The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-29
Grand Union Meetings.

Grand Union Meetings.
The meeting at Philadelphia on the evening
of the 9TH, in opposition to the fanatieism Of
the abolitionists and treason to the Union, was
one of the largest ever held in that city. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed, and the speeches
were received with much applause,
We have only space for the following resolu-
tions, which were read and adopted;
The citizens of Philadelphia assembled in
general town meeting, desiring at this juncturc
to express an earnest sympathy with their fel-
low citizens OF Virginia, recently threatened
with an attempt to produce suryile revolt,
have
Resozped, That the longer the government of
the Union exists, with its manifold aud inesti-
mable blessings, the more it is consscrated Ly
the affection ard devotion Of those who as we
do, "know llo North, no Soath, Ito East, no
VEST hut one common country" whose nteg-
rity the constitution alone secures, and whose
varying interests the Union llarlnonizes AMI
trotacts.
Resolred, That in the judgment Of the ctizcl,s
Of Philadelphia, this sentiment of fidelity to
the Union would he fruitlcss did il not imply
oil obligation implicitly and practically to re-
c"gnize every duty which the Constitution
prescribcs, and obey AID carry honestly into
execution all The laws Of Congress, enacted
under the Constitution.
Resolvel, That 10 part Of the Constitution of
the United States, or Of the laws of Congress,
are more obligatory On the citizens of the re-
public than those which prescribe the duty Of
restoring, under judicial process, fugitives
from labor, alul that all attempts CT combina-
tons to Illustrate or defeat those provisions and
all State legislation to the same end are con-
demlnel hy the Judgment Of this community.
Resolsed, That i'll view Of what has recently
occurred in the commonwealth Of Virginia,
the citizens Of Philadelphia disavow, as they
always have done, any right or wish to inter
ftre with the domestic institutions Of their sis
ter States.
ieselrea, That they reprobate in the strong
est ard clearcst terms, all attempts, whether
10y Invasion, secret instigation, or the pro,nul-
CATION i'll any form Of tanatical opinions, to ex-
cite survile insurr, ctons, or to arouse those
who are lawfully held in seryitule to violence
and bluodsllel.
i'esclucd, That looking merely to the past,
they deliberately express their approval Of the
recent administration Of justice in tic common
wealth of Virginia, ty which according to the
forms Of law. strictly observed, the commits
sion Of great crime has been julicially proved
and the punishment awarded Ivy law to that
crime, las been inflicted.
Resolrcd, That it is q simple matter Of duty
to express the sense which the citizens of Phil
adelphin have Of the energy and fidelity with
which the executive authorities of Virginia,
have discharged trem first to last, the painful
AMI responsible duty Which the emergency i'm
posed.
Resolre', That the executive of Pennsylvania
IN promptly sllrrcndcring on the requisition Of
the governor Of Virginia, those fusitives from
justice who sought refuge within our borders,
discharged his duty to the constitution, AMI for
d"ing SO, merits, and has received, our hearty
approval
Rese1rea, That the prompt suppression in the
first Instance, of the lIarper's Ferry outbreak.
is now, and it is hoped, will always be regard
ed as IL most marked illustration of the value
of the Union, aud the efficiency of its cxecu-
tive authorities in furnishing Oh the spot, and
at moments notice, the military means to SUP
press a local and dangerous revolt. and rclin-
quishing to the State authorities the viudica-
ton Of the violated law.
Resolaea, That earnestly assuring our broth
rem CT the South that there exists among the
people Of Pennsylvania a determined spirit to
assert and maintain the Constitution Of the
Union, and The rights of the States under it,
we ask in return confidence and that dicniicd
moderation which confidence and patriotic
sympathy inspire.
EosToN UNION MEErING.-The great Union
Nt..r. I.,I T.. d.