The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-05-11
Union Meeting at Ceci!ton.
Cecilton, Nav 1lh 1861

Ceciton, May 18th 1861.
Pursuant to public notice given by the
Unior men Of the First District of Cecil
county, meeting was organized at Cecilton.
by calling George B Pennington. ESQ.,. to the
chair, and appointing VIM. I Weldon, Seer y.
On motion of Sylvester III. Stephens. the
Star Spangled Banner was sung. After
which. or motion of Thomas Jones, it was
resolved that the chair appoint a committee
Of three to draft Resolutions. The Chair
appointed the following named persons -
Thos. p. Jones, w. I. Weldon and Waltar
Scott Price, who reported the following Res
o!ulions which were unanimously adopted:
Hhsrcas, The extraordinary and alarming
conditions Of our State, as well rs National
affairs which threaten our very existence as a
nation Of q free and independent people who.
have enjoyed mere Of the blessings Of liberty
than any nation i'll the known world and,
Whereds, Under such circumstances it
becomes the duty Of all good aud loyal citi-
zens, irrespective Of party considerations, OF
past party feelings 10 support and uphold
the COnSi itutional authorities, in their efforts
10 maintain the ConSti,u alton. the honor and
integrity Of the National Government; as well
as to give them such support, and assistance
as the emergency Of the case requires; There
fore. by the citizens Of C.cillou, and its vlcin-
ity, be it
Rrsolred, That We recognize no greater al
lcgiance, than that held to the Government of
the United States of America, made under
the Constitution handed down bv our own
great, and good Gen. George Washington,
and his COM patriots. and that We know
no difference between him who commits trea-
son in the North. or in the South, and him
tho aids or gives them comfort.
| Resolrrd That we pledge ourselves. to
stand to the National Slar-SpangIed Banner.
rorcemcnt of the laws whether it be in tn
North or South, East or West, believing the
enforcement Of the laws impartay to be the
only safe suaratee to our liberties.
Rosolrcd, That we view with great concern,
the unwarranted and unconstitutional inca
surcs introduced into our Legislature. for the
purpose of organizing Board OF Public salty
to superccde the authority of the Governor:
and 10 legaize the outrageous proceedings
committed by the rioters, land their abet tors
behind the screenj in the streets Of the City
of Ba ltimore, on the 10Th Of April, upon un-
offending volunteers marching to the defence
of the Capitol. at Washington, by order Of
the General Government and that we do
mos, elnphatcally condemn such unconstitu
tonal and high-handed measures. as being a
gross usurpation Of Constitutional law. cal
culattd to transfer the seat of War from
South Carolina (whcre it should be kept to
our own State.
Resolved, That rot believing in the right
of secession We will not he bound by any
Unconstitutional acts, that our Leg islature
may pass and that we will stand by Cecil
county in her efforts to support the Consti-
tuition. and her resistance to all uuawful acts
TO the last.
Resolred, That we will forthwith organize
oui selvcs into Military Company. for the
purpose of rendering ourselves more proficient
in the use of fire arms. and defending our
houses and fire sides from the attacks Of all
enemies from within or without our borders.
Rcsolrcd, That IN forming Military Com
pany. we will feel it be our bounden duty to
protect all, whether they belong to the CON-
pany or not, believing an injury inflicted on
ore individual let him be ever 50 humble,
will te felt by the whole community. and that
we " i'll not be actuatcd by any selfish, per-
sonal or political objects, or considerations
whatsoever.
Resolrcd, That the Chairman appoint 4
committee of five whose duty it shall be to
prepare for signatures q Constitution o,
Muster Roll, to procure suitable place for
meeting and drill and such arms and equip
ments as may be necessary to furnish such
company. and such other duties pertinent to
the object Of this meeting.
Resolvcd That the proceedings Of this
meeting be sent to The Cecil Wing Philadel-
phia Press and Baltimore American.
The Chair then appointed the following
named gentlemen a committee to prepare
Constitution, Muster Roll &c, Richard Mill
ward, Thos. p. Jones, John Worth ST.,
W. Scott Price. and John Ii. Morgan. who
were requested 70 report at the next meeting.
Cecil:on on Saturday, llth inst. at o'clock.
G. B. PENNINGTON, Chairman,
J W. I. WELDON, ;SeetrHa'y'