The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-12-07
Spirited Resolutions,
OF lhE TOWN OF MIDDLErOWN.


of MiddietowD, legally convened on the Sd
day OF December, 1914:
Taking into consideration, the late pro-
ceedings of ibis State, and other Slate Leg
ista,utes, IN appointing Delegates 70 the
Hartford Conveutioo-thr following Rcsolu-
lions were adopted, with one discenting
voice only.
ist.--Reaoived, That the Union Of these
States is essential TO their safety from inter-
nal and external dangers--,o the liberties of
the people--to he independence OF the ma
tion---,o the developetnent OF the faculties OF
the country, and to its growth TO that degree
of greatness and prosperity which each dcvel-
opement would naturally lead to.---That the
Constitution of the United States is the bond
OF this Union, the pledge and security for
their great blessings in possession and still
greater in prospect. That all our public af-
fections are devoted and welded 10 that Un-
ion, and to that consultation which secures ii;
That we will defend both with our blood and
treasure and succeed IN the defence, or per.
ish IN the attempt.
3d.-Resotoed, That we feel all projects
TO dissolve the Union of these States wheth-
er attempted by foreign foes, or domestic
Traitors, or by conspiracy of both, as death
blows aiped a, the life of our country H. It's
vital part. and al all our dearest interests as
bound up in tDat country Ana we invoke
the patriotism oil all our feliow-ci,zsns Of
both parties and of every State, and the ,igi-
lance Ot our constituted autho,iiies, to
watch the dawnings cf all such at,eupts, 10
arouse at the alarm oi danger and with their
united energies to crush the detes,ablc foe.
31.-Resofved, That we view with much
jealousy and distrust the proposed convention
TO be held at Hartiord, on the 18th Dec. inst.
THAT the objects avowed are inconsistent
with our duties as good citizens Of common
country and their is reason to believe that
the real object has not beer avowed, and that
this is to dissolve the Union Of these States.
We see an army forming 10 ncighboring
State to be independent OF the United States.
We see in tbcc public prints this nefarious
project advocated by the patrons of this Con-
vcn,ion, ana we see no disayowal through
the same channel.
4h.-Resoivrd, That I'VE dsapproye aud
Geptocate the Act of the General Assembly
OF this State in appointing Delegates to said
Convention That il was ain unauthorized
act, and not within their commission of re-
presentatives of the people in our SITE Leg
isatu,e That the sense and nsttucsons os
upon So novel, importan', and question bic
measure Ths, il was highly nexpeIient
at THIS time, as holding the country up TO ne
pubic enemy, torn or likely TO DC 10
pieces by internal disscn,ions and ihefeby
giving HIM fresh incentives TO persevere In
The war and compel submission TO dishou-
orabie peace That of all the States, Rhode
Island should have been among the psi to
shew any disposition to leave the Wing IF
the Union, or to Civ any countenance 10 any
project OF separation. She hos 40 security
wha,ever no, not for q moment in her own
independent strength The Union is the AK
Of her safety.
5th.-ReSofved, Tha, we will uoi,c with all
oar fellow oiuzebs Of this State and all o,her
States, IN watching the movements Of said
Convention that we will cooperate with
our said fellow citizens and rally round our
Government, in all measures TO arrest and
punish any attempts against the Union,shouid
they dare to make ary
ALANSON PECKHAM,