Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-02

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regiment of volunteers Let us know how che
money has been useGl Give US the facts and
details. ~ "a
have no desire said Mr.. S., to blendthe sub.
ject of the Mexican war with the question OF
this resolution. The two subjects are not ne
cessarily connected. Batthe Executive of this
State has thought otherwise. He has, under
that clause of that constitution, which declares
that she shall communicate by message to the
ILegislature, at every session, the condition of
the State, and Recommend such measures to
them as he SHALL deem expedient," thought prop
er to advert to the existing war with Mexico.
and relterate the declaration of the President of
OF the United States. that the war exists bv the
act OF Mexico, and that Mexicans have shed
American blood OH our own SOIL This is not
the time, the place, MOI the occasion to enter
into an Investigation of the facts, upon which
this declaration is based. And regret, said
Dir. ). that the Governor should have deemed
it his duty to make this declaration to the Lee
gislaturo. 1t was unnecessary. Il imposes
AN obligation on those who differ with him on
this subject, and who represent others who also
differ with hin, to meet the declarstion,ina be-
coming manner. Silence, in this case, might
be construed into an approval Nonresistance
night De claimed acquieecence. We are forced,
Therefore, however mnch against our wishes.
and our usual course on this floor. to protest a.
gainst, and dissent from, the truth of this dec
laration. We should be recreant to the feel
ings and sentiments of these we represent, did
we not speak out, on this occasion. What yer.
therefore may be our views upon the subject Of
applications, we deny that the existing war
was commenced by the act of Mexico. And
he who makes that statement how ever high his
staiion,must stand accountable before the world
and before the truth ofhistory, for his Dresump-
tnous declaration. Truth is trath, and he who
possesses and uniformly exhibits it, is favored
with one Of the noblest attributes ever youch-
safed by God to Man. Falsehood is falsehood
and he who has its degrading brani stamped
upon his character, merits and should receive
the scathing frowns and contempt of a vrsuous
and highminded community. Falsehood is none
the less faisehood because it may eu,anate from
the President of the United States or from the
Governor of this State. In the position we take
upon this subject, we do not charge The Exec
utive with uttering falsehood, we only take
the liberty to differ with him in opinion, and a.
vow our solemn belief, that his statement is
untrue. The facts speak for themselves, and
cannot be altered by declarations. Disinteres-
ted and impartial history will do Justice to all
parties IN this controversy. And those who
adopt the course of the Executive declare ton.
have the satisfaction OF knowing, lhat-the rep
resentatises ofthe people, in the Congress of
the United States have, in the face of the Pres
iceni and the world, under them posing respon-
sibiIities Of their high official station an. their
oaths Of oihce, placed upon their records, to go
down to posterity, their solemn declaratioh,-
THAT THE EXISTING WAR WAS UNNECESSARILY
AND UNCoNsTiTUTioNALLY ComMENCED BIZ THE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED States.
With THIS, we leave the subject Whatever
disposition The House may please 10 make OF
Resolution, have done with it, when shall
have voted for its passage.
1 should net have tins occupied the attention
of the House had there not been indications CT
a disposition to suppress investigation.