The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-27
TEXAS MEETING IN VIRGINIA.
MAY rs, 1874.


At public meeting of the People OF Northampton
county assembled, without distinoti' OF party, al
Eastville ON the 18Th day Of May--the same being
Court day, on motion of Dr. J. J. Simkins, MiERs
w. FIsaex was called to the Chair, and john s
PAaksn, Esq., on motion Of George p. Frchet, Esq,
was appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Fisher, taking the Chair, addressed the
meeting in speech of hours continuance, exPla-
natory II objects. He stated the object OF the meet
ing be- to ascertain the opinions of tins people on
the subject of the immediate alton Of the terri
tory Of Texas to our Confederacy and in regard to
The Treaty lately concluded by the Federal Executive
for that purpose. He then showed tie immense ad-
vsntages Of the r;posed acquisition, as well IN
commercial point of view in its effect Of augmentng
the political power Of the South, and in the permanent
security which it would give to Southern property and
to Southern institutions After which he treated the
subject its international relations, proving conclu-
siveIy right to acquire the territory by treaty, and
exhibiting in tue clearesl the absurdity and
du plicity Of those who affect to consider such step
on our pant Inconsistent with the acknow lodged rights
Of Mexico
At the conclusion of Mr.. Fishers address, John
l.. Upshur E-q. offered the following preamble and
resolution
Whereas, we the people of Northampton, as
sembleJ without distinction Of party, believing
that the preservation of the dearest rights Of the
Southern States of this Confederacy depend upon the
immediate Remuneration of the Territory OF Texas
to this Union. BE it, therefore, by us
Resolved, That we hereby instruct our Senators in
Congress, far as have right so to do 10 vote
for the ratification of the Treaty lately concluded by
the Federal Executive for the ration Of Tex
as to the Unit.d States.
Mr. Upshur, before the question was taken, ad-
dressed the meeting in support OF the above preamble
and resolution. lie set forth in thrilling terms the
immense importance of the question a. presented at
this time and declared it to be his settled convic-
ton that none of greater Interest to this country, or
July l776 The sincerity of hi. declaration, and the
truth Of his position, Mr. Upshur showed by reason
ing and argument, not only conclusive, but which
evinced accurate and philosophical acquaintance
9TH the subject in all its varied aspects and bear
ings. He explained, in the clearest manner, our
right to acquire Texas in the mode proposed and
acted upon in the late negotiation at Washington
With mastery skill did he expose the base articles
and infamous falsehoods resorted to even by South
ern men (Heaven the mark y for the purpose
of securing certain political leaders from that fear
full, yet merited popular indignation and wrath,
which is fast ovcrtaking them, and which
they, by their own treachery and Per6dy,
70 every interest and every right of this
He reviewed at considerable length the history OF
-. l..
thy Of the Connection proposed; while her right to
make this or any other treaty, independently of
Mexico. was 80 clearly exp aimed 10 leave no
room for doubt, to those doubting friends who
are, TO all intenis and purposes, the most decided
enemies Of the measure. Without pretending to do
justice to his remarks in this has,y report, I will
simply say, that Mr.. Upshur, after examining its
bearing upon our federal relations and foreign pol
cy concluded . speech extended in its character
and the best tribute that could be paid to it, WAS
received from The frequent and enthusiastic bursts
Of APPLAUSE which the spirtstirrng appeals Of the
speaker elected from his audience. When Mr.
Upshur concluded his speech the question was put
as TO the adoption Of the resolution. The Chair
man, before putting the question: distinctly stated
that II there were in the county any opposed TO
tnt Ieeoiutoni nolVu on eCCaslOn they would
speak oui-that he saw gentlemen OF all parties
pr, sen,-and tina; they invited either to SPEAK
down vote down the resolution. No one offer
ing by speech TO oppose the preamble and reso-
luton, the question was put and they were adopted
without dissenting voice.
!, was then,
Ressrsd That a copy OF the proceedings Of this |
meeting be forwarded to our Representative and
Senators in Congress
On motion Of Daniel Fltchttt, Esq il was, unani-
mously,
Resoiptd That the Hon Liteton w. TazewelI
Of Norfolk be invited TO address the people of this
county on the subject Of the annex alton Of TeIss 10
The Uooni ~hereupon Daniel Ftohett, John L. |
Upshur III. p. Z. Wilson, joint w. Tankard. So |
crates wilkins jesse j. Simkios, William T. Fitch
1T, Edward w. Nottingham, William s. Upshur, "a nd
George 2. Ftebet were appointed the committee OF
invitation.
On motion Of DR.. william A. Thorn, the Chair.
nan and Secretary were added to the committee.
After resolving that it. proceedings be published
in the papers Of this ate friendly to the snn.ra-
uon of Texas, and in the MaJisonian, the meeting
then, on motion of John l. Upshur adjoorn,d.
NJ. w. FISHER, Chairman.
JoHs S. PiRSrR, Secretary.