Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-03-20
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FOR the SI0n0ar0.
Mr. ED1ros:-our country though Still ID its in.
political antiquities interesting if not positively re-
freshing to the rejecting student Of the changes
which have since our Independence SO rapidly fol.
lowed each other And although it is true that our
antiquity in comparison with olden nations is as of
yesterday yet the thoughts, sentiments, and deeds
OF some Of our patriotic Q) citizens have found in
the PERIOD short as it is ample time to change more
than once, and that without cause. f.t% ~
shall continue Mr.. Editor, to send you now and
then specimen or two. The following l commend
to the patriotic citizens of Wayne County, and espe
caily to the attention of the late Senator from that
constituency -=-'-,s-.
On the 25th day of December, 1882, it being
Christmas day in Wayne county, public meeting
was held and committee appointed to draft resolu
tons, &C. pa
"The committee after short absence returned
and reported the following resolutions which were
adopted without dissenting voice:
fssotced, That we view with utter adherence
and detestation the doctrines of Mobilization AND
Secession, as set forth in the Convention Of South
Carolina as tending to anarchy, confusion, and the
utter ruin Of this glorious Union-the work Of the
greatest patriots and best men the world has ever
produced.
Resolued, That we fully concur in the sentiments
expressed by the President of the United States in
his recent proclamation: That we have full conf
dence In the present administration, that their
measures will be duly honorably and wisely directed
to correct all existing differences between the States
consistent with the honor, dignity and integrity of
the United States
Resotred, That we will support the Constitution
and Union of the States at every hazard
William K. Lane addressed this meeting in earnest
support of the purposes for which it had assembled
When he had concluded,
On motion of Jno. W. Sasser, ESQ.,, the thanks of
the meeting were voted to VIM. K Lane, ESQ.,, for
his very eloquent and patriotic Address, delivered at
this meeting"
And for the purpose of exhibiting to the world
that the above resolutions meant more than the bare
expression of their patriotic sentiments, History
further informs US, that
"The States Guard, Of Wayne County, taking
into consideration the alarming situation to which
the ag!tations OF South Carolina are bringing our
beloved Country, feel themselves bound to express
AND Secession, as adopted by the convention of
South Carolina; and
Resolred unanimously, That we will, in our cor
porate and individual capacities support the Const
tuition of the United States-hold the Union sacred
obey and enforce the laws our Constitutional
Federal Government has may enact.
Resolred, That the President of the United States
is worthy of our full respect and confidence and
shall command our support and services, if the ext
gencies of our country require it.
Resolred, That these Resolutions be signed by the
Commissioned Officers of the Troop, and copies sent
to papers in Raleigh Newborn, and Fayetteville,
for publication
S. A. ANDREWS, Capt.
L. Ii. WHITFIELD list Lieut.
End Lieutenant absent.
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