Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-09
Copyof The Maryland Resolutions referred 10 in
The preceding letter


Resolped BIZ The General assembly of Mayvnd That the
existing hosties with Mexico brought about by the
Of the President of the United States in ordering the
army occupy territory at that time under the jurisdiction
Mexico the acquisition of which territory was the intention
of Congress- at the date of the annexation of Texas leave
to friendly negotiation between the two Governments.
3D. That these hosiies thus brought about whilst
Congress in session. to whom the question Of making
exclusively belongs, and who, nevertheless,
consulted by the President previously the invasion Of the
disputed territory, advised by him of his designs in regard
to the
3D. That the motive of this refusal or neglect to consult
Congress- advance of this measure have been
apprehension the part of the President that Congress
had been consulted they would have his de-
signs to invade the disputed territory.
4lh That Congress, not having declared war; it was the
exercise of authority not conferred the President by the
constitution when he directed the army march into the
disputed territory and when he suffered them to threaten
with hostile array the Mexican town Of Motamoros
5th That although the people of this country have suffer-
ed manifold and gevous wrongs from the Government OF
Mexico, such might have been sufficient authorize
sort TO for redress yet these wrongs furnished defen
sbe ground to the President for wagng war, without first
consulting Congress and awaiting their decision the subject
9th That this Legislature believe that the might have
been avoided if the President had consulted Congress- had
not directed the army to march from the Nueces to the Rio
Grande and more satisfactory indemnity might have been
for the wrongs inflicted upon people by Mexico
than any event. be expected from the present state of
things that, whilst impovershes the enemy, and de-
prives him of the ability to pay indemnity in money, il
what be found in the acquisition Of territory by conquest
7h That in view Of Ibis fact the nation has right
to be informed by the President to what end he proposed
conduct the whether to the enforcement Of indemnity
money to the permanent acquisition of Mexican territory
to the United States.
sth That if his object be permanent acquisition Of terri
oy this Legislature protests in advance, in the of the
State Of Maryland, against the annexation OF States from
territory lying south west Of the Rio Grande
9th That Notwithstanding all the objections to the origin
of the existing the Legislature warmly participates in the
common sentiment of the nation, of pride in the gallant
achievements Of the army and in the mastery skill and
duct of the officers and who have gorous exalted the
prowess of country in the recent campaign and they
turn hethaaks Of the people Of Maryland to those patriotic
citizens and soldiers whose machess bravery the honos
of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Monterey.
10TH That this Legislature approve and applaud the
of the Representatives Of Maryland in both Houses of Con-
gres In their prompt cooperation towards the supplies OF
men and money for the vigorous prosecution OF the since
the country has been involved in and they hope and
confidently expect that the Representatives Of the State will
continue to give their aid to all proper which shall
be calculated to sustain the glory of the American and
promote the consummaon of early and honorable peace
lh. That this Legislature, with the whole people of Ma
ryand entertain the most grateful of the value of the
services rendered the nation by Major General Taylor
the conduct of the that they trust implicitly his pu
dence, wisdom, and courage, and desire TO express him
their undated confidence his distinguished ability
psh all that may be expected from the gallant and most
sagacious of Generals that they cordially approve the
skill and vaor with which he assaulted Monterey and the
sound judgment and humanity with which he dictated and
ceved the capulation of that And they hold that
any attempt either in Congress- the part of the Execu
tive or by any faction of political leaders, detrac from his
fame to impair his usefulness in the high station he
occupies procure his recall from the command he
holds or by any suppant inure him in the
dence Of the people, should be visited by the ebuke Of every
lover Of his country that such attempt is only cacu
lated TO ishearten the brave officers and who
fighting the battles of the nation, but il would also be, much
truly than charged by President Polk in bis message
against such chose TO question the policy Of the CIV
ing very acceptable ad and comfort the enemy, by its
tendency relieve that enemy of the presence Of who has
illustrated his march into their territory by series of the most
brilliant victories in annals.
18TH Resolved That the Governor be requested forward
copy of these resolutions each Of the Representatives of
this State in both branches of Congress.