The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-21


Lafayette and ppecanoc counties assembled in the
house the evening OF June l2h for the purpose Of hear
ing the Hon John Petit the Nebraska bill and other
political topics of the day Long before dark the court
house crowded TO sufooatcn and numbers
BILE 10 effect entrance and compelled go awny.
Farmers from the country present in abundance and
manifested deep anxiety hear their old neghbor and
friend on the absorbing subject which now interests all
classes.
called TO the chair president OF the meeting
On motion of j. J. Bingham r. J. Clark appointed
secretary.
On motion Of A. W. Gordon the following gentlemen
We're made vice presidents: L. b Stockton Cornelius Nor
ris, and VIM. Murdoch
On motion OF H. Bracket the chair was instructed 10
appoint committee for she purpose OF drarghng rosola
lions expressive Of the OF the meeting vhereupon
the following gentlemen appointed T. H. Bracket
A. W Gordon, Gen John Lilly, John Taylor Charles
Wright Col A. Garrett d. w VOORHEES, John Shaw Luke
Reiiley VIM Buck, Jacob Funk, W Teiford ana Owen
Ball
The meeting being organized Mr. Petit came forward
and took the stand amid loud and prolonged applause
He then addressed his immense audience for space of
three hours in continued strain Of heming argu
ment and eoqnence The vindioaon Of the Nebraska bill
against the calumnes and misrepresentation of its enemies
complete and triumphant He was vociferously APP
pauded by his friends and the democracy in response
his honest and manly sentiments and his statesmanke
views. Occasional Interruptions attempted which,
however only went to show that there persons
present who gentlemen and who were AS will
ling to violate the laws Of the land natural for
4 them TO violate the laws OF good breeding.
Al the close Of Mr.. Pettits speech, the committee
ed the following resolutions which adopted:
Resolved That the legislative enactment or compromises
possess constitutional obligations that Congress has
power 10 enact between the several States OF
Cnon between the Union and its Territories that
no legislation rrepeaabe, and that the legislation of any
Congress subject the review amendment or repeal of
subsequent popular will demand the interests
/ OF the country may require.
Eeored That the recent act Of Congress creating govern
nents Tor Nebraska and Kansas erect them
TORIES in conformity with the decisions Of the United
courts and those Of Louisiana Mississippi and Kentucky
ia~e 'ara'cpat character, isssoaf formulation The aw Of
the opinion Of Mr. Benton that danger slavery
being permanently established IN those Territories under
Resoteed That deprive the citizens Of Nebraska and
Kansas other State Territory Of this unon Of the
free right to establish their local laws and The
OF their internal affairs il with
constitution Of the general government would be denying
them privileges and rights claim and exercise ourselves
and would be unjust reflection upon their capacity self
government their virtue integrity patriotism, and intel
| gence.
Reo0ed That regard slavery exists in slavehod-
ing States Of tins Union, political moral and social evil
TO be deprecated by all who respect the dignity of labor and
the institutions OF freedom and earnestly hope its early ter
mnaton IN beneficial the wei being the Afri-
can race and Just regard to the rights Of the States where
Reolrea, That recognise the RIGHT OF MAN TO- AND
roR, sELFoovxRsnEST as practical trusn
the spubcans the first article in the
creed Of the democratic party.
Rs-ore That Tin Of the preamble TO the con
sttuiion of State Eve citizens Indiana are
grateful to ALMIGHTY Cop for the free exercise Of the right
choose our own form Of government"
Reotced That congressional intervention the local laws
and internal Affairs ofs Territory much Of tyranny
American citizens British interference in
tsrna government Of her American colonies which caused
the revolution Of &c and this Union Of independent Statag
Reor That political parties based upon arbitrary geo
graphical divisions sectional issues deprecated
the evils which bes the country and that
they be best avoided BY returning poicy estab
shed BY the several colonies then forming this coincidence
and condition Of their union under general
the oospte and ca're control n each So nteraai
Resolved That the national and patriotic position Of Hon
John Pett senator in Congress and those Of his col
leagues who acted with him in sustaining principles
roruLAE in the Nebraska bi not only com
I mRnds but meets with, cordial approval.
Reolred, That in favor Of legislation that viii rem
edy The evils Of ntemperance inconsistent with the fol-
lowing provisions Of the constitution Of the United States
and the State Of Indiana The right Of the people 10 he
in their persons houses and Effects against
reasonable searches and seizures shall be violated and
shall issue but upon probable cause supported
by oath affirmation and particularly describing the place
to be searched and the things TO be SEIZED
Resolved That the constitution does recognise the
the various religious associations Of the country composed
Unfortunately Of those who attached different poti-
I cal parties.
Rorsd, That respect the ministers the Gospel a.
SUCH but believe derscts from dignity Of their cali
ing beyond their Official duty, and departure from The
example Of the Author 81 Christianity, the
political parties 70 attempt 20 control the legislation az
country become political wre-workers or ugger. or 10
anathoire those who differ with them in political opinions
and that the inevitable result Of such ~ pro-
duce chickering's, disscnsons and factions their aocks
where peace and dw should prevail and bring not ony
themselves, but religion, into contempt.
Rsossf That we extend the federation uf sentiment
70 all others which claim for ourselves but eannot
recognise political association With those who denognce the
party With which they have been acting infamous and
rupt for mere daerence 81 sentiment
public policy and no claim for themselves exclusive parity
q opinion and integrity q action.
and the State Sentinel be requested publish proceedings
4 Of This meeting
JOHN u PIFER, President
4 F. J. CLARK, Secretary