The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-06
Thirticth COngrrss--1st Sess
Tuesday, December 81, ls4'.
SENATE.

North Carolina, in relation to the awful 6
md Gala mitous consequences accru'ng from !,
he presen, war against Mexico. The
WAS read aud ordered to be a
printed.
Mr.. Dick presented petition from the 4
officers of the army, dated at Pueb'a, ask.
inc the passage of such laws as will pro.
vide for the retirement OF old and disabled ,
.-fIivrIs.
Also, from tae officers Of the United
States army at the same place, asking
such amendment Of the pension laws as
will place officers Of the regular army on
The same footing with those Of the navy.
fin presenting these memorials, Mr.. DIX
addressed the Senate, setting forth The
services Of these officers and the gallantry
and glory of their achievements. He read
letter from Major II. Brown, dated at
the National Palace, Mexico, enclosing the
memorial, and stating ina, many Of those
vi no had signed i, had since glorlously fall
en- in the service of their country, leaving
desola,e widows and helpless orphans
and, being dead, they now emphaucaIly
sneak, saving: We hare offered up our
lives TO our country, and we now call upon
her 10 provide decen, competence for our
bereayed widows aud fatherless children.
HorsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
After the presentation Of petitions the
introduction OF bills and the report OF com.
mitiees, The resolutions Of Mr.. Richardson.
of Illinois, asserting the business Of the
war now waeins with Mexico, &c. was be.
fore the House, Mr.. Bolts Withdrew his
motion 10 lay the resolution on the Ia
bic, when several ame ndmeu,s was offered
, by Messrs. Stephens, Bolts, Thompson,
. 'roombs and Vandyke. The following is
, MIR. Bolts resolutions
, /. Resolr,d. Ths, among tho highest duties
that can devolve upon the representatives Of tn,
peoplo is the preservation of the national integ
riy strict Observance of the limitations OF The
constitution. and . frn resistance TO Executive
encroachment
2 Resolred, That any war which has for its
obisc, the acquisition OF territory by conquest,
brings into question the national character. is in
violation Of the constitution Of the United States
in conf CT with tho genius and spirit Of our in
.'iutions, and dangerous 10 the psrpe,uity Of ou
Union
e 3 R,sOlrtd, That the war in which We ar
e now engaged Was not brought on BY the act 0
q Mexico
4 R,solr.d. That the war with Mexico ira
brough, on by the unauthor zrd act of the Prrsi
den, OF the United States in ordering the army
under the command Of Gen TAYLOR into terrific
~ then in possession of the Mexican Rtpubtc
Resoired, That We have no risht TO CLAIM
indemnity for the expenses Of a war brought OF
by the ill., advised and unprsvoket act Of our owl
:, public unc,innares.
6. Rs.olred That the honor Of this natoi
n does consist in e1acting territory from Mex
ill c. to which We have claim. and yielding T.
,,e sertePrisn territory the title to which was as
that 10 eyse clear and unquestonable = an
"a does not pr,sene strong and pursue the weak
on Of our people in hdlonor, courage, or greatnss
as = Resoired. Tha, Gs light
Mckee would devove upshct indemnity iron
making a similar demand in iie necessity Q
(which would involve Us in interminata+e war
or OF surrendering principle now sisGhie'
us indispensable 10 the preservation Of ear nation
X. honor
no 8. R,solred. That no now territory ca n ae
neIsd TO the United States by virtue OF the wa
without involving the agitation OF domestic dill
NC entities, bege,uBg sectional animosities an
e, weakening the ties that connect MS together.
nU HStVttpH, l nat u tho conquest OF tcrrtOr
q is not the object OF the wsr We can perceive u
good reason for continuing our troops in the hea
q. OF the encmys country. BY which their live. al
- rrn,1rcessary exposed, and resources useless
Oh 10 o''RRd I'd
- - is,d, That a conqnering nation h,
nd n.n;',;,v md o ,hend from exhibition of MAJ
,es tina, vic,orioa. ARMY to defeated foe an
!, ami ,f carnag. and .aug ,{eirc from the pu
If f,ttoui
:. and discolnfitted force, OF the enemy 'ea'e''
'a' H. Resolred. That the most efficient. -
ne only means of restoring speedy and honorat
do peace, would be, under proper preliminary d
in rongrm,nfs, 10 withdraw our troops. already co
t.. cred with glory, and surfeied with successes.
the true and Legitimate boundary Of Texas at I,
time Of its annex alton to the United States.
at H. Resoired. Tha, our institutions. found
10 on the rights Of man. repudiate the doctrine tn
~ "migbt gives right as the freebooters plea al
the pirates law; and so long as we offer as
~ um to the oppressed. and recognize life. libs
pa, IT, and the pursuit Of happiness as among 4
he " inalienabIc rights of man." we cannot ins
an. upon the dismen.berment Of an empire az u
30 price of peace.
l3 Realized, That IL, upon the restoration
70 pence. the necessities Of our commerce shall :
quirs a harbor in any pnr, Of tho Mexican tori
he tory in California. we arc able, and should
*. willing. to pay therefor as would become gre
and an honest people.
~ Il Resolred. That If il shall b. determine
IRA by the people, through their representatives. tn
"a, this war shall be further prosecuted in Mexico
nm then becomes tho duty Of all parties 10 prote
ds our national flag and brave army, by furn,shir
all nsedful supplies Of men and money to carr
OF it on with vigor and effect
"e Mr.. Wentworth. of Illinois, offered ii
:" following resolution, and on it he asked ii
e previous question:
al Rssoired. That the General Government hi
the power to construct such barbors and Impro,
"n such rivers az are necsssary and proper &
he the protection OF our navy and our commerc
ais and also for the deiences Of our country.
tn The previous question was scconde