The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-14
STATE RIGHTS MEETINGS.

of considering upon the rights OF the South
and giving an expression of their views in relI
ton TO the "great questions of the day" b.
n o'clock, the hour appointed for the meeting
fine Court House was filled to OVERLOOKING Al
organization was effected by the appointment o
Marshal II. Welbom and Edmund Cody, esqs.
10 preside over the meeting, and Madison ID
Cody and William H. Pitcher, TO act as Secrc
taries AS soon as the assemblage was brought
to order, NJ. Ii. Welbon, esq, arose and stated
TINT he presumed the object OF the present con.
vocation of the citizens of the county was vel
known to all, and he should not, therefore, un-
necessarily consume its time by entering into
any explanaton--that the meeting was organ
lied and ready to proceed to business. Where
,lpun William Gibson, esq, rose and informed
the assembly that he had drafted series OF
resolutions, which he would now Introduce, and
i'll which he believed were embodied the sentl-
menis of the county, in reference to the various
questions connected with the subject OF Slavery.
now disturbing the peace of the country, and
seriously threatening "A dissolution OF the polit-
zeal bonds that unite the Northern and Southern
sections of our Confederacy.
They read as follows:
WHEREAS, we, portion of the citizens of
Warren county, in primary assembly met, deem
it Just and proper to express our opinions and
subjects at this time exciting and agitating the
country,
Be-n therefore resolred, That we have noticed
with regret the wide spread diffusion OF the
abolition feeling and sentiment among our
Northern brethren, and the manifestation OF a
disposition on their part to deny us Of the South
an equal participation with them, in the terrific
ries acquired alike by Northern and Southern
blood and treasure.
Resolved, That while we y eli not to any sec
ton of this country in attachment and devotion
to the Constitution and Union of these States
vet Mt the same time we claim OF that Union
and Constitution protection, in common Will
other sections, in the enjoyment OF equal rights
and immunitics, which being denied, we as |
free, sovereign and independent people CLAIM
the right of acting as emergencies may requir
independently and for ourselves
Resolred, That we cordially approve OF tn
resolutions of the Committee of Southern mem
bers in Congress, of which our immediate re
preventative is chairman, in relation to thu
organization Of governments for our territories
and the admission of California rs State int
the Union.
RESOLVED, That we regard below the parable
of SO deg. 80 min as little enough of the &C
auired territories for the South to ask, with thu
distinct recognition and protection OF slavery III
to that line
Resolred, That the boundary of Texas to the
Rio Grande, from it's mouth to its source, IN oul
opinion cannot now be questioned by the Gen
erul Government without manifest breach OF
good faith and gross outrage upon the rights
of Texas, which should not be tolerated by that
State, and in the event the President of the
United States before the question is settled shall
without authority of law, as he has Indicated IN
his late message, attempt by the military force at
his control to prevent the authority of Texas
from extending her civil jurisdiction to the ex-
tent of the limits prescribed by her laws, 1t will
be the duty of all the slayeholding States t.
afford her all the aid necessary to repel the law
less force of the Federal Executive.
RESOLVED, That in view OF the inevitable con
sequences of such collision we believe it to bt
the duty of Congress to make a speedy settle
nlent of this question of the boundary of Tcxa:
upon some terms that may be suitable and salts
factory to Texas
RESOLVED, That we view in the efforts of the
Aboitionists either directly indirectly to abol
ish slavery in the District of Columbia, or to de
stroy the slave trade between the States, dis
position to injure, Insult and degrade the people
Uf the South to which we do not feel that we
ought peaceably to submit to.
Resvlred, That the efforts of the Abotionis
to steal our slaves, and conceal our runaway'
and protect them by State legislation, calls TO
immediate and determined action by the who'll
South.
After the reading of the resolutions was con
cluded. Mr.. Gibson delivered short speech i
their support, both eloquent and patriotic, an
moved their adoption, when f. II. Pottle, esq
arose and seconded the motion, and proceeds
to give in nm energetic and eloquent manner
same cogent reasons why he thought the Soutl
should act, and act promptly and firmly at th
time The resolutions were then put to the
meeting by the Chairman, and they were nnani
mously adop ed.
The Hon. Alexander IT. Stephens, the Repre-
tentative of the 18th Congressional District and
James NJ Smythe, esq, of the Augusta Repub-
lie, being present by special invitation, the latter
gentleman was now introduced to the meeting
bv F.. IL Pottle, esq.,, when he delivered an ad.
dress of some length, forcible and impressive
upon Southern rights and Southern honor. The
Hon. A. III. Stephens then presented himself
and entertained the meeting in speech of about
an hour and half in length. Being recently
from Washington, he gave much information in
regard to the important questions which are dis
tracing the public mind, rs well as OF the pro-
d, ceedings of Congress, in reference to measures
of Cancellation and adjustment of the difficulty
now unI,appily subsisting between the two grea,
portions Of our Republic. A synopsis OF this
speech will be furnished for publication. Mr.
Stephens having concluded, T.. III. Pottle, esq
offered the following resolutions, which met tn
hearty concurrence Of the meeting:
Resolred, That portion of the constitu
eney Of the Hon. Robert Toombs, we testit
Ia our unwayering confidence in him, and hi
views upon stle questions of the day. and eN
press our thanks to him for the bold and resolut
stand taken by him in defence OF Souther
rights.
Resolred, That the proceedings of this NEE
ing be signed by the Chairmen and Secretarie
and forwarded to the Augusta papers for publ
cation.
There being no further business, the meetin
adjourned.
NJ H. WELBORN, cto;.n,.n
EDMUND CODY, ""'''''
NJ. d. Copy, Secre,oy;es
w. II. PITCHER,
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