Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-05


while appealing her sister States while appealing
the Federal Government, TO their great power
wisely placed in their hands or the preservation OF
and political order among the members OF UnoI
also put forth her great strength Tor self preservation
The admirable spirit and recently dsp.a ed by all
people, and by all authorities leave us in no doub
that we shall he fully equal all OCCASIONS come a
when they may. Our Federal authorities have provides
by law for the prompt suppression Of all hbusterin
movements within limits against the peace aud
~ of friendly powers Is il equally Important AM
equally duty, TO provide against of sim
liar character in one OF our States against the peace
| and safety Of another OF them Will not the State
recognize an obligation common TO them all, in refer
ence TO other nations equally essential and vita
among themselves' There can be but just ant
proper response TO these nterrogatores We are emit
tied To pursue and reclaim fugitive slaves wherever
found within our Federal Union. We entitled pro
lection against Invasion and against domestic vic
lencc and the who deliberately band together to
invade these constitutional rights immuncs arc tra
tors and richly deserve the death with which treason
punished Ii il difficult to conceive that Federal I'm
ION, fostered into being with much anxiety aud hope
by the fathers of our republic should not be allowed 10
move on in its grand and bcnehccnl march, without oh
trncon by those to whom all its greatness glory and
happiness belong But history tells that large bodies
OF the people of the onavehong States are infected
with this amazing madness and that those who see their
duty are 1t is feared, without the power perform it
IL is under such circumstances that meet to counsel
with each other the measures for defense
IL Is true, General Assembly will shortly convene
and will have under consideration the condition of the
commonwealth vet this meeting in primary assembly
deem altogether proper to suggest such measures as
they desire TO see adopted; therefore, il is
H'soIred 10y this meeting, l. That the military spirit
Of State should be fostered volunteer &C mp,ns on
couraged and of all kinds and of the best descrip
tons purchased.
2 Tia, should other hostile bands invade our State
and be captured in whole or in part in battle they shall
be tried on the spot by drumhead martial and
executed without delay by hanging
3. That the free negroes of the Commonwealth who
shall be sold as slaves for %T e ren'en'Ary
4 That our free negroes shall remove from the Com.
monwcath within time TO he fixed by law and that all
shall be sold as slaves for life.
.. That slaves shall hereafter be manumi,ed with
in the State of Virginia by deed will and that all such
instruments shall be absolutely null aud void
&. That all persons who shall directly or ndirec,lx
sell in this State the manufactures of the nonsaveho
ing States shall in addition to the paid BY him
or them pay annually the of FIVE hundred dollars or
at that rate, so long he they continue such
sales.
e. That no person persons residing in this State
and doing business therein, who shall iuport Goods
wares and merchandise from any foreign port directly
therefrom into any port ports In Virginia shall nav
any tax upon the sale thereof That all persons who shall
directly indirectly in this State sell the manu,cprns
Of the nonslavehoding States shall in addition 20 ,b
taxes now paid BY him them pay annually the sum of
FIVE hundred dollars that rate so long as thew may
continue such sales.
$ That any person persons, companies or corpora
tons residing or located within the State of Virginia
who shall purchase a engine of any Dissertation or
reght or passenger car for therein manuiactur-
IN
nua tax on each steam engine car so purchased from
time to time, of five hundred dollars
Col Scruggs seconded the motion for the adoption of
these resolutions, aud addressed the meeting in few
pertinent and appropriate remarks whereupon they were
submitted to the meeting and unanimously adopted
jas. V. Brooke, Esq, then called for aud enRu-
ged the attention OF the assembly for about teen min
ute urging the necessity OF preparing for any emergep
that arise under existing sentiments at the North
J. NJ Forbes Esq, upon call followed Mr.. Brooke and
detailed facts conrmatory of the lethargy of our friend
in the North, while they proessed to condemn the acts
of John Brown and his confederaes and also urged nr
paration for further emergencies
Col. W. W. PAYNE followed IN q few appropriste re
marks after which the proceedings of the meeting were
ordered to be published in the Warrenton Alexandria
and Richmond papers and all others that may be dispos
ed to copy them.
