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THURSDAY, 9 o'clock, A. NJ.

THURSDAY, 8 O'Clock, A. NJ.
The Convention Observation-Disclosures
Trimble presiding, and the report of the COM
mittee on Resolutions was announced by Gen.
james II. Worlhngton of Madison, as Chair.
man of said committee.
The Convention calling for The reading, L,
Campbell, Esq, Of Butler, from said committee
reported and read the following:
RESOLUTIONS OF THE WIG STATE
CONVENTION.
/. Resolved, That the distribution of DOW
ers Of the General Government by the fathers
of our Constitution, between the Legislative,
Executive, and Judicial Departments, is the
great republican platform upon which our liber-
er1es rest, and that any Infringement by one of
these Departments upon the powers of the 9TH
er, Is destructive of liberty, and tends 10 despol.
ism.
2. Resolved, That the frequent instances of
Executivo uSurpalions of powers not vested by
the Constitution id the other branches of the
Government create the strongest fears, that the
predictions made by the enemies Of republican
institutions, of our National downfall, may too
soon be realized.
3. Resolved, That we regard the recent as
SUMPTION by the President OF power not ves-
ted in him by the Constitution or laws, by which
our people have been involved in an unjust an
unnecessary and bloody war, with a sister Re-
public, as most disastrous to the country both in
lis immediate and its ultimate consequences.
4. Resolved, That whatever may have been
the decision of Congress, basely and fraudulent.
y forced upon the whg members, that body
"has not made this war any thing but the Pres
dents owN-.-hiS act and for has purposes on
g."
5. Resolved, That in the language Of John C.
Calhoun, recently proclaimed in the Senate Of
the United States, we are opposed to the war,
not only because it might have been easi-
ly avoided; not only because the President had
no authority TO order a disputed territory, in
possession Of the Mexicans, to be occupied
by our troops; not only because we believe the
allegations upon which Congress sanctioned the
War untrue--but from high considerations of
policy, because we believe ii will lead to many
and serious evils to the country, and greatly en-
danger its free institutions"
6. Resolved, To deprecate war ofconouest,
and strenuously oppose the forcibe acquisition
of Mexican territory; but if additional territory
be forced upon us, or acquired by the nation, we
will demand that there 'shaII neither be slavery
nor involuntary servilude therein, otherwise than,
for the punishment of crime"
7. Resolved, that so long as we deprecate the
conduct of Russia, Austria and Prussia, in the
partition of Poland, we cannot approve Of the
course of our own Government, in attempting
10 dismomber neighboring Republic. If the
ormer was wrOng on the part of European mo-
larches, the latter is moro inquitous, in the
practice of government such as ours.
8. Resolved, That believing the war 10 have
,een commenced "by the act of the President,
n contempt of constitutional restraints, and the
obligations Of national honor, il is the duty of
Congress, as the guardians of the rights and ho-
Tor of the people, 10 bring the war speedily to
close by the application of the most efficient
constitutional means.
8. Resolved, That Ohio has reason TO be
proud of her Senator in Congress, THOMAS Cor
WIN. Her people have watched his progress
with jealous affection. They recognize in him
he gifted orator and the reliable Slaesman.--
70 him they have entrusted their interests and
heir honor, and they emphatcaIIy accord to
nim, in all his relations, but more especially in
he fearless stand he has taken in the Senate of
heartfelt approval.
10. Resolved, That the views on the present
position of The country, recently submitted TO the
American people, by those sages and patriots,
clay and GALLATN, the unfllnching supporters
# the last war with Great Britain, deserve to be
,eld in grateful remembrance. Where such
men lead, no true friend of our Republican in
titu,ions need fear to follow.
II. Resolved, That the irresistible prowess
md triumphant victories of our troops in Mex
co, give abundant proof that with such men, our
,wn soil will always be successfully defended a.
,anst foreign aggression and invasion, and that
We highly approve the course of the wings In
Congress in increasing their pay and furnishing
hem lands TO enable them on their return, 10
ollow the peaceful pursuits of agriculture.
12. Resolved, That We have abiding faith in.
md will continue to support with undiminished
;eal the great principles Of the whg party, a.
Yowed in former conlests-Protaction 10 Ameri>
IAN lndustry-A sound and uniform currency
Internal lmprovements--Oppo5ition to the Sub