The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-08
Tn. Con.,l.a,lon.l pl.,ferm.

The Constitutional PLATFORM.
We fndin the columns OF the Savannah Republican the
following proceedings Of very large and enthusiastic
public meeting which held in that city on the 3st ut
We have read them with great satisacon and commend
the admirable resolutions they adopted containing the
true constitutional platform which the people Of every
section Of the country can stand with safety, and on
which alone the security Of the Union be rendered
efecual. We add also extract from editorial
tcle in the Union Of the a0th Of June last upon this
subject in which took occasion to express views
somewhat at length, and which we are happy 10 find
are SO fully sanctioned and endorsed by the friends OF the
Union and the rights Of the South in Savannah.
Let the South hold on 10 these principles the ark Of
her political salvation and. what may, she will
have done nothing for seeproach nothing to disgrace
her in the page Of history While the South maintains
this position the destiny Of the Union can only be
soparded by the reckless fanatics Of the North We trust
the good Of the great Of the people in tina,
section will frown down these pesiiferous agtators
From the Savannah Republican.
Meeting Of" The Union and Southern Rgh Party of Chat
ham County"
In accordance with call made through the gazettes OF
the city, one Of the largest and most enthusiastic and har
nonious meetings that assembled i'm this county
On The The Ho Ln ass
appointed president Of the meeting, and on motion Of Capt
Arnold moved The appointment Of Major john Lewis
and Col. VIM. I. Law secretaries
tered the following preamble and resolutions pIeiacing
them by lew pertinent and terse remarks:
Where's the government established in these United
States by the fathers and patriots OF the revolution has been
emineniy successful in aording security home pua
lie plinpps. Of laona and ann ne
liberty throughout the civilized world; and whereas the
permanently oil that and the continued enjoy.
ment of its numerous blessings depend upon the union
the States OF the coniederacy
Resolved, That we the Union and southern rights party
OF Chaham county, do entertain abiding hmcn
and will cherish religious devotion TO the Union long
the constitution shall be nviolaby preserved and the
sacred rights guarantees shall be secured and
forced
And whereas the conduct Of large portion Of the peo-
the subject OF the institution of slavery well adapted
excite the most serious for the
regard 70 that institution
the ON 81 n. .usse, ~ pod
will submits to no violation or Infringement Of It whatever
acquescng the legislation Of Congress- and waiting
see whether the CopPsomse made b tina, egs!ion is OBJ
South But. whilst thus willing acquesce and to
wait we think II will be proper for the convention to de-
pronunciation Of fact The existence Of which cannot in
the least doubt that Congress shall undertake to egsae
ne District Of Columbia. or The nsrdc,on Of Ss slave
trade between the States, the enactment Of the Wmo
Of Georgia will submit but w with united voice. re.
sis though that resistance should create dissolution Of
Rssoiped, That as party we do hereby declare our
entire approval and adoption Of the sentiments and opn
ions expressed by candidates Tor the convention in
their published address 10 the voters Of Chatham county,
On motion Of DR. Arnold the resolutions were taken up
safi and read by the While the resolutions
pending, Captain r. W. Poolei delivered
short and patriotic address, expressive OF bis devotion the
Union and his firm determination stand by that Union
under all crcu instances Captain p. took occasion
plain his objection Of the resolutions inasmuch by
u conte mpated the occurrence Of calamity
Of freedom free Institutions as the dssolu
ton Of this governm With this pon the preamble
and resolutions were carried unanimously,
DR.. X. ID. Arnold, +. Barlow, esq, and John Ward.
esqthree OF the candidates oil the Union and southern
rights party TO represent this county the entung
ventionbeing called upon, addressed their fellow
In strong and otcble language, rearmpg the principles
rs laid down in their published address The remarks of
each Of these gentlemen received by the meeting with
manifest delight and pleasure, and It's approval Of the po
plause which frequently Interrupted them.
X. X. Cuyler, esq also candidate, was unable
spond 10 the call made upon him from ndisposon
Henry NJ Law, esq, being called upon. also addressed
the meeting.
Mr. Law having concluded three cheers were given for
the Union, and three cheers for the South and motion
of r. Gumsrtn, the meeting three cheers for the
Hon. John W. Anderson, Of the representatives. Of this
county the Legislature Of the State and speaker Of the
house
On motion, the proceedings ordered be published
On motion OF Dr.. r. d Arnold, the meeting adjourned.
WIN. BULLOCK, p,..,a.,,.
WAN. Law,
WIN. r. Law, Secretary.
From Union Of June 30, 1850