The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-12

imputed libel
That while Congress has been wasting time in useles.
discussion, the time for efficient action during the present
year has been rapidly passing away Already the delays
concentrated Upon the coasts Of Sico il IS feared he dis
eases Of the climate may have commenced warfare upon
ances and the artillery of the Mexcans that he great
objects Of the campaign may be defeated and mat the
war proacted nj least another yearpefhaps Tor years
We appeal 10 the American people to save orr coun-
try from this dshonor and degradation We cast
behind all collateral considerations and Fix our
thoughts alone the vigorous prosecution OF the war; as
The only means Of securing an eaty aud an honorable
out the Union 10 make this single issue with their
public men, and hold them 10 II without evasion
active operations Is TO insure the worlds contempt and
any negotators but fleets and armies by their agency
expect he suiernent of our boundary indemnity for the
past injuries and tle restoration of friendly relations IN
under united counses ts war would be brought 10 an
and the character of institutions elevated in the estima
ton of the civilized world.
To compass result. happy, invite elowciti-
zen of every party for their countys sake to forget their
and make their public servants forget them also, until the
rights of our country have been yndicoted, its arms
which will teach Mexico aud other that they rely
vain upon factions Congress- and the imputed weakness
quences unjust attacks upon interests honor
Resolved, That honor nation, standing among
permanent welfare of country deeply involved in
prosecuting the against Mexico with the utmost vgor
until it can be ended on honorable terms
Rcs0ired, That will stand by government
whatsoever hands its administration may be entrusted in
uphoding the rights and honor OF our country that in
vite whatever taxation may be necessary for that object
and that hold those who unwilling TO contribute
the comfort of the brave who fighting the battles
OF their country foreign land, unworthy be called
the counynen OF the heroes OF Poo Alto, Resaca de la
Palma, and Monterey
Rcsoiued, That the facious spirit evinced by many
members of Congress, delaying measures essential the
vigorous prosecution of the war; throwing ia absac and
useless propositions precious time which be-
longs the country, tring away hours and days which
should be devoted solemn legisaon is bringing upon
the contempt OF foreign naons encouraging
protmcted resistance, paralyzing army and navy,
and threatens to bring upon us defeat dshonor and dis
grace
Rcolccd That conduct fatal the success of our own
arms and so inspiring to our countrys enemy deserves
be denounced by Tree press and Tree peoples and when
The press pronounces the result of this blind nlataon
mexican victory, it finds response in the bosom
every patriotic American and is but prelude the thn
ders of Indignant ebte which begin roll from every
section Of our extended republic.
RcoipcG, That if the recent expulsion of the editor of
the ''Union from in the Senate an of per-
sonal resentment, IL was unworthy the high bearing
which ought characterize American senators; but if il
the hands Of feemen deep and unqualified de-
nunciaon.
Resolved That earnestly recommend 10 those who
think with US in every State, 70 demand Of eyey candidate
for a popular favor AN UNQUALIFIED PLEDGE TO SIR.
roRr GOVERNMENT, by whomsoever administered,
The VIGOROUS PROSECUTION OF THE WAR, without stopping
inquire into its orgn to consider what shall be done
with The territory may be so fortunate conquer
I'll Mexico shall exhibit her Willingness to make an honora.
Resoped That be recommended to our patriotic fellow
throughout the Union TO hold frequent public
ing5 for the purpose Of rousng the people of their
duty sustain the honor OF their country in the existing
conflict.
On of Col Pepper, the above preamble and
luons unanimously adopted.
The committee appointed report the ratio of represent
alton through L. r. Cobb, esd, their chairman reported
that the ratio of representation in the convention should be
az follows: