The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-10-05
THE MISSISSIPPfAN.
Slavery Excitement in Texas.

Slavery Excitement IN
Pubic Meeting Of Citissas :, , nssosa't o.
4dopted-.AR 4rlt- Slavery fss''e'''
aeref of.
Dallas, in this State, has recently been "a
scene of considerable excitement Owing " ~
presence Of one of those abolition eniiss'- ~
connected with the norther branch % 1h'
Methodist Church, who, not taklug tn'
necessary warning from the SUMMARY ulsh !,
sion of several others Of his brethren III INT
adjoining counties had the tementy to pro
claim his incendiary doctrines IN Dallas and
other localities, 4 public meeting was neiq
in Dallas ON the 18th ultmo 2. wnIn oo u =
M. Crockett presided, and 1. Z. lia"p "e'eu
rs secretary.
The chairman addressed the meeting IN a
brief but pointed manner, explanatory Vi tne
object of the meeting; ater uie , .o,u,
declarations and evidence Of the hlsniy re-
spectacle citizens of the county was neaIa'
upon motion, the Chairman aPP1ihueu t.e iol-
lowing committee to draif snlta9ie Tesolu.io,Ls'
Chas. R. Pryor, A. Moss, W. d; nc, nora a. b.
Moore, T. C. Hawpe, and a. =. WIZ
After few remarks BY ten. D. .. uooa,
followed by Col. Crockett, the meeting ad-
journed to meet again a. one O'CLOCK Z. NJ
Saturday, 18th August 1859.
The next day the meeting again convened
and the committee reported . preamble and
resolutions, very decided IN their tone, and,
as we should judge. exceedingly unpaiatable
to an abolitionist Among them we find the
following:
Rssolved 4th. Thst we deny the existence
of any state of affairs amongst US that would
warrant the effort on the part of Northern
Churches, Benevolent Aid Societies to send
these EVOLVES in sleeps clothing" who, with
Bible in hand and evil in their hearts, go forth
preach the most dangerous and insurrectionary
doctrines and that We do not accord to any
such societies the privilege to interfere with
our rights and institutions, manners and Gus
TOMS That we are opposed to the presence
of such persons among us-and will expel
them from our borders as public nuisance.
Resolved, 9th, That we would recommend
to the different churches in our county, for
which we entertain the highest respect and
veneration, the importance of purifying their
pulpits from the presence of such persons as
come under our public condemnation, for per-
verting the pulpit from its legitimate purpo-
ses, and making it subservient to their unholy
designs.
ResofUed, 9Th. That we believe the safety
of our families, our homes, and our property
isIendangered by the presence and preaching
of these men; snd that We feel justified in
adopting the most stringent means to restrain
and prevent such things.
Resolved, 7th, That as law-loVing and law
abiding citizens, we look to the laws of our
country to protect US in our rights, and in the
event that the law cannot reach such offend
ers. of whose guilt we are morally certain,
then we will resort to other means to protect
our lives and property, and will expel such
offenders and intruders from the soil they de-
file by their presence.
RESOLVED, 9Th, That we particularly have
reference to one Parson Solomon Mckinney,
against whom we have ample testimony to
warrant US in believing him guilty of dissem-
mating doctrines Of the tendency above refer
red to- and we take this means of protesting
against the dangerous sentiments he has
preached to our slaves and that we take this
opportunity of warning him to seek field
where the sentiments Of the people are more
eongenial to his own, and not again attempt
to preach in this community.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
The resolutions were adopted with but one
dissenting voice. The reverend gentleman
alluded to was present, and heard the resolu-
tons read. The Herald advises him to leave,
and intimates that If he fails to do so the con-
sequences to him will be very unpleasant
Other localities have also, it appears, had Par
son McKinney's case under consideration
The citizens Of Lancaster held meeting, and
passed resolutions that he should not fill his
appointment at that place, and furnished him
with copy The country, in word, is get
ting tao hot to hold him.-MarshaH { Iszas)
Republican.