Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-08
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For the Standard.
SOUTHERN RIGHTS MEETING i IN IN MOORE MOORE

For the Standard. |
SOUTHERN RIGHTS MEETING IN MOORE.
On Tuesday, the 23d ult, large number of the |
citizens Of Moore comfy met in Carthage for the |
purpose Of deliberating on the best course to be
taken in view of the political condition of the
country.
The meeting was organized by calling DR.. John
Shaw to the chair and appointing JAS G. McIver
and S. G. Barrett secretaries. The chairman ex-
planned the object Of the meeting in few appropri
ate remarks.
On motion, c. Dowd, R. W. Goldston, 7. B. Tysor,
Harriss Tysor and NJ N. Blue were appointed
committee to draft resolutions for the consideration
of the meeting
During the absence of the committee speeches
were made by Messrs. L. ]. Merritt and B. j.
Howe, of Chatham, Col j. W. Cameron, of Rich
mond, and Gen. A. D. Mclean, of Harnett, all ad-
vocatng united and determined resistance to the
perfdious and unparalleled course of Lincoln and
his administration.
The committee returned and reported through
their chairman, G. Dowd, Esq, the following pre-
amble and resolutions, which were unanimously ad-
opted:
WHEREAS, The events of the few months preced-
ing the commencement of hostilities have conclu-
sively shown that the Black Republicans at the
North determined to make no concessions, eth
er from sense of Justice or from desire to pre-
they have stubbornly refused to suggest any plan
of adjustment or compromise themselves, they have
persstently rejected every proposition made on the
part of the South, and have refused to recognize
the existence of any grievance cause Of dis
trust amongst the people of the South; therefore,
Resolred That the Black Republican party in so
refusing to aid in composing the national troubles
which its own aggressions, fanatcism and viola
tions of law have been solely instrumental in bring
ing on, has proved itself alike destitute Of every
impulse of patriotism lost to every sense of nation
al honor, and recreant to the common dictates of
humanity and justice
Resolced, That the Black Republican administra-
ton since its accession to power has pursued course
of systematic and deep designing treachery and per-
fidiousness, wholly unparalleled in the annals of
modern history, and such as has not only wrought
burning shame upon American character, but has
also cast stigma upon the very age IN which we
live.
Resolred, That whilst we deeply regret to see
once happy country rent by intestine strife, and
lighted up from end to the other by blaze of
civil war; yet to brave and honorable people such
a prospect has not half many terrors are pre-
sented by the contemplation of outraged honor,
rights assailed, justice withheld and trampled un-
der foot wrongs unredressed, self and sectional
pride humiliated and contemned. and the conse-
quent tyranny and lnsolence of Black Republican
domination.
Resolred, That though we cherished the hope
that conflict of arms between the opposing sec
tions might be avoided yet since the issue has been
forced upon US by the dupcity and perfdy Of the
Lincoln administration, we prepared to meet it.
with determined and unyielding resistance
Resolred, That the people of North Carolina for.
getting past differences of opinion and buryng all
partizan animosties should stand as one man in
defence of the honor of the State and should never
suffer her soil to be polluted by the tread of ribal-
drous infide Black Republican hordes.
Resolred, That in crisis like the present it is
indispensable to safety that harmony and frater
nal good will prevail amongst us. and that all our
citizens be united in uphodng the laws of the State,
and in suppressing every indication of disturbance
or insubordination of whatever character.
Resolred, That the exigencies of the times de-
manded the course pursued by our Governor in
converting the Legislature Immediately, and his pro-
camation for that purpose meets our cordial aPpro
baton.
Resolred, That we approve the course of his Ex-
cellency, Gov. Ellis in his manly refusal to furnish
troops in obedience to the insolent command of Abe
Lincoln.
After the vote was taken on the resolutions, C.
Dowd, Esq, was called on and made few we'll
timed remarks; calling on the citizens Of Moore to
contribute in defending the honor and dignity of
our State.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be
sent to the Raleigh Standard and Fayetteville o.
for publication with request that other pa
pers copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
DR.. JOHN SHAW, CNnn.
JAS. D. McIvER, s..,.
S. B. BARRETT, ''''''