Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-05
Union BTsstlns Last Nisbt-Larse aud En-


thusiastic Gnthering Of WOrlsing.mem-
Strong ResSIuttoRs. rtrtr.ra a---
Notwithstanding The excessive inclemency
of the weather large and enthusiastic
meeting of the workibg-men Of Cincinnati
was held in the sixth. street Marketspace,
in accordance with call published a few
days since. The fact that 80 many persons
all Of the wo1kiDg-cinsses---turn out, and
stood for two hours in the open air. when
the thermometer was far below freezing
point sufficiently evinces the interest every
where felt in the controversy now pending
between the cotton States and the remainder
Of the nation.
On motion, the following officers were
chosen:
President-Isaao H. Hedges.
Wee Presidents-Wm. bailey, J. B. Croft,
Fl. II. Martin, Jas. Graimin, A. J. Sennett
Q. Havencroft, 5. Dinsmore, +. Tenney, +.
0berkline, Geo. Beinert, Jno. Winder, David
Nash, P; Mackelroy, l. sutliff, D. Brown,
Secretaris,--J. @. De Pugh and S. H. Whit
aker. r..r.
A Committee on Resolutions, consisting of
j. A. Hedges, A. L. Robinson, Wm. Higlin,
A. |, Sennett, H. H Martin, Mr.. Eddy Thos.
Leonard, S. II. Whitaker ]. @. De Pugh,
and Mr.. Sutliff, reported the following reso-
lutions which were adopted unanimously:
". WHEREAS; We, the working-men Of the
ClNl VI sec anu Ieel tue divided
| condition ofour beloved country-which di-
visions are in the main owing to causes over
| which we have DO immediate control, having
| been brought about by the acts of designing
! tricksters, politicians and demagogues, who
have no other interests in the well-being of
this country than that Of receiving and hold
ing oficei and -,
"WHEREAs; 1t is an established fact, that
| our Government was founded upon the great
! principles of justice and equity, for the pro-
motion and welfare of the governed and,
that to insure this end, all laws should be
based upon principles that shall best sub
serve these ends; and
| WHEREAS: Under the strict observance
of the present Constitution of the United
States, we hold the question of human rights
| has sufficient guarantees to render Justice to
all sections and climes; that to annul or set
aside any part thereof is violation of that
sacred compact either by States, or by eiti-
Eens, and should be dealt with according to
the organic laws made in conformity there
with; therefore be it o t.
"ResolVed: That we, the working-men of
Cincinnati, in mass meeting assembled, ir-
respective Of party, see that the consequence
OF the sectional controversy now agfIating
the country is. that we are verged upon
social, political and financial ruin that our
prosperity, and happiness as a people de-
pend on the continuance of the Union of
the States under the Constitution.
"Resoired: That in the election of Abra-
ham Lincoln or any other citizen according
TO the provisions of the Constitution and the
laws, We recognize no cause, nor admit for a
moment, as any preteXt for the disruption OF
this mighty and glorious Confederacy and
Government, founded for the benefit of the
toiling masses by the wisdom of our fore
fathers.
"ResOlved: That experience has taught us
that we can not trust in party politicians
, We therefore urge upon the laboring masses
OF the country, to sever party connections
and unite in trades unions or similar organ.
izations; to elect men to off'ee who will 1ooH
TO our Interests and executs the laws of thC
land. tUr.
"Resolced. That as upon the working
classes depends the future prosperity of th
country, we will not desert it in the presen
crisis, but will sustain the Government Il
save the Union from the awful gulf o
destruction to which it has been brought b.
designing politicians. e-
"ResoiUed: That the interests and welfar
Of the toiling masses demand that the Con
| iederacy of the States be preserved, and tina
this can be done only by demand upol
each and every State carrying out with in
tegrity the Constitution and laws.
"Resotred: That we call upon the Legisla
lures, both North and South, to repeal al
laws conflicting with the laws of the Genera
Government and the Constitution. Ft2
"RcsOlVed: That we will hereafter, in SO
lecting men for municipal or legislative OF
fees, discard party issues, and that we see tn
necessity of nominating and electing ticket
Independent of the present political organi
zations.
"Resoloed; That we will oppose the elec
, ton of any man whose bigotry leads him t,
use means of any kind to abuse the electiv
franchise, nor will we support any man wit
is known to harbOr disunion sentiments.
'ReSolDed: That we earnestly recommend
to our fellow wOrking-men TO take immedi
ate steps for holding ward meetings to ap
/ point delegates to meet in convention in thi
city.i said convention to prepare an addres
to their fellow wOrking-men of the country
in which will be set forth the rights and du
ties of all citizens of the United States unde
the Constitution. r"F .F.
"ResolVed: That in the language of Jack
son, we will ask nothing but what is right
and we will submit to nothing that is wrong
this Union must be preserved, and that +
secure this end we pledge ourselves to tn
Government our hearty CO operation anC
support, and will abide by any measures tina
may be adopted by Congress, as final set
; tlement of the questions that now divide an
distract our country"
( Speeches were made by J. A. Hedges, +
! f. Haller, Mr.. Martin and Fred. Oberkline
after which the meeting adjourned.
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