Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-19


~, n, lovers Of our whole couny-as honorable and just
men-we are bound abide by and enforce the
misses Of the constitution and Inc Jaws which may oe en-
acted by our Nation ongresfor without this there 10
no without the IN ion OF these states thee Is
no hope against political and social chaos May that
union like of mercy in the cloud, ever remain as
Covenant not that the world shall again be delug-
ed with water, but covenant between these states
and people country shall never be del
uged W h the blood Of our people.
L. D. Stockton, Esq Chairman OF the 60 mmittee on
Resolutions, namely: Messs l. D. s'oek'on, D. Koes'
Coobaueh, Oliver Cock A. w. Carpenter L. Cook ,.eo.
Bliekhahn Alfred Clarke, j. s. Schramm ant D. A. iiud.
son. appointed at preliminary meeting 'hen presented
the following
1. Resolved, That we approve Of the peace meas
of the late session OF Congress ana rejoice IN
their passage. They had their origin in spirit OF
patriotism and constitute, in our opinion, fair
compromise of the various questions lately agitat-
ing the country, each being fairly the consider
alton Of the other; that they ought not TO be re.
pealed, and that any attempt essentially to modify
any Of them, unless time and experience shall de-
monstrate the essity thereof, would he an act
of bad faith, subversive OF the mutual confidence
and esteem which should exist between the differ
ent parties of this great commonwealth, and dam
gerous to the perpetuity OF the Union.
?. Resolved, That the Constitution OF the United
States is a compact, solemn agreement, molly
covenant fundamental treaty: That it is indivis-
lille. each part being dependent on the other, and
no part binding without the whole; That under ITS
fostering influence our country has risen to its
present high state prosperity and happiness, and
if we expect these to continue. we should guard
well that each and every part of 1t Is alike respect
ed, reyered and oheyed.
8. Resolved. That we will sustain the Constitu-
ton and laws of the United States as the supreme
law Of the land that we hold ourselves and each
member of the confederacy bound thereby that
they not to be obeyed by halves; there Is no
middle ground between submission to the decision
of the constituted authorities and revolution or
disunion there is ambiguous condition, half
allegiance and half rebellion there Is treason
made easy.
4. Resolved. That we declare our unalterahle at
tachment to the Union Of the States. and will
MAINTAIN it by every means in our power. In view
OF which, we are in favor of such measures as
shall best tend to allay irritation, cuti,at batter
feelings and more fraternai sentiments between the
North and the South, and arrest the further pro-
gress political agitation on the subject ofslarery.
5. Resnll ed, That we recognize. in its fullest
sense. the right of our brethren in the State. where
sla, cry exists by law, to have their fugitive slaves
delivered up and The constitutional obligation Of
the Government 10 pass all such laws shall eff
fcctually provide for their recapture and restora
ton to those TO whom they belong.
6. Resolved. That as wings and democrats, we
have come together upon this question in defence
of the Constitution that the good men OF all par
ties should unite and stand together 10 carry out
in rod faith No party lines stand against O.
sistance to the Constitution and laws. and party
lines ought. Evasion of the fedora! compact is
fraud; resistance to it crime obedience to it, in
all its parts, is duty that must be paid, or the
Union is dissolved.
7. Resolved, That the Union can best be pre-
served by the faithful and complete charge fan
the duties devoived npon us by the Constitution and
laws and while WE PLEDGE OURSELVES TO THIS
we trust that a returning sense of proprIety. and
of their obligations good citizens, Will induce
both the North and the South To cease all crimina
ton and elimination, and endeavor To cultivate
those feelings of faterna affection, patriotic love
and mutual regard which are the strongest bonds
of the Union.
