Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-25
RICHMOND WHIG.
MEETING IN NICHOLAS

At large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of
Nicholas county held the Court House. irrespective OF
party Tuesday, February the l4th, 1860, on motion
Of Col D. o. Kelly, John Duffy, ESQ. was called 10 the
chair and \. \. Patteson appointed Secretary. After
the object Of the meeting explained, Mr.. ----
Newman, of Charleston being present called on by
the meeting for address, and responded in orcibe
and Interesting manner which was warmly appauded.
On motion of Robert Dunlap, the following gentlemen
were appointed by the Chair. committee TO draft a
preamble and resolutions for the consideration of the
meeting: n X. PattesOn Col. D. o Kelly, Joseph II.
Robinson, Owen Duffy andy b. Hamman, who returned
and reported through their chairman the following pre-
amble and resolutions:
Whereas the invasion of our State at Harpers Ferry
by band Of outlaws for the purpose Of melting our
slaves to rebellion and the murder and robbery Of our
citizens, who conscious of having committed no tres
passes upon he,rghts and privileges Of their fellow
men, sumberiug in apparent security; and, where
as have witnessed with pain and regret, the efforts
of the Northern press aud pups to excuse, pallate
and in instances to justify the conduct OF BrOrn
aud his confederates in guilt and whereas an attempt
has been made by persons in this state to cast odGm
upon late Governor in consequence OF his prompt
in sending troops the of war; and mpuing
to him selfish motives in lieu Of PATRIOTISM therefore,
Rssolred lst That love the union of these States
with an ardor which is second to our love Of liberty
snd our constitutional rights, and ready 10 de-
fend il from foes, from without or Within so long and
ONLY long rights accorded to Us, guaran
teed by the Constitution.
Resolued %. That we heartily approve Of the conduct
Of our late Governor, Henry A. Wise, during the lar
pers Ferry INVASION the Imprisonment trial and execu
ton of the insurgents. We cannot believe that he was
acuated bv motives other than those of patriotism
and fidelity to his State.
Resolved 3D. That the action Of the Legislature in
appropratng Sl50OOO for the purchase and manufacture
Of for the defense OF our State is move in tie
right direction and WILL hope convince the Northern
people that determined 10 defend our rights by
force of arms, if necessary.
Rssoiged 4th. That urge the Legislature 10 enact
such laws may be necessary to encourage Southern
commerce and secure our commercial independence.
RsSCiysi 9TH That the readiness of the volunteer
corps of the State to respond to the call of the ESecu
tive upon the occasion of the late INVASION but demon
strates the reliance be placed upon and the efficiency
Of a well organized volunteer system and that are
proud that Legislature has adopted measures tending
that end
Rssoipsd 9th That We request and recommend our
delegate and senator in the Legislature to their el
forts to procure the appointment OF n suitable delegation
the Southern Conference which is to meet at Atanta
Georgia, on the -- day of --- 1860 said dele
cation be appointed 10y the legislature and their acts
in said convention to be offered TO the ,ope of the
State ii desired for adoption rejection, believing as
do that said conference will have a tendency to
strengthen the Union and put down secession.
The above preamble and resolutions were considered
by the meeting ser6tD aud were adopted wiki but one
or two dissenting voices.
RssolreR That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the Richmond Wing and in the Enquirer.
On motion, the meeting then ourned.
JOHN DUFFY, Chm.
y. 4. PArrEsoN, Sccy.
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