The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-14

THE VOICE OF LEHIGH.-DEMoCRATIC MEETING.
In pursuance OF previous notice. OF the largest
gatherings OF the people ever assembled IN this county
met Tuesday afternoon, the ON Instant at the court
On notion Hon Jacob Erdman was called to the chair
and Maj VIM. Fry, Philip Person, Israel Trexer, Gen
Herman Rupp and Dhnger, were appointed presi-
dents; Woaghby Fogsl. esq. and Jesse M Line. sec
TetaTies.
On motion. committee Of one from each township.
consisting OF the following named gentlemen, APP
pointed TO draft resolutions expressive of the sense Of the
meeting Mhiin Hannum, Borough; Capt Elias Diehl,
Lower Macungie; Charles W, Cooper, Saacon; Charles
than Weller. Upper Macungs George Zisgenfuss. Sal
isblry Jonas Haas, Lynn; Reuben Stahle, Upper Mil
i9Id Jacob zlmmermaH, Lowhili Henry Smith, Held
Northampton; John Biery, South Whitehall; Charles
Peter. Washington.
During the absence Of the committee the meeting was
ably addressed by the honorable Richard Brodhead1
The committee returned, and through their chairman
reported the following which unanimously adopted
Resolved That is the duty Of the people. Ia govern
what may be necessary the public good and 70
freely declare their sentiments In regard public and
and more especially when the OF those
men and the measures which they advocate tend TO diso
ganization and ruin.
Kesoped That the in which the affairs Of our
tional and State administered should
satisfy "a the world and the of mankind of the in
government should lead every friend OF human liberty
70 pray for tho uninterrupted Of the democratic par
Rssoiped, That il onably be expected that the
manner In which General Taylor and The men who SUR
round him procured their election would lead to the scenes
Of disorder and confusion at Washington which now
the stability Of our and the peace and
happiness OF the American people.
Rsoved. That we regard prpresent form ogovernmen
as the best devised by the Ingenuity OF and look
upon every anatica agao who has got into power and
place by demagoging about abstract questions, dis
Of all honest seek enjoy tho privileges and
eiits which such government confers. 4
Rs0trsd, hat Is matter oi serious fetlaction, and
which should public attention., that fac
onss should be able to delay The legitimate business Of
question: Which settled BY the trainers OF The cons'itu
MOT as measure got by small who are governed
more by their passos than their Judgements and ABOLITION
ISM Its twn-sser, as thing OF British origin got up 10
destroy our present form Of government and arrest the
progress Of constitutional liberty
r,oy acquired Mexico can BY congre
necessary and uncaled FOR as !, IS devoid Of parotisa
Rssoiped, That as Pennsyyanians we Lave nuch at
for should slavery be abolished and three millions Of
slaves now in the southern States b. would
be an evil day ot Penusy Bordering she does
two slave States she would s,on be with an idle,
worthless oh sack population q underworld our labohns c'
Resotpd, That PORTION OF the democracy Of Penns
wants. rePudiae all connexion with David Wimot aud
his pToviso OF which, 10 the fact he assumes TO
be The father tie brought J. forward to cmlarmss the adj
IL he election Of
tsa to his pledged word He co9perated privately Tor
openly attempting 10 de cal the election OF democratic
Speaker and other officers and thereby delayed the organ
have believe that from the beginning lie has
been the mere Punch OF the pupPe show 10 speak as he
was prompted by the chief juygeIs behind The curtain
Rsslufd, That deliver David Wilnjt and VAL
entino Best to the tender embrace the wing party the
o a DO non y
make much of them they did Of Dckey penrosc
and Burden.
Resoipsd, That call uron every good citizen Of the
State to look with jealous eye upon the visionary and "a
natica which threatens with the drelul
consequences; for IL has reality, and nothing
mend TO the favorable consideration Of any except
unprnciped and reckless pol cian-, who lay hold oil
means TO elevate the to office and TO power We warn
you not TO be deceived by its false and hypocrcai adyo
Gates We call upon yon look upon Il rs really ishe
most deadly enemy the prosperity of democracy and the
existence OF the nation.
Rssored That while we admit the right Of legislatures
to instruct their upon grave questions, and In
times OF great emergency, yet cannot but applaud the
iua 10 consider resolution to Instruct senators and
quest in Congress support ianaeism
Resolved, That are gratifed learn that the Hon.
Thomas Ross esteemed representative from this dis
tfct entertsins sentiments in accordance with those
in tbs foregoing resolutions and hope he will maiu
tain then, Notwithstanding The inprudence and exagge.
| rated tone OF some of orr souheTn friends
Rssoird That high approve Of the resolution lately
offered by the Hon Lewis Cas- Ia the Uniod States Sen
with Austria, and admire his asey speech made
| upon the same.
Rssoipsd, That we view The agitation OF the wilmot
Provso in the halls OF Congress- only
and impoc, bar aught with evil, and therefore
respectfully suggest TO our senators and representatives. the
proprety Of adopting such measures IN their wisdom,
they may deem best calculated 10 bring 10 speedy and
| final close.
Respsd That these proceedings be published In all the
democratic papers Of this congre and senatorial dis.
trc the Pennsyvanan and Washington Union, and that
copy be sent 10 the Hon Thomas Ros representative
| in Congress, and Hon. Lewis Cas-.
Rssofred Thaa copy Of the proceedings OF this meeting
be forwarded TO Speaker Beet and David Winot
cARUsr,s saIAON