Butte record., 1854-02-04
The Meeting at oro.

The Meeting af Gro.
The following proceedings and resolutions
were not received in time for publication last
week We cheerfuly give place to them now,
and improve the opportunity to say that, we
endorse them 50 far as they assert the behei
that Mr. Peek was offered the bribe; but of
his indignant refusal we are not satisfied
That he refused the bribe, there can be no
doubt in the unprejudiced mind Of any one
who is familiar with the subsequent develop
ments of thecase; but ifit was Indignantly"
done, Mr.. Peek certainly possesses the chris
tan virtue Of being ''slow to anger" The
main facts asserted by the resolutions, are not
doubted by the press of this State, unless il
be by those triune pets of Mr. Broderick, the
State Journal. Pu5Hc Ledger, and Caiifor-
MIA Express, and if they were not prejudiced
by the hope OF obtaining the State Printing,
or perhaps some other place at the public
crib, or soG-ething else, through the aid of
Mr.. Broderick, they would undoubtedly look
at this matter in its true light, and denounce
in terms of just condemnation, this disgrace
full insult offered the legislature Of California,
the constituents of Mr. Peck, and to Mr.. Peck
himself IL is unfortunate for Mr.. Peck, that
he did not give immediate vent to his indigna-
ton, instead Of smothering it until it was
called forth by the remarks of the Press m
dignation would net only have rejected the
disgraceful offer, but would at least have spit
upon the plant tool, who could thus descend
to disgrace all sense Of honor and of man
hood But to the resolutions:
Pursuant TO notice, the people of the town
ship Of Orc, Of Butte county, without distinc-
ton of party, assembled at the Miners Hotel,
for the purpose Of taking into consideration
the attempt by one Joseph Palmer. specula-
tor and banker Of San Francisco, 10 brihe our
worthy and honorable Senator, it was unani
muusly
Resolved, That we have perfect and entire
confidence in MIR Peck, our Senator, and We
him credit for being the first who has exposed
the tricks and corruptions by which the poll
ticians and brokers of San Francisco have
here heretofore succeeded in accomplishing
their dishonest purposes. greatly to the dis
honor Of our State and all former legislatures.
Resolred, That Mr.. Peck, our Senator, has
truly represented the people of Butte county,
, in taking stand against the move made by
'San Francisco politicians and spectators, to
bring On the election OF U. S. Senator this
winter; ard his indignant refusal to take the
5000 offered him by the said Palmer, the
Banker, has only confirmed our opinion Of lis
honor, honesty and integrity.
Resoieea, That ;he attempt to riaicuie Mr..
Peek, and throw derisiou upon him, by hired
editors and letter writers Of san Francisco,
and their paid Instruments elsewhere, does
not diminish our respect FOR him, or implicit
belief in his statement and veracity, nor can
their silly efforts blind the people 10 the fact
that, JoScph Palmer aid offer the d4i5e. an 4
that or hono ate Senator did iadignGHHy
rejHse It.
ResoIyed, That is the duty of the people OF
Butte county-due the honor of the Senate
due to the credit Of the State. and above all,
the duty of Mr. Peck to make his charge be-
fore the Senate, and that Mr. Palmer be ar
rested, tried and sent to tie penitentiary.
that all others Of his kind may not dare again
insult tie people by attempting to buy a man
whom they have selected to represent them.
Reso}eed, That If the Senate refuses to ex-
anime this matter, and disgrace and punish
this banker, instead Of being worthy our re-
spect IS the representatives Of the people,
viii be considered as servants sent to the Be
nicia slave market. to be sold out to the high
est bidder among the San Francisco bankers
and politicians, with long purses and water
lots"
Reso5red That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Butte Record and
Marysyile HerGid, and that the Secretary
send copy to our representative at Benicia.
ROBERT &. BLACKBURN, Chm.
J. W. SwAALY Sec'y