The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-14
Great Union Meeting Mt Utica.
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UREA, DEC. II-9P. MA large Union meet
ing was held at the court house this evening Many
members OF the bar, who in attendance at cir
cult court, were present.
On motion of the Hon. J. A. Spencer, the Hon.
Hiram DEMO was chosen President, James Sayre,
Harvey Barnard, Theodore Pomeroy, II. Croker,
r. Northway, Willard Crafts, p b. Peckham, and
Rutger b. Miller, Vice Presidents Fl. Spencer, J.
M. Lyon, ii. c. Potter, VIM. c. Johnson, ID. ii. w.
Golden, and VIM. Clark, Secretaries.
The President, on taking the chair, said that il
was an unexpected honor conferred on him, which
he did not expect, and more than he deserved He
then went into history of the settlement of the
country, the hardships forefathershad to battle
with, and reviewed the exciting questions that
had agitated Congress at its last session. He stated
that he was in favor of the compromise measures
passed by that Congress- and that the whole excite
ment was caused by the slavery question. He said
that he would like to see slavery done away with,
but long it the law of the land he should
respect it.
IA. SPENCER moved committee Of eight to re-
port resolutions.
The Chair then announced the following as sad
committee: J. A. Spencer, David Wager, E. A.
Wctmore, J. p. Harris, T. O'Grannis J. H. Ed
monds II. S. Paxton, Isaiah Tiffany N. Devercux.
The committee reported the following resou-
tons:
Resolved, That the Constitution which was or.
daincd and established for the purpose of forming
more perfect union and for securing the blcssin 20
ofberty to the people of the United States and To
their posterisy, has answered the beneficial purpD-
oits creation, and is entitled to the veneration
and support of every individual claiming receiv
ing its protection.
Resoipsd That we hail with Joy the fact that the
dangerous questions, which so recently threatened
the stability of our Government, have been so ami
cahly adjusted; and, when we consider the diversity
of interest affected thereby, believe that the Com.
promise measures, passed at the late session of Con-
gress, are fair and honorable and ought to be
tanned
Reso,red, That every law passed by the Congress
Of the United States, in accordance with the prov
sions of the Constitution is TO be deemed expires
sion OF the will of the sovereign American people,
and as such, until modified or abrogated, s entitled
to the ready obedience and support of every nhabi
tant Of these States.
Rssoiped, That we know no higher law for our,
government, American citizens, than the Con.
stitution OF the United States, and members Of Con-
gross in common with all other officers, State and
national, are required TO take oath TO support
that INSTRUMENT, and il is the solemn duty Of Con-
gress TO pass all laws which necessary and pro-
per 10 carry every provision thereof into full effect
! Re'oiued, That inasmuch the Constitution of
the United States provides that no person held 10
service or labor in one State under the laws there
Of and escaping into another, shall in consequence
OF any law, or regulation therein, be discharged
from such service or labor but shall be delivered
claim ofthc party to whom such service or labor
may be due, we are in favor Of main tanning that
provision no less than ts others, in full force aud
effect and Congress having at its last session pass
ed AN act for that purpose, also in favor Of
UNFOLDING that enactnb Mt, without change or mo
difcation, until time and experience shall demon
strato the necessity Of further legislation to guai
| against evasion or abuse.
Resolved, That we deprecate the existence Of fac
lions, North or South, led by aspiring dcn,a-
gogues heated fanatics, who counsel rcsista nee
TO the laws, and preach the dangerous doctrines II
notification and disunion; that we declare our At
tachment to the Constitution and the Union, and
our firm determination 10 support the laws.
The resolutions were passed amid great sp-
plausc.
| The Hon. Samuel Bcardscy then addressed the
meeting. He said that he was proud TO address
the citizens Of Utica, irrespective Of party, on
| go great question the Union lie was ia
favor Of ali the Compromise bills that had
been passed by the last Congress; that oil
! though there was great hue and cry made
the one passed by the beroes Of the Revolution;
and he, for one, would stand by il, and il en-
| forced. lie said that the fanatics of the North
were the cause Of the passage of tho bill, with
new amendments. lie did not come TO the meetin z
10 build up new party, and he would not vote Tor
any man that would not go for the Union and the
Compromise Bills. He would like TO sce slavery
abolished in the District Of Columbia.
Hon. j. A. Spencer then addressed the mcctin z
lie went for the Union strong, and was down any
pettifogging politician that would rend il asundcr
lie would do all in his power TO carry out the
promise OF the last session. &c. He was followed
by VIM. Frary and others.
The meeting was the largest and most respect
able ever held in this city.