The southern aegis. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1857-1862, 1861-01-19

patriotic addresses delivered on the occa-
sion by Henry D. Farnandis, Henry W.
Archer and Edward Quarles, Esqrs., but
we find it impossible to do so. They were
received with the utmost enthusiasm, and
seemed to inspire tho great mass assembled
with the seriousness of the difficulties in
which we have become involved, and with
the necessity of cautious aud deliberate yet
speedy, firm, determined and united action
in their settlement.
Pursuant to public notice, the citizens of IIar-
ford county, irrespective of party, met in mass
meeting in Bel Air on the 18th inst, when n. W.
S. HAYS, Esq, was called to the Chair, with
| ALEXANDER Norris and HENRY a. SILVER, Esqrs {,
as Vice Presidents, and WIN. GALLOWAY and WIN.
IoUNG, ESqrs., Secretaries On motion n COM
mittee of seven, consisting Of Henry w. Archer,
Ohio Scott, Hamilton Lcievre, Edward QuarleS,
Thomas w. Hall, Robert S. Rogers, and DR..
Elijah Bond, Esqrs, were appointed to draft and
submit resolutions expressive of the sense of the
! meeting upon the great crisis which is now i'm
pending over our country. Whilst the committee
were absent, the meeting was ably and cloquently
addressed by Henry D. Farnandis, Esq The
committee returning, reported through Henry W.
Archer, Esq, who prcfaced them in eloquent and
wel-timed remarks the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
Reaolrcd by the people of Hartford County, in
mass meeting assembled, that we are now, as we
have ever been, true TO the American Union
that we will exert all our influence for its peace
I full preservation, and in our efforts to that end
we will rely upon the wisdom and patriotism OF
the people of Maryland, and upon an all-wise and
overriding Providence.
Resolved That we are deeply impressed with
! the dangers which are threatening the Union, and
the interest peace and security Of the State and
have an abiding confidence that there is nothing
in the grave questions at issue which is not sus-
ceptible of adjustment by air Constitutional COM
promise, and it is the opinion ofthis meeting that
Maryland will acquicsce in the proposed conStitu-
tonal and legislative guarantees known as the
:" Crittendcn Compromise" as settlement OF
the fatal controversy which is now distracting
the country; but that nothing less efficient than
this will or ought to satisfy the people of this
Sae, anu tlal II INC NOrlll Sual pcFSlStcnllN re-
fuse to grant US such guarantee of our manifest
rights, due regard to our own security will
compel us TO dissolve all connection with them,
and unite with Virginia and the other Border
! Slave States.
/ Resolved That in our opinion the present con-
dition ofalars requires the exercise ofthc highest
degree of wisdom, prudence and patIiotism that
we dcprecate all rash or violent or revolutionary
action; and we urgently request the Executive of
the United States to act with forbearancc and
moderation, and refrain from all coercive meas
ures, which may probably lead TO civil war, while
any hope remains of peaceful settlement of the
questions which now threaten the peace of the
country and the safety of the Union.
Resolced, That with view to aid in effecting
an amicablc adjustment that will restore peace
and harmony, and give security to all parts of
the country, We believe that a State Convention
should be called, to speak anthoritatively for the
State of Maryland and define her position, and we
respectfully request the Governor to take such
steps as he may deem most eXpedicnt for calling
such convention at the earliest practicable period.
1t was Resolced That a copy of the above
resolutions be transmitted to the President of the
United States and Governor of Maryland, and
that the Hartford county and Baltimore city papers
be requested to publish them.