Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-01
pArRrorrn REVOLUTIONS.

We annex the resolutions unanimously adopted at the
mass meetings of the Constitutional Union party recent
ly held in Boston and Philadelphia As the former
quite lengthy we have taken the liberty in view OF the
pressure upon columns, condense them-preseut
ing enough to show the national spirit which pervades
the whole.
BOSTON,
Whereas crisis has arrived in public affairs not only
repete with danger to the best interests Of the country
but menacng its continued existence as confederate
Union and il behooves all good and good patriots
by word and by deed, to sally to its defence:
Be it therefore resolved by the Unon-loving of
Boston and its vicinity here assembled that we still
maintain the principles which have proessed
the principles of Washington and the Fathers of the
Republic; that plant ourselves on. the me-honored
platform of the Constitution, eschewing all newound
and sectional inventions aud higher laws and We earn
estly call upon elowcitizens Of both the former
parties who have strayed from the old paths into the
devious wds of sectionasm, to return 10 their first
love- and join with in support Of this glorious her
tage of Constitutional liberty
Rs,olved That in conformity with these principles
pledge hearty support TO the Union ticket both
for national and state officers that recognize in
candidates whose principles our principles
whose nomination is free choice, not forced upon
by the camors Of outside sssembages dictated by
faction Of extremists within party; whose
past and public services guaranty OF their
integrity anu COUlpetences hnu WHOSE views OF puOnc
duty are derived from the state of things existing in
one part OF the country, but deduced from COM
prehensive survey of the whole.
Pesolvfd That earnestly invite our brethren Of
every former political name, who agree with in think
ing that the triumph OF the Republican party at the
suing election would 10 the language Of the venerable
Crttenden be "a GREAT CALAMITY" TO join with ia
preventing such deplorable event from taking place.
through the division of the friends of the Union.
Resolved Tba', while in the platform Of the Chicago
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interest omitted others stated equivocay, ad-
nit directly opposite INTERPRETATIONS fully
the Justice of one principle laid down in that platform,
viz that which denounces "the act Of the awless invs
son by armed force OF any State or Territory no mat
ter under what pretex among the greatest OF crimes
but siigmatize nsncare and worthless all such de-
nunciatons, proceeding from party which holds out
encouragement TO the repetition of such neiariOus enter
prises.
Finally, Resolred, That in this great and rapidly null
plyng family OF States, called into national existence
on new continent endowed with rich diversity Of c-
mate, SOIL and natural productions with extent Of
seacoas and of internal communications unexamped in
any other country; organized under free Republican
slulons and associated in confederate Union, the
most exquisite continuance of political wisdom, hOnorcd
and lusirious ancestry, and blessed with
means of prosperity aud happiness rarely vouchslfed
people we behold signal display of providentia good
ness and that have received this precious inherit
ance from patriotic fathers, We vii! transmit il I'M
impaired TO our children.
PHILADELPHIA.
The citizens OF Philadelphia, in meeting assem-
Led desiring TO express their appreciation of the prnc
PIES and their high regard for the candidates ofthe Union
party Of The United States, have
Resolved That the fundamental objects oil Constitution
al Union are protection TO all the citizens JUS
;ice all sections and equality to all the States Of the
Confederacy.
Kssoiued That fidelity to the Constitution is the high
est Law of political faith for party action aud that the
integrity OF the Union alone be maintained through
the enforcement Of the laws.
Resolved That We in favor of such legislation
shall best develop the and explain the produc
i've power OF the nation by giving adequate protection
every useful pursuit consistent with the general welfare
and equitable to all classes of our citizens.
Resolved That we cordially approve the nominations
Of John Bell for President and Edward Everett for Vice
President of tho United States Their national history
their liberal opinions-tbeir tried satesmanship-their
uuquesonable integrity and abity-ther distinguished
reputation for wisdom and irmness for moderation and
justce--commend them to the wsrmes support Of all
law abiding and Union-loving citizens.
Resolced That declaring abiding trust in the in
teligence and discriminating justice of the American
people claim kindred WITH aud invite the earnest
co.opera ion Of all whose patriotic regard embraces the
whole country In this spirit Of unity will oppose all
geographical parties will resist all seclionalism
charge oar civil obligations to reconciliation
peace aud concord aud establish solid and lasting for
ever Constitution, Union country, and
destiny
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