Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-14
Buebanan's Apti-slayery Record.

dnll-Sia'e1! RECORD
We begin with 1919, when the controversy rela
ting to Missouri at its height. \ meeting was
held At Lancaster, Pa, TO take into consideration
and to consult on such measures may bes, tend
to prers"t the introduction Of sdrery into any ter
ritOry State hereafter to be formed or admitted
into the UHioa."
IN the Lancaster Laelgencer OF that day No 81 Vol
=, will be found the following Official report Of the pro-
ceediugs Of that meeting
LANCASTER Pa. Nov 81, 1919.
At large and enthusiastic meeting Of citizens held in
the Cou House, in the city Of Lancaster Tuesday
the cath inst, convened pursuant public notice calling
them take into consideration and 20 consult on such
may best tend prevent the introduction Of
avery into any Territory STATE. hereafter be formed
admitted into the Union.
The Hon. Walter Franklin called to the chair and
VIM. jenkins appointed Secretary:
The object OF hc meeting being fully explained IL was
moved aud seconded that committee OF three persons
be appointed To frame resolutions expressive OF the
Of the preseit meeting
Thereupon James Hopkins. James Buchanan and VIM
jenkins appointed committee 70; that purpose aud
made = report a. follows
Whereas the people Of this State pursuing the maxims
and animated 10y the benehcence of the great founder
Pennsylvania, hrst effect 90 the gradual abolition of
slavery by national act which has ony rescued the
unhappy and helpless African within their territory from
the demoaznG influence OF slavery but ameiorated his
state and condition throughout Europe and America aud
whereas it would lily compoft with these humane and
christian efforts to be silent spectators when this great
OF humanity Is about be agtated Congress by
xxi the destiny Of the new domains Of the United
States therefore
Rcsoirei That the Representatives in Congress from
MS district be and they hereby, most earnestly
quesed 70 their utmost endeavor members OF the
National Legislature, 10 prsUsnt The eristes Of siGrery IN
amy of ne Ierrtorieso States, which may be
ted by Congress.
Reso,,.d A. the opinion of this meeting that a. the
Legislature Of this State will shortly be 10 session. will
be highly deserving Of their wisdom and patriotism 10
take into their early and serious consideration the
propHey OF instructing Representatives in the Ma
fiOa Legislature To the jealous and strenuous
eIertios 10 inhb the erisenee Of sdUery ~ anu Of the
Isrrori,s StdisS which hereafter created by
Congress and that the members OF the Assembly from
this county be requested the earliest opp5r.
inny Of bringing this subject before both houses the
| Legislature.
Resoirei, That IN the opinion Of this meeting, the
members Of Congress Who At the last session sustained
the cause Of justice, humanity and patriotism oppo-
ling NE Introduction AT siorerV into the State then en-
deavored 10 be formed out Of the Missouri Territory are
entitled 10 the "arnest thanks Of every friend Of huinl-
| ity.
Reoired The proceedings Of this meeting be publish
/ I'd iu the new popers ia this city.
JAMES HOPKINS.
WIN. JENKINS
! JAMES BUCHANAN.
The foregoing resolutions being read were unanimous
! ly adopted, after vbich the meeting adjourned
WALTER FRANKLIN, Chairman.
Attest: WV. JEyESs, Secretary.
In 1926.
~ speech made by him in the House Of Represents.
uve- the III Of April 1926 Mr Buchanan tlus ex.
pressed himself IN relation 70 the institution Of slavery:
Permit tue here Mr. Chairman, for n moment u
speak upon subject which have never before adver-
ted upon tli- hoOr aud to which, trust ! may never
again have occasion 70 advert / mean the subject Of
Slavery. JsstS u 10 b. grsqf POLITICAL and grsai
norai erL THANK God mr. lot han BEEN cart in Stat.
'sisre u does not eyi.t n bo,
bee" cure sa'ed upon ~ Jy Hqt nat,a pLieh taate,
s n FH'y'c' Of r,rr0rsh g. oiu Ilffifuf'o1.t~
see Gales and sea'ons Register Of Dsbltes page So
vol 2, part 2.
> In 1874.
We quote from speech made by lin in the Sen
ate, IN secret session, the sth Of June, 1s44 or
the Annexation Treaty, the question of the rathca
w. ton Of which was then under discussion.
'o Mr.. Buchanan said
.ln arriving Al the conclusion 20 support this treaty
Is had ~ encounter Ld one asriotr oJy,f, ,,J h.,
be- ne question gf dorsry. Whilst ever have maintained
M auu ever shall martnin. IN thei- full force aud vgo IN
.g,.,uuouL nghr Of the Southern S'a,es over thei
~ ,oip, yt Js' strong lPugna"cs Jy any
,r N''d"P territory Alter mature reflection bowev.,
oye'came lhe-e scuples aud becv, that the sc,,
' ~ icAas W'h De the means Of igifNg not eaIayg
Jrc ing, thc dominion Of d1cery
,be toe government Of the world Providence genera,
yvluo- Rfea. changes by gradual means There /. M
!" .u,ub .sn w we counsels Of the Almighty Nav no
tben' The acquisition Of Texas be- the m an. a ,,,,,
drawing thc slaves FAR 70 the South 10 clio,,t. - @
GENIAL 70 Their nature and may they not finally n,ss q
the lg'o net,co a9n ms,f m'g'' rim rhye No ,,
% Dice ehiHs against thar ooiorY The MEXICAN ,.ry
~ composed Of spanards, Indians and NEGROES b,d
a. getherin every variety Who would rece We ON, 49,
ary terms Of perfect social equality To NH, condon M
never can be admitted 10 the United States WV" VIZ
-, THAT the acquisition Of Texas would ere Iooo .o.
vu, Maryland, Virginia Kentucky Mssort ,r5 -
others Of the more Northern slave State. INTO ,se
oer | entertain not = doubt INV "'o . at'
mia,
nay "Bm should TSras be anneyed 10 The Tt,io, 49,
Ou- wW beJrOugh into operation vbieh ysHsf ios,,IJ
any more siaverV frO,a what may b. coli,d h< ~
ees' States From the best information il is no Iong
table 10 raise wheat, rye, and corn by slave Labor WI
as these articles the only staples Of agriculture in