Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Union Meeting.


AT large and enthusiastic meeting of the
conservative Union party of Rockingham, held
at the Town Hall, in Harrisonburg on Monday
the 10th inst, G. Il. Chrisman, Esq, was called
to the Chair, and G. K. Gilmer appointed Sec.
rotary. The following resolutions were then
submitted to the meeting and unanimously a.
dopted:
Resotoed, That the present condition of oul
political affairs, imperativelv demands of every
patriot the surrender of all personal preferences
and party predictions, and calls on good and
true men IN every section of the country to rally
10 the banner of 'the Constitution, the Union
ana the Enforcement of the Laws"
hesocoed, That 10 spirit of devotion to the
great cardinal principles, enunciated in the plat
form OF the National Conservative Union
party" the Wings OF Rockingham are impelled
10 iorego their preference for the distinguished
son OF Virginia, whose noble and self sacrificing
devotion to these principles has so justly en-
deared him to US, and to pledge ourselves, as we
heartily do, to use ali honorable exertions to en-
sure the success OF the ticket selected by the
conservative Union party at Baltimore.
hesot0ed, That in John Bell and Edward Ev-
eretG We recognize statesmen tried and true,
whose political record affords sufficient guaran-
Zee, that in the event of the election of either
TO the highest office within the gift of the Amer
lcan people, the country will enjoy that repose
from sectional agitation so earnestly desired by
all patriotic heerts-and will reap the benefits
OF wise conservative and national Administra-
ton.
Resotced, That having laid down our own
personal preferences upon the altar of our COM
mon country, we earnestly, respectfully.and cor
daily invite and invoke our fellow citizens who
have heretofore differed from US on questions of
national policy, to unite with US for the sake of
the preservation and perpetuity of those sacred
institutions which are equally dear to Us and to
them.
Resotoed, That in the opinion of this meeting.
the thanks OF the conservative people of Vir-
glnla and of the Union are especially due to the
hon. Jno. M. Bolts, for his able, fearless and
lifelong advocacy of the Union and the Consti-
tuition. That We hereby repudiate and condemn
all efforts from whatever source they NAV have
emanated, to disparage his high claims to the
gratitude and admiration of his fellow-citizens.
aud that we cordially an0ite and urgently re,
quest his presence amongst US, TO address the
people OF this county upon the questions in
volved in the present Presidential canvass.
ResotOed, That as it is manifest that the cleo
ton OF neither Douglas, Breckenridge or Lincoln
can restore peace to the country and put down
that sectional agitation which has threatened
and retarded the prosperity of the Union, we are
encouraged to hope that the rejecting, intelli.
gent and patriotic masses of Rockingham will
unite with US, in the effort to bring back our be.
loved country to the security and prosperity
which characterized the administrations of the
early Presidents.
Res0t0ed, That we hereby "renew our pro.
testations of undying devotion to the Union Of
these States, and pledge ourselves to each other
and to mankind, that come what may, we will
dlscountenance and discourage all men and all
parties that encourage, sympathize with, or toll
crate any scheme for the destruction of our lib
critics by dissolution of our great aud Heaven
descended Union. That we will hold all mer
as traitors and enemies to the best gift of &
favored people, ever received ct the hands Of
God, who by word or deed under any condition
of things that has arisen or is likely to exist. en-
terrain the fiendish proposition to break up this
glorious contederacy OF States-whilst with sour
lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor" we
swear to protect the stars and stripes through
life, or make it our wnding-sheet in DEATH"
Jno. ID. Imboden, Esq, OF Augusta, was then
introduced TO the meeting, and delivered an able
and eloquen address, at the conclusion of which
the thanks of the meeting were unanimously
rendered to Mr.. l., for his address.
The following gentlemen were appointed q
committee to invite MIR. Bolts to address the PEG.
pie of Rockingham: Gen. S. Fl. Lewis, Ste.
phen Harnsberger, ST., DR.. 6. W. Kemper
Isaac Hardesty, Esq, and S. Shscklett, Esq.
On motion Resolved-That the proceedings
of this meeting be sent for publication to the
Register, Citizen and Democrat of this place, tt
- the Stanton Spectator, Richmond Whig and
Alexandria Gazette.
G. II. OHRIsMAN, CHAIRMAN.
G. K. GILMER, Sec'y.