Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-02-26
RICHM0ND ENQUIRER.
A CHEERING SIGN

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A CHEERING SIGN.
The following resolutions were adopted "ui apl'a"
and cheers that literally shook House from floor to cell
Angn by an immense meeting OF the noble Deiiio.ias
Philadelphia city and county the evening OF the N|u
Whereas the stability of the American MON is nov sc
ously endangered account OF real or
OF opinion between the savchoiding ana no l;sI,ioH
S,ass concerning the constitutional powers oi
nossessed by Congress the subject OF negro ss =.
the Territories of tho United States and iuriner on
OF fears EXPRESSED by the Southern States that
nav a. some tre time assume the right and the e1peoe
CO 10 abolish slavery in the District Of Coiuioia anu .
by some claim Of constitutional authority a'lenpl " ef
late The slave trade between the States, or 10 suppress,
situations of slavery within those States whee ose
tons have been established by law ana WHEREAS "r,
individuals deeply regret the y,
anywhere within the limits of our glorious coneuetdey
svar,hress "a citizens Of State bound by the copaG. VI
the constitution made by fathers Tor us we a'e WHILE
10 acknowledge all the provisions and compromises o is
"a oher matter contained in that sacred instrument
and are ready and anxious 10 aid In setting inns
dangerous subject forever upon ia
oil arrangement between the saVeho'u"s anu io ~ 'A
ing States: therefore, be 1t IT,. d
Resolved That the democratic citizens OF the ciy ano
county of Philadelphia, IN this meeting asseoeu III
Win tho almost unanimous people OF the State enter
tain passionate affection for the Union lhey can
forget that the Union, mbodying the spirit ana Pfhepe
Of the great struggle for American independence had us
birth in the bosom this ancient city, the capai OF m
ancient Commonwealth; and by all the glorious memoirs
of the past by the best interests OF Inc n deem las.
proudest hopes Of the future, they are bound IN oeP
ing and devoted attachment TO THIS the NOPE anu spp9
work of its WISE vruous and ever-o-oe-'ehea'eo au
Resolved That in the opinion Of this meeting no more
hpnaing misfortune could betall the whole country ool
The free and states man IN regnrS 10
their material prosperity and wealth. their moral power o.
the security and perpetuation OF their liberties
8 Resolved That in the opinion OF This meeting, nc
create calamity than downfall Of this republic couic
POSSIBLY bea mankind since what is now apparent " u
If the Union of these States shall continue 10 exist a
the future 10 increase in strength and influence as
% nnre noble and holy mission of country will De 10
conduct TO the enjoyment otis blessings unoer
systems Of government ell those nations IN the "oo ut o
Resolved That the constitution Of the United states
vests in Congress powe, 10 make laws lof e peope
.ha Territories acquired by annexed 10 the lnon ou'
only ,o dsnose and make needlu rules and regulations
respecting the territory other property belonging 10 the
United States" ;,,,
rph OF seeovernment the people Of the separate Terrific
hes when politically organized have the power Of making
.ner lava and OF executing them 50 lar as eY 40
conflict with the constitution and laws o! The United etes
and therefore have exclusively the night TO prohot OF aho"
slavery in such Territories 49,, n; :.
Resolved That tho principle OF the Wilmot Proviso -
not harmless political speculation abstraction excused
erroneous by its alleged phanhropc intent but Is ne same
ancient arsocatc, pernicous and pestlient Poucai
az lever reouda,ed and denounced BY the democratic party
Of Inc Union which seeks by OF an Implication OF
ower By Congress gradually undermine State sovereign
~ destroy legislation in the respective STATES consocae
Re Union and establish on the ruins State rights CEN
nal sovereignty easily controlled managed BY the few al
the expense OF the many. 49,, :,
y.
constitution of the Union framed and BY which alone II
can be perpetuaied abolish by VI Congress the ns-
tuition OF slavery in the District OF ~Iu. e
which ceded the District for the use OF the government Of
tna United States .
repea III laws conflicting with that section OF The const-
ton Of United States In regard TO the restitution OF ~
stive slaves that the fundamental obligation oncng
upon every citizen o. the Cnon and the law OF congress
passed carry il into effect may no longer be set al de
ance the rights of southern brethren 'ramed under
foot.
Resolved That the same political necessity which requi
red the foundation of the Cnlon Notwithstanding the ex
ence of institution Of slavery at the time in nearly every
State still demands the continuance OF the Union notwi-
standing iii, existence Of slavery il onela OF the States
now composing II.
