The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

g From the Cincinnati Commercial of the 4th ] The Salem Mob Affair before the Chamber of Commerce. A communication was received by Mayor Snelbaker enclosing a series of resolutions pas sed by public meeting held in Memphis, rela- tive to the affair at Salem, with which our read CTS are familiar In these resolutions the fact of MT. Blackwell being merchant of this city l was noticed, and public demonstrations of dis appreciation of the course of Mr. Blackwell l was demanded of this city, otheswise the mer- chants of Memphis proposed to break up all } commercial intercourse with us, and to do all they could to divert the trade of the South from this city.
 Mr. Joseph c. Butler moved that the com munication be laid on the table, and though urged to doso, refused to withdraw his motion. The vote was taken and the motion lost by the sound. A division was called for, and the mo- ton lost by vote of 35 yeas to 34 nays.
 Mr. w. B. Cassilly then read preamble and resolutions, drawn up by himself, to meet the case. In this document it was stated that Blackwell was not member of the chamber of commerce, and that body, therefore, had no ju- 1isdiction over him. There was resolution
 
 (Blackwell's) assault upon Mrs. Robinson" and repudiating any lot or part in the transac- ton at Salem. The people of Memphis were reminded that the merchants of Cincinnati have as little authority in Salem as in Memphis, and that several citizens of this city opposed the movements of Blackwell at Salem, and were overpowered by a crowd of persons drawn to- gether at fanatlcal meeting for which the citi- zens of Cincinnati were not at all responsble.- he fact that fugitive slaves were sent back from thls town without demonstrations of fanaticism, was dwelt upon as proof of the devotion of this people to the requirements of law. Provision was made in final resolution to have this doc- ument sent to the citizens of Memphis per may or Snelbaker. MT. Casslly moved the adoption of these resolutions.
 MT. Jas. Lupton moved that the preamble and resolutions offered by MT. Cassilly be laid upon the table as an an act of self-respect. Lost by a vote of 26 yeas to 39 nays
 Mir. Joseph c. Butler said he would consider the passage of the resolutions a burning dis grace.
 MT. Robert Brown declared that if the reso- lutions were adopted he would never enter that room again.
 The previous question was moved, and there was considerable amount of indignation ma infested at the idea of the debate being cut off so suddenly. The previous question was with drawn on condition that the further considera- ton of the matter be postponed. A voice sug- gested that some time would be convenient for the preparation of ranting free s1le speeches.
 It was finally decided to have the matter discussed on the night two weeks from last evening.
 It was moved that the proceedings of the IL M ~ ly, and such other documents as related to the matter, be published in the daily papers. Some gentlemen thought that such publication would bring down upon the chamber such a tempest of sarcasm, rdicule and denunciation, that it would repudiate the resolutions of Mr. Cassily Others thought that such publication would in- jure MT. Blackwell's feelings and so the matter was gravely debated for some time.
 Gentlemen asserted that they wished to read and re-read the documents, as they considered the matter of the greatest importance. They wished to speak understandingly. It was sug- gested that it would be grand idea to print history of the affair on slips, and keep it out of the newspapers CID
 Mr. Butler finally thought by that time, some one who had voted against laying the Memphis document on the table, had changed his mind, and would move for reconsdera- ton.
 Mr. Tweed moved reconsideration
 Mr. Cassillv explained his connection with the resolutions. The Memphis document had been handed him by the president, with the re- quest that he draft suitable resolutions to ex- press the views of the merchants of this city, He did not know Mr. Blackwell, and didn't want to if the statement made of his violence towards Mrs. Robinson, was correct. If the slave girl was free by the law of the land, there was in the manner that Blackwell pro- ceeded to liberate her, gross violation of the laws of decency. A law of gentility that should regulate the intercourse of civilized human be- ings had been violated.
 Mr. c. dwelt upon the great commercial in- terests, which some gentlemen were disposed to sheer at, that were involved in this matter There was vast trade between Memphis and this city, which it would be calamtous to break of; and he thought that under all the crc ,m- stances, an outrage having been committed, and the matter being before the chamber a concili- atory step should be taken. Some gentlemen not in the Memphis trade, seemed to have no regard for their neighbors, the sole business of some of whom was with Memphis. He thought that owing to the great commercial interests in- volved, this matter appropriately came before the chamber of commerce.
 MT. Eggleston thought the president had committed an error ill bringing the communi- cation of Snelbaker and its enclosure before the board.
 It was finally moved to send the communi- } cation back to Mayor Snelbaker, as containing matters not fit to be brought before the chamber of commerce. The president stated, in self defence, that he considered that he could not avoid bringing before the board any matter re- spectfully forwarded to him for that purpose. The motion to request the Mayor to present the document with which he was charged, to the public, through some other channel, was carr- ed by heavy vote
 Brutal Outrages.