The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-28

UNION MEETING.
Pursuant 10 previous cal, numerous assembage OF
the citizens Of Springfield, and other citizens OF Illinois, IA.
vorab!e 70 The plan OF adjustment Of the slavery question
yened at the courthouse Saturday evening, the 18th
instant.
Col John Moore appointed president; John T.
Stuart and John Calhoun, Of Springfield, and j. G. Bow.
man, Of Lawrence county, vice prcsden and p. r. Enos,
ley. " >. SNOW, Of Springfield, and u W. Mecker, OF
Mr. David L. Gregg explained the purpose Of the meeting
miee Of Thirteen" Of the senate OF the United States rel
alive 70 the adjustment Of the slavery question: and 70 give
public expression Of the views Of the friends Of the pro-
utes Of hc bill.
Mr.. NJ Bfayman moved the appointment Of a committee
OF i've present series OF resolutions expressive OF the
views Of the meeting; which agreed 10, and the fol
Ms..s.. N Brayman, JOIN +. Stuart, / B. curren, N.
w Maiheny, and T. H. Campbell. who reported the fol-
Whereas grave questions national policy seriously az
ectng the public tranquility and threatening disturb the
gress % ts Importance Of the early and friendly sele-
ment Of which questions the public mind has become
TO make known 10 their the national
ellis, from time 20 Tune, their wishes ali affect.
Rssolrsd, Thai the snbIiin snd comprehensive ,en,i
which Illinois, when she joined hands with har sis.
her s enSSrns aoo saTE asi sfI
TloNAL USioNr' is sun the patriotic and undivided
ambition. parry aiegiance, sectional psTusligies
R,oipsd, That the constitution Of the Uned states
tue result Of generous aud ius comprUmi
the work Of pauiotc hearts and prophec minds. and we
believe that without alteration evasion, and administer
ed is spirit, IL s sufficient stability
the gsneGl goyernnen the rights OF The states, and the
happiness Of the people,
Roigsd, That witnessed with deep soicitudo,
In the action OF Congress for the few months the
hib.on Of spirit Of dcord and stife growing Of
Proposed for the admission Of California, the
form ltiOn OF territorial governments the settlement Of
boundaries Of TcEa and the adjustment Of the question
81 slavery 20 la ~ the is supposed depend upon
the action Of Congress.
RoiUef, That Is la opaon Of ncalculabe ian port.
ha all these Questions be settled and
growing out OF them removed delay;
IL s the duty OF Congress- a. s such
laws as TIE constitution authorizes and the rights the par
Ties ned demand, having regard presega
on Of LIBERTY uNfos, FOREVER, AVID IN
sEPAKABLgT
Rssofved, That among tbs various plans 70 submitted 70
Congress Tor disposition the questions
above referred TO- tst series Of propositions presented
Senate Of the United States the sub May by Com
miee OF Thireenof which Hon Henry Clay was chair.
and final settlement OF all the leading OF dlspt
settlement which viii demand bur Few sacrifices OF per
feeling prejudice but will confer benefits and bie
ings apou ALA settlement which involves abandon
essential rights, but is calculated restore haro
ny and aternal intercourse, and give another Games, OF
peLpetuy and promote human happiness
HsofCed, That In cur opnon could the OF the peo
pie Of Illinois be taken The diier
which have been presented, the predominaag sentiment
uttered BY overwhelming majority, would Be found IN
favor Of the mode Of adj nsnent proposed BY Commit.
gesed II
Resolved, That copies d these proceedings be forwarded
20 senators and Congress thar
we recommend 20 feow-ctzens in every portion Of
the state % bold meetings. and By prompt And fearless
expression Of men wishes on this noinentous subec