Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05
THE NEW YORK UNION MEETING.

The great meeting of the citizens Of New York was held
at Castle Garden Monday night II is supposed that
about ten thousand persons were present The vast area pc
low (says Lie Journal Of Commcrce was densey packed
with persons standing while the two spacious galleries. ex-
tending nearly around the building were completely filled
with occupants the of whom were seated II was an
eliminating sight behold such array OF wealth. influence
aud talent assemble do homage, not TO man or party
glorious Union. The sentiment was 30 unani-
nous both for the Union and Compromise for The sake OF
the Unon that counter manifestation, worthy OF the
name even attempted.
The meeting was called TO order by Major Gen. Sandford
The Mayor presided. The speakers James dc Peyser
Ogden Nicholas Dean Mr. Whiting. late Corporation AT
torney Joseph l. White and Major Gen Sco. L. ). A..
The later called up by tho incessan: demands and
cheers OF TIE audience Messrs Whiting and White were
the only speakers who could make themselves generally
heard They lsreaed with profound attention. mir
| lied with enthusiastic CHEERS.
The Resolutions. unanimously adopted by the meeting.
we're follow: .
Is, Rerorsd That the people of New York, without dis
pcon OF eec, or party ardony devoted the Union
If these States liberties the mos precious OF
h, Political Institutions and having never yet begun TO
calculate the value Of this Cnion can contemplate no con-
ngency in which its dissolution would ba otherwise than
Gigantic crime against the Peace Prosperity and Freedom
oC orr Country and Of Mankind.
Cd Reso:G That in the Resolutions lately submitted to
the Senate Of the United States by Mr. Clay looking 10
complete and FINAL settlement Of all questions relating TO
Slavery on which the feelings of the Northern and South
ern secons OF Country ayc been excited against each
other We ovuly recognise the basis Of harmonious and
orothcT adjustment OF most disacng and perlous con-
oyersy and eutreat feowcizens Of all parties and
sections to study those Resolutions carefully and in spirit
# devotion To the Union and perpctuty of this noble Con-
edcracy.
ye accent as the basis of compromise the Preamble and
Resolutions as introduced by Mr. Clay into the Senate of
the United States. January 18th, 1850, viz
Preamble 1t being desirable for the peace concord and
harmony of the Union Of these States 10 settle and adjust
acaby nj questions of controversy between the arising
of the institution of slavery upon fair equality and just
bass-hcreiore,
Isl. Rssolred That California, with suitable boundaries
ought upon application to be admitted OF the States
Of this onion. without the imposition by Congress OF any
restriction The exclusion or Introduction OF slavery within
those boundaries.
ID Rssor.d Tha, as slavery does not exist by law and
is net likely 10 introduced into any Of the territory acquired
bv the United States from the Republic Of Mexico II is in
cypede TO- Congress provide by law, either for lis intro
ducon into s fusion FROM any part OF the std ter
rory and THAI appropriate Territorial Governments oushtto
Sc csabshG by Congress IL all Of the said territory not
assigned he boundaries of the proposed Stnte OF CaoT
nia T,hop, ts addition OF any restriction Or condoh Cd
3D. Resolrea Thai tho Western boundary Of the State Of
Texas ought be fixed the Rio del Noe, commencing
one marine league from its mouth ar! running up that river
~ the Southern line of New Mexco thence with that line
Eas,wardy and continuing in the direction 10 the line
as established between the United States and Spa ex0!u
ding ans portion OF new Mexico whether lying on the East
or West Of tis, river.
4h Resolred Thu, be proposed the State of Texas
that the United States Will provide for the paymen, OF all
that portion all the Legitimate and bona hde public debts
,hs, STATE contracted prior TO lis annexation 10 the United
States ard for which the duties foreign imports
pledged by the said Sas It's creditors not exceeding the
sum of dollars in consideration OF the duties, az piedg
ed having been longer applicable 20 that object after me
said annexation having thenceorward become payable
to the United States and upon the condition also ha, the
said State SHALL BY solemn and authentic act OF hcI
legislature or OF convention, relnquish TO the United
States any claim which has any part OF New Mexico
5h Rasor.d That it is neSpedsn' 70 abolish Slavery IN
tbs Dist let of Counb!a while that institution continues
20 asst in the State OF Maryland without the Of that
State whou, tho consent Of ,hs people Of tho District and
without jus, compensation to the owners OF slaves within the
District.