Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-16
ORANGE COUNTY.

Al large public meeting, held at Orange CT
| House, on Saturday, the 23d Of May, Col. Garrett
Scott was called 10 The chair, and B. F. Male APP
pointed secretary.
On motion of Dr. David PANEL a committee
OF hree-viz Dr. PANEL, John Willis and G.
.Sco,-were appointed by the chair 10 take into
consideration The position OF The country, and re-
porl resolutions 10 me meeting.
The committee having retired, 4 spirited and
very appropriate address was delivered by John
[ G. Walker, Esq, OF Madison.
The following preamble and resolutions were
then reported and adopted with only two dissent
ing voices:
The present crisis being one Of extraordinary
| interest, involving as il does the peace OF the
world The stability of free institutions, and the
various Interests OF our country and being i'm
pressed with The importance, at such Juncturp,
Of unanimitY with the patriotic citizens of this
Union 10 sentiment and action, and knowing the
cheering influence oil approving opinions, on the
part Of the people, OF their public servants, slimu-
laling them 10 merit still farther the plaudi!s OF
their constituency, BY energy we'll directed, by nc
lion aud means well appointed, b. unsleepns
vigilance around the Temple Of our Liberties
ami firm adhe, ion 10 the Constitution There.
/ fore,
| Resoirsd, That We will, calling upon our iel.
| low citizens throughout the country 10 do like
wise, ahjare and discard party spirit with regard
10 International difficulties, and present ourselves
only as a parry OF .triots, bound together BY The
golden links OF ana patriG, or love Of country,
and dissoube only BY death.
,. Rcsoired That We will arouse within US The
| fire OF patriotism, and stand ready al The call Of
our country 10 buckle on our armour and show
ourselves as valiant in the field as We now seem
10 be on paper
3. Resolred, That We highly approve of the
| Presidents course with relation 10 the occupation
and defence OF our Southwestern territory, and
trust tina, he will still continue The use Of eDer
seic means that the semi-barbarous foes Of
| Mexico may quickly cease 10 rerel and fallen on
The rights, property and blood Of our brethren.
T. Rcso'rcd That whilst we would avoid war,
as la. rs consistent with reputation, with any and
all nations, yet we especially depreca!e hostililes
with England, not because Of her superaiye pow
| er, but because OF our closer consanguiniy with
her, and more perfect identity OF interests; and
that We will stand upon the rtohtfui ground Vi
| national honor with the Give branch; but if her
proud hosts dare 10 press US, We will take John
| Bull by the horns, and never cease the bloody
strife till the Imperial Eagle shall perch in glory
high above the cross OF ST. George.
| 5. Resolved That at periods like the present, Of
confusion and great excitement there is danger Of
concentration OF power intestine revolution ami
total subyersion Of the Governmen-and that we
call upon The people throughout The land 10 scan
with ri.id criticism The conduct oil our public
wants, that the mark of disgrace may lie timely
placed upon The traitor, and that the vrtuous and
true may speedily receive their reward.
&. Resolrcd, That al the present critical era, we
will irrespective Of party connections, stand BY
the President in all constitutional efforts he NAV
make 10 uphold and defend the flag OF our coun-
try.
Several very exciting and patriotic addresses
were then delivered by DR.. Pannc, Colonel John
Voolfolk, John Willis Geo. Pannel, and others.
On motion, il was
Resoirsd That the proceedings Of this meeting
be forwarded for publication in The Richmond pa
pcrs and tina. the Fredericksburg ADD Challoties
vile papers be requested 10 copy.
The news Of the recent victory Of Gen. Tay
lor having been received, three hearty cheers
were given 10 The gallant army Of the South.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned in high
spirits. GARRETT SCOTT, Chm.
y T. N.rrp Gpr'v