The weekly Butte record., 1863-05-30
Democratic Meeting a. Cherokee Flat.

W 1Aealuat efti'te, NAY I'D, Tor iAe purpose
Of perfecting the Organization Of the Club.
H. ]. Morrison was elected President, Lewis
Barubam Vice President, Thomas Mcdonald
Recording Secretary. Lewis Goodday Treas
urer, and NJ. r. c. Palliam ard James Arm
strong Committee Of Correspondence.
The following PREAMBLE ard resolutions were
/ then presented read aad adopted
/ WHEREAS. When. in the course Of human
avents." we fad that our servaats-those whom
we have elected 10 administer The laws Of our
country for us-have BETRAYED tie trust and
/ confidence reposed in them; have violated the
most sacred and binding obligations ever as
sqmed BY men; have rendered eur boasted love
If libertv aud independence q by-word among
nations have proved themselves incompetent
/ for the high positions in which hey have been
nlaced, then should the people rise 10 their
majesty and strength. assert boldly aad fear
! lesslv their heaven born constitutional rights,
/ ard through the Medium Of the ballot box
the only remedy known to our laws far political
I eviIs-burl from their high pl4ces those in
nower over Us. who have 50 wani1nly trampled
our liberties under their feet; and, whereas,
the snectacle which our beloved country now
presents is truly heastreadla- !ratflcldal
war il beiog waged brothers hands imbrued
in brother's blood; our nation in tears and
in n7ournjn-. tie wall of the widow and the
o-nhan heard throughout tie laad the fires
smonlderinr on the altar Of liberty; our slo
rio1s old flag war-wCrn tatlered and soiled,
and nearly robbed Of one OF its bright corstela
tiops the flag staff half shot away, and our
President and Congress calmly sitting with
folded arms contemplating this scene ot blood.
carnage and desolation, and unwilling or in
competent to prosecute the war with ihatyigar
and energy which its character demands, and
showing no disposition. nor making any effort to
stop this unbolv strife, heal our dis.ens ions,
and thereby bring peace and happiness again
to onr beloved country. Therefore. be it
Resolrsd. That the spirit Of concession and
compromise exhibited by our fathers ia fram
inc and adopting the Constitution of car
country. Justly merited and received the ap-
probation Of the whole world, rendered their
names and fame immortal. and onbalmed their
memories in the hearts Of their countrymcn.
ReSoire9. That bv a strict adherence to the
letter and spirit Of The Constitution our country
rose to emineuce and prosperity, and was re-
garded. bv the oppressed Of all nations, as
paradise on earth.
Pesalre1. That by wicked and unhoy per
version Of the power vested IN the President
and Congress our country has been brought to
the verge of ruin-the sacred rights Of our
citizens wantonly tramplei on-Justice and
Liberty scoied at. and onr Government, instead
of republican. made virtually monarchy.
ReSolred, That the Constitution Of our
country as it is, Is the great, broad platform
upon which we stand. and embodles all the
principles requisite upon which to base The
administrative policy Of the Government.
Resolred. That those in power over Us are
our servants, and obligated by their oaIhs of
office, and by every principle Of right and
Justice. to hold the guarantees Of the Constitu
ton sacred. an1 extend them over every
American citizen. whether North, South. Fast
or West, and any infringement Of that sacred
Instrument. or upon the reserved rights Of the
sovereign States. we regard as impolitic and
uninst and aarrant violation OF our sacred
compact
Rerolre3. That in view Of the deplorable
state of our national affairs, we believe it to be
the sacred and imperative duty Of our Gov
ernment to give assurance TO the States now
in rebellion that those constitutional guaran-
ties shall be respected and to place the question
Of right Of property Of every kind aud nature
bevoud the possibility Of question or doubt.
Res9'red. That having given this assurance.
and guaranteed to the States In rebellion all
their constitutional righ uaim1aired, We would
call upon them to return 10 their allegiance to
the Government or our fathers; and in any event. I
we can never permit our Government 10 be /
over,hrown. nor the Union DESTROYED. nor stand /
idly By and see oar glorious old flag trailetl in
the dust while we have a voice to sneak ana m
arm to raise ii their constitutional aud Lawful
defence
Rcsojred, That we will oppose the Repnb-
lican party with all 'ha constitutional means in +
onr power. believing as we d. that their great /
object in prosecuting this war is to eXtinguish
slavery BY any means. whether constitutional /
or not-that their principles. if carried ont.
are deadly poison 10 any Government on earth. /
and that their dishonesty and incomretencv. A.
shown in the management Of our nlt:onal af /
fairs for the last two years. renders them unfit /
and unsafe 70 be longer trusted. or even toler Z
a'ed in Office
Re>olge3. That we cling with holy and m
dying confidence to the principles and faith Of
our fathers, knowing by experience that 50
long as we adhered 70 their wise counsclS our
country was united and our people happy and /
prosperous.
RsSo'red. That while the Republicans sfig-
Matte all who are opposed to them as Cop
perheadS." Secessjonists." aid "Disunionists"
and with long faces. uplFted hands. and ewes
raised to heaven. crv The Union mnst and
shall be preserved-slaverY or no slavery"
their acts give the lie 70 their words. and prove
that the real sentiments Of their hearts is.
" Slavery mnst anl shall be extinguished-
Union or no Union"
RcSolrcl, That while we denounce the i'm
becilitv of the present Administration, we also
deuounce secession and rebellion as an outrage
upon the honor and fame Of our country Orr
glorious old flag with the lustre OF It's stars
Liberty" and Constitutional
Rights" emblazoued in letters of living light
upon its sacred folds. must and shall wave
mid heaven until the latest moment Of time
ard even then, may it be the last thing TO
cheer the sight Of the last American as he
sinks amid the wreck Of matter and the crash
Of worlds
RcS1{re7. That we invite the c0.one-ation Of