Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-05-26
| "All who desire the Mayor to resign will

say Aye" 's's.I 70
One unanimous and deafening "Aye 7
was the RESPONSE. The negative being put
n OF single No was uttered. For a mo
ment the hall was still as death, and the
mass seeing the sentiment universal ont
sent up huzza that was heard for squares
around.
The reverend Mr.. Quinby, pastor O the
lst Universalist Church, being observed, in
the Hall, a vociferous call was made for him
to take the rostrum. Mr.. G. came forward
and addressed the audience. He remarked
that he was not ike the man who was
caught stealing--the man that did not know
what 10 say. Now, fellow citizens, with
the help of God, ] shall ever have some
thing TO say when the liberties Of my coun-
try are invaded. With all my heart | say
Amen to every sentence Of Mr.. Prestley
{ (Amen was taken up by the multitude and
resounded too throughout the Hsll). We
must put a stop to such official outrnges
as that of Sunday morning. Tie Mayor
did not know the feeling of the citizens OF
Cincinnati, but he is finding il out, and will
be better acquainted with il before long
acquainted with ~ his sorrow. There was
too much political corruption and schem-
ing-the will Of the people was often de.
feated by it. My religion is not Roman
Catholic believe in allowing every man
to worship according to the dictates of his
own conscience. If our liberties are inva-
ded let us resist. We should not resist by
force, but lePudiate unfaithful servants at
the balot-box. Mr.. Q. said that if you
would have our country ever enjoy long
days oi blesSedness, and the sun 10 shine
down on the faces of freemen, you must
educate the people, for it was general edu-
cation that reared the majestic pillars Of
our national temple Of glory, and that
must preserve them from crumbling 10
ashes. ,....
In conclusion he said, let US look al this mat
ter calmly-calmly as the circumstances will
admit; but let us act manfully, and act at the
balot-box.
The committee on resolutions having return
ed, the following were read, aud unanimously
adopted
Whereas, The right Of the people 10 Assem-.
BILE in the public market places or streets, to-
consult upon public affairs, or the right of any
individual 10 speak or preach in the public pla-
ces in our city, has not been questioned, but al
ways considered and believed 10 accord with
the principles of genuine republicanism, ),
Whereas, d. T. Snelbaker, Mayor of the city,
supported by large body Of The police, did, on
Sunday morning last, under the pretext Of quel-
ling or preventing riot, peremtorily stop the
Rev. Mr.. Kirkland from speaking, whilst ad-
dressing large number of people, who were
peaceably listening to his address. There
fore.
Resolved, That the Mayor of this city did,
on that occasion, transcend his authority, that
his conduct was calculated to cause the mis-
chief he wished to prevent-Viz: riot, or a
resort TO self-defence against presumptuous Of
fcals.
Resolved That the Police, some Of them at
least, by this tyrannical course TO prevent the
expression of disapprobation by the people pres
enl at the official acts Of the Mayor, showed
their prOmptness TO do their masters bidding,
particularly in crushing freedom and elevating
despotism.
Resolved, That as freeman we claim that it
is the right, aye, the duty of every individual,
TO express his convictions of the acts and ten
denotes of any public society, institution or Sect
be it benevolent, political or religious.
Resolved, That we believe it to be the sa-
cred duty Of every American TO become acquaint-
ed with the teachings and acts of every religious
denomination, be they good or evil and Judge Of
them by the standard which they themselves
have reared.
Resolved, That in view OF the premises, Mr..
D. 7. Snelbaker be requested TO resign his Of
hce as Mayor.
Resolved, That this meeting is in favor Of
sustaining any person who desires 10 address
the people in our market spaces, on any topic
of public interest and concern.
Resolved, That we, as American citizens,
Twill oppose the attempts Of any religious body
to incorporate their power or influence into that
of the Government either local or general.
Loud and frequent calls having been made dur
ing the evening, for James d. Taylor, Editor of
the Times. DIR. r. S. Newton, Professor in the
Eclectic Medical College, arose and informed
he people that Mr.. Taylor was not present.
He said that while he was up he would remark
that much had been said about managing this
matter right, and he hoped it would be managed
right. He wished all to remember the advice
Of the General in the Revolutionary war, who
told his men to trust in Providence, but be sure
10 keep their powder dry. He hoped, hOwev-
er, there would be no occasion for looking to
powder. 1t was the opinion Of the warmest
friends of the present Mayor, that he has be-
trayed his trust, and hoped that Mr.. S. would
have the manhood to resign, but he feared he
would not. 1t was his great desire that there
should be no violenGei but he would warrant if
such a meeting as that, assembled on Fifth
street next Sunday, that neither the Mayor, the
Bishop, the Pope, nor the Devil with all his
hosts, could disperse them, or prevent them
from saying what they pleased. He doubted
whether the Bishop was citizen Of this ccun-
TRY. Did not believe that pertomgs had ever
or that he dare do il, or that he would weep i