Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-08
RICHMOND WHIG.
HARPER's FERRY CONSPIRACY.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

SIGNS OF THE TINES
.. IN LYxcmBrRa
A large meeting Of the citizens of Lynchburg conyen-
cd at Martins Warehouse Wednesday night for the pur-
pose oil considering present relations with the North
and concertng that the exgencies Of the times
iSrcibly suggest The meeting was called to order by
w;,. n, Biaekiord, ESQ., who moved tha, Judge d. A.
wilson be appointed Chairman.
Judge w. on taking the Chair, briefly stated the OBJ
w: Y. Yanecy moved that n committee Of seven be
appointed by the Chair TO prepare business.
On motion Of r. H. Ulass the number OF the commit
tee was increased to eleven.
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen upon the
committee, viz: John N. Speed, VIM. T. Yauccy VIM.
NJ Blackford, r. ii. Glass VIM. S Morris, James Gar
land, Charles w. Button, ii. Dunnington, r. H. Gilmer
O. Clark, and Seth woodroof
While the committee ont T. j. Krkpatrick and
X G H. kean were called upon, and addressed the
meeting after which,
j. NJ Speed, Chairman of the committee, appeared in
meeting and submitted the following preamble and r,o.
iutons which were unanimously adopted:
Whsreds, We, the citizens of the city of Lynchburr
have reviewed with painful interest the record of the re.
ceut uhgedy at Harpers Ferry, aud have marked from
day TO day tie accumulang evidence of diseased and
poisoned public sentiment North in regard to sube,.,
say affecting our peace and the general the States
south; And whereas in place OF sympathy for those wh
nave Suffered by this outrage aud OF condemnation of s
authors aud Instruments sympatby for the pil,v
and declared purpose TO vndicate their crimes and to
stimulate repetition of them And whereas we perceive
no condensation North which TO base "A reasonable
nope IN their returning of duty aud of Justice bu
raner IN heu OF II, melancholy manifestations of an en-
NIFTY hxed, bitter and implacabe And whereas while
we deeply lament this condition of public sentiment and
would rejoice TO witness total revolution in IL and n
restoration to all the harmones that pervadcd this Union
NJ the period OF its formation, in view what sec
and feel and know, the citizens of ynchburg in
eral meeting assembled without distinction of politlI
party deem our duty consult together as to the best
means TO be adopted for the assertion and defence of
rights. Therefore, resolved,
L. That our system of domestic slavery recognized bv
the laws of God and guaranteed by the State and Feder
al Constitutions is an institution vitay connected with
the welfare of the Southern States and all interference
with it. except by the people of the several ayehodin
states IN separate conventions assembled is yioiye of
tue pledged faith of the country and promotive only of
evil. ~ "
2 That acknowledge our fealty to the General &c
yernment, and our allegiance the Commonwealth of
Virginia and will ever seek discharge our obligations
to both But the Constitution of the United States be-
ing compact binding upon all the parties to It. creating
reciprocal rights and duties those who love the Union
and desire continuance of these rights can only hone
to maintain them by rigid observance of the duties II
imposes; aud when n settled purpose to dsre-
gard them and to sport with the lives property of
our fellow citizens, IL becomes solemn duty 10 cons
der what measures proper for protection and TO
take the steps necessary for their enforcement
3. That the doctrine Of irreprcssibIe conflict be-
tween the rights of the North and the South and the
general approval it has received the North coupled
with the fact that scarcely voice has been heard there
IN condemnation OF it, furnish melancholy ground for
the apprehension that the eve of fatal reyo
luton, and fast fastening To terrible conflict
4. That while we are unpreparcd to recommend what
specific should be inaugurated at this time vol
We willing TO cooperate cordially and Thoroughly
with our brethren of this and other Southern States
the adoption of such steps may be deemed udicious
and necessary.
5h That committee of five be appointed by the
chairman OF this meeting To prepare petition to the
Legislature OF Virginia in behalf of the citizens of this
place asking that immediate steps be taken TO place the
commonwealth in condition of complete preparation
Tor seidefence against encroachmcns from all quarters
That our Senator and Delegates be requested to m their
eHerons TO carry out this recommendation and further
that We are willing TO bear Gng taxation that may be i'm
posed for this purpose
9th. That the thanks OF the people of the Common
wealth due to the President the United States for
his prompt and efficient action in supprcssng recent
outbreak at ilarpers Ferry and also Gov. Wise for
his readiness, efficiency and ability in making the ncces-
sary preparations for he faithful execution OF the laws
and for the defence of the State against contemplated
invasion.
