The native American., 1840-08-01

the wrongs and injuries We complain oil, and
the expressions under which we peculiarly
suffer, to that principle in our system OF
government, which, under the Constitution
of the United States. subjects us TO the eXcNu-
sive legislation of Congress, and that we are
convinced that from this source evils VIII con
time upon us until a change he made ~ Our
mode of government. PowerlcSS ourselves,
we call upon you who have power, to take
this matter into your serious consideration.
We solemny believe and feel that we have
right to call We beSeech You, therefore,
through the action of your Senators ana nc
representatives., to relieve us from this condf-
ZION. Give to us the lmnunllies OF Amer
can citizens? Give to us TO share III Inc re-
Mites of Republican Govcrnment! ,lVe
10 us a voice and a vote? As lovers, as de-
tenders, us promoters of freedom yourselves,
release us from our degrading bonds
TO MARYLAND we would the more especial
Nv address ourselves. She surely will not,
she cannot turn deaf ear to the prayer OF
her offspring We call upon her then III the
name of affection-in the name OF justice ana
mercv-in the name of lberty-ln the name
of all that man can hold sacred and dear on
earth, to come to our rescue. Strike OIL Inc
chains from our limbs pluck the deep grief
from our hearts and, as you unconsclously
gave us away to endure a pilgrimage OF de-
privation and suffering, receive us back under
YOUR fostering and protecting care, to revive
again, to awake anew unto life and hope, un-
der more balmy years OF prosperity and peace
We are oppressed, and would be free. We
have no right to representation III any Lc-
yislature-a right inestimabe to all men; are
governed bv men who have no interest III our
affairs, no communion or sympathy III our
wants or wishes, but too often leglslate Tor us
with an aim to the promotion Of their own
political views, utterly regardless i'll what
manner or in what degree our interests are
effected We are governed without know
ledge of what is conducive to our own happl-
ness, thus we are governed unJuStly. We
are governed purely on party and personal
grounds, as operating throughout the Union,
therefore we are governed tyranically. In an
evil hour for us, our connexion was severed
We have now neither name or station -nelth-
or friend or protector Give us Il name even
that we may live-give us protector who
will know our rights, and who will dare to de
.tend them Take us back we pray you unto
our own home-give us a lot and portion
S's''io~''!
seech yon to share the fate and fortune the
veal aad woe, of yourself, OF our parent, OF
just and generous Maryland.
The question was ken seriatatm upon the
resolutions and address.
The first resolution was adopted with but
one dissenting voice. And the other resolu-
tons with but two dissenting voices. The
address was unanimously adopted.
NJ (,lo,,ant Gov p,ova6 tho fol loWlnp
solution which was adopted.
Resolced, That, if upon further reflection
the committee should deem it advisable to
enlbody more at large in their report, the
grievances of which the people of the Dis
tricl have right to complain, they are here
by empowered to do so.
1t was resolved that the proceedings OF the
meeting be published in the town paper, and
other papers of the District.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
HENRY ADDISON,
Chairman.
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