Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-24


the withdrawal of the troops TO the East bank oil
the Rio Grande-olhers again declaration Of
what ought to he the action Of the Government
others that no war OF conquest was light. But, in
the language OF The Americans Wing CORES
pondenl, "none went so thoroughly into The sub
lec!" as those OF MI Bolts They ale described
by The same writer as
"Taking strong ground against the whole war,
and placing il in lis origin upon The shoulders OF
the Executive, declaring that in war thus be-
gun il would be diSreputabla 10 receive fnuemni-
~, and that a nation could afford 10 be masnani-
NOUS with weak power like Mexico, after a5an-
donpe a claim like that which had been SET up
Tor the whole oil Oregon. II was also said in
one Of The resolutions that no territory can be CO.
tanned without involving the country in diff
Gully OF domestic character; and It is added, il
we need strip OF land Tor harbor on the Pa
ci6c, we can very well afford 10 buy il, rather
than rescue il BY force"
The writer adds that Mr.. Bots resolutions are
in substance, that it is The duty Of Congress
Isl. To adhere 10 the national integrity, obey
the Constitution, and resist Executive encIoach-
lnens.
. That territory acquired by Congress is in
violation OF The Constitution, and in conflict with
the genius and spirit OF our Institutions
g. That The war with Mexico was not brought
on by Mexico.
4. But was brought on by The Unauthorized act
of the Executive 10 ordering our Army TO Mexi-
can territory.
5. That we have no right 10 claim indemnify
for the expenses OF war brought on by the ill.,
advised and unprovoked acts OF our public tnnc-
tiouaries.
6. That the honor of the nation does not require
the exacton OF territory from Mexico, 10 which
we have no claim, and yielding TO Great BRIAN
territory The title TO which we declared 10 be clear
and unquesionable.
:. That 10 exact territory from Mexico would
devolye upon US the necessity OF making SINH
lar demand IN all future wars, which would in.
vove US in interminabe difficulties.
8. That no more territory can be annexed 10
The u S. by virtue of the war. without involving
the agitation of domestic difficulties, bege,tng
sectional animosties and weakening The lies that
connect us together.
9. Tha. if conquered territory be no, the object
of the war, we can perceive no good reason for
continuing our troops in the heart OF the enemy's
country, by which their lives are exposed and our
re. ouIces uselessy expended.
10. That conquering nation has nothing to
apprehend from an exhibition OF maenanim!y 10
defeated Toe.
II. That the withdrawal of our troops under
preliminary arrangements, offers the only hope OF
speedy and lasting peace.
ID. That our institutions, founded upon the
rights Of man, repudiale The doctrine that "mish'
makes right"
l3 That if upon the restoration Of Peace, II
>hal be found that We need harbor on The pacl'
fic we are able and ought 10 be willing 10 purchase
il.
IA. That if il shall be determined by the Re-
personalities of the People that this war shall be
further prosecuted, i, will then become the duty
of men OF all parties 10 furnish all needul sup
plies 10 carry on The war with vigor and effect.
This movement OF Mr.. Bolts proves that the
predictions OF Greeley, the ultra anti-war and
anil slavery editor of the N. Y Tribune, have
been fully realized. On his return from Wash
iueton few day since he made the following re.
marks:
The selection of John M. Bolts of Virginia for
Chairman OF The Committee on Military Affairs
is one that commands our warmest appreciation
MIR. Bolts, also, has fought the good hsht againI
kc nehole tribe If Anne1ai,onias from Jackson and
his tool Houston down 10 Tyler and Polk, and
fought them as openly and unsparingly when The
popular current ran strongly against him through
all The siave-b1ceGing section Virginia as ne now
does. He denounced the nhole iniquity in 1874,
was beaten by il 10 1885, and elected opposing
and detyins il in lS47. Knowing him well, as
one whv does as he says and moves as he thinks,
we feel very sure that The war will receive no aid
and comfort from him. Judging solely from his
character and past career, we ieel moral cer-
tainty that no increase OF the regular Army, no plan
Tor The Military colonization or permanent Mill
tary occupation of Mexico will receive his sane
lion. II the Commitlee Gas we hope) is so con-
,,:,,.,,1 Tho, Mr pcits will find ainritv Of his
colleagues of like views with his own, we
shall hope much from The action Of The Military
Committee adverse to The indefinite prosecution
of the War.
MIR. Bolts has unfoded his budget, and the
country has no difficulty in knowing what he
means. He throws down the gauntlet OF deh-
ance, and, undazzled by bis distinguished posi-
ton at the head OF the military commillee openly
advocates the Withdrawal OF all our troops, and
the abandonment Of Mexico. without receiving
one dollar or an acre of land by way OF indem-
nifty. His whole movement is TO bring his own
Government nio contempt, and to justify The con-
duct of Mexico. Will his constituents even in
this "Gibraltar of Whigsery" endorse his posi-
tions7 Will they respond 10 his miSchleVous
propositions, which would place our country in
an attitude OF disgrace before The world, and, ny
our suicidal and absurd policy, invite other ma
tions 10 war upon us; for, according TO Mr. Bolts
doctrines, they might do so with IMMUNITY +
We shall not now re.argue these positions, The
effect of which we have over and over again
denounced as fatal to the national honor, well
fare and future peace. We will, however, ven'
ture the prediction, that majority cannot
be found in this community, Wing though II
be 10 sustain and endorse the resolutions oil Mr.
Bots. Every day we meet Wings who, while
they denounce the origin of the war, shrink from
the proposition 10 Withdraw our troops and reject
indie mnily. MIR. Clay invited the people to mee
together and express their sentiments on the war
The city of Richmond has not yet taken any ac'
ton to respond TO The resolutions and speech Of
Mr. Clay; nor will they, we feel sure, respond 10
The resolutions OF their own immediate represen-
ta,ive in Congress. There is too much good
sense and patriotism in the Wing party Of Vir
ein;a to endorse such sweeping propositions, es
pecially a. this critical moment We shoule
like to see the experiment nied. Will The WING
organs Of this city give "aid and comfort" Ia
Mr.. Bolts on this question: Will the Wings il
The Legislature re.scho the sentiments Of lhe re-