North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-27
Il Resolutions OF the Philadelphia
Meeting.

The following strong and patriotic Resolutions
were adopted at the great Democratic meeting in
Philadelphia in relation to the Lancaster murders
noticed in our last paper:
Whereas, the recent outrages in the county of
Lancaster. resulting in desperate and sanguinary
assault upon the officers of the law, the death of
highly respectable citizen Of sister State, engaged
in the lawful reclamation of his property, the
manning and wounding of his companions, and for
chile and reasonable opposition the execution of
the provisions of act of Congress, have gloom
over the community, and excited feelings of horror
and intense anxiety largely affecting the public mind
in this as in sister States, it is right and proper
that our views and sentiments in regard to this mon
strous wrong should be calmly but firmly expressed
Therefore, ..... -...
Resolred, That most Of the patcipators in the late
bloody outrage in Lancaster county, in this State,
have had their prejudces increased and their passions
infamed by the appeals of artfu and selfish men,
traitors In heart and purpose, who seek to out
their anatcal schemes at the price Of the Union.
HesolDed, That while We dePrecate and eePlore the
arocious conduct of this band of conspraors,
gratu ate the community that through the prompt
ton of several of ellowczens and the interven-
ton Of the federal officers, many of the offenders
Immediately arrested; and earnestly hope that the
strong of the law will be put FORTH and justice
may overtake all of the guilty, violated law be vim
dictated, and outraged humanity aPpeased, and that in
such proceedings the dastardly towards who seek,
through ignorant agents. effect their traitorous de-
signs upon the peace and order of society, may be
dragged from their hiding places, and made to suffer
the severest penaltyof the law. 1922
ReSOloed, That, the event which has brought so
much shame upon our community occurred in a neigh
borhood not far from the place where a violent abo-
lition convention was held but few months ago. the
act, if not actually conrved by them, is but the
tura result of their teachings and has been indirectly
couI:onanced and encouraged by the enemies of the
fugtve-save law and of our southern sister States.
ResoiUed, That the atrocity to which refer was
accompanied by circumstances which tend to estab-
lsh the existence of previous understanding the
part of the actors in it in readiness-numbers
of men enlisted to attend at sgDa-that signal the
blast of horn-white leaders horseback-and
warning sent from this city of The coming Of the
shal-al going to show the perfect organization of
the consprators and their extended utilization.
ResoIped, That the moral treason which was de-
nounced by the 5th resolution passed at the great
Union meeting in this city in November last has burst
forth in this overt act and assumed the character Of
positive legal treason, and should be dealt with and
punished
Resolued, That those who teach bloody instruction
others should have the poisoned chalice returned
to their own lips. and symPathzers with rioters and
traitors made to feel the and contempt of an
intelligent and patriotic people. .s
ResolDed, That, as Pennsylvania was among the
first unite herself to the great conederacy of States,
she will be among tie last to forsake the Union that
she has always shown her devotion to it /; that her
citizens are attached to the constitution and laws
and proud to know there are but few among
her population who desire to either disregarded
evaded. or betrayed.
ResoLped That the spirit which gave birth to the
constitution is the spirit in which it must be main
tanned make it eecua, TO give it permanence and
we denounce the appeals a higher law subver-
sive of all order striking at the foundation of gov
eminent, and leading to riot, bloodshed, treason, and
anarchy. --. as-.a s-E
ResoIred That, in view of the action oEseveral of
the free States, it is incumbent at to adopt
such may prevent the further unrestrict
ed migration of colored Pe into this Common
wealth, so that she may not hereafter be converted
into general receptacle for this class of persons,
the dement of the white laborer the increase of our
pauper population, and decentralization of people,.
Resolred That this horrid tragedy was the first
crime which cast blot upon the fair escutcheon of
our Commonwealth, will it be the last. Utopian
and insane fanatics have had their
wild doctrines exemplifed in treason and blood. All
honest men recoil with horror before the iendish
deed which, in all time to come, will stand forth as
a whitening rebuke to canting hypocrisy covert
treason. rsH .s4-E -aEF1 au- s--cff nzLf -z=..e-.
Resolusd, That this meeting most deeply sympa-
thizes with the surviving relations Of the late Ed
ward Gorsuch. esq, the occasion of his sudden
and violent death, and that them that the
barbarous conduct of his relentless butchers fills the
people of Pennsylvania with horror and shame, and
that no legal means within reach shall be left
nntried to bring them to condign Punishment q 81
Resofred, That the legislature of Pennsylvania be |
requested to make an appropriation to refund the
citizens of Maryland all the expenses which they
may have incurred in retaining from peril their fell
ow-citizens, and in bringing justice The conspra.
tors against the peace and honor Of our Commonwealth
and the laws of the Union. 49, /
Resolued, That the officers of this meeting be re-
luested to furnish copy of these resolutions to the
members of the, Gorsuch. famiIy.''
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