Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-01-10
FLOYD COUNTY MEETING.

At large and respectable meeting oC tho cizons Of
fFIoyu county assembled at the house of Col Jacob
Helms on Tuesday the lst day of January 1888 TO take
into consideration the subject of Nufcation and the
Presidents Proclamation in relation TO the people of the
United States, in relation thereto: The object of the
meeting having been explained by Eli Phlegar Esq Ro
bert Kent Esq. was called to the Chair, and Harry Des
KRIS appointed Secretary. The Chairman then announc
ed the following gentlemen, viz Col Joseph Howar
Eli Phegar, Esq. DR.. John W. Headen, Capt Job Wells
and Capt. John Howell a committee TO draft and renor,
resolutions expressive OF the of this meeting The
committee having Withdrawn few moments, reported
the following preamble and resolutions which being seve
rally read by The Chairman, unanimously adopted:
Whereas we the citizens of the county of Fioyd view
ing with deep soictude the present unfortunate cond-
lion oil our hitherto prosperous and happy country avail
ing ourselves OF the privilege of Independent Jeene
have assembled ourselves in solemn meeting TO exnress
our views, fully and freely i'm regard to certain omen
tous questions which have lately arisen in the history of
our government. We do believe, from what we know
OF history from experience, and from the
testimony oil other nations that the very best form
oil Government, which the wisdom of man ever has or
can devise; that ii contributes to the peace pros
Pey ana happiness OF its citizens than any other form
government whatever and that therefore, il would be
exceedingly unwse' rash, and mpoiic, for any cause
Whatever 10 change, alter abolish form of govern
men which has, so far, so 'ceH answered the end for
which all Governments were instituted; therefore
L. hesofred' That we deem Modification dangerous
anu obstructive oil the Union and do cordially disap
prove OF it.
2. Resolred That believe that our freedom and IL
berries depend on the preservation of the Union; and
nat 'e ohIon can only be preserved by strict adhcr
ence TO the Constitution of the United States and prompt
execution oil The laws OF Congress
3. Resolred, That we concur and believe the Consu
uon OF the u s. TO he solemn compact entered into bv
the States; and that no State has the right 10 withdraw
from that compact and that the resistance by force TO The
laws OF Congress, by any State, is treason.
A. Resofued, That approve of the Presidents Pro-
ciama'ion and believe it TO evnce patriotism and pan-
thrJpy, in the fullest sense.
b. ReSOlUed That tender General jackson our ms,
hearty thanks, Tor the firm and independent stand he has
taken in his Proclamation, that mastery and ,vcItmed
6. ReSoived That we will use every exerlion in orr
power to support the principles laid down in Procla-
Z. Resolved, That the Union must he nresorvod
on motion, ResOiUed, That the proceedings of hi.
meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary. and
ynchburg Virgnian and Fincaste Patriot for pubIca
uon, and that copy he forwarded TO our
in the House of Delegates.
on notion the meeting then adjourned sine die
- ROBERT KENT Chairman
HARVEY DEsKGRs, Secrefary.
RoCKBRIDGE COUNTY.
- ~ large and respectable meeting of the citizens of
kockbrdge county, of all parties convened at the Court
House, on Monday the 3lsi of Dec 1892 for the ,nrno
OF expressing their sentiments with regard to the orii
nance 81 oouh Carolina multiplying the Tariff Laws of the
Ohed states, and the Proclamation of the President OF
the United States in relation thereto:
hTu1en G1gsby was ordered to the Chair, and Aexan.
DER r. ESkridge appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Sidney s. Baxter Esq co,n,i,,eo ,,,,.
appointed by the Chair consisting of the following gentle
men, prepare suitable resolutions expressive of s
OF the meeting Sidney s. Baxter Wm TavIor ~
John ID. Ewing, DR.. Robert r. Barton Col Joscnb Riai
Robert Campbell, Col Samuel Med Reid, Hugh BarcIay
and Col. John Jordon. "'o'"S
The Committee, after having retired for short fine re-
turned aud made the following report
me committee report that they have had under COR.
SHERATON me Ordinance of South Carolina and the pro
c'anaon OF The President they do not consider il neces
ary TO submit any argument to sustain te vies Of ,l
rrGcI , Inc annexed resolutions, they believe
T.upouy me views OF the whole county OF Rockbndge-
hey therefore respectfully submit then, TO the tueeHn,
HtsoUed, That the Ordinance Of s. Carolina, nulliiy.
ing The tariff laws Of the United States Is tina1tborzSd
by the Constitution, at with the existence of be r.
dea Government and destructive Of The peace and pros
peny Of the u. States. ~" F'O'
hesoired That The attitude in which S. Carolina bs.
paced herself justified The President Of the u s. i'm ss-
ing his Proclamation " ecu
nesolred That we consider it the duty Of ol good ciii.
Us 70 support ihe President in his effort enforce the
Jaws OF the Government Of the u. States
Which resolutions after having been considered b, Tho
meeting, were unanimously adopted
va Houop II was further Res0ired That the Editors ot
S Ohion OF the Rockbrdgo lnteigencer and all other
'ors friendly 10 the Union, be requested 10 publish te
proceedings Of this meeting. Wv
REUBEN GHGsBY, Chin.
ny ESKRtDGE, Sec'y.
FOR JyfE E,vCTfgt.D