Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-04
BELL AND EvERErr IN HAMPSHIRE c

At lecting o. the constitutional Union Party of the
County of Hampshire, held at the Court House, Mou-
day lasr the 27Jh ult in accordance with preyo
tee. en- motion, Col Dl,i Gibson was appointed Pfes
dent and Joseph haeki,y and Robert N. Sheez Esqrs,
Vice Presidents, and Robert b. Sherrard and Wa. Har
per Secretaries.
On motion Of William Vance. E.q, a committee of
FIVE appointed by the President TO draft and report
resolutions for the confederation Of the meeting, consist
lg of dessFs. Vim. Vance James d. Armstrong, Joseph
Pancake, John Kern, Jr and Col. David Pugh, who,
after brief consultation offered the fol owing resolu
tons which were adopted by the unanimous vote of the
meeting:
l. Rssoved That the agitation Of therubject of slave
~ which has zen kept up without ntcrmssion, for the
last six years has yielded nothing but evil fruits exciting
angry passions producing alenaed feelings between tue
different sections Of country and seriously threaten
ng tho overthrow Of cur National Union, which in the
i gulge OF the Father Of his Country believe 10 be
the main pillar in he edi6ce of real Independence, oil
our tranquility at home, pelca abroad, safety
prosperity, aud Of the very liberty We SO highly
prize.
. Resolrei That We call upon every true patriot to
"dscouutenauce whatever may suggest suspicion
taat our Uuiou in my be ABANDONED aud in
dgnantly 70 tTown upon the attempts row making to
ALLEVIATE the different portions Of from each other aud
unite in aud determined effort TO stop the
agitation between the North and the South OF this dan
gcrous sui OF slavery which is enfeebng the sacred
ties that link together the various parts Of beloved
Country"
J Resoirei That the most effectual way Of accom-.
p5hing that Object is for the people to select for the
highest oces in their gift Of acknowledged ability,
of enlarged experience proved integrity and tried patr
otsm, who have not participated in this unnatural
tional strife, who poses the confidence OF the various
sections Of our Country, and whose past V;s give assur
that they will give pure and economical ad-
mnisraon of the government devoted the preserva-
ton OF the Union the faithful observance Of all the pro-
visions OF Federal Constitution and rigid and
gec enforcement of the laws made in pursuance there
or
4. Resolved That such believe John Bell and
Edward Everett the candidates Of the Constitutional
Union party be- and therefore pledge ourselves to
make every honorable exertion their election
to the Offices Of President and Vice President of the
United States.
g. Resoived That the President appoint at the Court
House Executive Committee Of seven who shall have
authority 10 appoint such district aud precinct Commit
/ tees as they may think proper.
James u. Armstrong, Esq, having been called for,
took the stand, and, after few remarks from the Prcs
dent Col Gibson, Mr.. A., delivered most able and
terry address daring which be frequently applaud.
/ ed.
In obedience 10 the fifth resolution the following gen.
emen were selected 70 compose the Executive Commit
| tee, viz; Nests James d. Armstrong VIM A. Vance
David Endler. VIM. Davis John Shorrsrd, VIM. H.
Davis and John Kern, Jr
Ga motion, il
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
lshed ic the papers Of the county and the Richmond
Wing.
The meeting then adjourned.
w w, b. S SuEHnAn'' Secretaries.