The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-01

such 10 secure the confidence oil Tue people that IL
would be well for the country in the present uncure,
to place the wing party at the helm OF state : Is it
the men who present these resolutions basis OF the
future policy of government towards Mexico or is
it the men opposed to them who really the side OF
their country, and laborng to maintain her interests
and her rights
From the Pennsy lyanian, Dec. -,
The Political Doctors Of Federalism.
He who will undertake to count the various PROPOSE
tons of the federass, well in out OF Congress- IN
favor of closing the will undertake task only less
fomidab than the attempt would DC 10 give me nnDer
of turkeys that expected bleed 10 day and tomor
row. the savory sacrifices to welcome Christmas Every
federal tyro in Congress feshes his maiden sword IN
abortve attempts to effect peace Every federal scrib
Bier philosophers against The federal politician of
the county courthouse and the federal Leader OF en
who extracts venom from the North American and DIS
ills treason from Corwin and Giddlngseach reJoces IN
separate and original plan to close this intaInous war
From the Mexican argument of Albert Gaatn and the
'pea for Mexico" of Henry Clay down to the daily dia-
tribes against the and against the country which EN-
bitter the columns of the New York Tribune and the bos-
Courier the changes rung upon this single tune
but the variations are numerous as the quayers OF
Madame Bishop or the lourshes of Ole Bull. Each OF
these political doctors is assured OF his ability to alleviate
| the countrys snlerngs.
the House of Representatives Tuesday last, IN the
persons of Stephens of Georgia; Bolts, llhe notorious
so and VIZ bPe New Jersey They are
rous several respects but chiefly as showing how dis
cordant are the councils of federalism upon the great
question OF the war.
Mr. Stephens of Georgia, reported the 'no territory"
proje of Senator Berrien Of the State and wants
negotiations to commence between the TWO countries
for the xaton" of the boundaries OF Texas, and the re-
cognon of just claims upon Mexco-such Is the
| CAST of Mr.. Stephens's panacea
The bellgerent Bolts appears on the stage WIN SUD-
stute which out-Corwins Corwln. 1t would sound
well to read to the Congress of Querearo and appear APP
propriately in the manifesto of Santa Anna. We PRINT
his string of resolutions for the benefit OF the public
| the hiubest dute IA
vove upon the representatives OF the people, the prese
vaon OF the national integrity strict observance OF Ie
limitations OF the constitutions and irm resistance 10 Elk
2 Rssored That any war which has for object the
QUESTION of territory by conquest brings into question the
national character is in violation of the constitution OF the
United States in conflict with the genius and spirit of our
institutions and dangerous perpeuity OF the Union
g. Resoiusd That the in which we are now engaged
i A. Resolved That the with Mexico tcas brought or
States ordering the army under the command OF Cen
TAYLOR into territory then in possession oithe herd" re-
s. Resolued, That we have sht to claim indemnity
for expenses of brought by the iadvised and
g. Resolved That the honor Of this nation does not
ss exacting territory from Mexico, to which we have
to which was be 'cear and unquesonable ,;
that evade the strong and pursue the weak does
present the honor courage or greatness OF our people
aesoissa that to exact indemnity Mexico would
devolve upon the necessity of making similar demand
in all future wars (Which would involve Us in
BILE conict) or of surenderng principle now insisted
on Indispensable to tire preservation oil our national
2 g. Resolred That no territory be annexed to
the United States by virtue of the without involving
the agitation of domestic difficulties, begettng sectional
} anmoses, and weakening the ties that bind us to-
g. RESOLVED, That il the conquest of territory is not the
object OF the can perceive no good reason
inung troops in the heart OF the enemy country by
which their lives unnecessarily exposed and our re-
TO- Re.ored That conquering nation has nothing to
apprclend from exhibition OF inagnannity and gener-
osiy defeated loe and that victorious army may re
tire from the pursuit OF carnage and slaughter without IN
curing the mPnatlon OF reeang from the scaeIeo ana
H. Resored That the most efficient if not the only means
of restoring speedy and honorable peace would be- under
proper preliminary arrangements, to Withdraw our troops,
I with glory and ns eft + x wh s @
of Its annexation 10 the United States
of man repudiate the doctrine 'migt gives right
the ieebooers plea and the pirates law and so long as we
offer asylum to the oppressed and recognise lie ibet-
y, and the pursuit of happiness among the naena-
bic rights OF man. cannot insist upon the dismember-
nent Of an emps as the price Of peace H.,
necessities Of our commerce shall require harbof IN any
should be willing TO pay therefor as would become great
a. Resolued That if it shall be determined by the peo
pe through their representative that this war shall b.
urther prosecuted in Mexico it then becomes the duty Of
all parties TO protect national flag and brave army by
furnishing all needul supplies OF men and money to carry
it on with vgor and elect
This is Mr. Clay's nostrum, with few extra posons
added AS the proposition OF "A southern representative
it is revolving and extraordinary 1t refuses to believe
country right IN single instance IN the present war
have suffered the hands of Mexico Even our claims
upon Mexico are not hncd at We are anxious to
how this medicine will be swallowed BY the fedealsts
5 OF Virginia ~, :,
! Mr. Toombs of Georgia, contents himself simply with
going against all territorial acquisition, or what Is the
. same thing against allindemnity!
. Mr. Thompson, in his plan, fixes the Nueces as the
" boundary of Texas and proposes TO buy from Mexico
:, the country between the Nueces and the Rio Granie
also the bay and city OF Monterey, in Upper California
This is about the substance of Mr.. Ihompsons remedy
who is beyond all doubt, Daniel come to judgment
Mr. Van Dyke hosts the black flag boldly There is nc
Y sback OUT in him. lie dsclams mncing matters, bu
T declares as follows:
Resolued That in the opinion of this House, the order
this government that Gen Taylor with his army should
take position the bank OF the Rio Grande, which result
the blockade of that river and the pointing OF the
INNS of the United States upon Mexican town on the
y other sde unnecessary and unwIse-was an act Of
aggression ITSELF and the Immediate cause of conflict be
S tween the two nations.
Resotped That the invasion of Mexican territories south
u the Rio Grande either by by land and
II the sormng and capturing OF her towns and the Staying
her people within such territories acts OF injustice
cruelty wrong and that the requiring OF Mexico,
the peril national existence TO enter into treaty siipu
atons with us while her country surrounded by
navy her ca and chief towns in possession, her
conry snbuated and her people crushed and PROSTATE
beneath power and with resess cannon rowninR
upon aud conguering sword cleaning above he
il unrea BILE and unfair towards Mexico, az of the
parties and unmagnanmous and unchtistian
Resolved That the present war with Mexico should not
be further, for purpose whatever thai
the whole in the Mexican country should be
Withdrawn speedily possible, and paced on territory
which belongs this country; and that the administration
be furnished with all the men and money necessary to pro-