IN AUGUSTA
At large meeting of the people of Augusta county
held NJ the Court House. Monday the 2Sth inst Can,
keniOn Harper was called to the Chair and the editors
OF the papers IN Siaunton were appointed Secretaries
The object OF the meeting having been explained and
addresses delivered by several gentlemen the Chairman
appointed the following committee to prepare and report
resolutions viz: Ino L. Peyton, j. D. imboden. Vim.
H. Hartman, Robert Guy, j. NJ. McCue, I. j. Niche II
C. Bckle J. b. Baldwin, H. w. Shelley, and G. T An
trim.
The Committee after brief retirement from the meet
ing, reported the following:
]. That the present aspect of public affairs is well cal
cuaed to excite the serious alarm of all true lovers of
their country; and while deprecate all acts calculated
to add to the public excitement and weaken the bonds
OF the Union yet in view OF the recent awles acts of
violence at arpers Ferry resulting in the wanton spill
ing OF Virginia blood upon Virginia soil il il the nrs
alive duty Of the people aud prepare for the pub
lie defence, and we hold ourselves and at all times
ready TO sustain the executive OF Virginia and all other
lawful authorities in unfolding the rights, interests and
honor Of the State.
?. That we heartily approve the prompt patriotic and
gallant conduct OF Governor Wise In his efforts t ensure
faithful execution of laws upon those who have re-
Gently violated them by invasion of our State the
murder OF our citizens and an assault upon our cherish
ID domestic institutions.
3. That We commend the movement of the Young men
OF stanton in forming an Artillery company
{. That we heartily approve OF the formation of Vol
unteer Companies throughout the county and the State
and our thanks especially due the young volunteers
OF Augusta for the pIomptness with which they have re-
spOnled to the call OF the Executive
.. That --- be appointed committee to solicit
contributions in aid of the equipment OF such volunteer
companies have been be formed in the county
The resolutions adopted unanimously and the
Chairman appointed the following members Of the CON.
uiti"e mentioned IN the 9Th resolution taking time for
the appointment OF othcr' viz: Il. Turk, r. g. Bickle
e. X sason and NJ. g Hlrman.
On motion Of Hugh W. shcI'y, Es,i, the following
resolution adopted.
Rgo'o'i That the funds collected by the Committee
be paid over by the collectors General w H. Hartman
snl be cVuaby distributed by him among the yo,r,,rr
COMPANIES raised be- raised in the different regiments
Of the county.
ASoTHEE MEETING ~ THE COUNTY.
Pursuant To meeting Of the Mountain Guard held
in Spring Hill November 2st, Captain Isaac A. Bushoug
was called to the Chair and b. II. KILLER appointed Sec
rotary.
The house having been called to order the object Of
said meeting was briefly explained by the Chairman and
the following preamble and resolutions unanimously
adopted
Whereas, the recent attempt by band Of armed in
surgents TO enter the confines our "Oll Dominion"
aud confer with and excite seryle insurrection our
slave population sczing portion Of our citizens and
holding them as hostages Of war; numbering our fellow
men IN cold blood; taking possession Of our Armory
grounds &C. mas justly excited our indignation against
the vile perpetrators Of these unmgated and daring
acts, therefore,
Lssolref That pledge ourselves 70 sustain protect
and defend to the bitter end the institutions Of our be-
loved virginia against the marauding attempts Of Black
Republicans and fanatics from whatever source they NAV
arise. ~
Rs'oirsd That hold ourselves in readiness for the
promptet action in any emergency that may arise de-
mandng our cooperation for the protection Of our citi
zens and their immnnes, and to keep nyioate our "a
cred laws.
Re'oirSd, That We cordially approve Of the bold aud
decisive step taken by patriotic Governor in suppress
sing this reasonable and murderous foray aud ~ I'm
compromising efforts in ferreiug ont and bringing 10
justice the gully actors in this infamous and bloody
drama.
Approaching, we do, in the highest possible
degree the resolutions passed In the Legislature ofGeor