Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-24
From the Charlotte Bulletin
AN IMPORTANT MEETING.
~ SHELBY. N. C. Nov ~. 1860.

81. AN IMPORTANT MEETING. s,y
80 SHELBY, n G. Nov. II, 1860
A call being made this day, (being saes-day,) for
meeting Of the citizens of cleveland in the Court
House, great many of our citizens being in town,
soon assembled there, and on motion of Col A. w.
Burton meeting was organized by calling COL Fl.
+. Schenck to the chair, and appointing DR.. |. w.
Tracey and Jesse Jenkins, ESQ.,, Secretaries.
Col. Burton being called for, he arose and stated
that the object Of the meeting to consider the
state of the Union and the propriety of organizing
companies Of Minute Men, to be ready for our de-
fence, and the defence of the South During his
marks he was often and enthusiastically chccred by
both parties present Wings and Democrats.
After Col. B. had taken his seat DIR. W. j. I.
Miller being loudly called for, he responded in a
speech full of patriotism and devotion to the South
and her institutions. DR.. M. declared his willing
ness if need be- to lose his life in defence of the
South and her institutions, and closed his remarks
amid loud and continued cheering
Rev. Joseph Holmes being present was called on
and stated that he was not accustomed to make
political speeches, that he too old to fight, his
head was now altogether white from age he stated
that the legitimacy of that institution for which the
South was now contendirg, was fully recognized in
the Bible, which he read much more than the politics
of the day lie SAID he loved the South and more
especially South Carolina, which now holds the re-
mains Of almost all that dear to him. lie closed
by saying he could and would pray, and continue
to pray, for the South having been often interrupt
ed during his remarks by applause.
DIR. L. Williams being called for, said he not
in the habit Of making speeches, but stated that
during the canvass he had been conservative
Union man that he had said in the event of Lin
coins election to the Presidency he should advocate
secession of the Southern States and the formation
Of a Southern Coaiederacy, which he wished the
South now 10 do He was Of the South and with
the South.
DR.. Tracey being called on said he was native
Of South Carolina but that all he possessed he owed
to North Carolina and that his interests iden
titled with this county lie said he had ten pounds
of blood coursng his veins, which he would freely
pour out in defence of South Carolina or any other
Southern State seeding from the Union, provided,
such seeding State should be invaded by force for
its secession
A. G. Waters, ESQ.,, being called on to give his
views, made a speech replcte with the doctrine of
States rights advised caution and dcbcration to
secession wished the sentiment of this State to be
known as to such an important move, said he was
ready to do all in his power for mis- State, and for
the South in resistance Of Northern encroachments
Southern rights. Mr.. W. was often and loudly
chccrcd during his remarks.
After the foregoing remarks had been made, Col.
Burton offered the following:
Rcsolred, That the election of Abe Lincoln to the
Presidency should be the cause of immediate Sc
cesSion by all the slave States.
Which was unanimously adopted
The following was offered by DR.. Thos. Williams
WHEREAS We are informed and believe that
Abraham Lincoln has been elected President of
these United States avowing principles directly OPP
posed to the institutions Of our State, which are
likely TO be carried out by him and majority of
the Congress of the United States. Therefore he it
Rtsolced, That We now instruct our Representa-
tiveS and Senator elect to the Legislature TO use
! their utmost cndcavorS, so they organ
lied, to pass law requiring the citizens of this
State to vote may be practicable, on the
proprety Of the States seeding from the Union.
Which unanimously adopted.
The following offered by Colonel Burton:
Resolred, That organize company of
Minute Men, to be ready at moments warning to
march in defence of the South in defence of any
Southern State which may seccde from the Union in
consequence Of Abe Lincoln's election.
Unanimously adopted, and many names were
then enrolled
Rev. Joseph Holmes being called on to close the
meeting with prayer prayed devoutly and fcrvently
for Heavens most propitous blessings on us, the
South, and South Carolina in particular, and our
country generally
The meeting then adjourned.
II. F. SCHENCK, Chm.
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