Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-18
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BELL AND EVERETT IN SOUTHAMPTON.
An adjourned meeting Of the citizens oi Southampton
county at Berlin having warmly at heart the success o
the candidates OF the Constitutional Union party at the
approaching Presidential election, took place on the 9th
day of 0ctober.
oa motion, A Burgess was called to the Chair and
John Boykin appointed Secretary.
The Chair having announced the object for which the
meeting held, viz the formation Of Bell and Eve
rett Club for this section Of the county,
The Chairman of the Committee appointed at the meet
ing held on the 2ld ut, with the view of carrying that
object into effect, offered the following resolutions which
hrvng been submitted and read seratlm were unanl-
mously adopted:
Resolved That look upon the Union,as guaranteed
to by the Constitution of the United States, as the
polar TO which eyes should be dreced-as the
only true and abiding light which irradaes our political
hmlmeat
strength that in the continued confederacy OF the States
upon basis which SECURES equal justice TO ALL We have
moral influence national strength, and private and pub
lie prosperity that without this cohesive quality in our
institutions We should be nationally emasculated; that
the which witnesses the last Of the Unon will set
in CORY atmosphere and, far this now beautiful
land is beneficiary Of its glorious rays, will rise no
more; that when the genius Of civil liberty shall take
her flight fom her iSstnesses in this Western Hems-
phere she will in vain forever seek spot earth,
which she may fold her weared pinions while the pol
ca phthropist aud the friends OF humanity will be left
10 mourn over their blasted hopes.
Resolved That for the present at least sufficient
exists for dssolyiDg the Union nor are there
reasonable grounds which TO base the apprehension
Of such a contingency.
Reso'Ufd That We have no sympathy with the SENT
which looks 10 the secession of any portion of the
States from the g;eat family OF the Republic and 70 con-
hdenee in il remedy for the evils which il is intend
ed TO redress; that we yet firmly rely upon the Cous
tuton framed and pronounced by the cages Of cur
early governmental history, the efficient bulwark Of
our rights and that have all faith in the fair mpat-
ta aud wise adjcdcaton by tie Supreme Court OF the
nation, Of the laws passed in pursuance Of that Cons
tuon aud in the influence Of the conservative sentiment
Of overwhelming mrjOriy Of the American people to
enforce those laws.
Rssolred That we cherish as sacred-and hold the
Injunction inferior, only, TO mandate OF Divine au-
thority-the advice Of the Father of his Country, to
own indignantly upon upon every effort TO ALLEVIATE
portion Of the Uaion from the other
ResOired That citizens Of 4 sovereign State, and
coequal in the Conieieracy will claim and maintain
the rights guaranteed 10 us by the Constitution aud the
laws enacted n pursuance thereof all zirds aud to
the last extremity To deter from this grave bu; dis
passionate resolve evil than death in its unmit
igaied form must be pirsded before us.
Resolred That while exercise the right of suffrage
at the pending Presidential election in such wise as, in
sincere conviction will help to sustain the flag which
waves 10 the anu preservation Of the Uniou-
borne by john Bell aud Edward Everet-we conscien-
toasy affirm that prominent desire is the defeat Of
the Black Republican ticket; the success Of which 10
true Southern patriotic Northern fail 10
admit would prove curse to the country.
Resolved That we irmly believe, from the lights nov
before the attainment Of this ob,c is only be el
fected by Taying united South 10 the support Of the
constitutional Uuion-lovinq ticket headed With the names
Of those pure able statesmen and tried patriots Bel
and Everett
Rssolred That TO aid in accomplishing this desirable
and glorious result those whs attach their signatures TO
this paper constitute aSsocCn 10 be called the Bell
and Everett Club Of Berlin and vicinity; and that all
voters without reference 20 former party affiliations
cordially invited to participate
Resoirqd That the oicCr5 Of this Club shall consit
OF President four Vicc-Pre,druts aud two Secretaries
Resaip,d That it shall be the duty OF the President
TO call stated meetings Of the Club at such intervals
time a., in his discretion, may advisable; appoint
Committee or Committees OF Vigilance crOining upon
them the performance Of the duics which usually ap
pertain 20 such bcdis TO procure, If pa2tcatie public
spelkers 90 oiciate upon an suitable occasions; aud to
such funds may be voluntarily contributed 10y The
friends OF the cause in purchasing aud distributing doc
uments calculated 10 throw light upon tIe subject mat
ter of the momcntous and unparll,lei issues involved
in the decision to which the people OF this county must
srrive at the expiration OF one mouth from the present
time.
Resolved That in ia business transactions this Club
shall be governed by the ususl parliamentary rules
The COmmittee appoined at previous meeting TO re-
port permanent officers !Or the organization Of this Club
recommended as President Merit j. Dayi.; Vice Presi
dents, Samuel B. KelO, Peter j. Holmes. John 7. Boy
kin. and William C. stephenson Secretaries, Shugars
Lane and +. DreSry, which unanimously adopted
Rs,.lrsd. That this Club will give free barbecue
Tuesday the 10Th inst aud that DR.. A. S. II. Burges
DR. Samuel B. Hello Merit j. Davis and Shugars Lane
be appointed Committee to invite public speakers to
address the Club
Resol,si That these proceedings be sent 10 the Rich
mond Whg for publication.
MERIT J. DAVIS President
s. LAME, See'y.