The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-04-26
Union Meeting,

A meeting of the citizens Of Saco without
distinction Of party, called for the purpose Of
giving an expression Of opinion on the q.
farming and critical state Of the country, was
held at the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon,
April 20. The meeting was called to order
by A. F. Chisholm, Esq, who nominated
Oliver Dyer, Esq, for Chairman and VIM.
Noyes Secretary.
The following gentlemen were chosen
Committee to draft and present Resolutions,
viz: Z. X. Wiggin, A. 4. Chisholm, Corne-
Illus Sweetser, and Chas. Twambley. While
this Committee were out, Tracy Hewes, in
responee to calls, addressed the meeting in q
few remarks. The Committee, through
their Chairman, presented the following Res
olutions -
The fact that the institutions OF our Country
are imperiled, and that the horrors Of civil war
seem fast approaching, renders II highly proper
that the people, from whom is all political pow
er, J assembled in mass meetings, should ex-
press their opinion upon the present state OF
national affairs, and urge their rulers to be
guided by wisdom In council, and patriotic
devotion to the interests Of our country in the
administration Of the laws.
Therefore. Resolred, That II Is the duty Of the
National Executive to protect the Capitol Of the
nation, and to hold IL in possession Of the leg
ally constituted authorities at whatever cost OF
treasure or Inconvenience to government may
be necessary.
Resoired. That in the Constitution Of our
Country we recognize the foundation stone Of
| and hat n lfnt,a In
saults OF corrupt aspirants and aspiring dema-
gogues we pledge to each other and to the pat
riots Of our land, "our lives, our fortunes, and
our sacred honor"
Resoired. That In the discharge Of his consti-
tutional duties rs Commandments Of the
United States Is entitled to the undivided sup.
port Of patriotic citizens everywhere, and to this
end we pledge him our united efforts, untiring
energy, and cordial corporation.
Resolved, That to those Of our citizens who
may offer their services TO their country to pro-
tect its honor, to guard its liberty, aud TO up
hold its constitution, Is due a guarantee from
the State that their services shall be fully re-
warded.
Resolred, That In the exhibition Of mob law
such as was manifested in our streets on the eye-
ming Of yesterday, we recognize the spirit Of n-
subordination to the laws Of the land, Of disre-
gard to the rights Of citizens, and willingness
10 tample under 1907 the dearest flght OF Amer
lean citizens-the right to speak and act for
themselves.
We hereby pledge ourselves to each other at
all times and under all circumstances, to pro-
tect the lives and property Of our citizens a.
gainst the fury Of the mob and the lawlessness
of riotous assemblies.
The meeting was then addressed in support
Of the Resolutions presented by L. II. Wig.
gin, Esq, and by A. T. Chisholm. Esq.
On motion Of Daniel Smith, Jr., the Reso.
buttons were then unanimously adopted by
rising.
Voted, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing, signed by the Chairman and Secretary. be
published In the Maine Democrat and Union
& Journal.
The meeting then adjourned with three
hearty cheers for the Union.
OLIVER DYER, Chairman.
WV. NorEs, sec'y.