Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-20

preserved. Let every citizen who has the welfare,
the prosperity, the influence of his native Common
wealth ut heart rally under this motto, and all may
yet be well.
1--WE give the Official proceedings"
MEETING OF THE PEOPLE.
AT meeting OF the citizens of tho city and coun-
~ Of Philadelphia, opposed to tho Message of &C.
neral Jackson placing his veto tho bill renewing
the charter OF tho United States Bank, and like
wise opposed to the reelection of General Jackson
as President of the United States held on Monday,
July It, 1882. at 4, p. M. in Independence Square,
agrceably to public notice:
DANIEL GROVES appointed President.
James Harper, John f.. Keen. Nathan Jones (of
Blockley,) Israol Roberts and John Maitland, vice
presidents; and
William II. Hood and Charles J. Jack, Secreta.
ries. .-.
The object of the meeting having been stated
from the chair, JOSIAH RANDALL introduced with
some pertinent remarks, tho following resolutions,
which wero usah imeusly adopted: i.
Resolved, That we have read with establishment
indignation and alarm, the message of tho presi
dent of the United States, accompanying his return
of the bill for recharterng the Bank of the United
States. With establishment, that the highest off,
Ger OF the government, should wantony triie with
tho best interests OF the country and reject the
pressed wishes of majority of the people: With
indignation, at the injustice which distinguishes
every line of that discreditable document. And
With dtdIm at uDCOn6tltNtlOn0l ana dlSOrganlD-
ing doctrines, which have for the first time prevail
ed in the proceedings of our government.
Resolved, That in the language, doctrines, tenn
per and purposes of that message we perceive
additional and ncontrsvertible evidence. that the
opinions and actions of the president, are control
led by the influence of factious and designing men,
who seek their own continuance in power, even ut
the sacrifice of the country, the constitution and
tho Union.
Resolved, That tho principles of that message,
If into tbevn IN e non
she reelection Of Jackson, would leave no man
safe in the enjoyment Of his property, would place
the honest earnings of the industrious citizen at
the disposal of the idle the prohigato and the vi
cious, would ssbvert every pillar Of the consttu-
ton, and remove every landmark of the law, and
would Substitute for government of perfect free.
dom and perfect equality, system Of anarchy,
ruptien and misrule, naturally terminating in alb.
soute despotsm.
Resolved, That in the tonc and language of that
message, We recognize determination on the part
of Gen. Jackson to be the dictator of submissive
not the President of free people, determine
ton to strike down overy other departm ent of the
government, and 10 arrogate to himself the high
functions which tho constitution has wisely entrust
ed to other hands.
Resolved, That the rejection of the Bank of the
United States, the repeated assaults Of President
jackson upon the principles of protection to Amer
lean industry, upon the authority of the Supreme
Court, and upon the Independence of both Houses
of Congress, have severed every just and honoura-
connected with him.
Resolved, That the reelection of President
whose official path has been literally strewed with
his own violated pledges, and with the disappont-
ed hopes of his patriotic friends, who has thus
wantonly trampled upon the interests of his fellow
citizens. and upon the Constitution of his country,
would, in the estimation of this meeting, be ma
tional calamity, the consequences of which we can
not contemplate without a shudder.
Resolved, that will ali lawful and hon.
ourable means by opposing the reelection of An
drew Jackson to aver: this calamity-and
leInnly call upon our fellow citizens of Pcnnsyva-
mia and of the Union, heartily and manfully to
contend at the approaching election for the main
tenance of those principles, and the promotion of
those rights, which the patriots of our revolution
sealed with their blood.
Charles j. Jack offered the folio wing resolutions
accompanied by some remarks suited to the occa-
sion. The resolutions were unanimously adopt
cd.
Resolved That in the veto of President Jackson,
he has shown utter contempt of the unani.
voice of Pennsylvania, expressed through
hor Legislature and delegation in Congress, both
with regard to the Bank, the Tariff and the Judi
ciary.
to pennsylvania is extraordinary it is migrate.
full, it is not to be doubted that her active,
persevering and permanent support, is he mainly
indebted for his elevation to the Presidency.
Daniel w. Coke offered the following resolution,
which unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting are
due and are hereby rendered to the Hon. George
NJ Dallas and William Wilkins, Senators from
Pennsylvania, for having, after full discussion
and elaboration being had on the Executive Veto
to the Bill for re-chartering the Bank, continued
to vote for the passage of said BILL and that the Sec
retaries instructed to communicate the same t1
those Gentlemen,
Josiah Randall offered the following resolution
which was adopted by reclamation:
Whereas it is believed that ut this time decdet
and unequivocal majority of the people of Pennsy
vania opposed to the reelection of Andrew Jack
son, but owing the division of his opponents into
distinct and independent interests, the individuals
constituting the majority may be defeated in the
common wishes and desires--Therefore,
Resolved, That it be recommended to the people
of Pennsylvania who are opposed to the reelection
of Gen. Jackson to the Presidency of the United
States, to lay aside all minor prejudices and predi
lectionsS and to unite in concentrated effort in
support of an electoral ticket which will prevent
the vote of the electoral college of Pennsylvania
being given to General Andrew Jackson at thu
next Presidential election.
On motion of John Price Wetherill, the thank.
OF the meeting were presented to the officers.
Resolved That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the newspapers of the city of Phi
ladelphia
DANIEL GROVES, President.
JAMES HARPER, ~
NATHAN JONES, (of Blockley,) 8 :
JOHN f. KEEN,
JOHN MAITLAND,
ISRAEL ROBERTS,
t WV. II. HOOP }secretaries.