Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-14
RICHMOND WHIG.
MEETING IN CHARLES CITY

December, 1859, Thos II. Williams, Esq, chairman OF
committee OF gentleman to take into consideration
the late outrage at Harpers Ferry well as kindred
topics presented the following preamble and resolutions
the matured and deliberate convictions of that commit
tee; and which, when submitted to the meeting, were
unanimously adopted as embodying the views and eN
pressing the sentiments Of the people of Charles City
without distinction OF party
Whereas, armed band of men, commanded by John
Brown with the highSoundng title of Commander-in-
chief from the nonSlayehOding States of this Union
have recently invaded the soil and sovereignty OF Nir
gina with the ayowed purpose of melting our slaves to
iusurrecon and rebellion to the end that the people OF
Virginia and all the savehOldug States might be invov
ed in all the horrors and painfully affecting results of
serve war and the etiectualy carry out their
helish purpose, did bring with them large number OF
deadly weapons to put into the hands of slaves that
they might the more certainly accomplish deeds OF death,
daring and desoation; and although their was
short vet before they captured they perpetated
treason murder and other high crimes against the laws
Of Virginia aud treason against the United States.
For the high crimes thus committed against the laws of
Virginia, John Brown, the "Commauder-inchei,' and
four Others have been tried in the Circuit Court of JEFF
ierson county before upright Judge by iar and i'm
partial uries of the county, convicted and condemned
to death.
Aud whereas, We have abundant reasons for believing
that a portion of the people OF the non-S!ayeholdng
States only aware OF the intended invasion and
the objects sought to be accomplished thereby who in
stead Of exerting all legal means within their reach
good and loyal citizens would DO to and punish
band of men so reckless and VILE did aid and
abet them by their counsel and by large con
tributOns of money, arms aud ammunition; oi such
constrained to say that they are unfit, and un
worthy associates of decent peaceable, and awabdnG
people and with such have no fellowship and no
intercourse socially, politically or otherwise.
And whereas another portion of the people Of the
slaycholdug States have recently made strong demon
stratious OF attachment the government under which
We live and fidelity TO the constitution of the United
States; and have pledged themselves to protect and de-
cud the rights of the South guaranteed by the cOnstu
tion and determined, claim to be, to take
high conservative ground, and a firm decided stand
against the Interference Of the AbouOnSts with the
rights OF the Southern States deem it duty as
esteem IL privilege O say TO them, and to all law
loving, and law-abidng people that extend to them
the right hand OF fellowship and ready 20 operate
with all conservative men, in grand effort to baush
from our land the great evil of AbOtOnsm and there
by prepare the way for all patriots TO preserve protect
and defend the constitution TO the end that this great
family of confederate States may be united and harmO
NOUS and the people OF each, and all the States,
tented happy and prosperous, under wise, frugal and
just government
Therefore be 10
Rssolrcd lst That the recent high crimes pcrpetrated
bv John Brown and his associates Iarpers sFerry,
against the laws Of Virginia merit and should receive,
,he unqualified condemnation OF all peacable and law
abiding people.
Rssotse8 ID That whilst we look, with feelings of
great the Union meetings Of the conservative
men North and await with anxiety the result Of those
meetings yet in opinion the General Assembly
Ia session, bound by every patriotic considerations
well as by the clearly expressed will of the people of
Virginia, TO proceed without delay and without regard
cost organize, and equip the military force of
the State that her sovereignty her rights her honor
her people and their property may be protected against
any outside interference
Resolrsd, 3D. That this disturbing slavery question
should be definitely settled for a time upon Just
aud mmuable basis OF security and protection botA in
and out OF the states believing we do that wherever
the American flag floats the American citizen is entitled
TO protection both I'm person and property; that the
,tutiOu Of the United States recognizes and guarantees
the right Of property IN slaves and the Convention OF
ST. readily acknowledged right therein, and proy-
led for the same in manner which then satsacto
~. Il was then argued that the Southern States
large and would become very popuous; and, further,
that three-diihs representation would De ample. If
protection right and Just then, is it not equally
now and more necessary: Hence, It the Constitution
and the Union TO be saved it must be by fun
,ognton and exercise of the Constitutional rights
and privileges of the South-Ee repeal OF all hostile le
.isAon and the election 10 the high Federal Offices Of
men constitutional and natiOnal-nOt sectional-conser
yatye nor destructive.
Essolrci 9Th That we regard the movement being
made in favor of direct trade TO the psOspe
Jy and Independence OF the South. Too long have
been Northern depeudencies-toO long have been con
trbuJors the cupdity of the North. Yet, would
ae would not number our friend, among enemies
neither would visit upon the innocent the sins OF the
guilty. ludi-crmiuate uOn-utercourse would, think
be nexpedient well unjust if adopted this time
Still we would have intercourse and commercial re-
stous generally confined to the just conservative and
constitutional men OF that section
HssOicsd 9th That some of those implicated in the
Harpers Ferry outrage have found their way into Cara
Ia and as that province has long been the refuge Of
ugves from Justice and labor and as the decpaid plot
\ fht
coucOcted and the provisional government there framed
In all OF which British subjects participated 10 is
yicon therefore, that the should be brought 70
the notice Of the British government aud such demands
made may be necessary to the observance and main
| .euauce of good neighborhood
! Eesolred 9Th. That Virginia will never permit any
foreign outside interference with her domestic inslu
uous and whenever and by whom attempted her people
will in solid column repel the effort AID show the world
that they will manage the subject ofdOmestic slavery
within her limits according TO their will aud pleasure.
Rcsoilei 9Th. That 8e cordially approve OF the reso
utious recently adopted by the General Assembly Of
yrgal in relation to the election for Speaker of the
| House of Representatives.
Es,oi,ed sth That Vigilance Committee be appoint
ed IN each magseria district in this county consisting
! ofnot less than ten.
! Rssoted y;h. That the prompt prudent and efficient
course of Henry A. Wise, Governor of Virginia in the
measures pursued by him. in respect to the late Harper
FERRY affair merits the approval Of our entire community
/ felt thanks for lis conduct on that occasion
! Rssoloed 10. That the proceedings Of this meeting
be signed by the Chairman and Secretary and published
| in the Richmond papers.
The Chairman in obedience to the Sth resolution pro-
/ ceeded TO appoint the following committee:
| District No. John 4. Selden, Sr. D. w Haxall
John D. Clarke, b. A. Nance Robert Maddox, l.. A
Aarston, ?. Pearman, W. A. Pearman, Eggeston Wills
/ and Allen Bradley.
| District No 81. II Crump, J. W Bradley T. Chris
tau 5. Waddiil, j. Hubbard, g. Walker, w II. Taylor
Joseph Gentry, K Christian and Geo. b. Waddll.
! District No SO. p. Bmus II. p Barrow, j. Chris
ian f. A Saunders, K. j. Walden, A. p. Crenshaw, w
| Il Copton, w. F. Christian w A. Selden and Jordan
| Q. Bacby.
! District No 4-R. NJ Graves, II. B. Hopkins C. Walk
er, W. H. Il. Southal, j. E Hodcrof G. w. Walden, j.
/ Walden, j. T. Holt B. Harrison and John r. Armistead
] On motion the meeting adjourned sine die.
HILL CARTER, Chm.
! JNo A. CLARKE, Sec'y.
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