Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-05
HARPER's FERRY CONSPIRACY.

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ment in connection with the Iarpers Ferry conspiracy
show the temper of the public mind aud the tendency
of the times:
GREESRRiER.
At large and enthusiastic meeting of the people of
Greenbrer county, held in the Court House on Monday
the 9th Of November 1882 for the purpose of adopt,
ing resolutions expressive of the of the people
concerning the late affair arpers Ferry and the more
recent acts growing out of that reasonable design
motion Of r. +. Dennis, Esq. Samuel Price, Esq, was
called to the Chair and b. T. Harlow and Col Joel Nc
Phcrson requested to act Secretaries OF the
ing.
The meeting being organized, on motion, a committee
of ten appointed to dra resolutions for the consid
Grafton Of the meeting. The following gentlemen we're
appointed to compose said committee X. +. Dennis
Mathew Arbuckle, A. Skaggs, David s. Creigh, Hon
VIM. Smith, Col. Joel Mcpherson, Col j. W. Davis Da-
yid Watts, Aaron Burr, and Patrick Beiruc.
The meeting then adjourned for the purpose giving
the committee time TO draw mp suitable resolutions Al
ter recess the meeting again called order by the
Chairman. Whereupou, the Committee, through il,
Chairman, r. F. Denns Esq. reported series OF reSo
iuons, which supported by Mr.. Dennis in able
and patriotic speech who sustained by the Hon Wm
Smith, s. c. Ludngton, Hon. Ballard Smith, aud Col. J
w. Davis whose remarks delivered in a spirit an
proprAte TO the occasion. The resolutions found be-
low, were then acted upon and were unanimously a.
dopted
Resolved lst That the recent attempt at Hsrpers Fer
yt produce an instruction among the slaves of this
state accompanied az IL was with treason and murder
deserves the condemnation every honest and good
citizen Of the Union.
Resolved I'd. That We the people of Greenbrier as
portion OF the citizens Of this Common are ready
70 resist TO the bitter end and the last extremity
every aggression upon rights a sovereign State
and we hold ourselves in readiness to defend all the pr
NIeges and immunities which belong "a Virginans
Resoired Sd As eternal vigilance is the price of H.
berty it becomes us to be duly prepared so that upon
moments warning we can sufficiently meet any en-
Urgency.
Resolved 4th. That the trial and conviction of John
Brown and his conederates with hearty app-o
val, and the sentence pronounced is in our opuion In
accordance with the laws of God and man.
Resolved 9th. That President Buchanan deserves the
WArmet commentator OF every good citizen of the Uni
ted States for the prompt in which he As Pres
dent has discharged his duty in relation the affair az
Harpers Ferry.
Re'otced, 9th. That the pursued by Governor
Wise in the matters Harpers Ferry and Charestown
meets with the entire and cordial approval the people
of this county.
Rssoirsi 7th. That the Governor and people of vir
ginia may rely upon the prompt and cheerful services o.
the of Greenbrier to protect the sancttv of Viz
ginia soil and the integrity OF Virginia institutions and
TO this end we will the call OF the Governor raise 5O
men, and put them AZ his disposal.
Resoissd, Sth That vigilance committees be apnoiut
ed in the various districts Of this county whose dtv
shall be to arrest all suspicious persons and take then
before the magistrates of the county for examination
large number OF gentlemen are named TO constitute
the committees.
MEETING ~ PAGE
At meeting Ofthe citizens OF Luray on the u Il u
IN the Court House, upon short notice Mai p b. Bor,i
was called TO the Chair, and Il. T. Jones appointed Sec
Rotary The chairman having correctly explained th.
object OF the meeting, j. NJ Bell ESQ proposed the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions which after discussion
unanimously adopted and ordered 10 be publbrg
that the proceedings may be known in the county o.
Page generally.
In view of the disturbing circumstances with which tho
country is oppressed, the citizens of Luray in publ
meeting assembled declare that, whereas extreme eau
ton aud vigilance wise aud proper and can ONLY
work safety to all, and justice to none-Therefore
R''oised That special committee of enquiry and in.
yesgaton be appointed, whose duty it shall be to watch
Tor aud enquire Into every sign Of treason trcachery
wrong against the peace and order of society and tho
rights oil property within the borders of the county
Page and IN the discharge of their duties bring an
suspicious person. whether citizen or stranger either H.,
virtue Of warrant or discretion, before the legally con
stued authorities OF the county to be dealt with
ding to law, and the necessity Of the case.
