Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-12-13
FJic.lc MEETING IN POWHaTAN.

lnrse meeting the people Po.hn,-n convene; !"
the Cour; PuLc Proclamation OF the object "i ds~'sn
IL. Iaceiins na:ns hsen made. "m Old sr, Hs w.
10y general sent, called TO Tcs!te, aad Camp ::
george Cocsc was appointed Secretary
several resolutions having been offered, s"t se'e'ass
gestvn. having been made by dde.ct gentlemen Pnii
L GeUrse J0,se sossd that he chairman appoint Con-
me= 10 report resolutions for tie consideration of the
meeting
cot, Col viii. j. ince, Hilary Harris VIM Pope Dab
n.y Daniel Hatcher and Gen Wm l!gon we're appointed
to whose names the meeting added Mr.. Wm. Old. 81.
Tue committee after brief retirement and consultation
ihraGSh arr chstriAa ~: Cooke, offered ihe following
preamble aud resolutions:
Whereas the recent outrage Harpers Ferry has been
followed by almost universal manifestations OF approval
and sympathy the North aud whereas, sixiys.ven Of
er nIrnbvgs Of C0ngres, and other influential citizens
aiding IN the publication aud circulation OF ncsn
diary publications. all Of which have developed state o
deadly hatred the South aud her institutions on the ps:t
OF Northern Shb0s which is sufficient 10 satisfy us
that rely ony upon our own aius anu energies TO
pro,ec, ourselves and To 10 at e pronpiDsss
and dsCl.iOn: therefore, be II
Resolved That we instruct senaor and Delegate In
the General Assembly of Virginia. 20 Use all their Efforts TO
pass Laws putting the Whole Sta uDc arms, to revise ad
make more -cent laws relating militia aGt
volunteer system enlarge tho state Guard reorGantse
r Arlnory tax, .lir.ats steps for the manufacture oi
arms. and TO AFFORD adequate protection 70 our .;ea= or
the frontiers.
the rrv!a' Q. laws for the enforcement Of penalties
70! ,aal rg Th slaves and upon lue passage OF laws
pcv Tor the arrest -! persons suspected Greoi, ana
AL vagraus ani others without visible occupation or SUD
s..iencc and upon remoienC he laws Of evidence In
uch TO make ts,ilhouy admissible ssains'
te ciiT-s Of AL states wnere negro testimony mas
been made admissible by ;h.ir lava.
Resolved, That recommend 30 The legislature 70 'ahs
such steps aud afford such aid 10 The establishment o' u
trade between lirgna and fcresn ports IS E!2y De
necessary accomplish the .-, hereby n1.pS Us uie'
pendent =. our Northern nciShbon
Resolved That willing 10 Submit to any a"o ;''
nj ,tvaiion deemed by General Assembly 30
carry irp iU csSs .> e2iect anc end Q! te=e rs'on
Gti-.
hi. ExcrIvn,y Co... Henry ~ Nse. who, gEseducei hy
promises ara unawci ~ threats has performed the duties
coufis TO him by the Constitution in Gppre-sng usgr
reci.On attending 10 tie due execution OF the iaws and
putin: tie State ~ proper condition OI military Orsan!zi
ton. vi;f s- energy and ability Hhe! de:eF"e the sp
probation OF lovers OF good order everywhere. sGd Si ;s
people OF Virginia iG parucu!sf and We pledge Linn ou
cordial support IN every effort 10 maintain the snpTcac!
O. the Law. at protect and defend Cor institutions.
Resolved That 1t Is not only prudent but hsS nccesss
w the people Ia the c0untes % the state shoGt
organize volunteer companies, fully armed and equp!-d
fos ,he defence OF themselves aud their institutions
Resolved, That thrs- resolution. BE- sent to our senate
and e.. In the General Assembly and also 20 the hash
tnGai papers, fOT publication
adoption Q; the rsSoluous had been moved sn
ssconie Benz; w. fIrney, SG sas approving The Trso
utIos objected the ia the preamble, that t
cenuct OF Esoaa and h T.H mad met with almost uniTer
tl approval AID sympathy at the Moth ugoh the groun
that large conservative party there who mad been .len
a:L had Kept oo from t-!! public me.thss, s:i regard
She attempt Of these coHspiraor. wta horror and detc
siionamd 20 this Sud proposed modification OF ihs pre-
! aublc.
MT. John =. Lay opposed The change in the preaubi
proposed ~ Ma ilnury ;he Sroa:G that Il va -:
:y 0! :1se Northern conservatives 20 have rAPitss
hcr d-arpro5aiion OF Ike usrper. Ferry attempt, II
| Puaic meetings ani Otherwise.
Mr. Tuney and Mr. Lay also discussed tie
Ir.r, well IS the proposed alteration ard - dd zen
VIZ. C. Sco'', Eober; Daoncy, Col Wills pancr' pan
! Hatcher Va Pops, Dahn-y, aud G-n "a LS0h' Az
.; e S-ntlenn In the % '""!r rsH& ss "t
! Hsrcl!y appauded hy lie meeting.
n. REGULATIONS we're ru, 10 the aut uban12u'l,
! CT red ~i'! protest Of ,r riuncy ag!ns i"e state
iaeG: Gi the preamble.
! w. OLD "a, Preside.