The weekly Butte record., 1861-05-11
Union Meeting at Chico.

Pursuant to call for Union meeting at
Chico, Butte county, on Saturday May 4th,
1861, about seventy citizens assembled, and,
on motion, Major John Bidwell was elected
President, and T. Baker, J. NJ. Spiegle, and
A. Hallett were chosen Vice Presidents, and
II. B. Lathrop, Secretary.
Major Bidwel on taking the Chair, made a
feeling address on the state OF the Union,-
briefly reviewing the action of the seeding
States up to the surrender of Fort Sumpter-
followed by an earnest, patriotic appeal in be-
half of the Union ard the Unions flag leach
end of the hall was graced by our national
emblem) declaring, for himself, faithful, firm
and honest determination to abide by, sustain
and defend, the Constitution, its flag and laws,
to the utmost of his ability. His remarks
were received with strong demonstrations by
the meeting, especially by the women of
America, there present.
On motion, Commtte of three were ap-
pointed, consisting of Messrs. a. Hallett, -
Tucker, and F. L. Lisk, to draft resolutions
expressive of the sense of the meeting
While the Committee were absent, Hon.
w. ?. Tilden was called for, who responded in
a speech of thirty presenting the
questions Of the day in clear and convincing
Misunderstanding that in this State and in
this war, there could be no neutral ground
our liberties were in danger, and he that was
not for defending them was against them. He
was frequently interrupted by applause. Mr.,
Lathrop made very brief address. All the
speakers declared emphatically for the Union
and for defending Its flag, at every cost.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the
following. which, being considered, were adopt
ed with but one dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, A widespread rebellion against
the Union now prevails in portion of our
land, threatening the very existence of cur
liberties, Government and national prestige
throughout the world, therefore be it
Resolred, BY the people of this portion of
California,
First-That we are III favor of sustaining
the Administration, irrespective Of all party
feeling in holding in check, the madness that
would destroy-with all its countless blessings
and the hopes of mankind-our great and
glorious Government.
Second-That the United States of Ameri-
ca were blended by the ordination and estab-
lishment of the Constitution into, and were
intended by the great patriots who formed the
same, to form, nation, one aud nseparable,
as expressed in our Incompatible motto
E PiurIbUs Unum.
Third-That the only remedy for ayowed
resistance or invasion, which now mady RACES
in portion of our country, is to sustain our
honored flag, till the sober second thought of
the people can combine and control the dest-
MES of the nation, as we hope, to a peaceful
issue.
Fourth-That, IN every emergency 1rh,ch
may arise, we pledge ourselves TO uphold the
Government and flag of our country.
On motion, Committee of three, consisting
of f. Lisk, A. Hallett and Isaac Withers,
was appointed, to draft Constitution and By
Laws for organization of Union Club
On motion, Major j. Bidwell and z. Baker
were added to the Committee aud instructed
to report to an adjourned meeting to be held
at this place one week from today, at two
clock p. NJ
On motion, Ordered that the Secretary fur
nish a copy of the proceedings of this meeting
to each of the papers published in this county,
for publication. Adjourned.
J. BIDWELL, Pres.
Ii. B. LATURop See.