The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-12-21
REsoLUTIoHs ON THE MEXICAN
uUESTION.

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RESOLUTIONS ON THE MEXICAN
QUESTION.
On Monday. December II, Mr. Wade
introduced the following joint Resolu-
tiOns. in the Senate. which were refer.
red 10 the Committee on Foreign re-
latiOns:
WHEREAS, III letter Of instruc-
tions. dated July 3, 1862, directed 10
the General commanding the French
forces in Mexico, the Emperor Of the,
French indicated the policy concern
ing the affairs OF this continent, by de-
claring il was the intention TO estab-
lish Monarchy in Mexico, which
would restore to the Latin race ON
this side OF the Atlantic all their
strength and prestige, guarantee secu-
rity to the French West India Colonies,
and those of Spain secure the inter-
cats and establish the influence of
/ France in the center of America, and
prevent the United States from taking
| possession of the Gulf of Mexico; from
which they would command the An
titles and South America, and 80 be-,
come the only dispensers of the pro-
ducts of the New World and fra
"WBEREAs, In pursuance OF said
policy, an effort has been made to es-
tablish Monarchy in Mexico, contra
ry to the wishes OF the people, and to
support Macmillan in his usurpation
by European soldiers, and z 5fa
| "WHEREAs, Among other acts con-
trary 10 the spirit of the age and hu-
| lnanity, the SO called Emperor of Mex
1 leo, by decree ard regulation dated
! September 5, 1865, practically re-es-
tablished slavery in his dominions, and
by decree dated October 3, 1865, has
violated the usages of civilized warfare.
by denying to the Mexican Republic
can troops The rights of belligerents,
and ordering thcir execution, wherever
found, within twenty-four hours after
capture, therefore, be it
'Rssoired, bythe Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States,
IN Conqrcss assembled, That We con-
template the present condition otafalrs
in the Republic OF Mexico with the
most profound solicitude.
'.Resolrcd That the attempt TO sub
iugate one Of the republican Govern
ments of this continent by a foreign
power, and 10 establish on its ruins a
. monarchy, sustained solely by Europe
IN bayonets, is opposed 70 the declar-
G policy of the United States Govern
ment, offensive to the people, and con-
trary to the spirit Of cur institutions.
"Res0lred, That the President of the
United States be requested to tako
such steps concerning this matter as
will indicate The recognized policy and
protect the honor and interests OF our
Government" t.-- ..4 taiia I
Mr.. SCHENCK introduced the same
resolution in the House. Xxx,
f On the same day, Mr.. VAN HORN,
of Missouri, introduced the following :
WHEREAS, The rights OF foreign
, owners TO territorial possessions on
this continent ceased with those of Its
discovery, that the successful estabT
lishment OF this Republic over SO large
t portion of the continent determined
a the form Of government to be adopted
by the people inhabiting it; it Is the
1 duty OF neighboring States to, assist
e each other in guarding the rights com
n mon to all; that conquest and sublu-
. CATION can not be recognized as a
rer,edy for mere pecuniary grievances
Y by American States, and that the for
< chile seizure of Mexico by foreign
S troops, the seating OF foreign En-
g peror on throne erected on the ruins
Q of that Republic, and his retension BY
!. foreign bayonots, is in violation Of all
n these, and can not be permitted by
Y the United States without failing in
r the highest duties of a people. There
o fore - a.
Resolrcd, That the Committee on
l. Foreign Relations be instructed TO In
70 ouire into and report what measures
d and means may be necessary on the
" part of the United States TO restore tC
II the Mexican people the free and unre
l. stricted right to choose their owl
}. form Of government and Of givint
S effect TO the unanimous determination
n OF tho people of thislnatiOn that NJ
% power shall imposea despotic govern
1t ment upon any State or people Of TIL
l. continent. .,,.. fta.a.s ..Nt, 1-,
Is Mr., VAN HORN moved the pre-
of vious question. -. r.,
Mr.. STEVENS said In voting iol
i. the proposition Ishall vote ior az IN sn'
4, preamble afirms, If it were "er'
G. matter OF inquiryit would % an en !.
or tirely different thing. de euggesa's'e
n. It 90 over for tho present.
Of The House refused TO second tne de
n. utar4 Tor the previous question.