Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-28
THE HARPERs FERRY INVASION.

22nd (court dayC presided by Col j. d. Davis AM
participated in by large number of other leading citizens
The Chairman having explained the object OF the NEE,
ing, on motion MesSrs J. 4. Coleman, = A. Garland
NJ. Brown, Robert rnscy, Paulus Powell and DIR. Jane
Powell were appointed committee report resolution
for the consideration of the meeting. On motion thu
Chairman added to the committee. The committe,
then reported the following preamble and resolutions
The citizens OF this county view with feelings OF deer
indignation the awless aggrcsSions arperi
Ferry, by band of deludcd and fanatical Aboonsts
fths outrage finds approval and support only from III,
few who present and acting in this treasonabl,
conspiracy then il would deserve be treated with thai
contempt which such blindness aud inltaon ar, calcu
lated TO excite. But IT, the other hand il finds cou
tinucd countcnancc support and sympathy from rcspe
table number of citizens of the free States then Il as
| sumes magnitude and importance demanding the most
thoughtful aud serious consideration aud the time will
undoubtedly have arrived when the value the Union
should be discussed and considered and decided
solemn TRUTH that that Union for any ben.
eicent purpose which does upon the principles
of Justice, mutual respect and good will aud whilst VIC
would deeply deplorc the dissolution of this Union hal
lowed as il is by many glorious and ennoblng associ-
ations, and whilst forcsec many evils aud caami-
ties resulting from such dissolution vet il is better
brayely to meet and face those evils aud caamtes great
they may be- rather than submit to wrong nius.
tce and outrage aud much have loved aud still
might love this union of the States to our ma
tive State first and best devotion and to protect her
character and SOIL prepared this Union
aud boldly TO launch our fortunes and all upon an
uutricd sea.
Resoiroi That approve and heartily endorse the
whole conduct of the Governor of this State in all that
ne mas uoc IN regard TO the arpcrS Ferry outrage and
We hereby pledge ourselves promptly to obey any call
that may be made defend the integrity of our
soil and the supremacy OF our laws
Rcsoircd That a committee of Vigilance consisting
OF ten members to each Magiscrial District shall
he appointed by this meeting.
RcSoircd That the military force of this State should
he promptly placed upon the best and efficient foot
ing, prepared to meet any emergency.
Acr several able and eloquent addresses in their sup
port the above preamble aud resolutions unani-
mousy adopted.
On motion il W. Resolved That shall ha III. s,,,
oial duty OF the Vigilance Committee watch for and
eNpel from the borders of county all strange per
sons, who may come amongst under suspicious CIR
cum>anccs, and who may be reasonably supposed he
suitable for emissaries for producing similar outragcs in
our midst committee OF Vigilance in accordance with
the resolutions was then appointed.
NESTING NECELENBUEa.
AT meeting of the citizens of Mecklenburg county,
held at Boydton on the 2lst of November 1889 court
day. on motion, HENRY WOOD, ESQ. was called To
the Chair, aud JoHS q. BoYp appointed Secretary
The object of the meeting having been explained on
motion, committee of five consisting of John c. BOYD
VIM. Baskerville. Jr Col. Thomas +. Cioode Dr. w n
Jones and DIR. W. w. Oliver, appointed to preparc
suitable resolutions for the adoption OF the meeting
The Committee, after retiring short time, reported
the following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas The outrage Harpcr's Ferry i well
calculated TO awaken anxiety in the breast OF every par
OF for the perpetuty of the Union these States and
whereas the safety of the South demands prompttue of
action for the protection and nvioabitv of her soil and
rights; and whereas the comments of large portion of
the northern press demonstrate that we have little to
a
amount oil conservative feeling among the northern mas
seS TO justify reliance upon their operation in the
protection OF our property and resides Therefore
Hesofrcd, LIST, That We cannot too highly commend
the prompudc and energy with which the Governor of
Virginia has met the invasion Of our soil Harpers Fer
ry' and that he deserves the gratitude of his and
every southern State for the efficiency and moderation
OF his conduct IN so trying an emergency.
Resolved I'd That fully sensible of the grave
character of the difficulties which eviron the people of
Charesown and larpers Ferry, and that are ready
AZ any FImNa tn HNs f. aaf- Il.
qurc il.
