhabited by its citi-
zcns. That the order of the President for the
removal Of the army to that point, was IMPROVE
dent and unconstitutional, It being without the
concurrence of Congress, or even consultation
with it, although it was in session; but that Con-
gress having by Its subsequent acts, recognized
the war thus brought into existence without lis
previous authority or consent, the prosecution
Of Il became thereby national. a
ID Resoired, That in the absence Of any
formal and public declaration by Congress OF
the objects for which the war ought to be pros
ccuted, the President Of the United States is
len TO the guidance Of his own judgment TO pros
ccutc Il for suchputposcs and objects as he may
deem the honor aud interest the nation to re-
quirc.
3d. Rcsolred, That by the consent of the
United States, Congress, being invested with
power to declare war and grant letters Of marquc
and reprisal, TO make rules concerning captures
by land and water, to raise and support armies,
TO provide and maintain a navy, and TO make
rules for the government Of the land and naval
forces, has the fullest and most complete war
making power of the people of the United States;
and, so possessing it, has right to determine
upon the motives, causes and objects Of wars
when once commenced, or at any time during
the progress Of their existence
1th Resoiced, as the farther opinion Of the
meeting, that il is the duty Of Congress to de-
clare, by some authentic act, for what purpose
and object the existing war orght to be further
prosecuted; that il is the duty Of the President
in his official capacity, TO conform to such dec
laration Of Congress; and Il, after such DECLARE
ton, the President should decline or refuse to
endeavor by all the means civil, diplomatic and
military, in his power to execute the announced
will OF Congress, and, in defiance Of its authority,
should continue and prosecute the war for pur-
poses and objects other than those declared by
that body, it would become the right and duty
Of Congress to adopt the most cflicacious meas
ure to arrest the farther progress Of the war,
taking care to make ample provisions for the
honor, the safety and security Of our armies in
Mexico, in every contingency and IL Mexico
should declare or refuse to conclude treaty
with us, STIMULATING for the purpose and objects
so declared by Congress, it would be the duty Of
the government to prosecute the war with the
utmost vigilance, until they were attained by a
treaty of peace.
5th Resoired, That we view with serious
alarm, and are utterly opposed to any purpose
like the annexation Of Mexico to the United
States in any mode, and especially by conquest
that we believe the two nations could not be
g happily governed by one common authority,
owing to their great difference of race, laws,
language, and religion, and the vast extent of
their respective territories, and the large amount
of their respective populations; that such UNI
ion, against the consent of the exasperated Mex
lean people, could only be effected and preserv-
cd by large standing armies, and the constant |
application of military force in other words, by
despotic sway, exercised over the Mexican peo- |
pie, 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 Unit |
ed States that we deprecate, therefore, such a |
union, as wholly incompatible with the genius of
our government, and with the character of our
free and liberal institutions; and we anxiously
hapc that each nation may be left in the undis- |
turbed possession of its own laws, language,
cherished religion and territory, to pursue its
own happiness according to what it may deem
best for itself
btn. JteSOfced, lnatr cOnsluenng inc series OF
splendid and brilliant victories achieved by our
brave armies and their gallant commanders, |
during the war with Mexico, unattended by a
single reverse, the United States, without any
danger of their honor suffering the slightest tar
nish, can practice the virtues Of moderation and
magnanimity towards their discomftted foe; we
have no desire for the dismembcment of the
Republic of Mexico, but wish only q just and
proper fxation of the limits of Texas.
eth. Resolced, That zee do positirely and en-
phdticaiiy disciaim and disaUog any irish or de-
sire, our part 10 acquire any foreign territory
,chdfever, for The purpose Of prcpagatng sidrery,
or Of Introducing siacery from he United STATES
info any such foreign territory. M
9Th. Resolced, That we invite our fellow eiti-
zens of the United States, who arc anxious for
the restoration of the blessings of peace, or III
the existing war shall continue to be prosecuted,
are DESTROYS that its purpose and object shall be
defined and known who are anxious to avert
present and further perils and dangers with
which it may be fraught; and who are also anx-
ious TO produce contentment and satisfaction at
home, and to elevate the national character
abroad, to assemble together in their respective
communities and to express their views, feelings,
and opinions on the subject.
NRUC FRAN MRYICO