Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-06-04

puchce Tor the commencement of proceedings by
ing OF feet and capping OF hands but we're no d
orderly manifestations OF kind.
| GA the appearance of the committee,
Mr.. j. l.. Stevens nominated Mr.. George Griswod A.
| President The nomination approved by the meet
ing, after which VIM. C. Bryant read the following list OF
Vice Presidents and Secretaries -
FRTsipENrs
WIN HsSemeyer, Seth Hunt Chas Marshall
! Luther Bradsh, Joseph Hoxie Paul SpofFord
kingsland, John Williams David Hail.
VIM Kent, George Robbins, Saml. Ruggles
| David Field Cyrus Curtis, Rob II McCurdyy
John 4 Stevens, Benz Butler, Pelatah PERT
krastus Brooks, VIM Brady, Horace Holden
1oses Drinnell, Moses Taylor, Henry A HuIlbut
Chas RIssell, d lniel Lord Joseph sampson
VIM Evarts, John Green, John King
! Abijah Mann, Jr., VIM BRYANT James A Hpml,on
john Phelps.
srcKErARIEs
| Fred'k Winston, Daniel Lord Archibald Russell
| j i Cronkhitc, James Sluyter WIN Allen Rntl.r
Chas Butler.
| The following resolutions were read by Mr. Ev.rt.
amid the enthusiastic applause:
Whereas It has become certainly known to the citizens
OF New York upon formal investigation by committee
OF the Senate ofthe United States aud otherwise ha ON the
22d day of Nav inst the Honorable haes sumner Sena
tor from Massachusetts while his Senate Cham
Der violently assaulted with weapon of attack by Pres
ton Brooks member of the House of Representatives
from South Carolina aud beaten nseusbily upon the
floor OF the Senate which stained with his blood that
the asaant sought the Senate Chamber to
outrage, provided with his weapon attended by fol-
lower III lie all aud taking his unaned victim unawarcs
and IN posture which rendered defence impossible by
heavy blow utterly disabled him. with cruel repetition
inflicted frequent and bloody wounds upon his PROSTATE
helpless form, with which wounds Senator Sumner nov
anglshes IN peril ot his life that the sole reason alleged
Tor this violent outrage speech made by senator
sumner IN debate upon public question then pending
the senate no word OF which during it, delivery
made the subject OF objection 10y the President OF the Sen
atS or any Senator, and which concluded on the 10th
OF May int Now, at public meeting of citizens
New York. convened without distinction of party and
80 ely IN reference 10 Oh" public above rced l.
| kssolred That sincerely and respectfully tender
our sympathy to Senator Sumner in the personal outrage
inflicted upon him, aud the anguish aud peril which he
la. suffered aud still suffers fom that outrage and that
We feel aud proclaim that Ina grievance and wounds are
not OF private concern but received ia the public
service and every blow which fell upon his head We rec
gnty people aud vital upon the coHstitu.
ton of the Uhiou.
R,SigeJ, That discover no trace or trait either in
the meditation the preparation, the execution OF this
outrage by Preston :. Brooks, which should qualify the
concentration WIN winch We no" pronounce, it brutal
! murirrous and cOwqrdly.
Resoired That in this sympathy with Senator Sumner
and ih condemnation OF Representative Brooks We ex-
press and imply opinion the political merits of r,
public debate which preceded this occurrence and make
40 whatever of the respective States whose pub
Tic servants have thus been brought into contact that Mr.
sumner l. member of the Senate the United STATE.
and Mr. Brooks member of the House Representatives
OF the United States aud speak minds as citizens
OF the United State- comprehendng the great and essen.
ta elements of public freedom which national char
acter and safety depend
Resoired, That urge the casual violence OF nu nd
'dual to the disgrace aud injury of the community in
which he lives aud oi the social institutions of that COM
mnnity IL ungenerous aud unjust until it appears that
such community approves tue act and appauds the actor
on "hon such concurrence OF public aud putt
lie action with the particular and personal are
manifested authentic evidence the private outrage is
swallosed up in the public inamy and the question in
Volved enlarged to an immense magnitude and impor
lance.
