Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-18
UNION REPRESENTATION IN PHILADELPHIA

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UNION DEMONSTRATION IN PHILADELPHIA.
PuILApELPHiA Dec lS.-The era ~ Cnion meet
ing assembled to-day at in Independence SQUARE,
which Was densey thronsed The proceedings were
op.uei with prayer by Bishop Potter. Mayor Henry
presided, ed BY large number Of vice presidents
aud secret-res, the names comprising large humber o.
Cur most we d.I y and iudceurih eilizsus
The folOWng the resolutions adopted by the meet
Ing;
the people Of the city Of Philadelphia. having assem-
bled in cheerful obedience the proclamation OF the
mayor issued By request Of their councils for the pu
Of tesiiying their love for the Union aud their de-
vOtion its perpetuaon and for the strengthening Of
those bonds winch hold together. whether OF the
North or the South the East the West great
aud uaited people, do resolve;
First Wi,h one voice and united hearts, proclaim
our attachment TO- aud for the Constitution OF
the United Stles and aud enduring love for
thu great Union which it creates aud protects love
when IS sectional bus national and mat gree;s
brother from Whatever State he comes, as PiriaAtr
with Us 10 that uOorsl OF an iaher,ancps the uus Of
citzeI Oi the United Stits
Rys8stl 3 That Joe usefulness and the endurance Of
the Union both pend upon faithful obs ryance by
the people Of all tue States OF all the requirements q.
that sacred instrument which the wisdom aud the pair
otsm Of fathers framed and under whose provisions
nave become great aud happy people, prosperous
aud renosned among the nations Of the earth.
Resolved 3. That do therefore, most deeply de-
placed upon their books enAeleus which evate
o. defeat provisions shch the trainers OF the COus,
uon s-y inserted Tor the protection OF valuable rights
OF citizens OF other Safes and that pronounce all
such acts 20 be vioiuous Of the soiemn compact b.
which made people, aud that We earnestly sp
peal 10 our brethren OF those States instantly repeal
al such enactments.
Rssolssd a. That the people Of Philadelphia hereby
pledge themselves their brethren OF the other States
th the books Of Pennsy yauia shall be carefully
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sion OF the Legislature, and that every statute a any
such there be- which in the least degree uvades the con-
stuOnal rights OF citizens Of sister State will be al
once repealed and that Pennsylvania, loyal 70 the
UaOn and liberal in constituting her Obligations to il,
will be faithful aEays in her obedience to is require
ments.
RssolrsL s. That we recoguizs the obligations Of the
act Of Congress Of 1850, commonly kuOWn the iugi
tive slave law and submit eheerfuly TO its faithful
fOrcement and that point with pride and subtraction
70 the recent conviction and punishment IA this city OF
Philadelphia Of those Who had broken ia provisions by
Al ling IN the attempted rescue OF slave, proof that
Philadelphia is faithful in her obedience to the las; and
furthermore that We recommend 70 the Legislature OF
our State, the passage Of law which shall give
compensation In case Of the Of captured slave
BY the county 10 which such rescue occurs precisely
u done By existing laws IN case OF destruction Of
property by the violence Of mObs.
Rssoiusd 6. That 70 the question Of the rseogni-
ton Of slaves property and as 70 the question OF the
rights Of slave in the Territories Of the United
dsnty and cheerfuly 70 the decisions Of the Supreme
Court Of The United States whether made or hereaf
ter 20 b made and they pledge themselves faithfully 10
observe the constitution 10 these respects The
has been may be eKpounded BY that august n blna
Ard RFther. they recommend that whatever pOtts OF
doubt exist touching these subjects be In some amcabe
AMI lawful way forthWth submitted TO the consideration
OF said court and that L. opinion DC accepted the O.
na And authoritative solution Of all doubts TO the
meaning Of the constitution in controyer.ed points
IL .m.NnN. q -. 90
ing 10 the United States and Of fslow-ctzens who
maintain thai Institution aud who hold slaves under t.
are Inconsistent Nith that spirit Oi bro eFhOOd aud kind
which ought 20 animate all Who live under and pro
fees support the constitution OF the American Union.
RssOlyed That Ne cordially approve the suggestion
that convention or congress OF delegates from the
States contemplating secession De held for the purpose OF
consultation upon the that induce hem 70 medi
"a such sep, and Of suggesting such remedies they
would propose, and that IL 4 the hrm convection Of The
citizens Of Philadelphia that the propositions made BY
such convention would be received D. the people OF the
other States in iraerna and concittory spuii, and
with earnest desire 10 remove algrounds Of just con-
plant
Ksso'vsd fHaliy That We appeal TO Our brethren Of
South Carolina OF Georgia, Of Alabama, OF Mississippi,
OF Florida and Of such other States considering
the question Of seeding from the UnOu with all the AZ
eeOoate earnesness We can express % iotoear; that
We remind them Of the innumertble ties which bind us
together one people, aud which 20 strong
that no power short Of that which parayzss all memo
~ aud tices all history separate that the ashes
Of those brave who fought with and for Us rest
beneath soil aud that they have in their keeping the
OF dors who persisted 10 their defence that
our glorious Institutions under whose guidance and pro
tetOn have attained great prosperity and reno~n,
AID vi ch have mtde his UnOn Of States the JOY and
ops Of oppressed millions throughout the world, were
formed by the wisdom built by the toll and deteuded by
the blood Of ancestry and cannot perish with
on, eternal reprOaeh 70 US their children, We destroy
% great and 50 fair aud Inheritance.
The city Is decorated with flags and other tokens OF
? locing One Of the hotels has displayed the motto,
concession before secession"
The meeting at the square vas immense-aitended by
teas Of thousands Mayor Henry in his opening remarks
said We must restore harmony. Public sentiment must
20 back The old stand point The misplaced appeals
OF pups and press must be irOWned upon. We must
preserve the Union at all hazards.