The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
FLAG RAISING.

meeting of the citizens of portions of Tippe-
canoe. Walnut, Bourbon and Center townships,
was held at Posts Corners, Saturday, Aug 3lst,
1861. for the purpose of raising flag stat to bear
the ensign of oEr country, and to give express
ion to the Union sentiment of the neighbOrhood
After the raising of the pole the genllemen re-
pared to the speaking grounds, where rcspecta-
BILE audi ence of ladies had already assembled
Stephen Marsters Esq. called 20 the chair
and Wesley Quighlv was chosen Secretary On
motion, committee of three was appointed to
draft resolutions, while the committee was out he
audience addressed by NJ. l.. Smith, Rev Mr.
Wilson, and w. III II. Mattngly. At the conclu-
sion of NJ. Matt'ngly's speech, the committee
presented the following Preamble and resolutions
WHEREAS, Periods occur in human history " hen
an advance move in tie science of government is
required, and
WHEREAS, Such period in our history has arri
we'd, when instead of being governed by party
policy, laws should be founded in right, and
administered in equity, and
Whereas, in opinion the elements and
agencies of such Improvement are already before
the people; ard
WHEREAS, factious minority has risen in arms
to oppose, not only an advance movement, but the
Government as it is; therefore
Resotred, That no government is good one
which is not founded in righteousness, founded on
fair and equal rep esentation, having for its phi
mary object the good OF its subjects, and contain
ing guarantee of equal rights to all
Resotred, That though our government is
founded in right, and has many good guarantees,
yet cor-upting influences have long been abroad,
and have So far prevented the purposes OF gov
eminent, that it has failed to reach its cad, ana
that now when it endeavors to return to its origin
al simplicity and honesty, such corruption has
eliminated in armed opposition to lis progress
that, therefore, 1t becomes the duty of all good
citizens, and honest men, 10 organize in defence
o the constitution anu our rights, and for the
carrying out of the principles of equity and good
government.
Resolced, That We recognize the existence of
no other political parties than Union and dsun-
union, that we will rally to the support of the con-
sttution and government, that we will oppose end
rebuke treason wherever found and however O.:
pressed, that will labor to transmit our institu
lions and liberties unimpaired to posterity.
Rescued, That keeping the above facts srd pii.,-
ciples in view. We adopt for our motto, Our
COUNTRY, its constitution and the rights of men,
That we will use our utmost endeavors to sustain
them and will never lay down our arms while a
hostile force is arrayed against them.
After the passing of the resolutions, Doctor
Quigley was called on for speech who briefly but
pontcdly, advocated the cause of Que country dis
cardcd the idea of adhering to old party associa-
tons, and recommended all to su.tain the govern
ment.
On motion, it was resolved that the proceed
ings and resolutions be published in both of the
county papers The meeting then adjourned.
S. MARSTERS, President
w. QUIGLEY, Sec'y.