Resolved Tha, there can be no difference of opinion NJ
TO the obedience due to the declared will Of the law
king power, when constItu,ionaiiy expressed. Ill is
the Will OF the nation, against which individual
aud number OF individuals set up his or their
own will. When the constituted authorities have
spoken, their mandate cannot be contradicted or
opposed, but by some other higher and stronger
constitutional authority. Whatever is legally done,
must be considered as rightly done; and public
liberty, virtue and peace require that it should be
eheyed, or anarchy and violence are the edlate
and inevitable results.
8. Resolved, That entertain no respect for
the sentiments Of those zeaiots and enthusiasts,
North or South,) who propose as their own rule of
conduct, and recommend to others, spcaceabfe
resistance to the iars.r and the still more exrara-
CANT doctrine that individuals may judge of their
rights under the Constitution and laws 10y some
rule which according TO their ideas. is higher than
the Constitution and laws. Such a doctrine is
without any authority, religious civil, in the in
situations Of Christianity, OF the institutions Of
government; ami wherever it had its origin. o
finds its advocates, whether in the halls Of Cen
gress, with sectional, abolition press, or in the
sacred desk, il every where merits the severest
and most uncompromising censure and rebuke.
10. Resolved. That citizens Of both parties,
we have read with unmineed pleasure and salts
faction. and give our hearty approval and endorse
ment to that portion of the late annual message of
MlLLARD FILLMORE, President Of the United
States, wherein he announces his intention ssthat
to the utmost of his ability and the extent OF the
cd in i'm he will At all and all
places, take care that the laws are Faithfully exc
cuted.
II. Resolved, That we approve. without reserve.
the course of those, who, casting from them the
ordinary influences Of party, united upon a com
mon platform in defence of the common country
against the unreasonable demands OF contending
sections, and by their trmness, zeal and ability,
cured the passage of those measures of compro-
mise which ensure even-handed justice TO all por-
tions, and which trust will ere long bring per-
manent peace TO the whole country.
10. Resolved, That our immediate delegation in
Congress their various votes cast in favor ofthc
passage Of these measures, have faithfully reflect
ed the will of their constituents.
Mr. A. w. Carpenter moved that the resolutions
he adopted. The motion being seconded, Mr. Stock
ton proceed d. at some length, with an able argu-
ment in their support. He was followed by Messrs
Child, j. {. Hall ard NJ. d. Browning, Esqrs., in
spec, hes we calculated to convince all who lis
tened to them of the propriety and necessity of
adopting the resolutions.
lpoH the tuHtiusloii VI tHe sleetHes. w w. II
Starr, Esq, moved to amend the motion of Mr.
Carpenter so that each resolution might be acted
upon separately, which was agreed to.
Mr. Frazee, one OF the Secretaries, then read the
resolutions in their order which, with the excep-
ton of the FIRST. sirth, ninth, and eitpenth, upon
which there a few dissenting votes, were
unanimously adopted.
Mr. J. G. Lauman moved suhat the thanks Of the
meeting be rendered to its officers, and the several
speakers, for the able and efficient in which
they had performed their various duties - which
was unanimously agreed TO.
On motion of Mr. John H. McKenny it was fur
Their UNANIMOUSLY,
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be forwarded to the President "f the United States,
and our Representatives in Congress.
On motion. il was further
Resolved, That the newspapers of Burlington,
and throughout the State, are requested to publish
the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion of George Frazre. ESQ. the meeting
then adjourned with NINE CHErRS FOR IHE
UNION. DAVID RORER, President.
]. F. Henry, Solomon Sherfey, !. y. Browning,
Levi IIaeer, G.. Scarborough, w. Il Chnmherin,
VIM B. Ewing, J. L. Corse, Nathaniel Irwin,
Adam Funk. John Person, Sen Thomas Speuy,
-. e. Pensey, Arthur Inghram, Vice Presidents.
g 60: ;, ";ss;"s.- Secretaries.
John Fl. McKeHny J
Proceedings of the Southern Iowa Horticultu-
raj Society-The society came to order 1t O
clock, p. MD. RnRER. ESQ, Vice President in
the Chair. The Committee on Fruits reported the
following contributions: