New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-12-08

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Praid,nt-Hop. SAMUEL BRECh.
Vice- Pfesi5zn.
John Brock Cornelius Tiers DOct ID Ruter.
Stephen Baldwin, Caleb Cope. John Rice,
David s Brown VIM Abbott CIV. Churchmsn,
Jas Csrstsirs, John Keen Robt Toland,
Thos Hart Jas c. kempton, Oliver Brooks
Joseph kipka. John Lindsay, Saml Ware
John Myers. Jacob NJ Thomas John Wegsnd,
Henry White, Adm J Lewis, Franklin Comfy,
La~'nce. Shustar, Philip Reilly, Thos. Alhbone.
Gideon Scu, John Struthers, Francis N. Buck.
Secretdriss.
Jacob D. Lancaster Tnos. McGratb,
Craig Biddle, Tho. w. Dutfeid
Judge CONRAD made an eloquent speech pref
acing the following resolutions
Resolrec That recognizing the spirit Of patriotism
which prompted HENRY CLAY to come forth from his
retirement and A. TIE call OF his fellow citizens 10 de-
liver his opinions upon the grave and momenious ques-
ton OF Tho present wsr, the wings OF the Ciy and
County OF Phiiadephis have assembled 10 town mecuus
In pursuance Of tho request contained Ia the NAL reso
luton Of the series submitted by bin and approved at
the recent meeting held At Lexington.
Resolred That M the judgment Of the Wings OF Pha
delphis principles expounded aud the policy recon-
mended By HENRY CLAY In his resolutions and speech
upon that OCCASION found patriotic and conser va
tive and deserve the hearty communication and earnest
support Of all true frierds Of the government.
Resoired, That the present unhappy war, the dover
OF tse Texss Annexation, was Immediately occssioncd
by the order Of the President directing the military occu'
patton Of territory upon the Rio Grsnte, opposite MeIa
tnen aud had In the possession sud undr the
jurisdiction Of Mexico; and that tbs President thus
while Congress 10 session and
n deance of the Constitution the fearful Issues Of war
and peace but that while depore and vl resist this
usurp alton recognize the authority Vt Congress To
sanction the war and thus sanctioned our ovn duty 10
maintain and prOsecute H. until througn the force VI an
enlightened public sentiment that ssnction be With
drawn.
Resolped That a war originating Immediately In the
ACTON OF the PresideDt without authority from Con.
- al rutfh a
that body of its objects. becomes war wholly pnder
the control of the Chief Magistrate and Comm snder -
Chief as b its conduct object and duration sod tnst 10
give the sanction Of the people TO 30 iesru an sceuma'
latlon Of unconstitutional power upon the Executive.
would DO to reduce the rights Of American ieemen 10
grade beneath those of the subjects Of any existing Con-
stlutons Monarchy and D. tesr from the Constitution
the provisions interviewer with IFS very heart that se-
the war power 10 tho peopls.
Resolred, That the power resides with Congress.
and cannot be transferred 10 the Executive without
radical and most unfortunate change Of government
that the power thus nrusied Imposes dutts and that
the people 10 this crisis look TO their natural represent
Atvfs tor the assertion Of their shs and the projection
Of their welfare That the Congress has right 70 de-
termlDe upon :hs motives causes aDd otjcis OF eny
war when IL 20 any time during the pro-
gross II iis existence and that pose ssing that right
il ia the right snd duty OF Congress to declare by some
authentic sc, for what purposes sud objects the exsF
Ing war oushi 20 be farther prosecuted that II IL the
duty If the PRECEDENT 10 ns Olcal Conduct - ccpl0rn
10 such declaration O Congress snd that II after such
declaration the .esiienI should decline OF iuse 10 en-
GeavoE by all ihs uoesns, civil diplomatic ana intsfy
Ia his power, 10 cSec1is the announced VII OF Con
eress aud 10 dfte of its authority, should continue
- prosecute the for purposes aud objects other tn-
those declared by that body 1t ~ouid become the right
and duty OF Congress % adopt the most ehcaccus -h
ures the farther progress OF the war AAns
care 10 make ample provision tor the honor, the safety
ana security. Of armies in Mexico In every eontn-
gency sad, II Mexico should decline or refuse 10 con
cluie treaty with supusns Tor tne purposes al 4
81 nv would duty OF
the Government 70 prosecute the with the utmost
yieor until they were attained BY treaty OF Peace.
Resolped That We deem the conquest OF Mexico with
the object OF is nneNsuon 10 his county wrongful
and therefore inexpedien and that II such mea
sure could ba Effected without Violation VI every law
human and DIVIDE, Il would si meek our opposition a.
project hostile union and our Daronshiy 10 our
character as people and cestiEies - race Ina'
We are content with tue heritage which We have received
from our patriot fathers and coyei DO political reston
ship with people not only sliep bat hostile unable 10
govern themselves and unit 10 share IN governing u.s.
Res0lpsd. That whatever part Of California be desmec
desirable 10 this county 10 the expansion OF lis com
ms-ce Sc mArstns power. should BE- obtssned II Al
all not oy the ro5oerrizh of conquest but BY the sf
dealing between nation aud nation thst gives fer all Re-
csivCd Just and equitable equivalent.
Rss0lred Tnat the policy Of United States Ia peace
while peace can. win h0nor be maintained ;-pa ace
when wsr can with honor be- ierminAlad That our bon
or has 10 tnc present struggle been sufficiently vint
catsd by Al unorcken series VI tramphs and that lhe
magusaimty which charscterizes sad enOoes the vic
80 Ia. mercy which SHOULD mark The eourse Of Chris
,i.n rov nov octae that the present eoatei should
Al The eares. period and upon terms J1si To both par
ties be closed. - IL,
Rssolrsd That We utterly opposed ID the aeqai.i
ZION h snv manner of territory nov irce gaess u
f,eedora q. al s Inhabitants b. secured ih.t PIE
p.rei 70 maintain any cost the coosntnnou ~ az
~ an section, Of the Union and regarding al a. oei
brethren. we protest sgsipsi being msae parry ~
vas, expense Of Northern blood ard treasure 70 any
scheme fJr the extension OF Slavery beyond US pfsse
t1-rrIOYc SUSTAIN
the principles of yeersons ordinance and the Prosse
In witch they have s.ncs been Incorporates.
Resolved 1e1, unite With me nsuon AZ isrke -
gratitude TO thai truly greet snd good HrSsr CLAY
for the counsss which the call Of his ieAo~-exens
&c hs1 from his refirrmso; given 20 the ntaon fls
having every day OF every year. for bait century msde
bis country ais deesor, By constant faithful and sxse