The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-05-11
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out OF the Union. Ind, Should we be plung-
ed into the vortex Of civil war, prior to the
casting of such vote, or If such vote be not
needed, or should there be an armed force
sent to coerce us into measures, then we will
resist by force.
Resolrcd That we claim the privilege Of
voting for Congressman, and that we will sup
port the Hon WM G. Brown for such office
Rcsolred That We will support none but
sound Union men to represent US in our Lee
gislature,
Reso1rea, That We should send delegates
from this county to the Wheeling Conven-
ton to be held on the 18th inst, and that we
feel confident that such action will be taken
as can be endorsed BY all Union men,
UNION MEETING.-A meeting Of the
citizens Of District No. s, was held on
Tuesday, April Both.
On motion Peter Zinn was called to
preside, assisted By Samuel Matlick. -
NJ. L. Shafer was appointed secretary.
The following committee was appoint
ed, BY the President, to draft resolutions
for the consideration of the meeting !:
William Michael, Frank Hcermans,
and G. II. Corbin.
WHEREAS, All governments derive their
just powers from the consent Of the governed,
and that all law and authority should origi-
nate with the people. and whereas, Nir-
ginia BY entering into treaty with the South
ern confederacy offensive and defensive, have
oversteped the powers granted them BY the
people, and by this act are rcvolutionizing
and engaging in general war to the great
disadvantage and almost certain destruction
Of the prosperity Of Virginia, without the
consent Of the people, and unasked for BY
any expression Of them at the ballot box,
therefore,
Resolreo, That we rcpudiatc such action
as hasty and uncalled for, and destructive to
the best interests of Virginia.
Resolred That we claim the right, first to
resist such revolution pcaceably, andsecondy
forceably if necessary, and that we will in
accordance thereto cast our votes against any
secession ordinance that is Or may b. passed
by said convention, and If the war be begun
BY order Of such conventions prior to said vote,
or plunged into the sea of discord and civil
strife without our consent, then We shall deem
it our duty to resist By force and protect our
homes against warikc invasion from any sec
ton.
Resolred That we claim the right to vote
for Representative to Congress at the coming
May election and that the proclamation of
the Governor is illegal and improper
Resolred: That We will support nothing but
sound Union men as Delegates to the I.egis-
laturc regardless Of party predictions.
Resolretl That we will support Hon VIM.
G. Brown for Congress, and heartily endorse
the course Of our Delegates in the Virginia
Convention.
Rtsolecl That the K,ngvood Chronicle
-Norgnutown Star and Grafton I1rg,ntnn
be requested to publish these proceedings
PETER ZISN, President
NJ. T. Shafer, Secretary
WASHINGTON. May fit is believed here
that the first battle Of the campaign will BE-
fought at some point between Washington
and Richmond
ST. Louis, May 6-Four full regiments
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service, and a fifth is being formed The
third and fourth regiments, and part Of the
second, are encamped Gen Lcgel has been
elected Colonel Of the third regiment, and
Gen. Schuttncr Colonel Of the fourth
WAsnINGToS, May 6.-By advice Of the
military authorities, the Mayor has issued q
proclamation requiring all drinking saloons to
close at half past nine, p. ~.
Much alarm exists at Alexandria, owing to
the proposed military occupation.
BALTIMORE, May 5-The New York sd
and the Massachusetts, 6th Regiments arrived
at noon. at the Relay House and took pos
session Of the telegraph, and planted eight
howitzcrs on the viaduct. AMI invested the
place This gives full command Of the road
to and from the West They cut Of telc-
graph communication 70 Harper Ferry. Il
is rumored that this movement looks to the
retaking Of that place. Half Of the members
Of the Legislature are IN Baltimore. Ifcom-
munication is cut on with Frederick they
win not set there tomorrow.
TIsvd ovM to Baltimore md Ohio Rail-
nd = tni1tat1pted
A Unias1 tes seeE1itiag olkce vas open
Cd IN this - tais morning On Baltimore
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