Resolutions at Newark, England., March 11, 1863

Resolutions at Newark, England.

The Reverend T. B. Attenborough in the chair.

It was proposed by Mr. John Brooks, and seconded by Mr. Joseph Harris, and carried mnanimously:

“That, in the opinion of this meeting, slavery is a curse, a blight, and a stain upon our common humanity, and that the war now raging in America, having been originated by the leaders of the southern States for the purpose of extending and perpetuating slavery, according to their own avowed intentions, deserves the condemnation of all civilized communities.”

It was also proposed by Mr. Thomas Earp, and seconded by Mr. John Gilbert, and carried unanimously:

“That this meeting highly approves of the emancipation policy pursued by the United States government under President Lincoln, and declares that any intervention, physical or moral, in behalf of the slave power, would be disgraceful, and urges her Majesty’s government to observe and support a continuance of the policy of non-intervention.”

It was also proposed by Mr. Pinder, and seconded by Mr. Joseph Smith, and carried unanimously:

“That copies of the foregoing resolutions be forwarded to Mr. Adams, with a request that they be sent to President Lincoln, and that copies be also addressed to the members for the borough.”