Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-02-14
Meeting ut JOhnStOWD.


Johnstowa, in the 14th Election district of
Allegauy County, Md, and Notwithstanding
the severest storm of the season was prevail
ing at the time, nelrly four hundred persons
were present and many vehicles were proper
~ decorated with the stars and stripes.
On motion Of Edward lloye. John L
Hook, Esq, was elected President. On mo-
ton of L. Fairall, Esq, Messrs. Jno. NJ
Armstrong, L. Hoye, and Jno, McCIeary
were chosen Vice Presidents, and David
rasker, l.. Switzer and A. W. Cook were
chosen Secretaries. On motion Of j. g.
Miller, Esq, Jas. De Witt of Johnstown, D.
D. Brown, d. II. Friend and John Brady
were chosen Committee to prepare resolu-
tons, and S. S. Armstrong Secretary to the
Committee. The committee after retiring a
few minutes reported that they recommend
ed the endorsement of the UniOa resolutions
passed by the Oakland meeting on the llth.
Of january,
Whereas, The Government Of the United
States derives all its powers from the people.
and as our Constitution and Union are now
seriously threatened with ruin, 1t is impor-
taut that general expression of sentiment.
should he bad throughout the country, and
especially in Maryland one Of the original
Thirteen and perhaps tho one Of all others.
the most exposed to danger III the event OF
revolution, We deem it our imperative duty
rs Marylanders to give the following express
sion of our views.
Resolved, That We believe the only Just
cause for revolution is the palp.hlo oppres-
sion oil the people by the General Govern
mint.
Resolved, That we believe certain North
ern States in passing Personal liberty bills,
have acted in bad faith towards the South,
and should promptly repeal them.
Resolved, That the Cotton States in secc-
ding because OF Northern i.nataciSin, have
s'ted against the advice and consent Of the
cause of complaiat.
Resolved. That the Border States should
not cooperate with ,hc extremists of the
South, nor the fanatics If the North, but by
fidelity and devotion 10 the Constitution, eX-
rrt an influence to restrain rebellion and per-
petuatc the Union.
Resolved, That while we are opposed Ia
making war on a Seceedng State, we are in
favor of resisting every encrnachment upon
the property or forts Of the General Govern
meut.
Resolved, That we view the policy of the
President, in avuwing his determination t.
act On the defensive in the protection of the
property Of the United tateS as lorbeariug
and patriotic, and we fully endorse the gal
liant Major Anderson as prudent and brave.
Resolved, Tha' we love and venerate the
Constitution and Union, and will make every
honorable sacrifice to perpetuate them; be-
lieving that ouis is the most perfect govern
ment in the world, we are unwilling TO ex-
change it for one made to order by sectional
and reheliuus politicians.
Resolved, That we have full confidence in
the prudence and patriotism Of Governor
Hicks. and believe that he will exercise his
Constitutional right of converting the Legis-
lature when the proper time arrives.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
he sent to the Baltimore american, the Sun
Cumberland Alleganian, Cumberland Tele-
graph, Governor Hicks and Major Anderson
Besolved, That nine cheers be given fnr
for Governor Hicks, all which were several,
put and carried with acclanlation.
The resolutions being read were unani,
mousy adopted ry the meeting amid great
applause. c. W. White, Esq, of Oakland
then addressed the meeting urging devotion
to the Union and censuring .he course the
secceding States in surrenderng their strength
in Congress and this putting the Border
States in the power OF the Republicans. His
speech was received with rapturous applause
John Matthews Esq, followed in a Union
speech Of much power, giving historical
detail OF the Revolutions of Europe and de-
nyins that any cause for such exists in this
country. Richard Fsiral Esq, followed
defending himself against the charge OF be-
ing scccssionist and insisted that he fully
endorsed the sentiments of the previous
speakers. C. W. White, Esq, requested
him to say whether or rot he endorsed the
conduct of the seeding States. Mr.. Fairal
replied that he did not.
The speeches were listened to with marked
attention, and the greatest enthusiasm pre-
valed.
On motion Of John Matthews it was resell
we'd that the proceedings be furnished to the
Allcgauan and Civilian i"r publication.
JOHN L, HOOK, President,
EDWARD H"YE,
JuHN McCLEARY,