Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-02-05
FAIRFAX COUNTY.

Ara meeting of the citizens Of The county OF
Fairfax, held a, their Courthouse on Monday the
18th day OF January, lsi7, on motion OF Colonel
Silas Burke, Col. John MILAN was called 10
The Chair, and Dr.. Ira Williams appointed
Secretary.
The OBJECT of The meeting having been eY-
plaineG. and the circular Letter OF Messr>. G. Ma
son. D. Johnston, and J. A. Washington, 10 the
members OF The Legislature, in reference 10 the
dsmembermenl Of the county, having been read,
Col. Burke gave succnc account OF his recent
visit 10 Richmond, ard statement OF The means
and influences which were there operating in la
vor OF The plan oil division. And then, on mo-
ton, The meeting unanimously adopted The lo-
lowing preamble and resolutons
Whereas, lew of our iellow-ctiZens in The
lower part Of this county, aided by some inter
ested gentlemen, who are not citizens thereof, and
in opposition 10 large and respectable portion Of
those living in that part Of Fairfax, are still by
The most peIlinacious and unwarrantable means,
endravoring 10 annex portion OF our territory
and people 10 The county OF Alexandria; and
whereas, we are resolved oresisl The said scheme
with ln6inching perseverance-Therefore,
|. Resolred That we again call upon our fei-
iow-cizens 10 stand forth with an undivided
front against the said scheme 10 dsmember the
remains OF the immortal father OF his country
2. Resolved, That our thanks are due, and are
hereby rendered TO our Senator and Delegate, for
The opposition which they have heretofore shown
10 the said measure, and that they be and are
hereby urgently requested 10 prevent, if possible,
The ccnsummation Of The said scheme.
8. Resolred, That we have seen with astonish-
men, the statements in the circular letter Of Geo.
Mason, Dennis Johnston, and John a. Washing
ion, To the members of the Legislature, and that
the same demands reply on The part OF this meet
ing, and w z. Edwards, Silas Burke and Il. w.
Thomas, be and they are hereby appointed
committee 10 prepare a suitable reply hereto, and
10 place he sa me in the hands OF our delegate 10
be used By him in whatsoever way he may deem
best.
A. Rssoired That if in The opinion OF our de-
legale il shall be necessary Il. w. Thomas and
Ira Williams shall Re, and they are hereby ap-
pointed 10 yisi! Richmond during be session Of
The Legislature 10 render such aid in opposing
division of our county as they properly and con-
sislenly can
5. Re@lred, That in case II. w. Thoma. and
Ira Williams shall be unable 10 discharge The
duly assigned 10 them by The fourth resolution,
Col Silas Burke and w. l.. Edwards be,
and they are hereby appointed, alternales.
s. Resoired, That this meeting have learned
that respectable portion oil those residing with
in the limits OF the territory proposed to be an
nexed 10 Alexandria are opposed 10 such annex
alton, aud that they have signed petition 10 that
affect, and that il would be no more than sheer.
Justice 10 them TO afford them an opportunity oil
! expressing their dissent by vote al the polls
7. f3esn red, That The people OF This county
have had no sufficient notice OF The details OF Inc
present scheme Tor Remembering their county, as
The plan was only publicly exhibited 10 them one
month ago, and that therefore time has not been
afforded to them nor 10 those who are opposed 10
the said plan, living within the limits sought 10
be severed from Fairfax, 10 express their opinions
fully in regard 10 the same, and 10 exhibit The
strength oil their opposition thereto.
On motion Of George w. Hunter, Jr., Esq.,
8. Resoired, That copy oflhese proceedings
be furnished our delegate 10 make such use o
as he may think proper, and that they be publish
ed in The Fairfax News, Richmond ,E:Jllrer and
Alexandria Gazette, and lhs, n,ax N oe
be requested 70 puctidita letter above .siened TO-
proceedings, Rfhat J. C. GunneII, o. w. Hunt
= ". T. Allen be, and they are hereby ap-
pointed, committee 10 raise funds 10 defray The
expenses OF those appointed by foregoing resp
lulons 10 visit Richmond.
And then, on nation, the meeting adjourned.
JOHN MILAN, Chairman.
IRA WILLIAMS, Secretary.