The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-31

tiicaliou Of myself aud associates, aud for
the benefit Of the public.
\. II. ROWLAND.
Tor hin,tI and associate owuerS Of
the Boat recently baW by him.
March -, 1873.
MEETING OF THE pEMucNi,l N ELGIN
punuant to a public call large gathering
OF the Democlacy tool, pmce at Eisiu, ON
the 18Th inst, 10 take into consideration the
policy Of the general administration IN the
prosecution Of the present war with the Re-
public ol Mexico. On motion of Hon. T..
Wilcox, SANrLI kmBALI. Esq, was call.
cd upon TO preside and l.. DEARBoRN was
caoStn secretary.
The object oi the meeting having been
stated 10y the chairman IN few pertinent
remarks, committee consisting of the Hon.
T., Wilcox, Joseph kimball, ESQ, aud \. J.
Naldron, Esq, was chosen to draft reSolu-
tons for the consideration Of the meeting.
The committee after short retirement pre-
scented the following resolution which were
unanimously adopted.
ReSoired, That by the act of the Republic
OF Mexico war exists between that Republic
and the United States. rs declared by Con-
grcSs on the 18th OF MAY. 1916, by nearly d
unanimous vote Of both branches, was a
verify unalterable by any subsequent event,
and that the vote ol the 81 of January, 1918,
in the House OF Representatives, declaring
that the war was uncOnStiuionply and I'M
necessarily began by the President Of the
United States. isso utterly destitute Of truth
as to force upon the mind the conviction that
the assertion frequently made by members
OF the wing party "that there is no honesty
IN politics. must be portion Of their creed.
and that they actupou that principle may be
regarded rs a .'iixed fact :" and that those
members who Janus faced voted both ways
under the solemn sanction Of official oathS,
exhibit a moral obiquity and au absence OF
patriotism rcpuguant 20 their dusty as Amer
lean citizens and disgracUiul 20 the rc>pun-
alble stations they hold.
RN0lred, That the Pre- >idcut and his Cab
met IN the prosecution OF the war waged by
Mexico, conducted itwithan ability, energy
aud success unparalleled in the annals OF
history. ard that after ages viii point 70 the
administration OF James Is. Polk aS one shed
dingundying lustrc upon the American char
actcr.
ReSO!rcd. That our army in Mexico, vol.
have crowned themselves with glory. fight.
ing IN 4 strange country aGalnS, quddr,tple
numbers and always successful, overcoming
strong castles and fortified cities, and finally
triumphanly entering the capj,nluf Mexico.
They have exhibited u Callan,ry and skill in
the science of war that challenges the adm-
ration of the world.
RGJired, That justice demands iudemui-
" from MeNico trrthe repeated wrongs she
mas pcrpciratcd upon our citizens and coun.
Try. Her obstinate refusal even 'urutcTtain
ur listen 90 oar repeated offer, To- negotiate
has left our government but To prosecute the
war waged by that nation, ut an expense OF
blood aui treasure drrVly to bC drIicItd. M.
tIl such Indemnity II fully uh'atr,d las a.,
cc,,iuu oi Territory sufficient to Isuuidalt tht
debt due our citizens, incurred before the
war, and also 10 pay the ,Npcn>cS ci said
war forced upon II, and prolonged 10y Mex
lean ob>luacy.
ResDrcd, That the democratic platform i,
sufficiently broad for all To stand upon: the
east, west. north and south. The compro.
, misses of the constitution made them one.
The warnings OF the "iather OF our country
against sectional parties and factions, ad.
monish uS that no test should be tolerated
that will tend TO endangcr the union. We
would therefore keep in allegiance any aud
/ all matters calculated to distract the demo
cratic party Of the nation, or that would en-
barraSs the administration IN its endeavurs
I TO obtain an honorable peace.
! RcsOlrcd. That we viii support the nom,
| inee Ofthe Democratic National Convention
/ TO be held in Baltimore in May next. View.
| ing the present crisis as one Of momentouS
! bearing upon the future destiny OF this great
| Republic aud entertaining the deepest con-
viction that the Democratic party, who have
with Sigh, intervals controlled and guided
| its councils wiihA measure of wisdom I'M
| equallcd, and with results astonishing to our
selves and the wonder Of the world. Tha,
the evidence OF the past is an earnest for the
future. That the destiny Of our nation and
its perpetuiiy is safe in the councils OF that
party-thereiorc,
Rcolred. That cancellation and harmony
is paramount duty resting upon all true
! Democrats. and that we regret the differ.
euCc of opinion that exists between our pO-
litcal brethren of the State in relation "a
state and district conventions 10 appoint del
egates TO the Baltimore convention and 10
nominate Presidential Electors. While we
would prefer the district plan Of appointing
the delegates as most democratic and MS a
more direct emanation from the people, wt
would be deeply panied TO witness a split OF
the party from a cause that can lie arranged
satisfactorily 10 all by Cancellation.
Resolred, That the proceedings OF this
meeting be published.
The resolutions elected several brief bu,
eloquent and thrilling speeches from varion,
persons present. The utmost harmony pre-.
vailed throughout and the proceedings were
marked with spirit and zeal for Democratic
principles, which, il initiated elsewhere will
ensure the triumphant success of our cause
during the approaching campaign. The
meeting adjourned 10 meet again on the 10Th
inst.
SAMUEL kIMBAIL, Chairman.
l.. DrARDoRN, Secretary
prNSrLvASIA.--Th democratic state con.
vcution at Harrisburg on Monday ncmina.