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the pernaneuey OF our National Union, and the
PerpeIuily Of our Republican institutions.
j 2. Resolved, Ia the language Of Henry Clay
in his letter on the annexation Of Texas, THAI
We regard all wars as great cslamilies to be a.
yoided if possible, aud honorable peace as the
wisesI and Iruest policy Of the country. What
the United States most need are Union, Peace
and Paliense."
8. Resolved, That we view the existing war
with Mexico as the result Of the most hagrant
violation Of The Constitution by the Executive
uncalled for by the true interest or honor Of the
country-disasirous both in lis immediate and
ultimate consequences, TO the best interests Of
the Nation, and If not arrested, terminating in
question which must distract and dissever the
Union.
4. Resolved, That we regard the annexation
Of Texas, as the primary cause Of the war; and
the march Of the army from Corpus Christi 10
the Rio Grande as its immediate cause, and adop-
ting the language Of Senator Benton, we de.
nounce il: lst. An unjust war. Cd. That it is a
war unconstilulionally made. Sd. That il is a
war upon a weak groundess pretext.
5. Resolved, That the predictions of Whig
Statesmen that The annexation Of Texas would
involve US in war, and would be the precursor
of further attempts for the acquisition of terrific.
ry, are fully verified by the war and the efforts
oflhe party in power 10 acquire by conquest a
part, if not the whole, Of the Mexican Empire.
G. Resolved, That we soemnly declare to
the world that from high moral principles, as
we'll as from our views OF sound Nation Policy,
we are unchangeabv opposed 10 the annexation
of any territory to this Union, either directly
by conquest, or indirectly as payment Of the
expenses Of the war; but il additional territory
be forced upon US, we will demand that "there
shall neither be slavery nor involuntary servi.
tude therein, otherwise Than for the punishment
of crimes"
7. Resolved, Thatwe arc opposed to an imPro-
per interference with the question Of Slavery
where it consIilutionulIy exists, yetwe solemny
protest against its further extension.
8. Resolved That inasmuch as the war with
Mexico was commenced in violation of law
without any adequate cause, is conducted at a
vast sacrifice of human life and an enormous
expenditure Of the National Treasure and prom
ses nothing favorable to our countrys true glory
and prosperity, we regard ii as the imperative
duty of the next Congress TO adopt summary
measures to restore peace by requiring the Pre-
sident "to call home our armies and bring them
at once within our own acknowledged limits.
"Conquer your insane love of false glory and
you will conquer peace"
8. Resolved, That we have abiding faith in
the cardinal principles and measures contended
for by the Wing party in the contests of 1910
and l844-Protoction to American lnduslry-A |
Sound and Uniform Currency-Interna Improve
to the Sub. Treasury Scheme
and eternal resistance TO Executive Usurpalions.
10. Resolved, That as Wings of Ohio we con.
end for the success Of OUR PRINCIPLES, and that
10 man who is not thorough Wing, approved
" Wing National Convention, can receive our
support for The Presidency now or hereafter.
II. Resolved, "That Congress has power TO
'egulate Commerce with Foreign Nations and
lmongst the Staes'-lhat the Lakes and Rivers
IF the mighty West are fit objects for the exer.
else Of this power, and that her people have al
reOdytoo long endured the parsimonious appro-
Driatons Of Congress aud The insulting veloes Of
The President.
l2. Resolved, That we most cordially approve
IF the course pursued by our Senator in Con-
yress, the Hon. Thomas Corwin, and especially
n opposing the war with Mexico, and that we
lave entire confidence in his Talents, Patriotism
md enlightened Stalesmanship.
49, Resolved, That the fidelity with which
'ur principles have been represented and our in.
eresIs advocated by the Hon. r. C. Schenck in
congress, entities him to our gratitude. That
lis acknowledged talents and unAnching integri.
y have secured TO him enviable renown and are
ure guarantees Of his future usefulness.