The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-09
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A meeting was held, in accordance with previous
recommendations, Saturday. January 30, al Pnckney-
vile. in Perry county, Illinois The meeting being called
to order, motion of John Steel, esq., Richard G. Muir
ply called to the chair, and Nathaniel B. DilhOrn
appointed secretary.
The meeting being organized, the Chairman arose and
briefly stated the object for which the meeting was con-
vened The following resolutions were then introduced
and read by c. l.. Starbuck, esq.
Resolved, That for years before the blow struck
aons peace preserved between that unfortunate
distracted and aithess and own, only by
the tender orbeafance OF the United States authorities
which orbore to urge claims and demands against
Mexico and to redress the wrongs and grievances
which we had suffered from them, only because Mexico
was known to be weak and feeble and because she claim
ed our sympathy as sister republic.
RESOLVED, That since state OF war has been brought
about between the two governments by the of Mexico
according to the language of solemn of Congress- it is
incumbent on that party who committed the first belge
act, make the first OF peace-especialy So
that act was in the first place. wholly unwarrantabe
ndelensibe, and wicked.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting Mexico
ought TO be made to feel all the burdens and
of state OF war; until she manilests willingness to
cude a satisfactory treaty of peace.
Resoped That in our 0Pnion no treaty OF peace ought
does provide ample indemnify for past injuries, inclu
ding the expenses of the existing war; as well as ample
cury for the fulflment of its own stpulatons.
Resolved That the indemnity contemplated by the above
resolution may properly be required in money, territory
or any other valuable thing which government
may think proper to receive from that ofMexco
Resoived That until satisfactory treaty of peace shall
be concluded the ought be prosecuted with the
most vigor efficient armies and abundant supplies should
be sent into Mexico hold the country and
carry offensive operations If necessary.
Resolved, That in opinion, the doctrine of emo
territory by honorable treaty. so widely promulgated
present. is less another form of absolute
and determined opposition to the war, and should be
every point the reasonable doctrine exposed in all its
odous deformity and held the xecraon of every
who loves his government better than that
of Mexico and who loves justice better than niquy.
Resolved That any man, or set OF men, who seek every
opportunity render government odous in the of
the world, and who throw every obstacle in the way of
our authorities while operating against for
egn foe deserve be regarded little better than traitors
their country, and be too severely eprobated
Resoired, That the chivarous daring of noble and
patriotic armies in Mexico have conferred an additional
ustre the American and naton-have gained the
admiration of the world and will receive the lasting thanks
and gratitude of their patriotic countrymen
After the reading of the resolutions, debate ensued
which resulted in the adoption OF several amendments
On motion of Mr.. M S. Furgueson, the vote was
taken upon each of the above resolutions presented
and amended, and unanimously adopted
The following resolutions were then introduced by
Col. VIM. Edwards:
Resoipd That look upon the taken in and
Congress- by prominent individuals oa parties against
vigorous of the to an honorable
with regret and consider them blind to the best interests
of the country.
Adopted.
Resolved, That we are in favor of vigorous and
gec prosecution OF the with Mexico to speedy and
honorable peace and, having confidence IN the courage,
patriotism, and ability of General Zackery Taylor to
the affairs of the government, as to bring about the
desired object therefore recommend him to the Ameri-
people, without regard to party as candidate for the
next presidency of these United States.
After some debate in which Messrs. Edwards, Fur
gueson, and others participated, the last resolution
motion of Captain l.. G. Jones' laid upon the table,
On motion of VIM. G. Murphy, the secretary was de-
sired to forward copy of the proceedings OF the meeting
10 the Washington Union for publication and on his
ton, the meeting adjourned
NATHANIEL B DIHoRN, Secretary