The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-19
OREGON MASS MEETING.
At Marion, Illinois, J,lIy 4, 1e45.


Of Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton, Wayne, Wabash,
White, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope Johnson, Alexan-
der, Union, Randolph, ST. Clair, Washington, Per-
ry, Jackson, and Williamson, assembled at Marion
Williamson county, July 4th, lo45 Al III O'Clock,
| procession was formed on the public square, nm
der the direction of the marshals of the day, fol-
| lows
LIST, music Cd, from 500 to 1000 ladies'; 3D., Off
GERS and orators; 4th, citizens generally After
marching through several Streets the procession pro-
ceeded to the stand erected in adjoining grove,
where the vast assemblage organized by the APP
pointment of the following officers
| President--Col. John S. Hacker Of Union.
! Vice-presidents--A. G. Caldwell of Gallatin
county; Daniel Turney, Of Wayne county; James
Mahon, of Wabash county; J. Denny, of Jackson
yard, Of Pope county; r. G. Poots, of Perry co'n-
ty; C. s. Whitney, of Randolph county; John
Cochran, of Union county, J. Freeman, OF Alexaii-
der county; 8. III. Anderson, of Jefferson county;
| w. A. Denning, of Franklin county; J. ID. Wood,
of Washington county; J. P. Hardy, of Hamilton
county; John Steel, Of Hardin county; W. D. Lat
shaw, of Wayne county, s. F. s. Hays, of White
county; L. Trumbul, of ST. Clair county; VIM.
Edwards, of Perry county; T. E. London, of Will
hanson county.
Secretaries2John s. Roberts, of Gallatin coun-
ty F. d. Preston, of Wabash county.
The president on taking the chair, stated the OBJ
ect of the meeting in brief and pertinent address,
and announced that VIM. 8. Stckney, esq, would
read the Declaration of Independence, which he pro-
ceeded to do in appropriate manner.
DR.. Mahon, of Wabash, being introduced to the
audience, made short but appropriate address,
suitable to the occasion and the day.
| After DR.. M. had concluded, the president an
nounced that the company would repair to, and par.
take of, the barbecue provided by the citizens OF
| Williamson county, and then return again TO the
stand
| Alter the company had dned, and again assem-
bed at the stand, the Hon. w. B. Scates read and
offered for adoption the following resolutions:
| Resolved, That the title of the United States to
the territory of Oregon, lying between AZ and 50
degrees 40 minutes north latitude, is clear and sin
disputable," and that Great Britain has not even a
color of claim to any portion of it.
Resored, That the grasping tenacity of Great
Britain forbids the hope that she would willingly
renounce by treaty her pretended claim to the whole
Of Oregon and that the government ofth United
States therefore should not treat upon the subject
because, LIST, the people of the United States would
not be willing to part with any portion Of it. I'd.
| Because il would be incompatible with the national
honor to do So Sd. Because it would be danger
to the peace and prosperity of the United States
to permit her further to extend her possessions and
! jurisdiction on this continent.
/ Resolved, That the government of the United
States should terminate the existing treaty in rea-
ton TO Oregon at the earliest practicable period, and
in the mean time should establish government and
sufficient Notifications over and in said territory,
maintain its authority there, and to protect its cti
zens.
Resolved, Under the existing circumstances, it is
the policy, less than the duty of this government
to encourage emigration to Oregon by establishing
line of military posts from the western settlements
to that country, and by granting bounties Of land
7 to ACTUAL settlers therein
Resolved, That the growing commerce between
the United States and the Chinese Empire, the East
Indies, and the isles of the Pacific and Indian
oceans, now secured by treaty to limited degree
when enlarged to an extent commensurate with the
capabilities and interest Of those coantries, will
find its nearest and safests nels through Oregon
7 And for this reason, if for no other, the United
States should maintain the integrity Of their pos
sessions to that country.
!, Resolved That we are opposed to trusting to the
natural course OF emigration 10 said territory, I'M
4 aided by the encouragement of the government Of
the United States, the only means of obtaining
! exclusive possession thereof.
4 Resolved, That none but monarchical govern.
ments, or the dependencies Of such governments,
permitted to exist in Europe, that, therefore, it il
Ghe duty Of the United States to demonstrate ir
strong and decided terms against the late oficious
intermeddling of Great Britain in regard to the
nexaton Of Texas TO them, and to extend the area
Of republican freedom, conformaby to the law.
and rights Of nations, co-exensive with the limits
!. the American continent.
, Resolved, That regard any interference by any
one Of the European powers, in such arrangements
as the American republics may desire to max,
/" among themselves upon this continent, as wholly
unauthorized and unjustfable and that this govern
ment should not permit any one of them to interfere
therein, under any pretence whatever.
Resolved, That the late intermeddlng Of the Brit
sh government in the affairs of Texas, in opposi
ton to the contemplated annexation Of that repub
r lie to our own, should be met by remonstranc'
! from this government, expressed in the stronges
and most decided terms; and, if disregarded by
Great Britain, should be followed by prompt decla
/ ration of war.
Resolped, That, in view Of the delicate and threat
ening relations existing between the government o.
the United States and Great Britain, it is the mpe
ratve duty of this government to provide the mos
. ample means of national defence aud security; and
for that purpose fortify exposed points on the Gull
coast, erect a national armory at Fort Massac,
suitable number of naval depots and dockyard'
upon the western waters, and open safe communi
cation between the Gulf and the northern lakes, by
ship canal connecting the Illinois river with LAX,
$ Michigan, and such other national defences thu
wisdom OF Congress may suggest.
ri The Hon. s. Breese being introduced by thu
president, spoke at some length in support of thu
resolutions, ably setting forth rights to the Ore
gon territory and advocating, with much force the
/; propriety of its immediate occupation
Lyman Trumbull esq, having been introduced
/ entertained the audience for short time with al
able speech on the subject Of Oregon.
! The Hon. 8. A. Douglass being introduced b,
the president, took the stand, and enchanted the at
tention Of the people for some time, by one of hi
usual bursts of eoquence, which was received witt
! enthusiastic applause.
!, The Hon. J. A. McClernand was then intro
!. duccd, "rd spoke at some length in an able ant
e patriotic strain or eloYuence, wficn called forth re
J. peatedly the applause Of his auditors.
= When Colonel McC. had concluded, the presi
d dent, after few patriotic and enthusiastic remarks
put the question the adoption of the resolutions
|. when they carried by acclamation
!, On motion of Colonel Allen
The meeting adjourned to meet at the court-hous
# at O'Clock, p. m.
e Eight o'clock, p. M.
:, The meeting convened, pursuant to adjournment
q II. w. Moore, esq, offered the following, whic
were unanimously adopted:
}, lnasmuch as it has pleased an All-wise Provi
a dence to take from beloved and venerate
fellow-citizen, General Andrew Jackson, who ex
pired at the Hermitage on the 9Th Of June last w
are impelled by the profound respect that each ant
all of US entertain, and by the love which cheris
for the illusrious deceased, account Of his man,
9, virtues hero, statesman, patriot and Christian