Resoired That we have Witnessed with unmiS ed aston
ishmeht AID the deepest regret the clear bold exutng
espousa Of the Outrage, and Justification and honor of it,
pepestor exhibited by Senators and representatives of
the Slave States without distinction Of party in their pub,
tic places aud by the public press without distinction of
party, III the portion of country and that unor
the present state OF the evidence forced most IN
willingly To the sad conclusion that the general coun
" OF the slave States is IN completely in feeling and ur.
cple with the system vi intimidation and violence or
he suppression OF freedom Of speech aud Of the press of
which the assault Senator Sumner il the most signal
but not the singular instance That sincerely hope that
on fuller aud ealner consideration the public men and
public press and tie general community OF the sl,v,
States will give Us distinct manifestation of their sei
mentT which will enable Us too, to reconsider our pres
ent judgement
Resoired That rejoice believe aud TO say that the
general community Of the free States by their public men
and their public press with few base exceptions TO
prove the honorable rule aud through all the channel. of
public opinion aud public influence do thoroughly de
nOunce, aud by word aud will firmly aud boldly on.
pose and overthrow any every act scheme, system
principle which ayOws uphOds violence A. a means or
mode OF affecting political action restraining personal
freedom, or enforcing scrvle inequalities among the
statesmen citizens Of this country that ia
public questions where each citizen keeper Of the
rights OF his fellow citizens, and each generation holds
solemn trust for is postetdy, the commission Of in
justice and violence there no greater crime against the
commonwealth than their permission with power to pre-
vent them aud their suiterence with spirit that can feel
them.
hesOioed, That II from other motive and no other
impulse we are called upon TO Distinct aud unequivocal
expression Of feelings and opinions on this important
event ~ our deep unchanged aud unaerabe attachment
20 tie federal constitution aud federal Union W. should
find abundant Tor the earnest socude and
the most decided action rejecting disintercstcd
aud patriotic citizTns in all parts of the country
iu AID united determination 10 Own upon and c1tngus
the first indications Of violence and agencies
our political system.
Re'oirci That respectfully await the action Of the
House Of Representatives iu the premises but au
nOunce believe the universal sentiment OF our citizens
demanding the immediate and unconditional exclusion
Of Mr. Brooks from their body, necessary vindcatoi
Of their own character.
Res0iy,d That these resolutions be published IN th
Newspapers and communicated ~ each Of the senator
and Representatives Of the State Of New York with ia,
request that they be laid before both houses If Congress
Pending the reading ~ the resolutions tho meeting
manifested IL sympathy with their spirit 10y frequent
d long continued applause. Wherever the name Of NJ
n Sumner occurred there nine cheers given Tor him.
The resolution dehOuncing the attack Of Mr. Brooks
j. mufdeDus aud cOwardiy was enc0red. The fcsnluiiO
calling Tor The expulsion Of Mr Brook. from the House
Representatives tremendously applaudcd and vOic
called out "Chan the dog" The resolution the put
'- hc men aud public press was nppauded. There wer
e three gfuan. called Tor the dougitcei prps. Tber
then three grolns demanded for the Editor II III
D. Herald but responded to. The DurHaf Of IOJaer,
v treated with the like distinction.
Dsnicd Lord, Esq the first speaker and spokc sul
h stantially the following effect Why have we'll
D. you left retirement 10 here thsughty Why
g u that New York, speaking through you siryOn, COZ
81 nectcd with reaching FROM China through N
40 vide Of this country 20 the coasts Of the Pacific
Why " " M that you. Who connected With the intern
OF improvem Of this country in that would b.
honor prince-whyl say,is that You brought r.
ward a. cxibtor ~ TACT upon the public here h
~ EVENING" Why ~ collected occasion ~
the presently IL is that you wautinfOrmaon; its
be that You excitement that you need hat any
a. should stimulate you to expressions Of sentiments but IL
" that abiding dispaSsonate and stated judgne
should be presented by YOU not Of the city Of Ne
York Of the people here collected, but part
at great power which the does but keep up
10. petoa day u is Incumbent upon that come f.
~ ward and express stated, permanent aud abiding
e, termination the principles upon which civil Cover
ment-as TO the principles upon which free goVernme