The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-01
son. appointed at preliminary meeng) then presented



Resolved That approve Of the peace measures OF
the late session OF Congress- and rejoice their
They had their orgn IN spirit OF psotism aud consti-
u,e IN our opinion iaf compromso Of the various ques-
tons lately axilang the county each being aidy tho
consideration OF the otkerj that they ought be
them, unless time and experiences shall demonstrate The
siy thereof would be bad fath subversiyo
Of the mutual confidence and which should exist
between the different parties Of this Commonwealth.
and dangerous % the Perpetuiy OF the Union.
Rsued That the constitution OF the United States Is
4 compact, solemn agreement hoy covenant iun'
dsmenlai treaty that II is indivsble each par being do
whole ha fostering influence, country has
risen 20 l.h present high state OF prosperity and happiness
and We expect these to continue, should guard well
that each and every part OF is alike respected reVefed,
laws of the United States supreme law of the hand
that we hold ourselves and each member the confederacy
There is middle ground between submission the de
cision OF the constituted authorities and revelation dis
union there Is no ambiguous condition. half allegiance
and half rebellion there is no treason made easy.
4 Resolved, That declare our unserabie attachment
cry means in our power In view Of which. we are in
favor OF such shall best tend to aay irritation
cultivate better feelings and aternsl sentiments bs
tue North the South, and the further
gsess Of political agitation on The subject of slavery
Resolved That recognise, IN its fullest sense, the
right of brethren in the States where slavery exists by
law TO have their fugitive slaves delivered up aud the con
stutiona obligation OF the government 10 pass all such
laws shal ehrctually provide for their recaptue and
res'or !, s'ion 70 those :, to whom they belong Ill.,.
together upon this question in defence OF the constitutions
s oaqly m out at a ado a oes
against resistance the constitution and laws and no party
resistance to il crime obedience to it in parts
duty that must be paid, or the Union is dissolved
faithful plee discharge of all the duties devoyed
upon by the constitution and laws and while we pledge
priey and Of their obga as good clzsns, viii induce
both the North and the South to all elimination and
and endeavor cultivate feelings of
are The strongest bonds of the Uaion.
s RssoUed That there be difference of opinion
the obedience due the declared will OF the aw-ma
king power when consutionay expressed, is the viii
Of he on against which individual aud number
OF ind viduals up his their will When the
constituted authorities have spoken, their mandate cannon
strong er INSTITUTIONAL authority Whatever legally done
must be considered as rightly done and public liberty,
archy and violence the immediate and inevitable
suits -
mens of those zealos and enthusiasts (Nori South)
who propose their rule OF conduct and recommend
others, peaceabe remittance TO the tavs and the sill
exravagant doctrine that individuals may judge Of
their rights under the constitution and laws by some rule
which, according their ideas, is higher than the consa
ton and laws Such doctrine is without any authority,
religious civil in the Institutions of Christianity. the
institutions of government and wherever had IL origin
finds its Observation-Disclosures in the halls of Congress,
with SECTIONAL abolition press, ia the sacred desk-it
everywhere merits the and most uncomprosng
censure and rebuke.
10 Reso.ped, That citizens Of both parties, we have
read with unminged pleasure and satisfaction and give
hearty apprc and endorsement TO that portion Of The
late annual message of Willard Fillmore, President Of the
United States wherein he his intention that
to the utmost of his ability and the extent OF the powers
vested in him. he viii q all times and all places take care
ii Resolred, That we approve, without reserve, the
OF those who casting from them the ordinary in
of party, united upon common platform in de
fence OF the country against the de
mands Of conlendng sections and by their n'mness zeal
and ability secured the passage OF those measures Of com
promise which insure handed justice TO all portions
and which, trust will ere long bring permanent peace
IL Resolved, That our immediate delegation in Con
gfess their in favor of the passage
these measures have faithfully reflected the win OF .hei
constituents.
Mr.. A. w. Carpenter moved that the resolutions be
Ut Th mos being III d5e M IN
support He was followed by Msssrs Child. J. e Hall
convince all who listened to them Of the proprieiy and
| necessity Of adopting the resolutions.
| Upon the conclusion OF the speeches, VIM. n. Starr
that each resolution nigh, be acted upon separately
which was agreed 10.
Mr. Frazee OF the secretaries. then read the
first srh nin and tieuenn, upon which there were
few dissenting votes, were unanimously adopted
Mr.. }. G. Lanman moved " that the thanks OF the
meeting be rendered TO it's officers and the several speak
crs, for the able and efficient manner in which they had
performed their various dulles which unanimously
agreed TO.
On motion OF MIR. John H. McKenny, IL unanI.
mousy
Rssolred, That the proceedings of this meeting be for
wadcd the President Of the United States and our rep
resentatives in Congress
On motion il was further
Rsopsd That the pers OF Burlington and through
out the State, requested publish the proceedings
this meeting.
On motion OF George Frazee, esq, the meeting then
adjourned with NINE CHEERS THE UNION.
DAVID RORER, President
J. F. HENRY,
LEVI HAsER,
VIM. B. EWING,
ADAM FUNK,
+. J. c. PEAsLEY,
SOLOMON SHERFEY,
C. SrARpopouGu