Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

try from the consumma,ion of the purposes
of the Executive in the subjugation of Mex
leo.
4M, Resolved, That in the exercise of the
high and important trust deyolved upon the
President by the Constitution, as comman-
der-in-chief of our army in the prosecution
of the war with Mexico, much of the best
blood of our gallant officers and soldiers,
and much of the public treasure might have
been saved TO the country by the prompt
and energetic use of the means placed
within his power, for reinforcements, pro-
visions, and munitions of war.
5h, Resolved, That while we believe the
existing war was unnecessarily brought
upon Us by the President, we believe il to
be the duty of Congress to make such ap.
preparations as may be necessary for the
support, comfort and safety of our army in
the enemy's country. and to devise such
measures as will speedily and honorably
terminate existing difficulties.
9Th, RcSolred, That the victories achiev.
ed by our armies under Generals Scott and
Taylor, have shed an unfading lustre upon
their names, and that under Providence
they have been won by the skill and cour-
age OF those gallant leaders and their hero
ic officers and men, and in spite Of the cul.
pable neglect Of the administration.
| Th, ReSo1ced, That it is characteristic
of the American people to cherish the rcpu-
tation of their public men, and to await
with generous gratitude the gallant soldier
who has perilled his life in defence of his
country, and that they view with scorn and
Indignation the weak and wicked attempt
| l,r, bo
nsh the glory of the able and heroic Scott,
by suspending him from the command of
his victorious army and subjecting him to q
disgraceful arrest.
Sth, ReSolced, That the opinion expressed
by President Polk in his vote of the bill for
the appropriation Of money for the i'm.
provement of our western rivers and har-
bors, are in conflict with, and departure
from those entertained and acted upon by
his predecessors, paralize and render nuga-
tory important powers expressly conferred
upon Congress, and deny to the people
those lasting benefits which wise legislation,
upon the subject Of the internal improve
ment Of our natural channels of trade and
commerce would secure TO the whole coun-
try.
oh, Resolred, That by q wise and pru.
dent legislation. and under Wholesome ad.
ministration of our State Government Will
reference to the development of the agri
cultural and mineral resources of our State
Missouri might long since have taken her
stand in the very front rank of Southern
and Wastern States; but, under the blight.
ing influence Of par,izan leaders. who have
only looked TO their own elevation and Sc.
curity in place and power, her resource:
remain undeveloped, her rivers unimproved
and her trade and commerce deprived OF
other facilities than those secured by the
energy and enterprise of her people. while
they are taxed with State debt of nea,
one million Of dollars, no part of which has
been appropriated or expended for the in
ternal Improvement of their State or the
education Of their children.
l0M, Resolved, That the history Of the
legislation of our State under the present
party in power. teaches us that there is nc
hope Of improvement or rapid advancement
in wealth and general prosperity but in q
change Of rulers, and of the principles anc
policy hitherto pursued in the admins
tration of the affairs of State: and that we
earnestly invoke the renewed and untirins
efforts Of our Wing friends TO bring abou
so happy result
I'm, RcSolred That in our fellow cit
zen, James S. Rollins. of Boone county, we
recognize firm and Jealous Wing. mar
of urblemished integrity and commanding
talents and character, and that we hearth
ly concur with our Wing fellow citizens
of Boone and other counties in proposing
him for the consideration of the Conven
ton as a suitable candidate for Governor.
l2h, ReSolred That we unite with our
Wing friends elsewhere, in respect and ad
miration of the sterling qualities and emf
nent talents of Gen. n w. Watkins, o
Cape Girardeau county, and heartily re
commend him TO the Convention as can
didate for Lieut.. Governor.
John G Miller, Esq. proposed the fol
lowing resolution, which was unanimousIy
adopted:
Resolved, That reposing the highest con
fidence in the talents, integrity and IN
swervng devotion to Wing principles o
our county man, John C Richardson, W.
most cordially present him to the Conven
ton as a suitable candidate for Eec,or o
President and Vice President, for this Dis
,rict.
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