The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-06-25
Gen. Taylor In Maine.

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In the Boston Journal Of the 18th inst,
we find the proceedings of a large and en-
thusiastic meeting of the Wings Of Salem,
Mass, convened for the purpose OF express
sing their appreciation Of the course pursued
by Gen. Tayor's administration, both in re-
gard to the foreign and domestic affairs Of the
country. Mayor Sisbee presided, and in
his address paid a high encomium to the
character of Gen TAYLOR, in which he ex-
pressed the hope that the people Of New
England would promptly declare their readi-
ness " to support a Southern and Western
President, who comes so fully up to the New
England standard" A Mr.. Upham, in the
course Of his speech to the meeting, said:
"General Taylor was indeed citizen Of
Louisiana, but where, he would ask, is the
| Northern Statesman who is more true to
our rights, or considerate Of our sentiments,
than he. He is even now bearing the whole
front of the Southern opposition, because he
will not aid in extending the institution Of
slavery over territory now Free Mr.. Up
ham said he spoke from personal knowledge,
when he said there were many Of those who
were opposed to General Taylor's election,
taking it for granted that he would take the
opposite ground on this subject, who now
allow that he is eminently entitled to their
respect and confdencc-and the time would
come when they must discharge the daty
resting upon them, by publicly rendering
credit when credit is due.
| "In conclusion, Mr., Upham remarked that
all who supported Gen. Taylor in ls4s, sup
port him now, and their confidence is grow
ing every day. Many who supported him
in 1913, honor him now, and will be found
Swelling the ranks of those who shall achieve
his last great triumph in 1852"
| The sentiment of the meeting in regard
to the territorial question now before Con-
gress will be understood from the following
resolutions, which, with others, were unani-
mously passed
| Resolved, That the people of all parties demand
the immediate admission of California into the
Union with her present Constitution, unembar-
rassed, and undelayed by implication with any
other measure whatever they are justly indignant
that a State, composed Of the enterprising, encr-
getic, and patriotic sons of every member of our
Confederacy. in its history and growth glorious
monument of the spirit and genius of our people
whose Constitution is noble offering to the cause
of freedom and humanity, and which brings suc,
a contribution to the wealth, greatness, and power
of the Union, after having been promptly and
warmly welcomed by the President, has, for
months, been knocking in vain at the doors OF
Congress The people demanded that these doors be
opened Immediately. ....s.a. a...
Resolved, That the people of Massachusetts, as
their Representative III the State Legislature have
| UNANIMOUSLY declared, will ever earnestly insist
upon the application Of the principles of the Ordi-
nance of 1887 to any legislation by Congress for
the civil government Of the territories, but we arc
! willing that such legislation should be deferred foi
| the present to give opportunity for the people o.
| New Mexico. following the example of California
and the suggestions of the President 10 frame
/ constitution for themselves, an6yelam admission
to our confedcracy as State
Rcsolrcd, That the recommendations OF tn.
President, OH this subject evince a wisdom ant
spirit, worthy of his character and station, rs thu
4 patriotic Chief Magistrate of the Union, whose
duty il is to respect the convictions Of all parties
and ail sections Of our common country, and wht
! has proved that he respects convictions by no
4 asking as TO abandon them. The adoption Of his
policy by Congress would terminate the conflict
between the North and South, without humilia
ting either party, and in accordance with the
rights Of the Territories and the principles of lib
erty and justice. f.. H.. a.,
i Resolved, That il has now become the duty OF
all good citizens and true patriots, who approx,
of the course Of President Taylor, to whatever
parties they may heretofore have belonged, /,
rally forthwith to the rescue of the incorruptibl
magistrate, the plain republican, and the homes
man, without fear and without reproach, who ha
brought to the Chair Of Washington the spirit o
the Father Of his Country. Let the people ris
! in their might. Let them meet in their primary
assemblies, and re-echo through the land the
| pledges to him who never falters and never fails
in their hour of danger and the path Of duty, ant
who is gloriousy unfolding the Union and thu
| Freedom, the Honor and the Peace of the coun
| try.