Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-09-28
the 1ieesi,a. on Monday.


An immense number of the citizens Of this
and the surrounding counties. ANA of the neigh
boring counties in Ohio, assembled in this city on
Monday last, in pursuance of arrangements pre-
vioasly made. The Hon. c B. SMITH was
chosen President, EnGsHnL BURNSIDE Esq. of
Union county, JosHu. GREGG of Fayette. anu
DR.. J. r. MExDExHALJ. of Wayn, were selected
as Vice Presidents. and D B. Woods Esq and
WIN. 4. Bickie Esq. We're appointed Secretaries
The President stated the object of the meet
ing in few brief but eloquent remarks. to be
the discussion Of the mportan, crisis existing in
our national aiflirs, particularly in reference 10
the existing war, with Mexico.
The following committee appointed TO
prepare resolutions for the occasion: ID. +
Holloway and Robert Murphey of Wayne John
L. Burgess and ]. w. Scott of Union. and Z. ).
Goodrich of Randolph county.
The meeting then addressed by the Hon.
r C. Schench and {. g. Smith until the a. Journ-
ment for dinner.
At two o'clock the meeting again conve ned,
when the committee appointed to prepare reso-
lutions reported the following series:
ResolceI, That the unconstitutiona nssnmp-
ton of power by the President o. the United
States, AMI the wdnton by his administra-
placed the country III dangerous CRISIS, which
IS well calculated to excite the fears of every pa
triot, for the permanently of our National Union
and the tuity of our Republican INST ltuiions
Rcsolrea, That the trae policy Of this nation is
peace with all the worId-tilat war is in itself a
great calamity, to bs avoided If possibie aud
above all a of aggression upon other nations
can only lea! to results destructive Of public vlr-
| tue, nj the best interests of the Republic.
Resolred. That we regard the existing war
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by The true interests honor OF the country
commenced by the President of the United States
by invasion OF the territory Of Mexico, in vi
citation of the constitution; aud we regard that
invasion made in pa issuance OF the order of the
President, dated l3th Of January, lS6. as in II
self an act Of " ar, and IN the language Of Sena-
tor Benton ''as unjust Far''-.a War uncon-
siifutjeHdUY UlGde'-''d W ar Up0H a tceah and
groundfess prefeJf.'
RcsoI.ea, That the efforts of the ,dn,ini-ra-
ton sustained b. the leaders of The party in
whose hands the government has been placed, 10
acquire by conquest part, II not the whole oil
the territory of Mexico, have fally verified the
predictions of Wing statesmen, that the annexa-
ton OF Texas would be the precursor of farther
attempts for the acquisition Of territory
ResolpeI, That we hereby soeIuniy express
onr deliberate conviction that the annexation OF
any additional territory 10 tins Union can only
b., productive of the most mtschIeYous consc-
quences seriously threatening its perpetuity, and
therefore tIrniy ana unttcrab!y opposed
| to any such annexation, as the fruit or result oil
the Mexican war, either directly by conquest. or
Indirectly as payment of iudennitIes, or of the
expenses of the war; bat if additional territory
be forced upon US. If it shall be acquired by
| In, government in any form, under any pre-
text We will insist that ''there shall neither be
slavery nor Involuntary servltude therein, 9th
crxise than for tn punishment of crimes"
Rpsolt ed. That in1s.nuch a. the war with Mex
r. leo was cofnme need BY an invasion of the tern
tory Of that epubIic, without any adequate can''
has been conducted at a vast expense, anu al
immense sacrifice Of lie, and it, continued pros
ecu:ion can add nothing to the interest, the hon
or or the true glory OF the country. we regar
i: as the Imperative duty OF the next Congress
to adopt summary measures to brn, the war to
: Soeedy close, and repndIate the insane lust O
conquest which has seized the minds Of our rulers
: ReyoIred, That still adhere with unabatc
confidence to the cardinal principles OF the " n.
party. a. promulgated ia the campaign OF l5il
: | aud that no man receive support
/. | candidate for the presidency, now or hereafter
who is not the advocate Of those principles, an
: endorsed bv "A Wing National Convention.
is Resolced. That the great Rivers aud Lakes c
I'd the west are objects deserving the attention
=. the National government, and liberal appropr
atoms should be made for their improvement
: and the people the west should no longer De II
ID suited with presidential vetoes
!. Res0iUci, That most cordially approve
The couse pursued in the Senate oil the u. State
! by the HON. THOMAS CORWIN, in relatio
IS to III. Mexican war and while admire b
l. L-itiant talents. his fergid eioqnence and EN-
r,or,l ina-oendence aud unwavering inte gritty.
y Reg,.re,!, That the Il :elity with which on
. nriucinIes have baen represented, and our int
le ests ad vocated bv tie HON CALEB L. SMITH
Of in the House of Repres- ntatves, entities hun
our highest respcct--that MS conceded taiea
: and uncompronising integrity have won Tor III
81 an enviable name, and sure guarantees
d future usefulness.
!, Resoictd, That have observed with muc
pleasure tile noble and dependent stand take
re bg the HON. ROBERT c. SCHENCk, in Il
ps Hall Of the House of Representatives and els
n where in defence of the true prre Piles of OF
n government, and his high and firm resolve to d
:. fend the rights of the people against the usurp
- tons of the Executive.
The resolutions were adopted, when the Ho
Thomas Corwin was introduced to the meetin
He spoke for about two hours. to the auden
that listened with all attention He was follow
; by Mr.. Schenck, in few closing remarks lie
tiers from T. b. Stevenson Esq, and L.
Campbell Esq, were then read, when the NEE
ing adj ourned- c. B. SMITH, President
is, p p; B. ! T H9osss. Secretaries.
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