Resolved 3d. That the infiammatory comments of
large portion OF the northern press and people upon the
late unparalleled assault upon rights and the com
parative sesSness and apathy Of the more conservative
mass under circumstances which should call forth ee-
neral outburs OF indignation bring the painful CON
cusion that cannot longer depend on the North for
any material support and that it becomes az pru-
dent people TO look alone resources for the
protection OF our property and lives against the in
crirsous Of our enemies.
Resoirei +h That We hereby tender TO Governor
Wise the services of the county of Meckenburg in any
emergency which may dictate him the necessity Of
calling to his aid.
The resolutions were sustained 10y VIM Baskcrvil Jr
Thos T Boswell Col. Jno. Goode o. H. F. Corprew
VIM. IL. Jones and John C. BOYD aud being put TO the
vote carried unanimously
On motion OF Henderson l.. Lee Il was then resolved
unanimously, that in view OF the present troubled con
dnon OF the county this meeting recommend the i'm.
mediate organization OF two more efficient volunteer
military companies IN the county Of Mecklenburg
NETTING ! BINwibDTE.
At meeting of the citizens of DnSddie Comfy held
at tie Court House the 22d of November Mai ISAAC
EoNEG was called TO the Chair, and H. j. HILL and w
X. GEE appointed Secretaries.
Nr. W. T. Scott explained the object of the meeting
to be the organization of vigilance committee to pro-
i'ct property aud preserve order aud To bring to sy
legal punishment any person who may attempt to arouse
the negroes TO instruction, disseminate ideas of
freedom amongst the slaves.
On motion OF W. T. Scott, it was
Resoiroi, That committee Of five be appointed IN
draw UP suitable resolutions In accordance with the
above motion the Chair appointed the fooNing gentle.
men Capt W. A. Adams, b. J. Hill w n Gee n N
Barns aud w T. Scott
The committee reported the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
whereas, Certain events have aroused the r,o
pie oil t- county aud Of all other counties in the South
TO sense Of the injustice and injuries being done them
iy the rapidly Increasing aud aggressive naticsm in
the sOrt fully convinced of the dangrr oT bc,
longer idle aud unprepared having already endured IN
uliorbcaraucc ceases to be a virtue Therefore
HS'o'rSd, lst We deem it duty TO ourselves and
i've ana Properiy TO adopt rigid vigilance in our
midst 10 mark carefully the words and actions Of an zus
pclous characters, and 10 examine into the daily and
nightly conduct OF such in midst destitute of
visible means OF support, or travelling among under
pretence Of selling clothes spoons and such like W.,
promise faithfully to bring such persons before the con
sututed authorities Of the county for speedy trial
Hes"'red, ID We recommend TO neighbors and
trends active cooperation with this committee in the
legal efforts 20 establish quiet aud security to the inno
cencc unofeuding citizens IN our land
he'o',ed, 3D. We arc not alarmed or in a panic hut
Lar 10 urge u upon all true citizens knowing with such
iorethOughts and preparation, nvincibe against
any power which the cOwardly finaticm Of the bigber
law can scud against ~ or hereafter
Ia taking this step it j. intention 10 violate
any law or 70 inrng" upon the rights Of any man. but
merely TO protect those rights which are guaranteed Ia
~ 10y laws both human aud divine The meeting Was
composed Of about sixty Of hc respectable citizens
Of Duwiddic county
Tnr FFFtGNG ~ TTE VALLEY
Tue valley unirds, Of Rockingham, started for the
seat Of war on Monday last when the latest news wa re-.
ccived but returned when they found thoir services were
uuneeded. Another company formed for the pur.
pose 10 Shenandoah county Va, Of which tho Register
says.
AZ Woodstock The startling intelligence received by
tbH afternoon train was communicated a debating 20.
c"y, when b instantly resolved % ring the bells Of
The town, and no Organize a volunteer routsuy-
The citizens nt once responded 20 the call aud cornp,
ny was at once formed with tie view Of proceeding u.
sinn'y 10 the ofapprchended danger. One Of the vol
unteers OF ths company young Methodist preach.
or who had biz appointments hl yet he declared his
patriotic purpose 10 lay down. for brief space "thc
sword Of the spirit and 10 take mp the carnal weapon.
neccary % defend the rights and interests nf biz cOun
Try. lie H. We learn talented aud intelligent preacher
and this act shows him 10 be good aud true man Ht
b. member Of the Baltimore Conference Of tie Metho