Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-08

At large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens Of
Clarksvie called TO consider the propriety of forming
Noluneer Company IN the town. and held in the Union
Hotel on Saturday, the Goth November 1889 Can't
A. Williams was called to the Chair, and c. W. FINLEY
appointed Secretary.
H. Wood, Esq, in response to call addressed the
meeting IN few able aud interesting remarks advoca
ting aud urging the Importance of taking stems TO pace
onselvesn condition TO any emergency-whetber
arising from the rrepressibe conflict promulgated by
that areh.trator VIM H. Seward spriuging from 9th
er
On motion, committee, consisting of Dr. H. Harris
Ieorge j. Dlbbs, g. w Finley, IT, W. Carter, and E. K
hars were appointed TO draft resolutions for the action
of the meeting
The committee appointed reported the following pre
am6e and resolution, which after addresses from Messrs
r. h Harris A 5. Lee and G. W. Finley were received
and adopted:
Surrounded are, by peculiar circumstances it is
impossible that We be- indifferent or careless obsery
ers OF the movements and machnaous of Northern Ab-
ohousts The late ragical affair at Harper's Ferry
while furnishing bold practical demonstration of the
hendsh purposes of the fanatics of the North has had
the ehect OF elciiing feeling of hostility in the non
1veholdng states against compulsory labor in the South
which has already engendcred dseord A hatred and
mutual reerimnations, which hardly fail to end in
strife ana bloodshed We this feeling openly mani
Tested IN expressions of sympathy for the condemned
crminals-Brown and his companions; while as vet
there has been no direct indication among the
i've men oi the North TO take any steps to shield ou
rights against such assaults the future Con6daptI
relying, heretofore, the prompt interposon of the
AWoving and lawabidng citizens Of the North 10 CO.
sod and hresdes have rested quietly but late events
have fully opened our TO the astounding truth that
their Vauned conservatism would seem to be but another
name Tor noH-iRterrcHfiOH in any conflict between n
Southern STAKEHOLDER and Northern insurectionist In
view OF this state OF things portentous TO the peace
and security OF the South admonished to make
prompt and efficient preparation within oHrselpes 10
meet the assaults of these midnight asassns who under
the color OF higher law and Humanitarian prncples
skuk through the country commit murder rapne and
punder:
Resored Therefore, that cordially and heartily re-,
sPond TO the resolutions adopted public meeting of
many OF the citizens Of Meekenburg held At Boydtou
our county town, on Monday. the 2lst instant
Resofrcd I'd, That deeply and sincerey deplore
any tram of GREATS calculated impair the perB,a,s
OF the Union, but nevertheless are ready 20 Weld Il
up with all its prestige and glorious recoleetions when
circumstances eonsfTdiH to look its dissolution a.
one OF the chief means Of securing safety for ourselves
our families, and property.
Resoircd Sd. That advise and encourage our vounr
men IN Carksve and its vicinity to follow the exampe
OF other towns in Virginia, by forming once volun
teer company and TO hold themselves in readiness 10 m
spond to the call Of the Executive whenever he In M.
Judgment may think their services necessary to rer in
yasion or suppress insurrectonary movements in our
State.
Re'olred 4th, That the Mayor and Aldermen Of
Carksvie be requested and urged TO appoint an add
ona police force for said town. and the magistrate, of
the neighborhood TO appoint efficient patrol for the
county.