Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-03-21

terms Of peace, and which seeks not only to de-
grade our aruy in the eyes of the world, BY an
lgnominious withdrawal from the fields Of VIC
tory, but 10 emoarrass and p~aralysc the national
arm by Withholding and opposing the necessary
means for prosecuting the war.
Resolved, That il The whole country had not
borne willing testimony 10 the untiring devotion
and eminent ability and patriotism OF GU! dislin-
.uishei icllow-citizen, VIM. L.. Marcy, in The
conGuc: Of the War Department. during a period
.! unexamplei tlial and labor, We should find, in
Inc recent indirect attack upon him, b. the CO.
vert enemies Of the administration assembled in
designating convention, and The attempt in that
| quarter 10 elevate Gen. Taylor at his expense,
ample proof Of his abilities, his fitness, his de-
mocracy, and his devotion 10 The Interests OF The
country.
Resolved, That we admire and approve the
high American and truly national course and po-
sition maintained By The Hon. Daniel s.. Dickin-
son, a true representative mol less OF the rights
;han Of the interests OF The American People; and
that we regard the resolutions introduced by him
| into The Senate of the United States, As present.
Ing the right basis Of action under cur c0nfede-
| ration oi States believing that "ifnc policy re-
quiTes Government 10 strengthen lis political and
commercial relations upon this continent, by The
annexation Of such contiguous territory as may
! coHduce 10 that end, and can be Justly obtainet;"
and shat in organizing territorial governments,
Tie principle Of sell government upon which our
tederatise system rests, will be best promoted, The
true spirit and meaning oil the Constitution OBJ
served. and the coniedeTacy Strengthened, by
| leaving all questions concerning the domestic no.
licY therein, TO the legislatures chosen b. the peo-
ple."
Resolved, Thai we cordially approve and rat
| ify the selection by The laie Democratic State
Convention, Of Docl. Peter Wendell, aslhe DEM
| ocraiic Candidate Tor Presidential Elector iOr
his Congressional Distric,; and that we have IN
his high political and personal character, his UNI
iogm devotion 10 the interests and cause OF the
Democracy, his most satisfactory and faithful dis.
| charge u his duties as a Presidential Elector,
ard a Delegate 10 The National Convention. on
former occasions, and his prompt snppor. Of The
country and the Democracy, al all tunes, without
CONDITION 'or pfoviso o; any scrt," the best guar
anly hat he is now, as he ever has been, pfoml-
ncnllv and i~carlessiy with the honest and stead
!asi Democratic parry OF the State and Nation.
In addition 10 The resolutions reported ny The
| COMMITTEES, DR.. Herman Wendell! offered Inc io!-
luwing p~.eiacins their Introduction with a lew
%cloquen, remarks. The resolutions were adopted
unanimously:
Resolved, That fully impressed with the be-
liei tina, i, IS to he spirit OF compromise and con-
citation, in Il great degree, which has heretofore
prevailed between those Of ditleren, sections Of
this confederacy. that VI owe our present pres
pefity a. a people aud union as a nation, we not
only cannot consent, but are decidedly opposed,
10 the introduction into our creed OF political &C
ton. Of questions only calculated 10 induce bitter
ness and strife amongst brethren Of The Demo-
| cratic family. and ultimately tending 10 . disso-
luton II the Union.
Resolved, That holding 70 The principles Of non
interference win the rights Of Others IN their iuIl-
IS. ami broadcast sense. we are opposed 10 IesIIic-
uon. OF any and every kind, on The action q me
people Of aay part OF this conledefacy, as 10 me
| disposition thcy may choose t. make .! their pre-
penY in setting territory which may Be acquired
from Mexico, either by the vaior and blood 81
American citizens, from every part Of cur com
mon country, or BY treaty Tor We contend maj
Congress has no moral right 10 interpose obstacles
/, the settlement al such territory by any p7TtIon
al ou- people, with whatever OF their property
;hcy nay see f, 10 carry there, nor 70 interfere
win he institutions Of such territory, 50 they te
republican; bul ina; il should be left iur he PEG
re lh,nsclvea u elect the peculiar local ihsii'u-
Mons rn.ier which they mag cheese 10 i've, ne-
II -. a. ,b.., han1,.p StofpS