The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-07-25

interests of the people of the South, should
be destroyed Immediately upon their recep-
ton, by + ,se to whom they are addressed,
and they accordingly recommend the adop.
tion Of this cause, as most likely to defeat the
ends of our enemies.
d. We should as far as we can, be indul-
'gentin our feelings towards those who are
prejudiced against us, merely becluse Of
ignorance. Such may be valuable friends,
derstand and are determined to abide by, the
Constition Of the United States.
D. We should endeavor by the public dis
cussion of all questions touching our Consti-
tutional rights, to disseminate just concep-
tions of their nature and extent among our
fellow citizens. And also, to awaken in their
mi nds becoming zeal for their preservation.
| No people can long retain their liberty, who
are notjealous concerning encroachment up
on their rights. Fully to understand their
nature and duly to estimate their Importance,
are especially necessary to the preservation
Of freedom.
In conclusion, your Committee feel that
| ,they4arc called upon to present in some more
tangible form than they have yet done, the
result of their deliberations upon this whole
subject, of such momentons Importance to
the people of the South; and they would ac-
/
meeting the following:
RESOLUTIONS.
1. Resolred. That the people of the South
will yield to no portion of this confederacy,
in their attachment to this government ad-
| ministercd in accordance with the Constitu-
ton of the United States.
9. That the South has ever borne her full
share of the public burdens, ever been prompt
to respond to any and every call for men and
money in defence of the nations rights and
honor.
3.That much as we prize this union, we
prize far more our constitutional rights, guar
anteed to us in the federal compact
d. That tits the deliberate opinion of this
meeting and also Of the great majority Of the
| South, that our constitutional rights have
been long uampled upon, and are in great
! danger of being wrested from us entirely.
s. That the South has borne their violation
SO long that forbearance will soon CT not al
ready) cease to be virtue.
g. That we have witnessed with profound
regret, that indccison and to us apparent
tamcness, which our late Convention mas
manifested.
T. That I'M the opinion Of this meeting a
Southern Convention should not only have
been urged, but the time and and place pro-
posed for IFS meeting.
8. Thatthis body inits organized capacity,
and as individuals, will strenuously endeavor
to bring about unity in feeling and action at
the South in defence of our common rights.
8. That all congressional action at touch
ing the abolishment of negro slavery in pla-
ccs under the control of the Federal Legisla-
ture, is i'll dcrogation of orr rights, and un-
warranted by the Constitution OF the United
States
TO- That Territories, acquired at the en-
pcnces of the blood and treasure of the whole
Union are, and Of right ought to be, free to
all
II. That the assaults made upon negro
slavery, and the numerous abductions OF our
slaves, and orpositons of all kinds raised to
their recovery by the North, justify and call
for, upon the principle OF self preservation,
strict vigilance to be exercised over ali
among us whose principles are adverse to
ours, and who are found in any manner tam
pering with our servants.
IL, That the Committee and meeting, as
individuals, pledge their property, their lives,
and their sacred honor, should it ever become
necessary to make such sacrifices, for their
Constitutional rights--ther paternal inheri-
tance. All Of which is respectfully submit
ted
On motion of Capt. ]. D. Ashmore, the
preamble and resolutans were unanimously
adopted by the meeting
On motion OF Gen. S. R. Chandler, it was
Resolved. That this preamble and resolu-
tons be published in the Sumter Banner,
Charleston Mercury, and South Carolinian.
JNO. 4. DENNIS, Chm'n.
WIN. ROGERS, Sec'y.
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