The hydraulic press., 1861-05-18
Union Meeting at North Bloomfield.

In accordance with previous notice, the
citizens of North Bloomfield assembled at
Skidmores saloon, on Saturday evening,
May 4th, for the purpose of organizing a
Union Club.
On motion Whipple Andrews was chosen
President and d. F. Walters Secretary. On
motion Committee of five was appointed
by the Chair to draft resolutions and suggest
permanent officers; when the following gem
tlemen were selected: ID. P. Walter, r. D.
Skidmore, James Marriott, John Bush, aud A.
Blacktord. A motion to adjourn was adopted
until the Saturday evening following, when
the Committee would report, and an organ
ization be effected.
The meeting was called to order pursuant
to adjournment, when the Committee
through D. P. Walter reported the following
preamble and resolutions which were adopted
with three cheers for the Union, and three
more and tiger for Major Anderson The
Committee also suggested the names Of the
following gentlemen for permanent officers
who were unanimously elected; For Pres
ident, D. P. Walter Vice Presidents, 0 P
Jones, W. W. Fulton and Silas Long; Sec
retarys, Whipple Andrews and Frank
Hogebaum Treasurer. R. D. Skidmore,
Executive Committee, John A. Bush, James
Marriott. H. X. Brownell, A. Jacobs, G, j.
Nash, VIM. Waldron, N. Tilton, l.. Phillips,
Charles IsSnbeck, Benz. Brockmire, VIM. A.
Cooper, Frank Lamoareux, Geo. P. Rockford,
Geo. NJ. Thomas, J. F. Devoar Jerry Puc-
quette, w w. Dodd, Oscar Hawlcy, A. C..
Dcnnet, John Toll, C. A. ABBOTT, A. Ketchum
aud John Wallace.
Whereas, In view Of the present unsettled
condition of our country, we consider it emf
nenty wise and proper for the people of
California to give public expression to their
sentiments in order that our true position in
the confederacy may be positively known.
The present tinsurrectionary movement is one
of no ordinary character, and requires at
our hands decisive and immediate action, in
order that we may more effectualy nentralize
the influence of those our counirymen. who
may seek to establish Pacific Republic.
In this movement we are actuated by no
partisan motives, our only object being a
sincere desire to preserve untarnished the
liberties and institutions won for us by the
blood and toll of our forefathers, therefore,
Resolved, That we the citizens of North
Bloomfield and vicinity, declare our un-
alterable devotion to the Federal Constitu-
ton, as it has been transmitted to us through
successive generations, and that we cherish
and revere it as the only safety for our civil
and religious liberties. That when duty
calls we will obey, and lend our strength
and influence towards sustaining the Federal
Government and enforcing the just and
proper execution of constitutional law.
Resolved, That we recognize the Stars and
Stripes only, rs the emblems of our nation
ality, and that We will defend them if neces
sary, with our lives from foes without or
traitors within.
Resolved, That it is with heartfelt regret,
that we are compelled to this course, but
honestly believe the exgencies of the times
required immediate action, and would urge
the necessity OF every Union loving man
enlisting under the banner of his country
and lending his influence towards sustaining
and strengthening tottering and discovered
government.
Resolved, That we still have hope, tha;
our present national difficulty may be hon.
orably adjusted, and to this end we indorse
the compromise resolutions of John J. Crit
tenden.