Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-12-27
puhlic Mecting.

AT meeting OF citizens oil Taylor coun'
ty, held near CaysvilIe, in said county,
on Saturday, December 9th, 1854.
On motion of Stephen Gilbert, Esq,
J. Robinson was called TO the chair, and
K. Fairfax appointed secretary.
The object ofthe meeting having been
explained, on motion the Chairman ap.
pointed James Rightmire, Stephen Gil
bert, and Joseph F. Waller, a committee
10 draft resolutions.
During the absence Of the Committee,
Mr.. E. F. Vincent, being introduced 10
the meeting, proceeded TO explain his past
connection and withdrawal from a
.. Know Nothing" association, defending
his own course, and denouncing the secret
order in question arsuil g the unconstitu
ljonality and immortality Uf their proceed
ings and urging all good citizens TO
unite in uncomprOmising and eternal hos
tility to any and all connected with it,
TIE committee appointed to draft res
oIutions, through their chairman, Mr..
Riuhtmire, made the following report,
which was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, we have reason to believe
that there is in this country secret polit,
Eical combination now at work, to defeat
the cause. Of civil and religious liberty and
to substitute in place thereof intolerance
and oppression, contrary to the sentiments
Of the founders of the Republic, and. as
we believe. in conflict with its best inter.
ests Therefore,,
Resolved, That patriotism requires al
and untiring vigilance in opposition to thi,
new political element, AMI in defence O
the cherished principles of the Cunstitu
ton.
Resolved, That the protection VIII icll
the Federal Oonststution the master
work Of the fathers of the Republic -af
furds, has always been the pride and Clio
fry Of our country. and with us is no les:
so now than formerly.
Resolved. That the attempt TO correc
real or supposed defects in the administra
ton OF our government. or TO manage ant
control its political affairs in secret mid
night assenolAges, must be condemned
by every good citizen, OF whatever par
ty, as contrary to our system OF govern
rnent and dangerous TO our liberties.
Resolved, That we call upon every
+ rue patriot, Wing and Democrat, Il
unite With us III NtpNS''IOA " VIZ '"'O'
GRANGE and prescription OF this secret com
binati N, and n defence Of our'system.a'
handed down to US by the sages and pa
Lriots of The Revolution.
Mr.. James RighImire, beng called up
on. then addressed the meeting in te"
appropriate and effective remarks.
Mr. S. Gilbert offered the following res.
oIutiou, which was unanimously adopted
l. eselved, That it is the opinion o.
this meeting no obligation should be
considered binding which conflicts with
! the constitution or laws of our country
or the duty which We owe TO our God
our country, or our fellow man. aud hence
it is our deliberate opinion that Mr.. Vim.
cents revelation of the illegal obligation
administered TO him by the organization
calling themselves "Know- Ncthings" wa.
not only just and proper. but is an evi
dence of patriotism and moral courage
which deserves and will receive the ap-
probation of every good sitizen.
On motion, Resolved, That the pro.
ceedings be signed by the chairmau and
secretary, and forwarded to the :" True
Yirginioe." Fairmoct. and Cooper's
Register" Clarksburg. for publication.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
J. ROBINSON, Chm
R. FAIRFAx, Sec'y.