Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-20
PUBLIC MEETING; IN PAGE COUNTY.

At public meeting held a, Luray Page county, tho
18th Of November Jacob Baker was appointed Chairman
ing stated the following resolutions submitted by Ga
brel Jordan, ESQ.,, unanimously adopted:
Resolved That the citizens of Pnge, here assembled che.
rish the most ardent attachment the Constitution OF the
United States and the glorious Union which emanaed
thcrcfrom Yielding none In affection for our dear old
Commonwealth and determined stand by her Through
evil and through good repor in all her struggles for the
maintenance Of her rights, well those that are inaen
able those possess in the Federal Unon-out whist
we thus nc and desire own native South We
cannot allow pulsaon Of the heart that does not beat
harmony with the sacred instrument that has made ms
great nation people II Is therefore, with Inc utmost
concern that have witnessed indications OF alarming
disoyay, reckless agitation and awess moos and mend
like analicism rule tho hour II is in this moment OF peril
CLEAN of sunshine has frightened our honzon and
we hail with lively satisfaction the peace measures adopted
BY the Congress- and tender the patriots Foote Cass
Clay Dickinson Webster and Others not fofgeng our
own immediate representative Hon. Richard Parker the
thanks of this meeting for their efforts in eecting the pas
sage of these healing that have we trust
mented afresh The bonds of Union.
Resolved That it is fit and proper that the citizens Of
Page the right wing of the enh legion send greeting Ia
the friends Of union throughout the land the expression of
hearty conatuation and concurrence in these measures OF
peace assuring them that, affecting these feelings
know South North, no East, no West-thaI We de-
sire only to live in the Union.
Resolved, That cannot too earnestly warm admonsh
and exhort friends North and West TO renewed
tons put down tue mad projects Of anaticsmthat the
repeal of the Fugitive Slave act ecctuaI efforts pre-
vent its execution and the continuance of the assaults on
the constitutional rights Of the South in slave property
tend resenments and Just Indignation that
the fears of the friends of the Union will have been
realized and with this the last effort of free govern
men and fendils fanatcism ITSELF will a find grave in
the vortex of revolution.
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
lshed in the Spirit OF Jefferson with the request that all
the papers in this congressional district publish them
JACOB BAKER, President.
| W. A. CAVE, Secretary.
After the adoption of the above resolutions the Hon.
Richard Parker representatives. Congress this district
introduced, and in clear satesnanlike manner re-
viewed the action Of the last session Of Congress upon the
great questions which agtaed this Republic from ocean TO
ocean He gave Of his stewardship, which
the cordial appreciation Of the people OF THE county,
and doubt of the entire district. We believe that Mr.
Parker has faithfully reflected the will OF his constituency.
F''" the pG cisifi!'s ME sEi e Jefferson
REELECTION SENATOR MAsos.-On the arrival of the
news !fou Richmond Of the reelection OF Col james NJ
Mason the United States Senate BY the Virginia Legisla
ture Monday evening" 9th inst the Court house bell
rung and meeting of the people of the town and nclghbor
hood held. % notion Col Francis Yates was called TO
tho Chair and Robert ". Baylor appointed Secretary
On motion of R. II. Butcher, Esq the following esolu
tons were Offered and adopted:
Resolved, That with unfeienrd pleasure have just
heard ri The reelection Of The Hon. James NJ Mason the
Senate of the United States by the Legislature of Virgni.
Resolved That this meeting hail with delight this act OF
justice and right thr part towards distinguished faith
ful public servunt-who has obeyed his Sate-fathfuy
presented his constuens-and reflected honor upon this
noble Commonwealth.
Resolved That worthy Senator should zee In this
the which shall his State and
the whole South her constitutional rights under the consti
tuition made by the Fathers Of this Republic.
On motion Of Robert W. Baylor, 1t was
Resolved, That this meeting tender their thanks TO the
Senator from this district, H. L. Opie and other Senators
members from The valley for indicating the rights Of
State and the South in their advocacy of the claims OF
the Hon. James NJ Mason TO the Senate OF the United
States.
On motion OF Captain John W. Rowan II was
Resolved Tina, committee OF five be appointed by the
Chair 10 procure ammuni. and fire salute of 3 guns In
OF the of Legislature of Virginia. in the
reelection Of the Hon. James NJ Mason 10 the Senate OF
the United States.
The Chair appointed Capt. John w. Rowan, James B.
Small John Avis jr., j. c. Rswins, and Dr. w. H. D. Hall,
committee under the above resolution.
On motion of DR.. W. H. D. Hall. il was
Resolved That tho Secretary Of this meeting forward
copy of the proceedings of this meeting the Hon. James
W. Mason Senator elect, the Hon. X. d. T. Hunter TO
The State Senator from hi. district and 10 his EIcollency,
John B. Floyd, Governor Of Virginia.
On motion OF VIM. Lisle Baker, ESQ. It was
Resolved that The proceedings OF this meeting be publish
ed Spl; of Jefferson Charestown Free Press, and
the Richmond Enquirer and Examiner.
FRANCIS YATES, Chairman.