The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-04-24
PRESIDENT,
ROBERT F. CLARK, ESQ,

Peter Billmeyer, George Yost, Emanuel
Lazarus, William Wightnight, VIM. Rupert,
John Hartman, S. L. Bette, Eli Creveling,
John Sharpless, John M. Chemberlin, j. w.
Hendershot, Sylvester Pnrsel.
seer ETARtEs,
Andrew Madison, Isaiah w. McKevy,
A. ]. Sloan, Wellington H Ent, DR.. P. John,
John G. Freeze.
onmoton of Wesley Writ, ESQ., the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adopt
ed
Resolued, That we always have been, and
are now, in favor of the unbroken Union of
these States and Notwithstanding differ
ence of opinion on political questions which
heretofore existed among US, we are unani
mously in favor OF sustaining the Federal
Government in any and all difficulties she
now has or may hereafter have with either
foreign or domestic f0es.
The Secretary was then reqused 10 read
the following resolutions adopted unani-
mously by the Pennsylvania Legislature, ,on
the 10th inst.
WHEREAS, the States of South Carolina,
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Florida and Texas, are in armed and Iea-
sonable rebellion against the sovereign au-
thority and government OF the Uniled States,
and have constituted and are endeavorlng 10
maintain a reasonable and a Tebellious
government intended TO subvert the Con
stitution and laws of the United States, and
to dissolve their allegiance, revenues, ,ports,
arsenals. navy yard, and other exclusive
property OF the national government, as
now within their power OF seizure, and
have coerced loyal citizens within their
borders 10 unwilling submission 10 their
l.
ped and assembled large armies and ships
of war, with the avowed purposes 10 wage
aggressions therefore against the Constitu-
tion and lawful authorities of the Union, and
| against The liberties of the people, and have
besieged, attacked, and captured a fort in
the actual and peaceful possession OF the
United States troops, and have made the
garrison prisoners OF war whilst under the
protection of the national flag and the Fed
eral laws:
Resolue6, That the faith, credit and re-
! sources of the State, n both men and money
are hereby pledged 10 any amount and 10
every extent which the Federal Govern
ment may demand to subdne the rebellion :
10 punish the treason; 10 enforce the laws;
to protect the lives, the liberties and the
/ property OF the people and 10 maintain in
| violate the Constitution and the sovereignty
of The nation.
ResolUed, That the Governor be and is here
7 by directed to forward certified copy OF
this preamble and resolution 10 the Presi-
dent of the United States.
! The following resolutions were then off,
cred by William Neal, Esq, and were unan.
imously adopted:
When portion of the citizens of thi:
Republic, for any cause, array themselve:
In hostile attitude against The constituted
authorities of the Government, as is now
the case with portion of this conlederacy
it is right and proper that the loyal people
OF all sections OF the land, should promptly
express their disapprobation of all such
traitorous proceedings, and thus uphold anl
strengthen the hands of the regularly con
siituted authorities, therefore we, the cti
zens OF Columbia county, in mass meetin:
assembled, do, as an expression OF ou
views, adopt the following:
Resolusd, That we deeply deplore the ex
istence of our present national difficulties
and that we will favor any peaceful adjust
ment of the same, consistent with on
rights, and honor and the dignity of tn
nation.
Resolved, That there is no calamity whicl
could beiall us so disastrous TO the peace
happiness, prosperity growing greatness c
the whole country, as a disruption OF IN
Government of the Union.
RESOLVED That discarding all partisa
, feelings and preiudices as utterly unworth
the patriot in this hour of our country
trial we will cordially support the Govern
) meni Of the United States in every efol
made and TO be made TO suppress rebellio
and preserve the integrity OF the Union an
the Constitution.
Resoiued That we deem il the duty c
every good and loyal citizen OF the country
in this her hour OF trial, 10 emPhaiicall
condemn every Taiiorous demonstrate
{ agains. the government or It's policy, eiihe
by speech or publication, and that we wi
promptly discontinue our subscription an
patronage to any or all papers of publica
: lions that may so far forget their duty 10 To
? country, and our best in erests, as 10 IN an
way give aid and comfort TO the traitors nov
in armed rebellion against the government
Col. JOHN G. FREEZE requested and wa
8 granted the privileg of reading the follow
ing letter, and the same was ordered to
published with :he proceedings of this NEE
= ing
: BLooMsBURG, April 18th 1861.
Dir. Presideat and Feilot0 Citizens
Pursuant 10 previous engagement, ar
compelled 10 leave in this evening train II
q New York and Philadelphia, and regret m
d inability 10 participate in your contemPa te
II meeting of citizens this evening. | hav
. only to say, that you have my hearty col
currence and co operation in any legal pr
9 ceedings looking TO the recress OF our n
$ tiona wrongs and The support of the Con
II nander-in>Chiefo of the American Union
\ He who would lol now aid in Tedresslr
the gross insult to the Stars and Stripes
: his country, in the hour of its national di
s grace, is unworthy the name of an Amer
can Citizen.
Very respectfully, L. L. TATE.
IS The meeting was then addressed by Ct
> John G. Freeze, Robert F. Clark, Est