Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
Preamble and Res OlufiOns.

Preamble and Res OlufiOns.
WHEREAS, In consequence of the re-
cent acquisition Of the, Territories of
California, New Mexico and Utah by
our National Government, as the result
of the triumph of our arms in the late
war with the Republic of Mexico, a
nation has been created; and whereas, a
National Bank is an obsolete idea, the
Democratic Tariff of 1916, is now in
full blast, under the present National Adj
minstraton, yielding Revenue of ff-
ty millions per annum; and the Indepen-
dent National Treasury is also employ
ed by the same administration in the re-
.ceipt and disbursement of the proceeds
of the public lands, is no longer talked
of--the great and all absorbing question
of national politics being how we may
best settle and govern the newly acquir-
ed Territories; and whereas, looking to
to the course of events for the few years
last past. and especially to the recent de-
yelopments in Cong ress, we deem the
Union of these States in jeopardy; and
whereas, the inhabitants of the county
of Van Barren, and of the Valley of the
Des Mones, look upon the improvement
of our river, and the well being Of our
State, as, with us,.second only in impor-
lance 10 the preservation OF the Union.
And whereas, we have, in our endeavors
TO carry ont Republican principles. and
to secure the greatest good of the com.
munity at large. for the five years last
past, thoroughly tried, and found utterly
wanting, our local. county, district, and
State conventions they having, as gen.
eral thing, but ''fooled the ear, and mock
ed the hope" therefore,
Resrfred, That we deny the propriety
and repudia!e the idea Of electing men
to Congress upon issues that are passed;
and that aspranis for official station be.
tray their own dishonesty and weakness,
and presume upon our credulity who
urge their claims before us upon such
presumed issues. The War with Mex
leo no longer exists. The Oregon and
North Eastern boundary question are
settled. The settlement of the difficult
ties growing out Of the existence Of sla-
very in connection with the newly ac-
qured Territories is now the paramount
object in national politics, and the pres
ervaiion of the Union of these States
and faithful adherence to the letter and
spirit of the Constitution paramount
duty.
ReSolred, That we approve, in the
main, of The views expressed, in the u
ni.ed States Senate, upon the erritorial
and Slavery questions. by Messrs. Cass
Clay, and Webster. and that they are
entitled to our gratitude and hearty APP
plaudiis, for their persevering and patri.
OF exertions to settle in that light and
and spirit of the compromises of the con-
stiiution. all pending difficulties, and thus
TO restore peace and confidence, and
save the Union.
ResoiUed, That we are dissatisfied and
disguised with the slow, plodding, and
uncertain progress Of the Des Moines
River improvement: that while we re-
gard the the speedy and perfect compile
tion of the Slack Water navigation of
the river sine qasa non, we are utterly
opposed 10 the further use of the grant
of Land made by Congress, by iiema-
gogues. TO place themselves in lucrative
stations.
ResoiUed, That whilst we will use all
honorable means to secure the speedy
completion of the Des MONIES RIVER
Improvement, we are ready and DESTROYS
TO cooperate with our fellow citizens,
throughout the State, to secure grant
of Land or an appropriation of money.
for the construction Of Rail road from
Dubuque to Keokuk and from the Miss
issIppi to the Missouri River.
Resoiued, That we disapprove and
freely and fully condemn the course of
the Keosauqua Jeffersonian, towards our
respected fellow citizen. Delazon Smith.
RESOLVED, That We have undiminish-
ed confidence in the demscracy, fidelity,
honor and consistency Of DELAzoN SMITH
Esq, and that if he consents to be can
didaie for the vacancy in Congress from
this District we illsupport him at the
ballot-box, and stand by him until
the asst dog in the aff,rnoon.
Ressired, That we will henceforth
take our oUn political interests into our
oica haneS. and no longer confide all, 10
some half-dozen political hucksiers, and
hungry, greedy, grasping, political cor
morants. or to the decision of packed
conventions.
The cheering which followed the "a
doption Of these resolutions, having SUBJ
sided, the following resolution was intro
duced by Joseph Hale, Esq, and adop-
ted without a dissenting voice, and fol-
loved with three hearty prolonged
rheers.