The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-04


borders that the man was sent forth who proposed the
Wilmot Proviso But she is now rising in the majesty
Of her power to scout il from the public councils and to
brand it's author as enemy to the public peace OF all
the series OF resolutions which have appeared during
this whole agitatng controversy either from her
meetings or from those OF the other States, free
TO say that none are admirable than the following
resolutions, which adopted on Monday last by the
republican yeomanry Of the powerful county OF old Bucks
We lay them without abidgment before our readers and
we should have considered il duty epublish Them
even had not been specially requested by the meeting
They expressed In abored language with no aec-
taon OF elegance with no display OF ornament but with
that cearness of thought and simplicity Of expression
which impress every mind with the force OF truth We beg
our readers to preserve these proceedings read and
read them, to circulate them among their neghbors and 10
scatter them broadcast over the land We are indebted
to the Office Of .The Independent Democrat for an ex-
ta published at "Doylestown May l." containing these
proceedings
THE VOICE OF BUCKS CoUNTY-DEMo CRATIC
UNION MEETING.
Inpursuance Of call signed by large number of demo-
cratic citizens Of Bucks county, large and respectable
portion 81 the bone and snew OF the democracy Of the
Monday evening" the goth Of April for the purpose OF
taking such ground and adopting such in the
present crisis, will promote the welfare Of the country
and the prosperity Of the American Union
The meeting was organized by the appointment OF the
named gentlemen as officers, viz:
President-David MARBLE.
Vis Presidsnis-Wm; Beans, Isaiah James, Levi +.
Sassaman, Rutledge Thornton, Edward Baker, John
Shipe, VIM. Christman Ganet Vansant, John Ruckman,
Daniel $, Applebach, and Jonas OFT,
!, Sscrsdriss-M. H. Snyder, N. G. James, and s. ].
Paxson
On motion, the following -named gentlemen were ap-
pointed committee to draft preamble and resolutions
expressive Of the sense Of the meeting, viz
William T. Rogers. John S Bryan, John Davis Jonas
Off, Samuel Kachline, Jesse Johnson, Stephen X Price,
John Bartholomew, Jos Y Campbell, James M McNair.
Shipe. Joseph Hough Arts Morris, William Beans, Ed
ward Baker John Bisher, John H. Buck, c. Shepherd,
John Sagers, and Samuel Gilkyson.
The committee reported the following preamble and
resolutions through their chairman which were unan-
imously adopted, viz:
The democratic citizens of the county Of Bucks. de-
sfous Of manifestng their continued confidence in
publican form OF government, and their unwaverng at
tachment to the Union the whole Union, and nothing
but the Union, have assembled this day for the purpose
Of adopting such measures as they may deem best cacu
lated 10 sustain and successfully carry out the objects
they have 10 view.
In a republican government based upon immutable
principles Of equa.rghts and equal privileges the most
humble citizen enjoys the freedom OF speech and the free
dom of action Ii therefore becomes the duty OF all who
desire pepetuation OF the blessings and privileges
now enjoy 70 take an active and energetic part In the
troubled affairs which ate now unhaply existing In the
American government II not speedily arrested by the
combhed wisdom and experience Of the public men of
the present day. il may lead to disastrous Results May
God, in his infinite wisdom, forbid that should live to
see dsmemberment OF the American Union, governed
BY the most liberal government known to exist in the
whole world Our government is the admiration OF all
who desire and appreciate universal liberty There is
imprisonment except for crme liberty Of speech thought
and action enjoyed in the most enlarged view; with an
admirable code Of awsf free federation of religion the
people happy and prosperous while their boundaries are
extending and population rapidly increasing Ii is there
fore duty TO unite with the great body Of the people
in the adoption OF such will contribute to the
Of this desirable state OF general prosperity
nss q no. y % % OF
divisions should receive no favor countenapce
hands as they originate with those seeking TO dsneber
the Union, and making the open declaration that there
higher obligations than their oaths to support the
sttution and discharge their duty with fidelity
Pennsylvania has been justly regarded Is the keystone
OF the grand arch. The Declaration Of Independence
convened was held in The same State She has under
change, and the spanged banner unfured
and floating 10 the breeze, with the motto: faithful
adherence to the constitution and awsof the country for
the preservation OF the Union."'
Pennsylvania has long since, in accordance with the
popular voice Of her citizens, swept slavery from all ex.
senCe Wlnn hef boundaries out IN DONG so sne clear
acknowledges the constitutional right to exist else
WHERE and that any interference Is calculated affect the
stability OF the Union. Among our citizens, abolition IL
only known sicky plant endeavored 10 be nurtured
Tor the most poisonous and dangerous purposes and like
the Wilmot Proviso. ailyng to sustain per-
OF stale and soured popularity whose only ambition
is TO rule or ruin the country The sgtaiors their
last legs and playing desperate game they know that
defeat will consgn them 10 political grave from which
there is no resurrection.
There is now momenous crisis existing in the az
fairs OF our beloved couny-an alliance formed by the
aboltonsis and free soes in this country, and strength
ened by alliance in Europe. They are well organ
lied and disciplined for the most mischievous results
Their object Is not much for the abolition OF slavery
for the overthrow Of the government; and to attain
faction 10 the blacks, that they eligible TO the right OF
voting, holding Office, and 10 be placed equality
with the white population. Against this proposed anal.
gamaiion we enter our solemn protest.
Congress has now important and responsible duty
perform and rejoice TO see in the American Senate
the pleasing evidence that, on teet vote, the united
vote OF the aboonisis and free soers has been defeat
ed That body presents the grand and imposing spectacle
OF the distinguished leaders of anagonislica parties dis
cardng all political differences OF opinion, and standing
shoulder TO shoulder, and even ready sacrifice them
selves upon the altar OF their countrys good We pray
for the compromise advocated and sustained by Lewis
Class and Henry Clay distinguished for their long expo
renee in the councils OF the nation, commanding eo
sbotonists and free sellers There is scarcely q doub
that they will successfully accomplish the great and go
rous undertaking., and preserve the country from the
evils OF civil warfare and dissolution.
In accordance with the declaration OF views as Ne
FORTH the democratic citizens OF Bucks most cordially
adopt the following resolutions
Rssopsd, That we regard tho Union Of the States as
blessing Of inesmabe value, among the richest bcstowa
%s s The asS ss ss
Rssored That In the opinion Of this meeting the subsc