Democratic banner., 1850-07-01
COMPRoMIssMEETING.

C0MPROMISEMEET1NGs =
Pursuant 10 previous nolce q meeting. Of q
portion of the citizens Of Pike county, Mo, "a.
vorable to the report Of the compromise commit
lee of 10, now pending before the Senate Of Che
u. s., was held at the Christian Church in The
city Of Louisiana on Saturday The 18th pt.
On motion of Col. N. P. Minor, DR.. VIM. W.
Wise was elected President, and on moliaE Of
Is. F. Murray, Esq, James NJ. Watson& James
M. Maher, were chosen secretaries.
James D. Broadhead, Esq, then. by request
Iof the chairman, explained the object Of the
meeting, ard moved an adjournment sine die. 4
S. F. Murray, Esq, moved to amend the mo-
'tion Of Mr.. Broadhead by a resolution to adjourn
TO meet again at Bowling Green, on Saturday the
9Th July, and to extend a general invitation 10
the friends and opponents of the Compromise,
to meet at that time and place. for ageneral dis
,'~cussion Of its merits. Upon which motion a
spirited debate ensued, which was participated
in by ]. o. Brosdhead, S. F. Murray, p. Carr,
and N. F. Minor. During the discussion every
speaker expressed himself heartily in favor Of
the report Of the committee Of 10, now before
the Senate Of the United States.
After discussion the motions of Mr.. Broad
head and Mr.. Murray were each withdraWn,and
the meeting proceeded 10 a consideration Of the
report of the compromise committee Of IL.
On motion of Col. N. P. Minor. it was resof-
we'd, that in the event of there being any person
~presen. who should disapprove Of The refoftAof
1.-The committee of Is, that as q matter Of courtesy
he should be especially invited to give bis req
sons for his disapproval thereof, in a SPECIFIC
the meeting, with an express understanding that
he should not be held bound by the action Of the
meeting.
On motion Of Col. Mp. Miner, the chair ap.
pointed the following gentlemen 10 draft a pre-.
amble and resolutions expressive Of the sense
of the meeting, viz: Mp Minor. j. D. Broad
head, E. C Murray. Jno. G.. Campbell, VIM.
Kelley, g. w. Buckuer. and P. Carr.
The committee returned after a short absence,
and, through their chairman, Col. N. p. Minor,
submitted a preamble and resolutions for the con-
sideration Of the meeting, Tor which report Dir.
Edwin Draper submitted the following as a sub
~stitute, which, after a discussion between the
friends Of the report md the substitute. and a.
mendments thereto by P. Carr, was unanimous
ly adopted:
WHEREAS, an excitement Ct an extraordinary
character exists throughout this great Republic.
growing chiefly out OF the agitation of me sub
lject Of slavery and IFS proposed relations 10 The
4 EGIIlOIleS OI IHc OUNeO SI0tea, tne continued
agitation of which threatens ,eriously In disturb
the peace and quiet Of some portions Of our be-
loved and world renowned Union, and has al
ready embarrassed in no mall degree the regu.
lar operations Of government, and withheld from
large numbers Of free American citizens that
just protection Of life and property for which
government was instituted, and which is eusTsn-
.teed 10 them by our Constitution; and whereas.
for the pacifcation Of this great excite menf, for
the restoration of peace and quiet 10 the conn
try, and TO fulfil the just and constitutional uLli-
cations Of Government. eminent and patriotic
citizens OF our country, Senators in the Congress
Of the United States, consisting Of distinguish
ed members Of differen: political parties. have
united together and in o spirit Of patriotic de vU-
ton to the glory and well being OF our common
country, frameda Bill commonly called the Com.
promise Bill ; and whereas this meeting Of the
I~citizens Of Pike county believe said Bill 10 BE-
Ieminently calculated 10 effect the objects design
ed, and believing it to contain the best terms Of
settlement Of the complicated questions submit. 3
ted TO said committee that can be obtained from.
majority of The Representatives of the Amefi.
can people, therefore
Resolved by this meeting, That we do cordial.
ly and unanimously recommend to our Senator,
and Representatives in tie Congress OF the UNI
ted States to give TO said Compromise Bill, If
not further materially changed in its provisions,
their support and effective influence.
2. Resolved. That while we NAV differ on
many local and minor matters Of a political ma.
ture and general legislation, that we entertain an
abiding, mistaken, and unalterable affection fer
the ever glorious "!UNION OFTHESTATES"
which, under IFS present constitutional form has
brought this nation from the condition Of a feeble
and Incohesive confederation Of States, TO lis
present position Ofthe freest, best and most pow
erfui government on earth the pride and glory
Of our own people, and the admiration Of the
civilized worid;-that we will neither entertain
nor tolerate conditions for its disruption, wheth.
er present or prospective.
8. Resolved. In the opinion Of this meeting,
that when the Star Spangled Banner, from what
sser cause or whatever pretext. shall ceassts
be, as 1t ia, the common ensign Of our com non
and undivided Union. its glory will have depart
ed forever and it will no more "wave over ths
land Of the Free" however il may be shroudsd
IN mourning "over the home of the brave"
.. Resolved, That we condemn end denounes
all attempts, from whatever quarter, whether