Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-04
THE WINGS OF NORTH CAROLINA.


THE WINGS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
AT the Wing State Convention, held last week at
Raleigh, the seat of government of the State of
NORTH CAROLINA
MIR. RArNER, from the committee OF twenty-five,
appointed to prepare resolutions &C., reported the
following Preamble and Resolutions
WHEREAS, the Representatives of the Wings of the
State in convention assembd for the purpose Of celebrating
on the best means OF promoting the public good deem it
due to the Of truth and the of principles that
should briefly set forth the grounds Of action in the
coming political contest: Therefore
l. Resolred, That conviction Of the truth and our
devotion to the OF the great conservative principles
the Wing pary not only unchanged and unmpaed but
the alarming condition of the country, growing
the msrue OF the party in power whilst fulfilling predc
TONS TO convince still Of the necessity of
sweng In the support and maintenance of those
principles
Resolred, That look upon the of present
Administration their warfare upon American industry in
their reckless management of the public treasure their waste
full expenditures, in diyertng the public land fund from its
rghtul purposes their direct and open and en-
couragemen the violation Of law and ORDER their prostu
ton OF public office to the acquisition of partisan support
utterly in conflict with the constitutions destructive of public
morals variance with the spirit of free institutions and
tending ultimately to the overthrow of civil liberty
B. Reofued, That while opinions remain unchanged in
regard to these old issues which have for years
baed the party in power, yet consider the peous
unconstitutional war-begun in spirit of selfish ambition,
and persisted in with view party trumph-as presenting
issue, which, for the time being, overshadows and
transcends in importance all the old questions which have
heretofore divided paries momenous and important those
questions are.
A. Res0ied, That consider the ordering Of the march Of
the army Of the United States by the President James K
Polk in the face Of the pledge which had been given by the
American Congress- the terms of Texas annexation that
the boundary betwx Texas and Mexico should be settled BY
peaceful negotiation, unauthorized aggression upon the
rights Of neghborng nation, and unbecomng that mag
nanmy and of justice which should have marked the
Of great and powerful Government towards weak
and distracted one
s. Resoired, That if this country had had sufficient
grounds for against Mexico constitution express
reserves to Congress alone the make war; view
the conduct of the President James K Polk in about
and causing to ex state Of war;" by ordering General
Taylor to invade the territory dispute between the United
States and Mexico, manifest usupaon Of the authority
OF Congress and papabe violation Of the constitution of
his country.
g. Resolved That this unnecessary expensive and uncon
sutiona ought to be terminated possible
sseny with the honor Of The country that many OF
sons have already fallen that too much Of treasure has
already been wasted that millions of of conquered
rory compensate for the loss of the and the
expenditure Of the other and that in negotiating peace, we
to position among the nations of the earth
force harsh and oppressive terms upon conquered and pros
trate foe
Rsoped That would prefer that the negotiations for
peace should be conducted with view the establishment Of
equitable boundary line between Mexico, and the
acquisition Of safe and convenient, habo the Pacific but
that entirely opposed orcb Wrestling from Mexico
by conquest any portion OF her territory.
s. ResoLved That whilst expressing condemnation OF
the authors of this and those who favored It's continuance
with view to conquest, yet cannot withhold the need OF
admiration and approval Of the conduct OF those officers
and Of army and navy who have calamity sustain
ed the American flag, and who have exhibited, in eminent
degree the virtue loyalty and obedience superior authority
whilst Prosecuting upon system and for purposes which
many Of them in their judgment condemn.
8. Resoped That view the Of the Administers
ton, in their warfare upon Generals Taylor and Scott
evincing spirit Of jealousy and ngratude inconsistent with
all the high impulses OF justice and honor that we will, as
far lies sustain those gallant commanders against the
assaults Of magny and oppression, and will cherish their
names as identified with American proves and glory.
To- Resoired That the position taken by Senators in
Congress the Hon. Willie p. MAssUM and the Hon.
GRonsg E. BADGER, reference TO the further prosecution
OF the Mexican war, entire appreciation and that
fully endorse the sentiments expressed by the latter in his
late able and unanswerabe speech in the Senate that
subject.
H. Rssolred, That present Governor the Hon. VIII
LIAM A. GRAHAM, entitled highest commentator and
thanks for the very able, impartial and satisfactory
in which be has discharged the duties Of his office and
that retiring from the Executive chair he will carry with
him the esteem and appreciation Of us1l.
H. Resolued That the time has arrived when the Wings
of the Union should put forth every effort that think
upon their greatly depends the security Of rights
and theperpetuy Of our institutions tina, at this time, above
councils tina, union the first great prerequisite to
and that therefore, approve the National Wing Conyen
ton to be holden in Philadelphia on the 9TH Of June next
that we will abide the nomination Of said Convention for the
Offices Of President and Vice President by supporting its
mnees and that deem advisable that the Wings OF
North Carolina should be represented in said Convention
IL. Resfued That JogS VI. MoREHEAp, Of Guford, and
JoHS kEaR of Caswe, be appointed delegates TO repre-
sent the Wings Of the State at large in the National Wing
Convention and that the Wings Of the respective Congress
onal districts hereby advised hold district conventions
with view 70 the selection Of delegate represent the
Wings OF said district in Convention, and to the forming
Wing Electoral Ticket for the State.
The resolutions read and unanimously adopted.
Mr. RArSER introduced the following resolution
Reoired That our admiration and attachment for the great
American salesman HrsRr Car, undated and that
we will ever cherish the profound gratitude for the emf
nen' and distinguished services he has rendered his country
Which was unanimously adopted.
Mr. kKHn Introduced the following resolution
Reotrtd That we have the highest confidence in the
honesty integrity and patriotism Of General ZAcHaRr TAr-
Lon, and thai we feel profound gratitude him for the
vice rendered o his country.
which was also unanimously adopted
Mr. kran nominated the following gentlemen to compose
the Central Committee, namely w. r. CALLS, AIrRtp
JoSEs, o. w. lHArwoop, RrcaARD HrSEs, T. J. LExAr,
JoHs II BhrAs, H. w. HUsrED, and H. w. MILLEa.
Mr. RArSKa moved to amend the nomination by adding
one from each Congressional district and that five should be
quorum for the transaction Of business which was accepted
by Mr. Kerr, and the motion and nominations were adopted
by the Conven,ion.