Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-08-14
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Bell and Everett Meeting at Ger
mnntOWn.


Union candidates for the Offices Of President
and Vice President
b q. HAWKINS, Esq, was chosen Chairman,
and WM GuNcKEI, Secretary The venerable
Chairman, a son Of the Old Dominion, and a
life long Wing, on taking his scat stated the
object Of the meeting in few brief, but per
tinent remarks, which produced q good effect
upon the audience. He stated, among other
things, that roe are all brothersf' and hoped
all present would consider this truth One of
the speakers afterwards referred 10 this noble
sentiment Of the Union party, and expressed
the wish that It nigh have a universal bearing,
and that the American people-North and
South-would regard each other in the light
Of one common brotherhood Tho Hall,
which is a spacious one, was well filed with
enthusiastic friends of the Constitution, the
Union and the enforcement Of the Laws"
and although there were a few SectiORaiists
occupying uneasy seats in the vast crowd,
there seemed but one sentiment to porvade
the minds Of all, and not dissenting vote
was heard in the adoption Of the Resolutions.
The Committee on resolutions, consisting
Of A. McCally and G.. Emrick and W. Gunckel,
after having retired for season ,-eturn d and
presented the following which were unani
mousy adopted:
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, The object we have in view an
the organization Of "Union Club in this
township, is to concentrate the influence of oil
national, patriotic and UrioH-toDing citizens,
thereby TO cultivate develope and disseminate
sentiments Of, republican feeling of attach
ment 10 our whole country, its history, its
Constitution, and its laws; and Whereas, 20
maintain the Union Of the Statesl against all
attempts to weaken OF subvert il, especially
| by any local OF sectional differences, we must
enjoy non-interference, with the guaranteed
rights Of the several States; therefore,
Resolred, That, in the opinion of this meet
ing the several objects contemplated in the
organization of the Constitutional Union Par
\ ty are such as the necessities of the times re-
qurs, such ms the friends of the Union and
equal rights demand, and such as all patriots
will not only feel themselves justified IN sup
porting, but obligated TO keep forward in every
possible way.
Resolred, That we heartily ratify the nomi-
nations of JoHs BELL, of Tennessee, for Pres
ident, and EDWARD EVERETT, of Massachusetts,
for Vice-President, rs distinguished patriots,
able and experienced statesmen, and liie-long
supporters of the CONSTITUTION, the Union,
and the enforcement of the Laws" against
whom more have or can raise valid objection.
Resolued, That we are in favor Of the Uni
on as IL is, and opposed to the efforts Of all
sectionalists and others TO weaken, undermine
or destroy it
ResolDed, That we earnestly support the
Constitution, with all its provisions and com
promises, as intended and well calculated to
protect and support our national industry pros
lperity, and independence
ResOlued, That the agitation of the Slavery
question, either for the protection or preven
ton of Slavery by Congress can have no ma
terial effect on the subject, is entirely unnec-
essary in the present state of the country and
its Territories, tending greatly to excite section
al divisions merely to promote the ambitious
or dangerous views of designing men, and en-
danger the safety of the Union, and ought
therefore to be discountenanced and frowned
down by every friend of his country
Resolued, That should the State Conven
ton which is to be held at Chillicotho on the
10th inst, present to the Union electors OF this
State an electoral ticket by which we can give
our support to John Bell for President, anC
Edward Everett for Vice President, we pledg'
our every effort to secure their election to salC
offices.
, Resolued, That the Secretary be instructed
tolcorrespond with the various Union Clubs o
this Congressional District with the view o
, making suitable arrangements for the holding
of mass ratification meeting somewhere il
the District
The same committee also presented Con
stituton for the organization ola Union Club
which being read was adopted. 1t contains
the usual provisions for such an organization
defining the officers to be appointed and the
duties with the following significant pream
bic:
eve recognize as our only platform, thu
Constitution of the country, the Union of tb'
States, and the enforcement Of the laws.
ave pledge ourselves to maintain, protec
and defend, separately and unitedly, thesc
great principles of public liberty and nationa
, safety.
ave regard john BELL, of Tennessee, fo
President, and EDWARD EVERETT, of Massa
chusetts, for Vice President as exponents o
our princples-sound and tried Wings
statesmen-renowned throughout the cOuntr,
for their virtues, for their commanding intel
lectual endowments, for their long experience
in public affairs, and for their public service
, as Governors, as Senators, as Cabinet Minis
ters and diplomatists, and find in them th'
proper representatives of the conservatiy,
element of the country, and we cordially ap
prove of their nomination for President an(
Vice President of these United States
While the committee on resolutions wa
out, G. KENNEDY, Esq, of Dayton, addressed
, the meeting in his usual pleasant and unas
suming manner, giving very general satisfac
ton. He gave assurance of strong faith il
the principles of the Constitutional Uniol
party, and in the triumph of the conservativ,
element in the election of BELL and EVER
ETT
After the adoption of the Constitution i
was, on motion,
. ResOlVed, That a committee of three be ap
pointed to confer with similar committees o
other Union Clubs in the county, for the pur
pose of appointing Central Committee 70
the county
The following delegates were appointed t.
attend the State Convention TO be held a
Chillicothe on the 10th inst, to-wit G Kenne
dy, I. o. Lowe, of Dayton; John M, Bell, o
Harrison; ]. Johnson, jr., of Butler; W. II
Steele, of jackson and W. Guncke, of Ger
man; G. E. Clarke, w. b. Pease, A. McCally
ID. Schaefier, and B. G. Hawkins.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to NEE
again at the same place on the evening of tn
10Th inst
= b. G. HAWKINS, Chm.
w. GUNoKEI, Sec
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