Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-03-24
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MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE
CONSTITUTION, AT SOUTHPORT.

AT large and respectable meeting of
those friendly TO the Constitution, held
pursuant to notice, on the 18th inst. A. Fl.
panSiyke was called to the chair and L.
HugnnIn appointed Secretary. The OBJ
Iect OF the meeting being stated by E.
Steele Esq, on motion OF E. Steele the
meeting proceeded TO appoint officers and
organize a Constitutional Club; whereupon
}. l.. V. lates was appointed President.
and T. Cosgrave, d. Hugunin, Francis
Schiller. Vice Presidents; Z. r. Hngunn
and U. Willis. Secretaries; c.. L. Sholes
corresponding secretary, and T.. Steele, M.
Frank, +. S. Lowell, Rufus Marston and
William Harklns, committee 10 draft
resolutions. On Motion OF Francis Schiller
Tie meeting was adjourned until Monday
'ne 10Th at o'clock p. :, and broke up
with three cheers for the Constitution.
monday 18th met pursuant 70 adjourn.
ment,the meeting was called to order by the
Pres dent.
Mr.. Steele from the committee on Res.
oIutions, reported the following which
were unanimously adopted, viz:
Resolved, That the Constitution is truly
a republican Constitution, embodying as it
does The important and well constitu.
ted principles OF democracy which should
be Incorporated in articles of government
assoc atom.
Resolved, That as the great experiment
has been tried, and the people found capa
bic OF governing themselves, we rejoice
that the convention have seen fit to recon
mend to the people Of this Territory a
Constitution which carries out The free and
sell governing principle in all departments
Of The government.
RESOLVED, That we s,renuously recon
mend to the voters Of Wisconsin who have
tie welfare Of the government, at least to
carefully read the Constitution submitted
to them for their decision, AMI that they
make up their minds upon its merits or de
merits rom the nstru nent itself, without
prejudice from the misrepresentation Of
It's opposers.
Resolved, That the Constitution sus,ai ms and
carries out the principle of government and az
such, guarantees to each indvual member of the
community, peace, happnes and prosperity.
ResoIved, That we cheerlully recommend its
adoption by the people of Wisconsin, believing
as we do that it is the best that ever has been
framed, better Than we would be likely to get
better than
form OF government under which we now live
and In view Of the important events daily bapnen
ing In the National Government, it is of vital i'm
portance, that we have a voice in its conn
cils--and therefore we pledge ourselves to 90 for
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| Resolved, That the ConstiInt;on ,,oy,, r,,.o.
ted to the people Of Wisconsin for their aooen.
lahce Is an instrument calculate to promote the
interests OF the producing classes, and its adon.
ton viii tend TO elevate the masses; TO lessen the
InYldious distinctions between rich and poor, and
to promote republican equality.
Resolved, That state. or nation which
has the greatest number of lreeholders in propor
ton to It's population Is, the frecst, happest, and
most Indep endent: and that the Constitution now
offered to the people, is emInently calculated to
encourage the requirement OF freehold property.
and an interest in the right of soil; which Is the
sure foundation OF national prosperity, and safe
guard Of Nations liberties.
resolved, That the comforting of exclusive
rights ana privileges upon any class of persons is
contrary to the genius of free aud republican in
situations, and subversite Of the true interests of
OF the people;-that the experience of the mast
has demonstrated, that where chartered morooo
hes are allowed by constitutional provision, or
oy legislative enactment, the toiling thousands
have invariably been the victims of shayers. sbar
pers nd bank swindlers; and that in the consti-
tuition now framed for their adoption, the people
have ehectua shield against the evils of
OF corporate speculation.
Resolved, That by wise and salutary provis.
ION OF the constitution, we shall be saved from
state indebtedness, which has been so ruinous
| TO the credit and prosperity of all the new states
OF the Union.
Which was followed by spirited addresses
by the Hon. William Slew Of Milwaukee.
late speaker Of the House Of Representa-
t'vcs, f.. Steele Esq, Hon. L. S. Lowell,
and Hon. Michael Frank; during which
they were repeatedly interrupted by the
p!4ndts Of the Meeting.
On motion of G. S. Willis the meeting
proceeded TO appoint vigilance committee
consisting Of the following gentlemen, viz:
p. Cosg'ave, L. B. Hulet, G. S. Willis. D.
flugunin, r. Marsiin, Salem Knapp, Paul
tlomang, M. O'Bryan, r. Passmore, f.
Schiller, E. r. Hngnnio, VIM. Knowles,
J. S. Munson, J.H. Bolrdman, W. Tran,,
}. Macinlire, J. L. V. Yates, d. King,
d. Quigley, 4. Shay, J. 2. Miller, j. Riley
w. Rice, Z. CaIihan, j. Erixen, A. w
Boyland, +. S. Lowell, L. VI cs, Mr..
Allen, G. l.. Sholes, ]. Dufce, d. Whit
comb, II. Stanton, G. Allen. E. Treadweu
D. Carney, NJ. Woodruff, NJ. Frank, David
Walker, S. Doan, A. d. Northwav.
Is. Gridman. Peter Griswen, John En-
glish, G. Bengal, VIM Grim, II. T.
Phelps, T, Barry, a. Myre, T. Miller,
J. Annon, a. Hoffman. M. Hommon,
| M. Richard, L. Huyk, Henry Beagal, A.
| Marin, NJ. Pomeroy, w. Harkns Peter
INLAND, {. Voolmer and H. Miller.
On Motion of P. Cosgravc, committee
of arrangements for the mass meeting 10
be held onW Wednesday evening was arpoin,
ed by the chair, consisting Of the following
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