9Th. That the foregoing preamble aud resolutions 10
published in our city papers that the editors through
out the State be requested to insert them in their
pectve papers.
VIM. q. Brownlow, of Tenn. who was casually in the
audience called upon address the meeting which
in spite fiheath, he proceeded do with great ac.
ceptance and force.
Maj. j. Garland John NJ Speed and s Garland Jr
were called on and proceeded address the meeting
T. J. kirkpatrick offered the following resolution
which unanimously adopted:
Resolrd That this meeting reoices to see the citizens
oi Lynchburg arc preparing the dangers which
threaten Virginia and her sister States of the South nv
forming we.drilled military companies and We do here
by recommend that they continue the good work until the
city Of Lynchburg shall have become thoroughly prcpar.
ed to do her duyher whole duty in the worst e1igen-
cy that may arise.
IN NELSON
large meeting of the citizens of Nelson called TO-
geher to consider and act upon occurrences
Harpers Ferry. held at Loyincston ON Monday the
2sh OF Nov 1882 that being court day. On motion OF
John H. McCue, Col Jas. s. Dard was appointed Chair
man and ID. 5. q. Cabel Secretary of the meeting
On motion, it
Re,oircd That a committee of five be appointed BY
fhal lhairraa d. n ,;t.l,I
ed TO the meeting. The following committee were ap-
pointed Messrs. Thos. Il. Fitzpatrick John W. Dckcr.
son, John II. hcCue, John d. Coles, and Gen WIN. $.
| Loving.
The said committee reported a series OF resolutions
which, after being somewhat amended were unanimous
| ly adopted, a follows
l. The recent warlke invasion OF the State of Virgin.
IA by band OF awless adventurers of the North impe
ed by fanaca abolition spirit and unmgated hatred
to the South aud its Institutions il sufficient TO call down
upon the actors in that ragc scene the denuncaons
aud eNccraons of al good men, and f those who were
the Immediate actors in the Harpcrs Ferry forny were
the only persons connected with the reasonabc act then
We might be content to allow them to reap the bitter
fruits oi their niquty by meeting the sentence Of the
law; but since II has been discovered that the Harpers
Ferry affair part and parcel of wdespread conspi
racy at the North against the lives fortunes and proper.
y OF the men of the South. known and approved Of by
many Of the leaders OF the dominant party of that sec.
ton and since the pulpit and public rOsirum have
| been rcsounding with the lavish praise
| and commentator Of the reasonable conduct
Of the Harpcr's Ferry outlaws whilst hardly solitary
man has been found possessing sufficient moral courage
and love Of country TO stand up for the constitutional
rights Of the South II becomes Virginans in common
with Out brethren Of the South begin TO estimate the
value OF the Union 10 and to take steps to protect and
preserve our rights against all persons
LIST. Resoircd therefore, That, in our sopinon the
Legislature Of Virginia at its session should take i'm.
u steps TO revise the military laws Of the State 80
10 induce the formation Of volunteer companies and
u necessary to enlarge the military force by extending
the Hse Of service, embrace all white male per.
sons between the age Of G aud 90 years and also 20
/ provide means for arming the entire military force
3D. Resoirrd That Northern pcdlars arc public nui.
sances aud should be dscOuragcd and in order to rid
the state Of them the Legisaturc should impose such
tax upon their license ~ 10 amount 10 prohibition
Sd Rssoirci, That while we have ever cherished for
the Unon and ever sha 80 long rights are re-.
spected and acknowledged the devotion yet VIC
cannot and will not submit to the subverson Of those
rights, by those who claim than 10 be our
equals under the social compact.
4ih Rssolrcd That Il Is the true interest Of the South
TO render herself independent OF those who are making
upon her institutions aud in order thereto her leg
laure should Immediately pass such laws would most
tend 20 exclude Northern manufacturer and the goods
imported into through the North or and
ton in the South.
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