Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-21
General Scott and tl.e Union,

At meeting at Castle Garden New York Feb
ruary %, 1850. to consult upon measures for tn G
preservation of the Union the following resolutions
We're unanimously adopted:
Resolced, That the people of New York, with
out distinction OF sect or party, are ardenty deyot-
ed to the union of these States as next to cur lib
critics, the most precious of their political institu-
tons; and, having never yet begun to calculate
the value oil TINS Union, can contemplate no con-
tingency IN which It's dissolution would be other
wise than gigantic crime against the peace pros
perity, and freedom OF cur country and of man
kind.
RESOLVED, That in the resolutions lately submit
ted to the Senate Of the United State by Mr. Claw
looking to a complete and final settlement of all
questions relating to slavery ON which the feelings
of the Northern and Southern section Of our coun-
try have been excited against each other, we joy
fully recognise the, basis of an harmonious and
broherly adjustment of a most disracting and Pc
rllous controversy and entrea our fellow citizens
Of all parties and sections to study these resou-
tons carefully, and in spirit Of devotion to the
Union and perpetuity of this noble Conlederacy.
Rcsotced, That, in view Of the above consider
atoms, accept, as the basis Of compromise the
preamble and resolutions as introduced by Mr. Clay
into the Senate of the United States on the 10Th
of January, 1850.
Gen. Scott being present at this meeting, was
called on, and, rising amid long continued cheers;
addressed the meeting as follows:
Fellow CITIZENS: Your kind greeting fills
me with the deepest emotions came here not
expecting to take more than stand in some corn
er of the great hall to witness tho proceedings
Some kind friend discovered me below or should
not have stood in this conspicuous place did not
expect to address one word to this meeting. sec
before me much of the intelligence, responsibility,
and sterling worth of this great city, assembled
here for the purpose of supporting our great Union,
of which am an humble friend and servant. do
not call myself citizen of the North of the South,
of the East, or of the West; but have served
the Union for forty-odd years, and feel myselfa
citizen of every part of it and whatever life and
strength may have shall be devoted to its preser-
vation. Feeling that it was in jeopardy, and that
this meeting had assembled to promote harmony
and preserve the Union, came here. and return
you many thanks for the kindness with which YOU
have welcomed me-
am not an .4boGtionist, nor an adrocate of
starery come not here rs Democrat or
Wig. have attended no party meeting in for
ty-two years. But when the cry is that the In
ion is in danger, and rally is made to support it.
,could hare been cotcard and recreaat If Ihad
not also rallied!
Of whatever value may be the remainder of my
life, (and none sets more value on it than do,)I
would give it in support of the Union. hope
may not live to see IFS dissolution: but, if unable
to avert its fate, would be buried beneath its ru-
ms
am charmed with the good feeling and uni
versal patriotism which this meeting has exhibit
ed; and God grant that you may devise some plan
to save that Union to which we all, in heart and
soul. are 50 much attached.
The meeting then adjourned with three cheers
for the Union ard Compromise.