Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-03-20
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Ma EDlroR Our country though still in its in
fancy as nation, furnishes some few specimens of
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
antiquity in comparison with olden nations is as of
yesterday; yet the thoughts sentiments, and deeds
OF some OF our patriotic o. citizens have found in
the period short as it is ample time to change
than once, and that without cause.
shall continue Mr.. Editor to send you now and
then specimen or two. The following commend
to the patriotic citizens of Wayne County, and espe
ciay to the attention of the late Senator from that
constituency. --.e.- .-. i.-..
On the 25th day of December 1892 it being
Christmas day in Wayne county, public meeting
was held and committee appointed to draft resolu
tions, &C.
The committee after short absence returned
and reported the following resolutions, which were
adopted without dissenting voice:
hesoIced That we view with utter adherence
and detestaton the doctrines of Notification 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
Rssotued, 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
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 X. 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
1.-The States Guard, of Wayne Countu taking
into consideration the alarming situation to which
the agiationS of South Carolina are bringing our
beloved Country, feel themselves bound to express
their adherence of the doctrines of Notification
AND Secession as adopted by the convention of
South Carolina; and,
ResOIred unanimously, That we will, in our cor
porate and individual capacities support the Consti-
tuition of the United States-hold the Union sacred
obey and enforce the laws our Constitutional
| Federal Government has may enact.
ReS0LUed 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, Newbern, and Fayetteville,
for publication.
| S. A. ANDREWS, Capt
l.. II. WHITFIELD, LIST Lieut..
| End Lieutenant absent
j. G. SLOCCMB, Sd Lient
WIN. X. LANE, Cornet.
Waynesbor6', Dec. %, 1882.
| And this Company the only one in North.
| Carolina that volunteered its services to march
against South Carolina "tO coerce and crush her. "
Now, | hope Mr.. VIM. X. Lane will have the
foregoing resolutions copied in neat round hand
and present them to the meeting, to assemble in
his town Of Goldsboro' the present week. for their
thoughtful consideration. ANTIQUARY.
March 1S, 1861.