Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-05-16
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BORDER MINES, ALLEGANY Co. Nh.

BORDER MINES, ALLEGANY Co. Nh.
May, 9th, 1861.
In pursuance of call of number Of
citizens of this place for meeting of
unconditional Union men, on last even
ing, at 5 o'clock, all the residents OF this
place and quite a large number from the
surrounding country, assembled and pro-
eeeded to business by appointing, Rev
Joseph Mason, Chairman, ard Mr.. ia
mes Tenant, Secretary, when on mo-
ton the Chair appointed Messers. R. W.
Mason, George Tenant and Noah Skid
more committee to prepare resolutions
expressive of the sense of the meeting.
During the absence of the Com. the
Chairman entertained the meeting with
an eloquent snd patriotic address, at the
close of which, the Com. having return
ed, offered the following Preamble and
resolutions which were taken up sepa-
ratcly and unanimously adopted.
Whereas, In the present crisis of our
country history it becomes every man
to be actively alive to his duties and re-
sponsibilities as citizen of this great
nationality, and
Whereas, A mighty effort is being
made Gin our own State as well as others)
by designing and ambitious politicians,
to rcnd into adverse and hostile sections
this glorious Union which has been to
us all the source of SO many and great
blessings. Therefore.
Rcsolved, That we are Internationally
and uncompromisingly in favor of the
Union and will Indignantly frown upon
every attempt come it from what source
it may to sever State from State.
Reso'red, That we are utter y opp1-
sed to secession both in principle and
practice, believing it to be subversive of
all the interests of our government and
contrary to the wishes and designs of its
founders.
Resolred, That, even did we admit
the right of secession we sec no just
cause for it in the election of Mr. Lin
coln to the Presidency, as we believe
that all the evils implanted of could be
better adjusted in the Union than out Of
it.
Resolred, That as good and loyal cit
liens of the United States we will up.
hold and support the administration to
the utmost Of our power in all its efforts
to maintain the honor and integrity Of
our national government.
ReSoired, That we regard Thos. j.
McKaig, Jos II. Gordon and VIM. Bar
nard as traitors to their country and false
to the trust rcposcl in them by the pco-
pie of this district. and henccforth We
will use all our influence to keep them
out office.
Resoivn{, That in all our business
transactions and in every other legal way
we will discountenance and oppose any
person known to favor secession under
any circumstances.
Rcso'Ued, That in the person Of Fran
els Thomas Ex-Governor of Maryland
we have n man who from his firm and
loug attachment to the Union we consid
err cmiaently quail fed to represent this
district in the next national congress
Resoired, That for the present forget
ting all party preferences we will vote
for no man to office who IL not firm
and well tried Union man. until the cx-
listing difficulties are adjusted and the
honor and integrity of the government
fully established.
Rcsolccd. That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the officers and
sent to the Baltimore American, Cum
berland Civilian and Telegraph and
Fros,burg Gazette for publication. On
motion the meeting adjourned with three
cheers for the Union and three for the
Chairman.
JOSEPH MASON. Chairman.
JAMES TENANT, Secretary.