Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-01-15
WAR RESOLUTIONS.

duced into the U. S. House of Represen-
tatives by Mr.. Richardson, an Adminis,ra-
ton member, from Illinois:
Resolved. That the existing war with Mexico
was just and necessary on our part, and has been
prosecuted with The sole purpose OF vinditatng
our national rights and honor and OF securing an
honorable peace.
Resolued, That the rejection Of our repeated
overtures Of peace leaves this Government no al
tentative but the most vigorous prosecution OF the
war, in such manner, consistent with the law Of
nations, as will make the enemy feel all its ca
lamites and burdens and until Mexico shall agree
to just and honorable peace providing satisfac
torly indemnity in money or territory for past
injuries, including the expenses of the war.
Resolved, That the amount Of indemnify must
necessarily depend upon the obstnacy Of the en-.
envy and the duration Of the war.
Hon. John M. Bolts, of Virginia on the
same day, introduced the following:
l, Resolrcd, That among the highest duties
that can devolve upon the Representatives OF the
People is the preservation OF the national integ
rity, strict observance OF the limitation of the
Constitution, and firm resistance 10 Executive
encroachment
2. Resozred, That any war which has for its
objec! the acquisition Of territory by conquest,
brings into question the national character, is in
violation Of the Constitution OF the United States,
in conflict Of the genius and spirit Of our instiu
tons, and dangerous to the perpetuity of the
Union.
3. Resolred, That the war in which we are
now engaged was not brought on by the &C! Of
Mexico
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brought on by the unauthorized act OF the Presi
under the command OF Gen. Taylor into territory
s. ReSolued That we have no right to claim
indemnity for the expenses Of war brought on
by the ll.advsed and unprovoked act OF our own
public functionaries.
6. RESOLVED, That the honor Of this nation
does not consist in exacting territory from Mex
leo to which we have no claim, and yielding to
Great Britain territory the title to which was as.
serted TO be "clear and unquesonabe, and
that to evade the strong and pursue the weak
does not present the honor, courage, or greatness
Of our people in their true light.
T. ReSolred, That 10 exact indemnity from
Mexico would devolve upon US the necessity Of
making similar demand in all future wars, which
would involve US in interminable conflict or OF
surrendering principle now insisted on as indis
pensable to the preservation Of our honor.
8. Resolued, That no new territory can be an
nexed 10 the United States, by virtue OF the war
without involving the agitation Of domestic diff
cullies, begeling sectional anmosities, and weak.
ening the ties that connect US together.
9. Resolred, That if the conquest OF territory
be not the object OF the war, we can see no good
reason for continuing our troops in the heart of
the eneny's country, by which their lives are un
necessarily exposed and our resources uselessly
expended.
10. ReSOlred, That a conquering nation has
nothing to apprehend from an exhibition Of mag.
nanimity and generosity 10 q defeated foe: and
that victorious army may retire from the pursuit
Of carnage and slaughter without mourning the
imputa,ion Of retreating from the scattered and
discounted forces of the enemy.
II. Resolved. That the most efficient if not
the only means of restoring speedy and honor.
able peace would be, under proper preliminary
arrangement, 10 Withdraw our troops, already
covered with glory and surfeted with success, to
the true and legitimate boundary of Texas at the
time OF its annexation 10 the United States.
~. Resolued, That our institutions, founded
on the rights OF man, repudiate the doctrine that
"might makes right" as the freebooter's plea and
the pirates law; and so long as we offer an asy,
lum to the oppressed, and recognise lile, liberty
and the pursuit OF happiness" among the inalien.
able rights OF man, we cannot insist upon the dis.
memberment Of an empire as the price OF
peace.
13. Resolved, That if, upon the restoration OF
peace, the necessities of our commerce shall re-
quire a harbor in any part of the Mexican terri
tory in California, we are able and should be
willing to pay therefor, as would become great
and an honest people.
a. RESOLVED, That if it shall be determined
by The People, through their Representatives,
that this war shall be farther prosecuted in Mexi
co, it then becomes the duty Of all parties to pro.
tect our national flag and brave Army by furnish.
ing all needful supplies OF men and money to car.
ry il on with vigor and effect
LETTER FROM Mr.. CLAy.--Extract from
a letter of the Hon. Henry Clay, of the
9th ultimo, to his friend in Virginia, which
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