Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
For the Advertiser.
PUBLIC MEETING.

Al meeting of the citizens Of St. Luke's Parish,
he'll in Grahamville on the lh June, DR.. 1. Ii.
GarcosIE was called to the Chair, and Captain
JAnEs BECK appointed Secretary. The meeting
was then called to order by the Chairman, who i'll
a few brief remarks, explained its object. j. ii.
ScREvES, Esq, then arose, and in very lucid and
pertinent manner, spoke Of the cause which had
prompted The ussemLlagc upon the occasion, and
offered motion that a Committee of eight be ap-
pointed to draft resolutions expressive Of the senti-
nents flhe citizens of ST. Luhes Parish, with regard
to the course pursued by the Hon. P. S. Brooks in
the affair which transpircd short time since be-
tween himself and CHARLES SUMNER, Of Massachu-
sets which motion being carried, the CRair
appointed Messrs. j. II. ScREvEN, DR.. ". F.
BEssELLEU, DR.. p. PRITcuAED. J. FERRELL, Dr.
W.D. G1LLrsoy L. LYNAu, COL E. F. MoRRALL
and B. f. BoyD, as ihe Committee. They then
retired, and during their absence the Chairman in
vi,rd the expression Of any gentleran's opinions
present Tnos T. ScREvEN, Esq, then addressed
the meeting, upholding the action Of Mr.. BRooKs
as highly patriotic, and condcmning that Of SUMNER
as cowardy, low, and prompted by naught save the
rabd ranalicism which has ever been characteristic
of abolitiunism.
Upon the return of tic Committee after an alb
senee of very short time, they submitted the fol-
lowin. resolutions, which, being read, were unanl-
mousiy adopted:
Rcsolrcd, That the recent attack Of Charles Sum-
ncr, Senator Of Massachusetts, in the Senate OF the
United States, upon the history and character oi
South Carolina, and his abuse OF her Senator,
Judge Butler, was scurrillous, malicious, and al
together offensive to the dignity of the body o
which lie WAS member.
Rcsolved, That the freedom Of debate in our M,
toia councils has been grossly perverted into an
engine of sanderous warfare upon the persons and
institutions Of the Southern States; and whoever
employs language provocative OF war, has no rSh'
10 the protection Of privileges or the shield ol peace
principles.
Reso!red, That we cordially approve of til,
course Of conduct Of the Hon. Pl csDu >. Brooks, il
having inflicted melilcd chasisement, appropriate
To the individual satisfactory to his constituents ant
obligatory upon patriotic Representative of his in
| iured State.
Rcsolred, That W. offer as tribute Of respect t.
the Editors of the Boston Courier, New York Her
aid, and New York Day Book, onr highest com
mendaton for their impartial aud manly view o
the recent transactions in the Senate Chamber, an
Tor their noble and patriotic stand i'll the cause
justice.
DR.. PRIrclIAnD then addressed the meeting in
very happy manner, upholding the sentiments con
taned in the resolutions, rehearsing the poe0
history Of Massachusetts up to the present time
.-a -,ivmrn; rlvw au.agvustlc ner rosIllon is ant
has been TO the South.
Dr.. L. E. Ellis then offered resolution that th
proceedings Of this meeting be published in til
Charleston Mercury, Courier, ana Standard, and i
the Eigeiisld Advertiser, and that a copy Of III
same be sent TO Hon. P. S. Brooks, and to Charlie
Sumner; which, being carried the meeting ad
journcd.
T. II. GREGoElE, Chairman.
| JAMES BECK Secretary