The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
MIR Bolts Resolutions

MIR Bolts Resolutions
The following are the resolutions or
in the House by Mr. Bolts, of Virginia wy,
referred to in the proceedings of Coma,
published in our paper last week. Tbor'
again come before the House.
RESOLUTIONS.
/. Resolved, That among the higbo,,
ties that can devolve upon the REM.
lives of the People, is the preservation ~.
national integrity, n strict observance NJ
limitations of The Constitution, unda f,n,
sstance to Executive encroachment
9. Resolved, That any war whicbm,
its object the acquisition of territory by n,
quest, brings into question, the nationals,
acter, is in violation Of the Constilmim
the United States, in conflict with the pe,.
and spirit of our institutions, aud daasr.
TO the perpetuiiy Of the Union.
3. Resolved, That the war in which
are now engaged, was not brought on BY A.
act of Mexico.
4. Resolved, That the war with M,g,
was brought on by The unauthorized gr
tho President ofthe United States, in oF.
ing the army under the command of Ger.,
Taylor into territory then in possessiona.
Mexican Republic.
5. Resolved, That we have 10 roI,
cIuim indemnity for the expenses ora n,
brought on by the i'll advised and unnror,
ed net Of our own public fnciioDarict
G. Resolved, That the honor ortbis malta
docs not consist in eyaciiug TERRITORY II" Gn
! Mexico, to which we have no claim ,,I
yielding to Great Britain TERRITORY. the nh
which was asserted to be "cear and uroua
tionabe;" and that to evade the strong AL
pursue the weak, does not present the homo
courage, or greatness of our people in the,
true light.
z. Resolved, That to exact indemnify fro,
Mexico would devolve upon us the necess,,
ofmaking similar demand in AN iutur
wars, which would involve US in mtermin,.
BILE conflict, or of surrendering princI,
now insisted on as indispensable 10 tie pre,.
ervution ofour national honor
6. Resolved, That no new territory cank
annexed TO the United States by virtue of,h
war, without involving the agitation Of d.
nestle difficulties, begelting sectional ar
nosilies, aud weakening the ties that come
us together.
9. Resolved, That if the conquest often
tory be not the object of the war,we canra
ceivc no good reason for continuing Oh
troops in The heart of the cnemy's countTk
which their lives are unnecessarily eyposl
and our resources uselessly expended
10. Resolved, That conquering Dalg
has nothing TO apprehend from an exhibits
Of magnanimily and generosity to defeats
foe; and that victorious army nar reir
., &C
without mourning the imputaiion Of rerel
ing'from the scattered and discontinued iors
of the enemy.
IL. Resolved, That the most efiicen,
not the only means of restoring spcedrm
honorable peace would he, mmder prrH.
iiminGry dlTdngementS,t to withdraw omws
already covered with glory and surie,twA
success, 10 the true and Legitimate lOmd.E
of Texas nj the time of its anneXauoNio VI
United States.
10. Resolved, That our instiutionSlol
ed on the rights ofman, repudiate The .,
trine that "might makes right" as the tEsI
hooters plea and the pirates lawaud so Iul|
as we offer an asylum TO the oppressed adj
recognise "life, liberty, and the pursuit d
happiness" among the inalienable rights q
man, we cannot insist upon the dismemH.
ment ofan empire, as the price of peace
10. Resolved, That ifupon the restorarc
of peace. the necessities of our CONNER
shall require harbor in any part ofIhe Mtl
lean territory, California, we are able, Oh
should be willing, TO pay therefor, as won
become n great and an honest people.
IA. Resolved, That fit shall be determr
ed by the People, through their Represent
tives, that this war shall be further proscc
ted in Mexico. il then becomes the duty
all parties TO protect our national flag al
brave army, by furnishing all ncediul 81
plies of men and money 10 carry II on WI
vigor and effect.