Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-03
RICHMOND wHIG.
GRAND AND ENTHUSIASTIC UNION DEM0NSrRA-
TION IN NORFOLK.
THE REVOLUTIONARY PROGRAMME REPUDlA-
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The disunon resolutions offered by Ex-Gov Wise, and
adopted at Breckinridge meeting held in the county ot
Princess Anne having been the subject OF much CON-
men in Norfolk and fearing that their silence might pos
sby be construed into aequefeenee, the rends oil he
Union issued call for meeting TO be held on Tuesday
evening at the Opera House. and although the rain fell
in heavy showers, by o'clock that spacious room was
densely packed
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. MeKenney,
who nominated for President, Dr. A. T. NJ Cooke
The following named gentlemen were then nominated
and elected;
Vice Prssidenis-John Williams, VIM. ]. Hardy, Dr..
Tics Newton DR.. Thos Old, Msjor W. L. Taylor. X
H. Stevens L. T. Summers, W. Il. O. Lovltt, Jas. Sim
mons, John p. Leigh, Albert C. Ryan, J. j. Moore and
w. II. Turner.
Secretaries -Thos G. Broughton W. T. Foster, Jas.
Y. Leigh, A. J,ffery and Rieh'd g. Broughton.
w. W Shalp ESQ., presented the following resolu-
ious which he preiaeed with eloquent and patriotic
speech. Alex Rves, Esq Of Albemalle, Hon. John 5.
Misou and Jos Segar Esq, being present. were seve-
rally called for and responded in speeches replee with
convincing arguments, biting sarcasm and eloquent ap
peals in behalf OF our glorious Union.
Elch resolution, as it read, was received with
much applause the 9th and 9Th particularly, with long
aud repeated cheers:
"The restless condition of the public miud, irAimed
by partzan addresses sectional differences Of opinion 10
regard TO public and measures and other exciting
causes plainly indicates danger 10 the existing ns
utons of country that none, save the careless and
lncOnSluerate can 10 prospect
u.s. Aud this meeting, which is independent OF party
objects and moved by the single desire TO aid in pre-
teeng those institutions from violation from any quar-
ter has assembled sOberly TO consider the political diff
cultes in which we are involved express their OwR
aud what they believe TO be public opinion; and to pre-
vent msconeepon at home aud abroad as to what that
opinion is-Ee therefore resolve,
l. That we regard the Constitution Of the United
States whatever may be It's imperiectons the best
safeguard Of liberty and human rights ever yet devised
by human wisdom, and that in view Of the good las
secured as well as the evil il has averted prefer h
TO any other form Of government hitherto suggested or
adopted among mankind.
g. That We regard the Union Of the States under that
Constitution not only the best means to our contin-
ued prosperity but necessary TO the best hopes OF the
world end ook upon Dsunion as the greatest evil that
eau beiall US, Sdve diShOnOr.
That no one section Of the United States more than
another has the right and to elect any citizen
the Presidency and that il is the duty o. all parts OF
the Union acknowledge and give due obedience 10 the
government under any President who may be Consttu
tonay elected long the Constitution and laws shall
be faithfully kept aud executed.
l. Thatit Is unreasonable TO regard the elevation OF
any citizen the Presidency who shall be duly elected
by constitutional msOi Of the people, an act of ag
gressiOn or from which, II ITSELF may infer designs
hostile TO rights and liberties
j. That we have suiic cOLflence in the people Of
the United States, in their love OF the Union and revGr
ence for the laws 10 believe, that they will upon all just
occasions oppose snt resist any clear violation OF the
Constitution whether attempted in wantonness under
the forms of law. But bold that to anticipate and
such violation, under existing circumstances,
at once unWise aud urjut and shall regard the ap
pontmeut Of Minute Men and Committees Of Safety"
as contemplated 10 one Of the resolutions adopted by
portion Of the county Of Princess Anne the l7th n
san the exercise Of authority unknown to the laws
Of the State Of Virginia, and of irritating and revolution
ary character.
.. That we have nothing to justify any dsirust
in the constituted authorities Of the State that they will
not in due time and in proper manner yindcate the
laws and maintain the dignity Of the Commonwealth.
The resolutions then adopted, not q single voice
dissenting.
On motion it was also resolved that the proceeding be
published in the Herald Whig Index, True Democrat
and other papers friendly TO the Union.
Tie meeting then adjourned.