Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-06-07


and injury. was commenced by her army
crossing the Rio Grande, attacking the
American troops, and invading our sister
State of Texas.-and lha, upon all The
principles Of patriotism and the laws of ma
lions, it is just and necessary war on our
part, In which every American citizen
should have shown himself on the side of
his country. and neither morally nor ply
sicaliy, by word or deed, have given laid
and comfort 10 the enemy"
Resolved, That we would be rejoiced at
the assurance of a peace with Mexico
founded on the just principles OF indemnity
for the past and security for the future; but
that while the ratification of the liberal
treaty offered to Mexico remains 10 doubt
it is the duty of lbe country 10 sustain the
administration in every measure necessary
10 provide for the vigorous prosecution Of
the war. should that treaty be rejected.
Resoived, That the officers and soldiers
who have carried the arms of their coun-
try into Mexico, have crowned il with im>
perishabIe glory. Their unconquerable
courage their daring enterprise, their un'
falleriDs perseverance and forlitude when
assailed on all sides by innumeFable foes,
aud tha: more formidable enemy the dis.
eases of the ciimale-exalt their devoted
patriotism into The highest heroism, and
give them right to the profound gratitude
of their country and the admiration Of the
world.
Resolved, That the Democratic Naiou-
al Convention Of The thirty States compos'
ing The American Republic, tender their
fratcrnal congratulations TO the Na,oual
Convention Of the Republic Of Franco, now
assembled as the free suffrage representa-
tives of The sovereignty of thirty five mil
lions Of Republicans, 10 establish govern
ment on those eternal principles Of equal
rights, for which their LAFAYETTE and
our WAsHINGroN fought side by side. in
lhe struggle Of our own National Indepen-
dence; aud we would especially convey 10
them and to The whole people of France,
our earnest wishes for the consolidation Of
their Liberties, through The wisdom that
shall guide their councils, on the basis of
Democratic Constitution not derived from
the grants or concessions of kings or dynas-
ties, but originating from the only true
source Of political power recognized in th"
Slales ofthis Union; the inherent and ina
lienable right of The people, in their sove-
reign capacity, 20 make and 10 amend their
forms Of government in such manner as the
welfare of lhe community may require.
Resolved, that in the recent develope-
menr of this grand political truth, Of the
sovereignty Of The people aud their capa-
city and power for self government, which
is prostra,inS thrones and erecting repub.
lies on the ruins Of despotism in the old
world, we feel that high and sacred duty
is devolved, with increased responsibility
upon the democratic party of this country,
as The party of the people to sustain and
advance among us, constitutional liberty,
equality aud fraternity by continuing TO
resist all mouopolies aud exclusive legisla-
ton for The benefit Of the few at the ex-
pense OF the many, and By vigilant land
constant adherence 10 those principles and
broad enough and strong enough 10 en-
brace and uphold the Union as it was. the
Union as il is, and The Union as it shall be
in the full expansion of the energies aud
capacity Of this great aud progressive peo-
pie.
Resotued, That copy of!hese Resolu-
tions be forwarded through the American
Minister at Paris TO the National Conven-
,ion Of the Republic of France.
Rssolved, That The fruits of the great
political triumph of 1874, which elected
James X. Polk and Geurse NJ. Dallas,
President aud Vice President Of the United
States have fulfilled the hopes Of The demo
cracy Of the Union; in defeating the de-
clared purposes OF their opponents to cre-
ale National Bank, in preventing the
corrupt aud unconstitutional distribution Of
the land proceeds, from the common trea-
sury Of the Uuion, for local purposes, iu
protecting the currency and the labor OF
the country from ruinous fluctuations, and
guarding the money of the people for the
use of the people, by the establishment Of
the Constitutional Treasury; in the noble
impulse given to the cause of Free Trade,
by the repeal ef the Tariff Of 1912, and the
creation Of the moro equal, honest and
productive Tariff Of 1876; and, that, in our
opinion, il would DO fatal error to wea-
ken he bonds Of political organization by
which these great reforms have been a.
chieved-and risk them in the hands Of
their known adversaries, with whatever
delusive appeals they may solicit our sur
render of that vigilance, which is the only
safeguard OF liberty.
Resolved. That the confidence OF The De-
mocracy of the Union, 10 The principles,
capacity, frmness and integrity Of James
K. Polk, manifested by his nomination
and election in 1874, has been signally
justified by the slrictness of his adhesion
to sound democratic doctrines, by the pu
rily Of purpose, the energy and ability
which have characterised his administra-
tion in all our affairs al home and abroad
that we tender 10 him our cordial congra
tulsiions upon lhe brilliant success which
has hitherto crowned his patriotic efforts.
and assure him, in advance. that at The
expiration Of his Presidential term he will
carry with him to his retirement, The es-
TEEN, respect and admiration of grateful
country.
Resolued. That tue Convention here