Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-01-22
NATURALIZATION MEETING.

At the adjourned meeting of citizens ol
Idaho Civ, ia adopt msasnres with reference
to the NATL stmeafof american citizens in
Europe, held - the Court House, on Friday
IesdnSlr. Jani1fy f7th. the Committee.on Res
IolutiSns wers called upon to report.
I Judge Nay, Chairman Of the Committee,
not being present, Col. s. A. Merritt, as next
upon the Committee, presented set of reso-
lutions. Frank Miller, of the Committee. also
presented q set of resolutions.
On molten, the preamble and resolutions
presented by Col. Merritt were adopted by an
unanimous vote, and are as follows:
WHEREAS, Inasmuch as American native and adopt
ed citizens are now languishing in British prisons
for no other offence than words spoken on American
soil, and for which they cannot be justly held anne
nabe to the British authorities And whereas, other
and more fragrant outrages have been perpetrated
upon the native and naturalized citizens of the United
States, by English power and tyranny, within the
and other Powers of Europe have, for years. perps-
trated wrongs upon adopted citizens Of the United
States contrary to the spirit of our American natu.
ralization laws. Therefore be It
Resolved. That we most earnestly urge upon the
Executive and Congress Of the United States, the
performance and fulfllment of that authority, with
which the Government OF the united states Is clotned,
to protect and from insult and outrage, every
citizen, the naturalized as well as the native born,
from all aggressions upon their rights and liberties
when travelling or soourning in any part of the world
and particularly from aggressions insults or wrongs
ct the hands of the Powers of Europe.
Resolved, That we believe the feudal theory and
practice that the right of repatriation does not ap-
pertain to the individual is relic Of barbarous
and depotic age, and should be sparned by every
freeman.
Resolved That every freeman has the right to select
the Country or Government to which he shall yield
his alliance, and make his home and that in return
for the allegiance he saoredy pledges to maintain in
support of the country of his adoption, the Govern
we'll in honor bound to protect him against the
insults expressions and aggressions Of every foreign
Power, and for that end, If necessary, to use the
whole power of the Government.
Resolved That entertaining these views and senti.
ments, respectfully petition the Congress Of the
United States that speedy action be taken TO effect
the relief and release of the unfortunate citizens of
our country who now suffer in British prisons.
Resolved. That copy of these resolutions and the
accompanying memorial be forwarded to our Dele.
gate in Congress with request that he present the
same to the Congress Of the United States and urge
speedy and effective action In regard to the matters
herein referred to.
Alter the adoption of the resolutions, 4.
Huggan, Esq, of Silver City, was called upon,
and made brief speech.
On motion, it was resolved that copy OF
the proceedings, with the preamble and reso-
lutions adopted, be furnished to the IDAHO
WORLD for publication.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
J. ID. GALBRAITH, Chairman.
p. E. EDMoNDsoN, Secretary.