TO- Resolved Tina, the sole hope OF the negro in the
southern States respect their eventual emancipation
from slavery upon faithful observance VI the condi
lions and compromises OF the constitution OF the lnion anc
shat the reckless schemes and measures Of the abolition and
reesoil parties tast untnsl are directly Calculated 70
perpeuate slavery this continent in lis har5hes orm
H. Resolved That in an eXeency Ike me present every
true democrat will find in the democratic cced-as pro-
claimed Baltimore in 1885, and understood Tor halt CEN
turythe safest gude and the surest projections and that
il becomes every lover OF this blessed Inon and Of the
prea, party under whose administrations that Union has
prospered avoid all connection with men who contributed
10 defeat e4S and who invoke US 10 desert our
long established and well-tried doctrines.
Y Resolved That the gallant Democracy who stood hrn
during the dark and trying period OF the panic in 1884 when
the mid ered and the corrupt gave way VIII not be easily
deuded from their good old creed by the Vaccinations OF men
elevated into prominence by chvarc party and disappont
ed only because their power perpeuaed and their
inconsistency endorsed.
Il Resolved That in the opinion of this meeting the sub
ect of negro slavery in s bearing the Cnion does ad
nit of adjustment and should be speedily settled FOREVER,
on fair Just and constitutional arrangement between the
elaveholdng and non slaveholdiDg States.
IA Resolved That we rejoice at the in the national
House Of Representatives laying the Wimot PTovso upon
she table, appropriate disposition OF measure wblch
did so procrns,natc the with Mexico and 10
embarrass the late Gst!icus administration and which
events have sufficiently proved without any practical
we rejoice also that Messfs Gilmore Mann Robbins Nc
Lanakan, Ross, and Dmick, six OF the eight Democrats
from this State in Congress, voted 10 exngush tho fire
brand which beer productive of SO much disaster and
discussion. ,. i,
votes Of such of the Democratic members from This county
in the Legislature voted against the consideration OF Ger
tain abolition insiructins resolutions offered oy ny
member from Crawford; and that earnestly invoke them
md their noca associates in both branches 10 adopt suc
measures as may be worthy Of the key that BINDS the noe
orcb and 10 resist all attempts give aid and comfort TO t
asators who would undermine this glorious fabric OF Tree
dom. ~, e.. =,
blessing OF inesmabe value among the richest bestowed
by G. I'D !9n man and in the language OF the Immortal
Jackson declare that must and shall De preserved.
H. Resolved Tina, the chairman OF this meeting DC au
horzcd requested a?pointa committee OF ~ 70 %
designated the Committee the Perpetulty vi the Cnioh
and to have the general supervision OF all matters reang u
lie objects .. this meeting
We rssre, that have room for tho PenusyVanih
an, accoun, Of the enthusiastic The meeting was
monster one-more than 5000 persons filed the vast hall
before the ho. OF organization he enthusiasm was lire
p-essib from the beginning 10 the end The CHEERS ana a
a, OF the bursts Of powerful accia
nation And when sns knot Of Free Soilers attempted
10 ner.up he meeting the rebuke OF the Democracy was
stern commanding and emphatic Tfere Is no reservation
ia the opinions pro claimed II the mastery ard comprehensive
resolutions and glowing and eloquent sentiments OF TIT
sneakers-All will be found eninen'y Pennsylvania anc
pa,ro,c and therefore, emnen,y national and American
The old and the young Of the Democracy were presenhe
veterans who had fought in many hard battle ana whe
sied with all their old ardo for the established Democratic
Creed and the young and gallant men who have embarked
In the same cause.-The Of country aud igh-were
present in force But sentiment onimotea the compce
and lining moss: and outburet .! approval anc ap
nauss greeted the resolutions and addresses They re-
puiu,sd the WI,Mor PRovto and lis projectors with
scorp and carr,ed tho old creed OF the Democracy with
overwhelming uncnity; aad declared that those who at
tented 10 make that schievous expcdient test were
no, entitled 10 the favor the confidence OF the party
E!oouen: speeches made by Messrs Charles bro~n
fcha!rman) John Cadwnader, Colonel Page Robert Tyler
vncsp, L. Bradford BENZ. H. Brewster and Daniel Dough
e-,v Esos We cannot better I'll our space than BY orie
extracts from the speeches Of these gentlemen which we
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