The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-07

PIT 10 dome, with our citizens, on the occasion OF
the great Union meeting. From the stage the
house presented one macs Of heads. The stage
was fully occupied by the President Vice Presi-
dents, Committee of Arrangements, and a number
of invited guests The stage was beautifully orna-
mented; the plat being occupied by a very large
drop-curtain, containing the American eagle, with
the motto of the States, the American flag on either
side; a semi circle extending below of elegantly
drawn and gilded medallions, with the names OF
the several States; in the centre were two hands
ciasping each other, emerging from golden rays,
win the inscription above Of Liberty and Union,
now ana forever, one and inseparable." The
American flag draped around the stage on
either side. Appropriate sentiments from the
speeches of Washington, Webster. Dickinson and
Other striking notices were hung around on
the procenium; the principal sentiment was in
scribed, 1.-THE Union, j. Must and Shall be Pre-
served" A full and splendid band occupied the
orchestra under the leadership of Mr.. Lehman.
Ihey played during the evening, in answer TO loud
and repeated calls, the "Star Spangled Banner"
"Hail Columbia, %" Weshin g ton's March" cyan
kec Doodle" was finely played, and called forth
rapturous applause. Cheering for the Union,
Henry Clay. Daniel Webster, General Taylor, and
General Cass was frequent and enthusiastic. His
Excc!lency, Governor Walker, was, on his en-
trance on the stage, warmly and heartily received
h Ma or Beard advanced and stated that the honor
OF organizing the meeting had been deputed to
him. He would announce Dr. Isaac Labatut, one
OF our Oldest citizens, President. The President
was led to the chair and enthusiastically cheered
The names of the Vice Presidents were then called
and, as many favorite names were announced the
audience loudly applauded. The following is a list
of officers. number OF them are from the par
ishpa and on adj in, 4 r.,
President ISAAC LAnATur.
Vice Presidents-D. F. Burthe NJ Cannon. c.
Roseius, Bernard Marigny, Thomas l.. Leeds
Benjamin Bloomfield, Charles NJ Waterman, Sam.
uel Jamison, Gabriel ID. Feret Denis Preur, Divide
DeBuys, j. nj. Scott, H. r. Denis, Edward Male,
George Lugenbuhl, DR.. Thos. Hunt, Isaac DePas,
Manual Blasco, H. w. Palirey, Moses Eastman
Charles Pride, William e. Tompkins, Peter X
Wagner, Thomas c; Poole, J. 9: Pooley, George
Urquhart, Thomas j. Stewart, James l.. Freret
Henry Peire, Judah Touro, A. G. Blanchard
Henry Renshaw, j. {. Stewart, Thomas w. Col
lens, Dennis Donovan, Levi Pierce, j. l.. Carman
Felix Labatut, Il. Latour s. l.. johnson Sidney
Story, Charles Caruthers, J. M. Caballero, Vale
rian Ailain, Armand Pilot, ID. Coffee, Robert Con-
way, Arnedi Ducatal, A. Chiape!a, F. Caloine,
H. ST. Paul, James Anderson, Jules BENT, II Frell
son, James Bronner, Joaquin Viosca, Wiihcinus
Bogart, of New Orleans; Dr. Scott, of Baton Rouee
William Parker, X. Gardore, Peter Marcy, of AL
glers; John Forshey. p. N. Wood, John 'Galpin
w. $. stnnsbury, s. r. kenney, of Lafayette.
standardization w. Andrcws Jno Livingston
Jno Pemberton, Jules Tuyes, T. A. Boulct, Jno
E. Holland.
The President spoke few words in French which
were translated by Mr.. ]. p. Benjamin. They
were to the effect that the meeting was composed
OF men of all parties, Wings and Democrats, and
that they were met to express their love for the
Union, and their determination TO sustain it az It is
This was received with uproarious applause and
cheers
MIR. Benjamin then read the resolutions pre-
viously prepared and published by the Committee
of Arrangements. They follows
!. Resoiped. That the present position of public
affairs, and the excitement which ambitious men
are endeavoring TO foment and increase render it
eminenty the duty of every citizen who loves his
country and her institutions, TO give pledge of
that love by opposing the weight of his name and
example to those who seek to subvert those institu
tons.
2. Resolvcd, That the citizens of Louisiana Weld
to none in ardent and unconquerable devotion to
our common country, in love of the Union, and in
reverence for the counsels of the great patriot who
warncd his countrymen TO look with distrust and
abhorrence on all who shall endeavor to array one
section of the Confederacy against another.
3. Resolved, That the Union of these States was
only accomplished by chershing feeling of mu-
tual attachment and regard amongst all members
OF the Confedcracy; by encouraging mutual sys-
tenn OF concession and compromise, tending TO con.
ciiae the interests of all; and that when its
tinuance Is menaced Its preservation must depend
on the like feelings, and the like spirit amongst
the descendants Of those who presided at its forma
ton.
T. RESOLVED, That the measures passed by the
Congress of the United States, at its recent session.
were, in our judgment, dictated by sincere desire
to aay the agitation excited by the violence of the
fanatics who for selfish purposes seek the dissolu-
ton OF this Union; and, the same time to do us.
ce TO all sections the Confederacy that we cheer
fully admit the purity Of motive and sincerity OF
patriotism of the statesmen who considered these
measures Ill adapted 20 the end proposed but
whilst making this allowance for diversity OF
judgment upon the subject OF expedency, we can
tolerate none 10 the duty of every citizen TO obey
the laws as they have been passed, nor can we hest
tate TO apply 10 those who may counsel resistance
To those laws the names OF enemies of our country.
5. Rss0iped, That the people of Louisiana will
lend their aid in execution Of the compromise laws
above alluded TO- and will put down with a strong
hand all who may attempt to set them at naught.
3. Resolred, That we entertain for our friends of
the North true fraternal regard; that We cannot
and will not entertain the slightest doubt of the
good faith which will mark their Observance of all
the terms of the compromise; and that whilst we
regard with indignation the lawlcss violence OF un
principled fanatics who have made themselves CON
spicuous in their efforts 10 cvade resist the law
we preserve mistaken our reliance the good
sense and law abiding spirit Of the masses OF the
people, who will subdue those fanatics with the
hrm heart and resolute spirit which they have in
hcrited from the men Of the Revolution
Z, htSofrta, That IN thus giving pledge Of our
purpose to aid in maintaining the supremacy OF the
lave, We feel that we have given the strongest Of all
proofs OF our attachment to the Union; (that the
points yielded by the Southern portion Of the Con
icderacy by the terms Of the recent compromise
laws comprehend every concession that frecmen
can make, with honor,) aud that we cannot con
template without horror the inevitable conse-
qucnces which would result from the unanimous
resistance OF the citizens Of the South 10 any, the
slightest infraction OF any Of the measures which
have been passed as equivalents for these conocs
sons.
). Resoived, That the thanks of the nation are
efninently due TO the statesmen who at the last
sion OF Congress INCREASINGLY struggled in the
OF peace and Union; that in the gallant array of
the Senate chamber our honored guests the true
hearted Senators Of Mississippi and Louisiana,
Generals Downs and Footo, were highly distin-
Ruished, and deserve the appreciation, the alice
ton, and the gratitude of their countrymen.
As each Of them were read Mr. Benjamin paused,
and the cntircaudencc responded with enthusiasm.
The distinguished Senator DowSs was then led
forward by Mr. Benjamin, and presented TO tho
-cnbly, who received him with reiterated cheers.
The band burst out with Yankee Doodle, and for
a few moments the shouting and cheering were