Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-29
THE WHIGS OF OHIO.

AT the Wing State Convention held at Columbus
on the 10Th OF the present month"; at which ALLEN
TR1MBLE presided, the proceedings were of the
most imposing character. Besides nominating
candidate for Governor, the following Resolutions
were adopted by accamation:
Reolred That regard the assumption by the
President of 2ower vested in him y the constitution
laws by which our people have been involved in unjust
an unnecessary and bloody with sister Republic,
most disastrous to the country, both in its immediate and its
ultimate consequences.
Resokyed That whatever may have been the decision Of
Congress- baseiy and upon the Whg
ber Thai body has made this any thing but the
PnEsrpESr's owS-hS ac, and for his purposes only
Resored That, in the language Of John Z. Calhoun,
Gently proclaimed in the Senate of the United Sates are
opposed 10 the war not only because might have been
easily avoided not only because the President had
authority order part Of the disputed territory, in pos
of the Mexicans 20 be occupied by troops
only because believe the allegations upon which Congress
sanctioned the untrue but from high considerations of
polcy because believe it will lead many and serious
evils to the country and greatly endanger its free nstu-
! tons"
Resolrsd That deprecae Of conquest and stren-
uousy oppose the forbe acquisition Of Mexican territory
but if additional territory he forced upon u.s. acquired by
The nation, will demand that there shall neither be a-
very involuntary servude therein, otherwise Than for the
punishment OF crime"
Resoired, That long deprecate the conduct Of
Russia, Austria and Prussia, in the partition Of Poland,
approve the OF Government in
ing dsmenber neighborng Republic II the former was
r0Hg the part of European monarchies the latter is
inqutous in the practice Of Government such
Res0ped That believing the have been commenced
"by the Of" the President contempt OF constitutional
restraints and the obligations Of national honor il the duty
Of Congress- the guardians Of the rights and hoxor Of the
people, to bring the speedily close by the application
/ Of the most efficient constitutional means.
Resoed That Ohio has be proud Of her Senator
in Congress, Thomas CoRwIS Her people have watched
his progress with jealous affection They recognise in him
the gifted and the reliable statesman To him they
have entrusted their interests and their honor and they
phatcay accord him. in all his relations but espe-
ray in the fearless stand he has taken the Senate Of the
United States the Mexican war; their heartfelt approval
Res0rcd That the views the present position Of the
country recently submitted 10 the American people by those
sags and patriots CLAY and GALLATIS the unnchng sup
poes Of the last with Great Britain deserve be held
in grateful remembrance. Where such men lead, no true
friend Of our republican institutions need fear to follow
Resoed That the irresistible prowess and triumphant VIC
tories Of troops Mexico give abundant proof with
such soil will always be successfully defended
against foreign aggression and INVASION and tina, we highly
approve the of the Wings Congress in increasing
their pay and furnishing them lands to enable them their
return 70 follow the peaceful pursuits Of agriculture
Resoed That have abiding faith in, and will continue
10 support with undrnished ZEAL the great principles Of the
Wing party ayowed in former Amcr-
4 can ndusay sound and uniform currency internal
Proyemeut opposition the Subtrtasury scheme and
icnting resistance 70 Executive usurpations.
Rtsored, That hail harbngcr Of justice 10 the
great West the independent Of the House Re-
representatives. ia Congress- by which they repudated the shall
the President yetoing the River and barbor bill
Resord, hat Ohio desires " the union Of the Wings for
the sake d the Unon, which, in opinion, ouIy be
produced by Wing National Convention; and, whilst we
assert our right TO demand such convention pledge the
electoral vote Of the State any true Wing who may pre-
sented a. lts nominee for the Presidency.
Resolrta, That recommend 10 brother Wings Of
other States Wing National Convention to be held Gin
cinnati on the 18th Of July next.
Reso!rd, That JosEPH VANCE, Of Champaign county, and
JoHS SLOANE, Of Wsync be appointed Delegates for the
at large 70 attend the Wing National Convention, and that
JosErh IL CR,SE Of Montgomery, and JosrrH BAU&Eu Of
Washington be the alternates ...
Resord, That recommend to the Wings Of each Con-
grcssona district in this State TO meet by county district
an early day. aud select delegates 10 the proposed Wing
tonal Convention.
ReSoiDed, That the Delegates to Wing National Conven-
ton be authorized 10 elect Electors for the State large
so soon sad Convention shall nominate Wing candidates
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency and that the several
Congressional Districts be requested TO meet after such
nomination is made convenient choose its Elecor aud re-
| port the same to the Wing State Central Committee.