The southern press., 1850-09-09
Mcssrs. F. c. Moore, John Chapman, VIM. II.
Peck. John J. Moore, Con mittcc.

MEETING IN WILKINSON Duo notice having
been previously given, very large meeting OF
the citizens of Wilkinson county, Geo, irrcs
pcctive Of old party names, assembled at the
Court House on the 9Th August, 1850, for the
purpose of discussing those questions which so
much agitae and alarm our people, and threaten
the rights, equality, and homer Of the South, and
to give expression to the public mind upon the
subject
When, on motion. Joel Rivers and Joseph
Hill, esq rs, were called to the Chair and N. A.
CarswcIl and A. V. McCardcl, csq'rs, requested
to act as Secretaries
The object of the meeting having been en-
planned by Joel Rivers, DR.. II. Jones presented
for the consideration Of the meeting, the follow
ing address and resolutions:
In consequence of the agitation throughout
the Union, upon the SUI jcct Of slavery in con-
nection with the territories, we deem it proper
that the people of the Southern States meet in
primary assemblies ard give full and fee ex-
PRESTON of sentiment upon this all absorbing
topic, which so intimately concerns their in
tcrest, and in doing so we do not wish to be
understood, rs cultivating or even entertaining
for moment any diSailccton to the Union of
the States but on the contrary, it is our sincere
desire that the union in which We have lived so
/
century, may be prrpetuated, unpolluied to the
latest generation, in evidence of mans capacity
of sclt-gOvcrnmeRt.
But to have union, we must have equality, let
that union b" distinguished for its manifest and
evident signs of common brOtherho0d-let no
spirit of tanaticism or aggression override the
sacred guarantees contained in the bond of our
Union to injurc, oppress or degrade any section
of this Republic.
We of the South ask Of our Northern
brethren, nothing that is unjust or unequal.
In accordance with the spirit and intent Of the
Constitution, which is established as the su-
prcmc law of the land, we are now and at all
times willing to settle any questions affecting
the interest of different sections of the country
and in regard to the exciting question which
now so unhappiy divides the North from the
South, we cannot but regard the position of the
North as aggressive and without authority, r
the Constitution, and voutive Of every princ
pie Of justice an' equality, and therefore. can.
rot tAmely be submitted to on the part of tho
South, for although we love and veucrate the
Uuion, "e love still doarcr our honor and our
rights rs trremrn, and when We shall have
failed to raise our voice in their maintenance OF
Gf necessary our arms in their defence. We
shall have proven ourselves unworthy Of ou
ancestors and unworthy the name Of American
citizens.
!. Resolved, That the Territories arc the con-
mon property Ct all the people Of the Ifnitcr
States, and in equity and justcc, all who desire
should ernigratc thither with any species o
property without let or hindrancc
Q Resolred, That Congress, as the rcpresen
I tative of tho people, should remove any disa
bity existing in such Territories, by repeating
the Mexican laws abolishing and prohibiting
slavery in the Territories prior to their ccssior
| to the United States.
/ 3. Resolved, That VIC recognize the doctrine
Of non-intervention as the true constitutions
doctrine in relation to the subject Of slavery
both in the States and Territories.
!. R'soI,ed, That the question Of boundary