Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-22


lass of either section, which are unconstitu-
tional or obnoxious TO the people OF the other
section OF the Union, ought 10 be Immediately
repealed and especially such laws in the Free
States, as are known and designated under the
name Of the personal liberty Bills.
3. Rssolved, That we deny the right of any
State OF the Union, under the Constitution, TO
dissolve Its connection with the other States OF
the Confederacy, or to absolve her citizens from
their allegiance to the Federal Government and
Laws, except by the right of ofreyolution, as pro-
claimed and sanctioned by the Declaration Of
Independence, and that whilst we declare our
selves unqualifedy opposed to coercion 10 the
present state of the country, and until every
reasonable means TO bring about compromise
fair and honorable to every section Of our com
mon country shall have been exhausted, We
further declare that the Union must and shall
be preserved, not by an appeal to arms. but by
an appeal to public sentiment, and tho patriot
ism OF the American people, and through the
instrumentality Of the Ballot Box
| A. ResoIred, That having examined carefully
all the proportions which have been presented,
either in or out Of Congress, with view 10
a compromise, and differing as we may upon
their respective merits, yet looking alone TO
the preservation of the Union, and seeking to
recommend that which seems to be most accep
table, and likely to harmonise the conflicting
elements in the different sections thereof, we
unhesitatingly declare ourselves In favor of
| what Is known as the Crittenden proposition,
and therefore urge upon the Democracy every
4 where, and the conservative men of every SEQ
ton of the Union, to unite upon this proposition,
and not cease laboring for the adoption of it, or
some similar proposition, until by that means
the FIRE brand Of slavery agitation is removed
from the Halls OF Congress-, sectional warfare
.AaA klo1 fo1o
j cy stilled. and the ship of State made TO move
on smoothly and calmly, as in the ebetter days Of
the republic. rrf..
s.. Resolued, That every high and honorable
consideration Of duty and love Of country, de-
mands of the present Congress, that 1t immedl-
ately submit to the people Of the Union for
their adoption, in accordance with the provisions
Of tho Constitution, such amendments to the
same as embody the Crittenden, or some similar
proposition, believing as we do, that by this
means alone, civil war can be avoided, and the
Union saved and perpetuated.
6. Resolued, Thatif party and sectional politi-
clans shall by obstinancy and pride of opinion,
prevent all necessary and proper efforts to COM
, promise and adjust our impending national diff
hculties, by defeating submission under the
Constitution, Of all fair propositions for compro
mise, to vote Of the people of the Union, and
disruption of our Government follows, the
people oi this country will hold such politicians
and their adherents responsible for the downfall
A. of our liberties, and If In consequence of their
/ illiberal and unjust action,'a fratricidal war
should ensue, they will deserve as they will re-
a ceve, the unqualified condemnation OF the civ
liked world.
4 Z. Rssolued, That whilst we are inAexibly op-
A posed to State secession, Except as q revalu-
4 tionary right, and for causes justifying the
/, same o. expressed in our third resolution,) We
: cannot sanction the introduction Of military
/. force. Yet If all efforts to compromise aud ad.
. just our present difficulties shall fall, (ho mats
n ter for what cause,) to prevent the horrors Of
: civil war, which In our opinion would be likely
n to result il the overthrow OF our Republican in
: stitutions, and the establishment Of a military
d despotsm, we are opposed to the use Of foIce
to coerce sovereign State into submission
!, and any call from any authority, for volunteer
re-inforcements for such purpose, would not be
( considered an appeal to which we could re-
4 pond.
O 8. Resolued, That to the end that more kind
!. ly feeling may be brought about between the
q people Of the different sections Of the Union, We
ii recommend to the Federal Government, that il
D use all fair and reasonable precaution, to pre-
!. vent collision between any OF the Departments
o Of the Government and the people of any Of
!, the States; to Senators and Representatives In
o Congress to cease all elimination and recrimi
nation, to lay aside the psrtfzau and put on the
: patriot; to the people of the South to desist
n from all further measures which look to seces-
: sion, in order that when proposition to amend
Q. the Constitution is submitted, calmer reason
Il may prevail, excitement and passion be allay ed
o. and the people enabled to act with spirit be
coming the Importance of the subject unde
IN consideration. ff.||t n EHf
a. The above resolutions were thoroughly anC
le ably discussed, by Hon. CIV. Belden, Gen
Of Samuel Lahm, Seraphim Myers, E.q, and 9th
" ers,whose eloquent and patriotic appeals seemed
Il to electrfy the entire audience, creating suct
IN q unanimity of feeling and enthusiasm, as to
ID strike terror to the hearts Of few struggling
J. Republicans, who had the courage to listen Il
ID q rehearsal Of their political misdeeds and the
sacrifices they as party, have made for tenn
porary power. The resolutions were passed
with great unanimity and enthusiasm - 'tVt
On motion 1t was, Resolued that the proceed
:, ings Of this meeting be published in ell thu
y Democratic papers Of the County, and In the
~ Ohio Daily and Weekly Statesman.
WIN. H. BURKE, Chairman.
! J.J. HorMAs, Secretary. ygqg5! 80