Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-12-12


tho Union exists. with its manifold and incstima-
be blessings. the more it is conseerated by the af
fcotion and devotion Of those who We do, know
no North, no South. no East, no West but ono
common country whose integrity the Consttu-
ton alone secures. and whose varying interests, tho
Union harmonizcs and protects.
2. Resolved. That in tho judgement of the cili-
zens Of Philadelphia. this sentiment of fidelity to
the Union would DO fruitless, did It not imply nm
obligation. implicitly and practically 10 rccognzo
every duty which tho Constitution proscribcs. and
obeys and carry honestly into execution, all tho
laws of Congress. enacted under the Constitution.
5. Resolved. That no part OF tho Constitution
Of the Unto States, or the laws OF Congress, are
moro obligatory ON tho citizens of the Republic
than thoso which prescribe tho duty ot restoring
undor iudi'a p'oee's ugt,yt from lal and that
all attempts combinations defeat or trustratc
those provisions, aud oil State legislation to tho
same end. nrc Condemned by tho judgment OF this
community
L. Resolved That in Wow of what has resent
y occurred in tho Common wealth OF Virginia the
citizens of Philadelphia disavow, a. they have al
Ways done. any right or wish to Interfere with
the domestic institutions of their sister States.
D. Resolved, That they reprohatc, in the stron-
gest anl cloarcst terms all attempts. whether by
invasion, secret instigation, or tho promu Cation
IN nny form. of fanaticnl opinions, to excite ser
vile insurrecton, or to arouse those who arc law
fully held in scryitude, to violence, and blood
shed.
6. Resolved, Tint looking merely to the past,
they deliberately express their approval OF the ro
cent administration OF justice in tho Commonwealth
of Virginia, by Which according to the forms of
law. strictly observed. tho commission Of n great
crime has been udlclally proved. and the punish
ment awarded by law to that crime has been in
nctcd.
I. Resolved. That it is simple nattor of duty.
to express the sense which the citizens of Phila-
delphia hnvc OF tho energy and fidelity with which
tho Executive authorities Of Virginia have dischnr-
gcd from first to last, tho painful and responsible
duty which the emergency Imposed.
3. Resolved, That the Executive of Pennsy Iva
mia, in promptly surrcndering on the requisiton
Of the Governor of Iirginin those fugitivcs from
Justice who sought refuge within our borders.
discharged hiS duty to tho Constitution. and for
doing 80 merits and has received. our hearty mp
prnvnl.
y. Resolved, Tlat tho prompt suppression, in
the first instance. OF the llarpcrs Ferry outbreak.
is now, and it is hoped, will always bo regarded
ns II most marked illustration of tho value of the
Union. and the efficiency of its Executive authori-
ties IN furnishing, on the spot. and ut moments
notice, tho military means to suppress n local
aud dangerous revolt. and rclinquishing to the
State authorities tho vindcation OF tho violated
law.
TO- Resolved, That earnestly assuring our breth-
ren II the South that there exists among the peo-
pie of Pennsylvania determined spirit to assert
and maintain the Constitution of tho Union and
the rights of the State under it, We nsk in RETURN
confidence, aud that digniGed moderation which
confidence and patriotic sympathy inspire
IL. Resolved, That those resolutions, ombody
ing the sense of n vast majority ol the citizens Of
Philadelphia without distinction of party. signed
by tho officers Of the meeting be published in all
tho newspapers OF Philadelphia and Washington
HON. JOSEPH X. INGERsoLLs SPEECH.
Mr. Inper,ol said HWhen fallOw citzens and
friends, either close at hand or little more or less
remote from us, are threatened or assailed with
evils that mny infect their peace, it is at once
debt we owe to duty. and u grateful exercise of
feeling to give them countenance and support If
they stand in need of actual assistance, we should
cheerluly rally to their relief. IL they nero
ly in q condition Of extreme uncertainty and pos
sbe peril from critical causes yot but partially
developed, and are susceptible Of comfort and SYM
patby, they entitled to the warm right hand
Of fellowship. which would he given and received
with mutual reance confidence. and good will.
Our hearts beat with still stronger emotions when
the cause in which they engaged involves in
its sudden approach, not merely personal regard
and local attachments, but spreadk its influence
for good evil over the whole len9 th and breadth
Of the land. For one or for oil of these consider
ations our Virginia brethren are entitled TO more
than mere silent or speculative interest in their
behalf Direct assurances Of the warmest sympa-
mo-e emphatic If necessary in the shape of deeds.
Events have taken place in this neig ghboring and
adjoining Common ealth not merely menncing 10
its tranquility hut disasir rous and destructive to
life and saiety-not simply mischievous and trca-
sonable in design. but bloody in preparation. Tho
heart Of this eighboring State--our sister in all
the relations of mutual attachment and regard
has been rudely aimed Mt and fire and the nu,ket
and the torch and the dagger have been brought
to bear, in fatal exercise on property and limbs,
and life. Through he nerves and arteries as the
justly styled ancient dominion--iientfed as she
is with all that is dear To the fepubc in the hopes
of the future and tho recollection Of the past-thc
safety and happiness. the well being and the very
existence of the whole Union has beeu endangered
by n cOnsp tracy is fer0cOus and daring as it has
been unheSitating in. IS avowals and as murderous
in its outset, as trust in the end it will prove
abortiva.
That patriotic region has been only the salient
angle of attack thus far The blood of her citizens
has flowed as libation to the hopes Of broader
and still blooder attempts Of sacrifice; attempts
avowed to be cherished in contemplation with
designs the most Incorporating. This we are
given TO understand has been only the first act of
long and fearful tragedy. The Union and the
Constitution, and all who have in joy and content
ment rested under the shadow Of their prott otCn,
are the intended victims and by their destruction
are to be converted into trophies Of this demon Of
wrath. The conspiracy stops no where short of
the dissolution Of the fundamental support of our
liberty and law; the great charter of the rights
and privileges OF the people. Il cancels the obli-
cations and pledges Of our fathers, and il violates
with ruthles hands the best prsrogatives Of their
sons.
The energy of a fearless Governor, seconded by
the efforts Of patriotic people. has checked and
perhaps batled tho inoendiary attempt 1t has
been at least smothercd for the present, The
ashes may still cover hidden and dangerous ingre-
dients Of calamity. Nothing but an overwhelm-
ing force of public sentiment md general feeling
can, and let us trust it ought. and will, and must