Resolred That every good law-abidng citizen of the
county he requested to serve as member Of general
committee to carry the above object and esfecny
that every officer OF the law he urged 10 enorr liz an
thOrty TO its utmost extent
ResOiued That the citizens Of the North have no NOR.
rgh TO disturb the harmony and prosperity of our pc
culiar institution than have 70 disturb and obosl
the system Of labor in their cotton and wooden manu,c
turtles.
Or motion of Col John Mcpherson, the chair appoint.
cd special committee Of (which amended to ~
The names Of the committee are then given
NETTING ORANGE.
AT meeting Of the citizens Of Orange held at the
Court House, on Monday, the 2sth inst Col Garret,
Scott Was called TO the Chair and Joseph Hden appoint
ed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting explained by Col John
wills, who offered preamble and resolutions which on
mouon, we're referred to the following committee 40.
pointed by the chair Col. John Willis Col John 4
Porter, John NJ Chapman, Ferdinand Jones Can't Ro
bert Ellis Capt E6enezer Co.'S Philip Sposwood Towles
Terrell, Reuben Newman, Mai. William H. Jcnnings
John D. Talaierro, Maj John Voolfolk Col John n
Lee, TO which on motion, the chairman and secretar,
added.
Tho Committee after consultation reported NJ follows
While We remember with pride the glorious triumph.
oi our revolution, We cease to honor the mem
Oties Of those patriots Of the North who side Lv ii
with our own yenerated ancestors unfurlcd the bonre
OF freedom, renowned their allegiance TO the Recital
CtoNn and proclaimed and achieved the independents,
Of these North American Colonies We have ever no
garded the Federal Union the great ark Of our safety
aud had fOndly hoped that il would prove perpetual
Whatover may have been the faults Of Federal leg,
ton, though 10 may times have been uniust
snd even unconstitutional, have ever esteemed IN,
Federal Government the best security for the rights %
the nation a. through II alone the national flag com
mand that respect which has enabled it TO extend r,
hon TO our citizens and our commerce Throughout ever
portion Of The globe But dear a. this Union IL tbe,
are ghts stl dearer-great are the blessing. Vbrr
offers, there may be evils still grrater-ppgb a. w
would deplOre its dissolution there NAV no is,,or -
more % be dreaded than disunou We have SON viii
alarm the continued and rapid spread of Aboliton.n
throughout large portion Of our territory: we b,v
dreaded w. connection with the politics aud the religion
the nonsaveholdnE States we have lamented its pro
gauoh alike from the r0strum and from the pulpit No.
hitherto We have had confidence in the GOOD .a.a -
good feeling Of the people sud have believed that uo
ultimately be- arrested, aud would cease its war uno t
inshtu'ions Of The South. The recent occurrence
hafpers FERRY, and thc subsequent dsre0pmeut4 bay
zone much 'o excite our fears and dpnl our hon.
for the Union quiet aud peaceful village las bl,f
entered ~ the dead hour Of Che night by baud of arm
ca assssins cfeus seized Imprisoned and murder
ed-thcir slaves armed aud excited to irs,,.,.,.,a
Alarming A. such scenes arc che prospect become. "a,
appalling when discover that tbrse ui,t.l a.
signs were known, aud unoi couu'euauced we're no lea.
not rcbukcd by many Of the prominent Citizen. d
the Free States The structures of the Northern ,-.
upon these Outragcs have, in most eases been mod
rate aud cautious by some they have even Ice
approved and their regret has been us
that the attempt made. but that O. fr
% Of success Their pupits have been decorate
and the sacred Of religion dsgraced by th, us
Of language The most sedtious. II such state
thinrr y 90 continue then must this Union De dissolve
Tor surely 70 would be madness 20 continue under q
saWe Eovernmcut With men Who desire 10 our dive
iues IN aames aud rel > deluged with the blood
oaf people We have, therefore, met together, cool
and dtPsssiou a,ey say 90 fellow citizens Of q
North 10 no language Of threatening, but in sorrovi
pnd asecionaie remonstranoe hst V Ibis mad spirit