Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29
Town Meeting.

at meeting of the citizens of Stanton, Of
Saturday evening, the 26th inst, N. X. Trout
Esq, Mayor of the town, was called to the Chair
and the editors of the two papers of the tow
appointed Secretaries. The object of the meet
ing having been explained, on motion of Gen
Hartman, Committee of five was appointed t,
prepare resolutions for the consider alton of tn
meeting. The Committee consisted of Gen. W
81. Hartman, R. G. Bickle, O. R. Mason, Jno. D
lmboden, and L. Waddell, Jr., who, through
their Chairman, reported the following resolu-
tons, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, the people Of Stanton being sol
EMMY impressed with the alarming condition o
public affairs feel called upon as good citizens ant
ardent lovers of their State, its Constitution ant
laws, to assemble and give expression to theh
feelings and firm resolve in the present CRISIS
This crisis, which has been brought about by {
mockish and saorilegious sentiment, fostered ant
encouraged among large number of the citi
Eens OF the acknowledging States of this Con-
federacy under the false name of philanthropy
it becomes our duty as loyal citizens of Virgins
to meet without shrinking and with manly
courage.
The foray upon our border at Harper's Ferry
we recognize as the legitimate result OF the ia
natical and reasonable teachings of VIM. H. Sew
ard and bis party, and whilst we claim to be
''order loving and law abiding citizens" we are
yet prepared to say to the .saveholding States
with the determination of freemen, thus far goa
haze gone, out you shall go no farther!
LIST. Resolved, That we applaud the Governor
of this time honored Commonwealth, for the pa.
triotic zeal and vigilance with which he has Ia
ken "care that the laws shall be faithfully exc
Fcuted."
Cd. ResoIoed That in Interpretations to main
tain the majesty of the laws, in the execution Of
the condemned felons at Oharlestown, he ha:
given proof of his patriotic fidelity to that Com
monwealth whose dignity and honor were out
ragged by the thieves and assassins who invaded
her borders at Harper's Ferry.
| 3D.. RESOLVED, That now, or hereafter, when
ever our chief magistrate calls upon US to assist
him in the defence of Virginia institutions, Vir.
ginia homes and Virginia laws, we will respond
with the offer of our lives and fortunes, and the
pledge of our sacred honor to sustain him.
4th. Resolusd, Thatin the opinion of this meet.
ing the cultivation of military spirit among our
young men and the organization of volunteer
military companies for the protection of our own
and the resistance of invasion, come from what
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aspect of affairs at the present time; and that it
is not only the duty, but should be esteemed the
high privilege, of the old and substantial men Of
the town and county, to lend material aid" in
the way of pecuniary contributions to those who
may be willing to risk their lives in defence Of
of the lives and property of others.
| 5th. ResolDed, That the Chairman appoint q
Committee of -, to solicit contributions for
the full equipment of our military companies
such as will insure their preparation and readi-
ness for every emergency.
On motion Of N. g. Hartman,
9th. Resolyea, That there be raised $500
forthwith to carry out in part the purpose Of
the above resolutions.
It'll. Resolued, That the proceedings OF this
meeting be published in the newspapers of the
town.
The blank in the 9th resolution was filed up
with the names of NJ. G.. Hartman, Col. R. Turk,
Capt. Peck, B. G. Bicklle, Q. R. Mason, and Il
M. Bell.
During the progress of the meeting animated
addresses were delivered by Gen. Harman, Jno
D. Imboden, Esq, Maj. Watts, Powell Harrison,
B. B. Stuart, and others, and in response to the
solicitations of the Committee, nearly $400 were
raised on the spot for the purposes indicated in
the 4th resolution. There being no further bu-
siness, the meeting adjourned.
N K. TROUT, Chairman.
f. E R 3: MleHlH, J Sr, Acting Secretaries