Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-15
MEETING IN KANAMuA

At meeting of the Charleston Sharp Shooters held
at their parade Hail. DIR. A. f. SUMMERS was called to
the Chair JonN ID. WHITE, Esq, appointed Secretary;
and, upon motion, the Chair appointed committee of
three, TO wit Capt Jno. s. Swami Lieut. Chas Uher.
man and John b. Hart ESQ., TO consider and draft
utions whereupon the committee retired and reported
the following resolutions which we're unanimously adopt.
| ed with true military enthusiasm
lst Re'olred, That the union Of these States were
given us by great foreathCrs for the protection
our liberties our persons and property from foreign
or domestic violence, and whilst il continues TO give
that protection IL shall have firm support But when
II becomes union wherein either the liberty the persons
or the property Of the people Of this mother Common.
wealth deyoves upon her alone and her sister
states Of the South for protection the union s already
at an should look down upon IL ne the brave
mountaneer looks down upon his foes in the plain pre-.
P'Hng to scale the rugged heights Of bis freedom and
pose.
3D. Rssolrsd That we trust the true men ofthe North
may rally TO the constitution in time TO silence their IA
matte madmen and savethemselves not ne from French
Revolution, their cities and towns from that de-
ISOLATION and blood which awaits them not 49, at the bid
ding Of that fanatic Juror which knows no distinction be
tween truth and error between the Just and the unjust
but visits upon all alike acommon desoation Let them
take lessons from the revolutions Of the past in being
indifferent TO our rights civil In their our midst find
them a last divided into many petty kingdoms under the
heal Of paid bayonets.
Sd Rs'olrsd, That the winds that breathe over our
s-ADeghany aud tho hardy tolls Of her sons have
raised in the bosom Of our mother Commonwealth a.
subjects for heroic deeds ft material for the historic
page let but the touch Of boased foe pOue her sacred
soh " lhlueTH lot OauEntef, mOthpra hua
bands for wives rush for vengeance Indifferent to
consequences, careless Of life.
9Th Resolrsd That the preparations Of the people Of
this Commonwealth for military organization and their
Glamour for arms but tells the fanatic Of the North thus
far and no farther
5th Rssoirsd That it becomes the duty Of the Tcgs
laure 10 make instant preparation for arming and uni
forming many volunteer companies as may organize
that these should be Of tho most superior quality
with long sword bsyoncs and minnie bore aud ball. and
should be fret sent 70 the border counties
Ill T.. H.. 81 mn.
knoW no Democracy party for the past calm men, wise
council for Ho5, heroic deeds " necessary for the f
ture.
Tth Rssorsd Though the criminals and outlaws ubo
violated the sacredly chase soil of this Commonwealth
A. Harpers Ferry perish now yet there NAV be- IN
the near future, times 10 Try the souls of man.
Sth Rssol,sd That We have the utmost confidence in
the venerable Executive Of the nited States and well
admire hiz calm dignity in this our time Of ssceuent
prompnes7 IN opening the arsenal % Iarpers Ferry 10
arm our people, and in ordering troops 10 that place
9th. hSsoirsd That in The Hon John Letehcr Cover
nor elect oi this Commonwealth, recognize calm
statesman aud lofty patriot and that The people have
cause 20 congratulate themacyes % tho sary apfrnarb
of hs inauguration
10Th. h,soirsd, That the Richmond wbie sud he
Richmond Examiner snd other papers in Virginia have
vel erpte'sed The patriotic feelings Ut our people
llth HS'oir'd That Nifginans adopted sons many Of
them members this Company arc IN peace our friends
and equals, In war comrades in battle
18TH hssof.sd, That this Company has clamoured Tor
arms again and again. II there be any az the disposal Of
the State authorities with good sword bayonets and min
ME bore aud balls respectfully request that they be
sent m once 20 the commandant Of his Company 80 that
We can get them according 10 Law