Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06
Union Meeting.

Union Meeting.
AT large and respectable assembling of some
thousands of people from various parts of the State
NET together at the Capitol square, indianapolis, on
the 18th of May, 1850, to welcome the presence in
midst of Governor Crittenden of Kentucky, his
excellency Joseph A Wright, having introduced Gov.
Crittenden to the assembled multitude in very beau
tiGul and appropriate address, which was responded
to in most excellent speech of considerable length
by Gov. Critienden, listened with great interest.
On motion of M. G. Bright, Esq, it
Resoiced, That the assemblage do form themselves
into Union meeting
Whereupon the Hon. E. NJ Huntington was call
ed to the chair and Charles Test, John P. Usher Ad-
olson l.. Roache aud Robert breckenridge, Jr. Esq.
were appointed Secretaries.
James NJ. Hanna. Esq, Col. Henry S. Lane, Mr.
Nathaniel Bolton and Mr.. John B. Dillon having
been appointed committee to draw up suitable
resolutions for the occasion, thereupOn James NJ
Hanna, Esq. reported from said committee The fol-
lowing resolutions for the consideration of the meet
ing
l. Resolved, That citizens of this glorious con-
federacy, regard with feelings Of the deepest So
liciude the present crisis at Washington which has
grown out of excited discussions concerning the in
suion Of slavery; and we invoke The Supreme Ru-
Ter of nations nfu~e into the public councils the
spirit of wisdom, the same love of liberty and
union the same fraernal attachment and mutual con-
that influenced the deliberations of the franz
ers OF the constitution. " Let there be no strife
between US for we are brethren"
= ReSoiued That the Union of the States is the
ark of political covenant, the ife-blood of Ame
rican liberty of republican government nay one of
the last, best hopes of human liberty throughout the
world And the people of the State of Indiana mp
peang to the patriotism Of all, proclaim as with the
voice and soul of one man, the Union. one and n-
separabe, and forever it must and shall he pre-
served. Those whom the constitution has Joined to-
gether, lei no man put asunder.
3. Resored, That our love for the Union, and the
whole Uniun, increases with the growth and pros
pery Of this nation, and that every attempt of dis
contenied persons dissolve the Union Of the States
should be resisted by every lover OF his country, to
the last extremity
4. RESOLVED, That the sacred principles of Chris
tiany civilization the advanced stale of enlightened
society, best and true interest," all require at our
hands that we observe and discharge all the obliga-
tons and duties, promptly and in good faith, that
clearly and justly exist between ourselves and other
portions of our common country
B. Rss0lred That the general government, the only
sovereign government of the United States, was
formed and established by the people of the United
States: us powers were granted BY them, and TO
be exercised directly on them and for their benefit
6. Resolped, That the powers granted by the peo-
ple in their constitution TO the general government
of the United States limited in their extent, and
not intended to interfere with other powers which
are, by the constitution vested in the several
Stale governments.
T. ReSoiped That. in all free governments, The
right of the people alter and amend their constiiu-
tons and laws in lienable right; and that any
clause, either ia constitution in municipal law
which excludes prevents such alteration amend
ment is void from its commencement.
B. ReSOired, That when any question shall arise
and threaten destroy the peace and Union of these
United States, it will be the duty of the people
consider and settle such questions with moderation
with Justice with firmness. and with deep feeling
of those solemn obligations which they owe to them
selves, to their country 10 mankind, aud TO Almighty
God
9. ReSolred, That we, in Indiana, forming a par
Of the mighty west which represents The heart of this
republic. both in location, and believe, in devotion
TO the Union, are ready, without distinction of party
10 sustain any just measures, constliu
iionally adopted that will result in the settlement
all dsiTactIng sectional questions, and unite
whole country again. in the days of our fathers
In the houds sof fraternal affection.
10 ResOlped, That the Statesmen in Congress, o
ehe- party who, in this hour Of fiery trial. offer u
sectional divisions and party differences win!
sacrifices on the altar Of the Union, are emineutl
entitled to the admiration and gratitude of the sove
reign people.
And the resolutions being read, after addresses b,
MeSsrs. Breckenridge and Pope of Kentucky, an
Me>srs. Lane, Hannegan. McGaughey, and Petit o
! Indiana. they unanimously adopted.
On notion the meeting adjourned.
E. M. HUNTINGTON, Chairman.
CHARLES II. Test,
A. l.. RoAcHE,