The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-20
From the Richmond Enquirer, Feb. IL.
PublIc Meeting In Riehnond.

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AT meeting of the democratic members of the leglsa-
ure, the democratic party in the city of Richmond and
other members of the party vsers in the city, held in
the hall of the House of Delegates, Tuesday evening,
the 10th nst for the purpose OF giving expression to the
sentiments OF the meeting in relation to the recent eypul-
sion OF the editor of the Union" from the Senate Cham
Der OF the United States Col. John Rutherford, OF the
city OF Richmond, called 10 the chair, and w X.
Drinkard, of the town of Petersburg, was appointed
secretary.
Washington Greenhow, esq., of the city of Richmond,
submitted few remarks in relation 10 the Wilmot pro-
viso TO the three million" bill, which has just passed
the House OF Representatives, and presented the following
preamble and resolutions Tor the consideration OF the
meeting:
Whereas, the bill commonly called the three million bin,
did on yesterday the House OF Representatives IN the
Congress ofhe United States, with provso known the
Wlmot provso, which attacks the domestic institutions OF
the south, and which provso is in the following wordsi
F." Prorided That, express and fundamental eondi-
ton the acquisition of any territory from the republic of
Mexico by the United States by virtue OF any treaty which
may be negotiated between them, and 10 the use by the
Executive of the moneys herein appropriated neither slavery
involuntary setude shall ever exist in part OF said
duly cosnvcied" Therei6r,e~ ''''' p'''
l. Resolved That the Wmot proviso is in direct oppos
on to the compromises effected by the constitution Of the
United States.
q Rssore Thatit is the duty only Of every southern
chevous doctrine that asserted by the Wllmoi proviso
D. Resoped That in making peace with Mexico, no cues,
lion involved III the Wilmot provso shoHd be considered
by southern members in Congress.
with Mexico we should under no circumstance agree to
make the one or to prosecute the Other upon the terms of
the Wilmot prOvisO.
Reoipsa That not only southern but every
upholder OF te constitution, should resist the pursuance of
any course which shall carry out the doctrine OF the Will
Resolved That the democratic party of Virginia are
bound by their possession OF the Legislative of the
State, take immediate action upon this vital question
Resored That upon this absorbing question all differ
ences OF political opinions should be forgotten, and all Vr
ginans and southern should unite heart hand in
resisting even unto death the doctrines Of said proviso
After some remarks from various gentlemen upon the
subject introduced by these resolutions and the popriey
OF taking action upon them at this meetingsome think
ing that they should be referred to general meeting of
citizens of all parties and all expressing their decided APP
proval of the principles which they set forth
On the motion of Robert G. Scott esq, of the city of
Richmond the following resolutions were adopted
Resolved, That while this meeting entirely approve the
sentiments expressed in the foregoing resolutions it enter
ains the opinion they involve grave and important matter,
not for the exclusive consideration of parry meeting but
Of composed of the people without regard party dis
tncton.
Resolved, therefore, That they be referred to committee
of twenty persons to be appointed by chair from both
political parties, with instructions consider the and
call meeting Of the people, without reference party,
evening next, at the hour Of O'clock in this hall
The chair appointed the following gentlemen members
OF the committee called for by the last resolution Robert
arland, Samuel f. Goodson, Samuel Watts Washington
Greenhow ID. M. Edgngton, John R, Wallace, Andrew
Hunter, Edward Scott James Lyons, Lewis E Har
VERIFY, Walter D. Leake, William G. Darlington James
Fl. Carson and John w. Syme.
The following preamble and resolution were then Of
ered by MIR. Daniel of Prince George and adopted by
the meeting
Whereas, have regarded the freedom press
the discussion OF public and the of public
the great safeguard OF liberties and institutions
and whereas, should be watchfu defend, and
ready to resist any infringement upon it, so long pro-
ess to be free Americans and claim the inherent rights Of
freemen: Therefore,
Resolved, That the opinion of this meeting, the
resolution Of the Senate of the United States expelng the
editors OF the Union from the Senate chamber in
violation of the freedom of the press be justified by
either expediency principles Is oppressive in its effects,
dangerous tendency, TO be resisted and
ceves unqualified Condemnation
On motion of Mr. Smith, of the State Senate, the pro-
ceedngs of this meeting ordered to be published in
the city papers.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
JOHN RUTHERFORD, Chairman
w. II. DRINKARD, Secretary.