Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-08
From tie Baltimore imerican, .Nurch 5.
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In pursuance OF the call Of the Mayor meeting of
the citizens OF Baltimore was held in Monument Square
last evening" for the purpose OF giving expression the pub
lie sentiment in favor OF the pcrpetuity Of the Union Not
withstandng the night rather cold for outdoor
Dlages the meeting was very numerousy attended, the whole
between the Monument and Lexington being
pied by those present. whose number could have been far
from five thousand.
The Speakers platform in front of the Court House was
appropriately fesiooned with the National Ensign and bril-
any Illuminated, whilst along the front was displayed
canvass bearing the words"1HE USIoS MUST AND SHALL
De PRESERVED" In the rear Of the Speakers stand was
placed the Independent Blues Band who previous 10 the
calling of the meeting order performed several approp
ate pieces Of music in admirable style.
The meeting then called 10 order by Joshua Vansant
ESD The Mayor of the CITY Elijah Stransburv presIpd
assisted by 80 Vice Presidents and Secretaries
The Hon. VIM. Fell Giles then addressed the meeting In
the course OF his remarks he said al the North and the
South cannot settle the question Of slavery in spirit of fair
and honorable compromise, hen say leave it alone Non
intervention would DO my doctrine Leave the question
unaltacd TIL the Territories had applied for admission into
the cnon and had moulded their laws the subect
Mr. Giles concluded BY moving the adoption of the follow
ing preamble and resolutions the reading OF which was in
terruped by repeated cheers from the meeting
The people OF Baltimore have Witnessed with profound
y anxious concern the excitement which has grown p on
the public questions recently brought into debate Con-
res The chief source .. that h that in the exas
peraon OF this excitement partizans either side have
threatened the dissolution Of the Union of these States nm
less their respective views be adopted by Congress and in
corporaed in Legislation. And time has arrived when
speculate upon The value OF the Union and even States
men speak OF dsunon NJ sssibc in certain contingencies
,
circumstances might be construed eithern Indifference
IN the subject or want Of attachment 10 the Union;
Now, therefore, We the citizens OF Baltimore in town
meeting assembled do hereby proclaim to our comm N
country our unaltebc attachment the Union of the
States; that we regard il the palladium of orr political
safety and prosperity and that in obedience the parting
message oi Washington 1--WE will watch its
with jealous anxiety that will dscountennnce whatever
suggest suspicion that il can in any event be-
abandoned, and thai we will frown upon every attempt To
ALLEVIATE portion of country from the rest or In
feeble the sacred ties which link together as one
people
Resolved That We cherish profound yensrotion fr the
non as Inc inesabe legacy OF revolutionary fathers
by whose wisdom and patriotism il was formed and thai
whatever grievances exist in any part Of The country
there none that would Justify disnnnn md mono ma,
disunion would make better
Resolved That the questions pertaining the control re-
guation and disposal OF slavery rn the States emnenty
belong only 10 the States themselves That all intere
with these functions either by the Federal
or by The States acting beyond their own Jurisdictions has
the effect to weaken the bonds of the Union as both are un
constitutional, and an offensive exercise of power
Resolved That the aggressive legislation of some of the
Northern States IN relation to the recapture of fugitive
slaves ana their RECOMMENDATION OF institution with which
they have no right OF interference, have produced spr,
u alienation which should and would be removed by faith
ul observance OF the principles of the Original COMPACT
and thar IL was In view OF such possible inacons of The
Constitution that the Father his Country orcboded
onal divisions and warned his countrynen against them
Resolved That IN the disposal questions OF slavery b.
yonGo 'rH1o me limits Of any STATE whatever may be the
constitutional power OF the Federal Government thai
power should only be exercised harmony with The yaros
interests OF the country and manner far as possible
calculated 10 conciae all parties and preserve at the
same time the original compromises of the Constitution
Resolved That more eectua provision ought TO be made
by law for the restoration and delivery Of persons bound 10
service or labor any State who may into any other
State or territory OF the non in pursuance Of the REQUIRE
ments Of the Constitution.
Resolved That We have abiding confidence in the m
o,ism and intelligence Of the Congress of our country and
we hope and believe that high body will settle all dsracng
questions IN spirit Of fair and honorable compromise
Resolved finally That IT, Notwithstanding our homes and
o PRAYERS in behalf OF The prosperity and peranency d.
the mon should DC PUT in jeopardy by the rash acs or
excited counsel Of any men, pledge defend the
Constitution andtte fnon 10 the full extent Of all our means
OF defence.
Washington March was then performed by the band af-
ter which VIM H. Collins ESQ., came forward and nIdress
ed the meeting.
The question then taken On the resolutions which
nine hearty cheers for the Union
The remarks of the speakers were exceedingly We. re-
ce!ved and the whole demonstration off in the best