Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-10
FRKp. c. S. HrsrrR, sect'y. "
MEETING IN MONTCOvrpy

MEETING IN MONTGOMERY.
At meeting of the citizens of Montgomery county,
assembled at the Courthouse the 9TH day of Decen
/ Der, 1888, pursuant to notice:
On motion, Gen Robert T. Preston was called to the
Chair, aud VIM NJ. Barnitz aud James NJ. Wade were
The Hon. Wm Ballard Preston explained the object
oil the meeting, and upon his motion committee was
appointed prepare aud report resolutionsor the
sideraton OF the meeting.
Whereupon, the following gentlemen were appointed
10y the Chair to constitute said committee Hon William
baiard Preston chairman; James C. TAYLOR, W. II.
Staples, d. w. l.. Charlton, Col Edward Hammet Chas
n Ronald, Wsddy q. Currn. A. J. Lucas Jno J. Made
Col VIM. Thomas, VIM. L. Pcrfater Hugh Crockett n
Z, Walters Jos Il. Fulwier, ID. r. McCauley, Anderson
howard Edward Sublett and Barney Zoll, who having
rcred, after brief absence returned and reported the
following preamble and resolutions:
hereas band of armed fanatics from the non slave
Hod states OF this Union, recently invaded the peace.
t soil OF Virginia with the avowcd purpose to incte our
slaves TO Instruction and rebellion and thereby to in
Nore the citizens OF this Common Seath and the South
e States IN the horrors aud calamcs Of an intestine
aud Scrvic and in the attempt 20 consummat, this
netarous purpose perpctratcd acts of murder upon our
e%enS and treason against the government OF Virginia
Tor which enormous crimes such of them have been ar
rested, have been convicted and CONDEMNED TO death as
fair and impartlljury of the country Aud whereas
the people OF the nonslayehodiug States 80 far from
supprcsSing the fell spirit which prompted and directed
THIS conspiracy against the peace and safety this Com
monWealth by all the moral, religious and lawful inhu
cnees at their command, and by every means
IN their power to aid assist and cooperate in arrsn
Furnishing and reproba,inG its authors and instrntorS
hl'e, on the contrary, with lew exceptions and
IN small numbers, (so far adyisedl witnessed
with criminal indifference. if with appreciation this
attack upon our rights and institutions and have ex
pressed the most profound sympathy for the parties en-
gagged IN It's preparation; aud whereas large number.
of the citizens those States have advised couns
and eo-operated with these offenders against use have
contributed and money for their enterprise have
formed leagues and associations effect their deliver
ance from the custody Of the law, and throughout this
reasonable murderous and atrOcious transaction have by
word, deed and purpose shown themselves implacab.
enemies 20 the constitution of the country TO the safety
tranquility and lives of the citizens of the southern states
and unit and unWorthy Of fellowship or communion with
any moral christian or law abiding people Therefore
be il
Rsso1rri, lst That we the people of Montgomery
County have Witnessed this demonstration of fanatcism
aud sectional hostility in the non.slaveholdnr STATES
with the deepest regret and the profound ndisua
uon that they seem TO eNnguiSh every hope Of the res
toraton OF harmony aud the return of those sentiments
of aterna regard, without which the Union could ne
yer have been formed and cannot be perpeuated-that
the failure OF any large or controlling portion of the peo
pie oil the non-sayeholdng States TO speak in fear
less tones of condemnation OF the Harpers Ferry out
rage, and Of the outrageous sentiments that would N
alt Is perpetrators as heroes and martyrs-Satisf us of
the folly OF looking TO that quarter the suppression
OF these sentiments aud for preventing recurrence of
these Injuries aud ourages of which we complain and
mperavcy admonish the South that in the future she
can only rely for security tranquility and repose upon
tie justice of her cause.-the favor of Providence and
the true hearts and uncOnquerabe arms of her sons
I'd. RssO!rtd, That W. have an abiding confidence
MIA are able TO protect their beloved Commonwealth
maintain their civil and religious liberty and constitution
al form OF government and preserve their institution OF
domestic slavery in the humane kind christian and ,
raryhal form in which exists against all assaults va
sion or Interference whence they may tina: il i our
duty TO prepare for acondie which seems inevitable
and can only be syered by abandonment on the part
our assaants OF all the objects purposes and nachua
tons thew har" thought fl; to array against Us.
And 20 this end We uyOSe calm ana decisive action
Of our Legislature nov IN session prepare the Com.
monwea'th for the impending crisis BY organizing our
Militia forces and al Military means OF defence: by
supPressiug the intercourse and traffic between the free
negro population and citizens Of free States by such e.
gsative enac;mens the subject of our free negro
population may be proper and necessary: BY the pas
sage OF laws for the arrest and expulsion from our
midst OF Northern agents and cisaTcs who under any
pTetcNt whatsoever tampeT with our slaves: for
the encouragement Of direct foreign commerce and
trade and the establishment OF Southern trade on the
firm foundation Of Commercial Independence; for the
suppression Of all abolition or iuccndiary peWsnapas
books, pamphlets publications. for non-iniercourse
With those states, whose principles and policies are ar
rayed IN hostility against this vital question
3D. HssOrsd That will cooperate in such measures
OF non-inercourse in trade and commerce with mcr-
chants OF the nonsaveholug States and in such meas
urcs for patrouzug and trading with the merchants who
purchase in Southern cities, import directly to the
Southern pors, Ray the general cooperation
and concurrence Of the counties Of this Commonwealth
4th. Rsso'rcd, That his ExceIsucy Henry A Wise
Governor OF this Commonwealth by the yigor courage
conduct and wisdom he has signaly displayed in de-
Tending the rights and executing the laws OF this Com
HlOu"tal, ms attracted inc Animation and lie
deserve the appreciation aud gratitude Of the people of
Montgomery.
9Th. Resolod That it evpedent and proper that one
or more volunteer companies be formed il the county Of
Montgomery.
The Hon. VIM Ballard Preston being then called upon
addressed tie meeting in speech of great ability and
eloquence. lie was followed 10y W. Y. Staple. William
/ Watts Of Roanoke, John J. Wade James & TAYLOR and
Charles A. Ronald in short and eloqucut addresses Aft
which the preamble and resolutions we're unanimously
/ and enthusiastically adopted.
On motion il was further
Eeso''ei, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published In the Star and Herald newspapers in this
place, aud that copy Of them be sent TO each of the
pIper- in the cities Of Richmond Petersburg and Lynch
burg, aud also 70 the National lutelgcnccr Washiagioo
City with the request that they publish tie same and
that copy be forwarded 10 H. d. Montague ESD The
delegate from is county be laid before the Ieg-s-
tao.
On motion the meeting thea adjourned sine die.
Il. T. PRESTON, chm.
JAWS ". WApE, s.,,v,
wv VI BAEylrl Ht'!'
After the adjournment Of the meeting two yolrf tsor
companies were formed. The meeting was the largest
perhaps ever assembled in the Court Ilou4. and tine
most Harmonious aid enthusiastic spirit prevailed.
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