Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

restored
As to having difficulty in settling boundary line, he
(Mr Clay) would be willing undertake, sixty hours
10 their cooperation.
The truth was that Mr. Polk imagined that when Mat
fell, the Mexicans would succomb Such has been
the expectation after every battle. But now, even when
in the "HaIls Of the Moniezumas appear be
as far from object He referred to the obst
macy of the Spanish character proved by their strug
giles for eight hundred years with the Moors in Spain.
He spoke Of the absurdty of asking indemnity for
LOSSES Of people who had nothing give As
nexing them he considered it would be lille short of
madness to introduce eight nine millions of people,
speaking different language, and of different religion,
amongst us to asssin governing Republic Suppose,
said he, they do choose send delegates, could
appoint them? Would that be carrying out our Con-
stulion, which declares that every citizen shall have
voice in governing himself?
Mr.. Clay came out strongly against the extension oil
sayery,-deporlng Its exisence-but declaring that
was unavoidable evil where it exists. He regard
ed the determination not to acquire territory, the
certain of avoiding the difficulties which surround
| this important but delicate subject.
The speech occupied two and half hours in its deli
very, and but sketch its important points here given.
The speaker confined himself closely his resolutions
aud they embrace all the principles which he advanced
and discussed.
The Resolutions.
l. Resoced, as the opinions of this meeting that the
primary cause OF the present unhappy war; existing be-
tween the United States of America and the United States
OF the Republic Of Mexico the annexation of Texas
10 the former and that the immediate occasion of hos
Tues between The TWO republics arose out OF the order oil
the President of the United States for the removal of the
army under the command of Gen. Taylor, from its posi-
ton Corpus Christi to point opposite Matamoras
the east bank of the Rio Bravo, within territory claimed
by both republics but then under the jurisdiction of that
of Mexico and inhabited by its citizens and that the
der Of the President for the removal Of the army that
point improvident and unconstitutional it being with
out the concurrence Of Congress- any consultation
with H. although ii session but that Congress ha
wing by subsequent acts recognized the thus brought
ntoIexisence without It's previous authority consent,
the prosecution of it became thereby National.
ResOtred that, the absence of any formal and pub
lie declaration by Congress- of the objects for which the
war ought 10 be prosecuted the President Of the United
States, Chief Magistrate, and Commander in Chief
of the Army and Navv of the United States is left To the
guidance of his own judgment to prosecute it for SUCH
purposes and objects he may deem the honor and ne
rest of the nation to require.
3. Resolved, that, by the Constitution of the United
States, Congress- being invested with power 10 declare
war. and grant letters of marque and reprisal make
rules concerning captures land and water raise and
support armies, provide and maintain navy, and TO
make rules for the government of the land and naval for
cess has the full and complete making power OF the
United States; and, so possessing IT, has right 10 deter
mine upon the motives, causes and objects of any
when commences at any time during the progress OF
It's existence.
a. Resolved, the further opinion of this meeting that
tits the right and duty of Congress declare, by
authentic act for what purposes and objects the existing
ought TO be further prosecuted that is the duty CT
the President, in his official conduct conform such
declaration of Congress- and that if after such declara
ton, the President should decline refuse TO endeavor,
by all the means, CIVIL diplomatic and military his
power, TO execute the announced will of Congress, and
defiance of its authority, should continue prosecute
the for purposes and objects other than those declared
by that body would become the right and duty OF Con-
gress TO adopt the efcacous the
further progress of the war, taking to make ample
provision for the honor the safety and security of
mics IN Mexico, In every contingency And, if Mexico
should decline or refuse TO conclude treaty with s
pulang for the purposes and objects declared by Con-
gress, II would be the duty Of the Government 10 prose
cute the with the utmost vigor until they attain
ed by treaty OF peace.
| 5. Resolued, that view with serious Alarm and are
utterly opposed any purpose of annexg Mexico to the
United States, in any mode and especially by conquest
that we believe the two nations could not be happily GO
verned by authority, owing their great diff
ference of race, aw language and religion, and the
extentof their respective territories and large amount
their respective populations; that such unon against
the consent Of the exasperaed Mexican people, could
be effected and preserved by large standing armies and
the application of military ioce-n other
by despoc sway exercised over the Mexican people, in
the first instance but which, there would be just
appehend, might in process of tme be extended
the people of the United States; that deprecate
therefore, such union, wholly incompatible with
The genius OF Government and with the character
free and liberal institutions; and anxousy hope that
each nation may be left in the undsurbed possession
Its own laws language cherished religion and territory
to pursue its own happiness, according to what may
deem best for ITSELF
g. Resolred that considering the series of splendid and
brilliant victories achieved by brave armies and the
gallant commanders, during the with Mexico,
tended by single reverse the United Staes without an,
danger of their honor suffering the slightest arnsh
paactice the virtues of moderation and magnanmity To-
wards their discounted foe We have desire for the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the United States of the Republic o.
Mexico but wish only just and proper fxaton of the
limits of Texas
a. ResOlUed that do, positively and emphatically
dsclam and dsavow any wish DESIRE part, tC
acquire any foreign territory whatever for the purpose
pTOpagang slavery OF introducing slaves from the Uni
led States into such foreign territory
z. ResOLUed, that invite fellow citizens of the
United States, who anxious for the restoration of
blessings of peace, Or If the existing shall continue
be prosecuted DESTROYS that purposes and
defined and known; who 10 presen
and future pers and dangers with which may be aught
sfactIon bome and elevate the national character
abroad assemble together in their respective communi
ties, and TO express their views, feelings and opinions
) NAvAL.-The U. S. schooner fancy, commando
} Hunter, from New York, was at Gibrater 10th ult.
having arrived the 9th, in SO days passage. Sh'
had VERY heavy weather The U. s. sloop-of-wa
Marion, Capt Smonds, from Malaga, also arrived a
, Gibraer on the 9th.
, The bark Chares, IS days from Rio Janerio, lef
l the u s. ship Ohio in port, all well.
! WOMAN HANGED.-At Utica, N. Y, on the 9th
. at - O'Clock, Mrs. Mary Runkle hanged for tn
3 alleged marder of her husband She made no publ
e confession, but of course it was all right. Lots
: pous and benevolent people turned out to see tn
''show," and there lots of fun the occasion.
B RUSSIAN UKAsE.-An imperial ukase has bee
y promulgated in Russia, which commands all civi
functionares who possess fortune, to state exactly
in their returns by hdt means they haze acquired IT.
Suppose some of our folks had to make such a state
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