Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-04-26
MArTBRs III 9AAAloTTE.
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We clip the following from. the Charlotte
Butletin, of the 9th instant.
Yesterday mornings in accordance With
a. notice given through the Ballctin;StB TIE
citizens of Mecklenburg assembled to cqn-
slider aud determine what course;to pursue
under existing circumstances: 1t was
large meeting and but one sentiment was
entertained and expressed-resistanoe to the
authority Of Abe Lincoln.
On motion Of VIM. johnson, ESQ, VIM.
r. Myers, Esq, was called TO the Chair and
Thomas 6. Gillespie, Esq, was requested
to act as Secretary.
The'meeting being 4orgapized, the Chair
man, in few pertinent remarks, stated the
object of the meeting, aid introduced
letter from his Excellency Governor Ellis,
calling for volunteers for service.
VIM. johnson, Esq, being called on,
spoke upon tue present state,of affairs, Civ
ing succinct review of the engagements
in Charleston, and clearly pointed out the
duty of. The yeitizens Of MeckIenburg, 1.-The
cradle efIiberty and CONCLUDED by offering
the following fssoiltions; Which were unaui.
mousiy adopteds q.
ResolSed, That all the good citizens of
the County be requested to meet at the
Court House, alto o'clock, on Wednesday
next and that the magistrates of the Coup-
ty and the military are particularly reques.
ted to attend, for the purpose of transacting
public business Of Importance, in view Of
the present aiate OF lhe country.
RESOLVED, That the County of Mecklen=
burg will support company or companies
Of volunteers, as may pow Or hereafter
reqHired'by the Governor.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, to
meet at 10 A. NJ, on Monday next.
Dr. C.J. Fox, one; e;qf our most prominent
and influential citizens, whohsa, up to Tues
day afternoon last, been firm and ;consis.
tant advocate of the perpetuity apd:support
Of the Federal Union, came ont boldly and
unquali6edly in favor of resistance, pledg-
ing his lifei his honor, in defence Of the
South and<her institutions against the as
saults Of Black Republieauism and Abra-
ham Lineoln. peatenipg applause sue
ceeded the anpounpemept.
.Thss sgbarlette Gfeys,' made up9of> the
young mer Of obsrlotte, sent despateh5to
Governor Ellis,r offering their services TO-
the State: Fhey paraded the streets and
displayed their proficiency in military tsc.
tics, under the command Of Captain F. a.
Ross. ~ II
The Hornets Nest RiAemeu, veteren
corps, under command Of Capt. L. S. Will
liams, ,n'so rendered their SERVICES to the
Governor and held tbeselvss ready to march
at a moments notice.
Cleveland has also rendered her men for
immediate servipethrough her Representa-
tive, Mr.. Burton, and all are anxious TO 90.
cupy e placein, the picture and near the
flashing of the guns.
10 Charlotte, tue question is, who shall
stay at bome9' 80
The war hss just commenced. The Con.
federate flag floats froHsthe Nosth Carolina
Military Institute and several private bull
dings, apd every one seems ANXIOUS to haste
to the defence Of the State and take posses.
sion of the forts.
1.-The following ordets were received last
evening, aud at the -haur Of going to press
it was understood that the Hornsisss. Nest
RiAemen would leave. .fof the point de-
signated, By, this paght's train, at 100.
olockl s
ExEcUr1vs oEv1eE, April II, 1851.
Orders have been Issued to Col. Bryce
for company to go 10 Fort Caswell,
Lieut.; Lee, Of North Carolina Military
Institute, viii repart at4ost Caswell for
,l,daty at once, ]. WELLS.
ss%s G8sBAH HAyxs, RssEts sess1sry.
- Tbs INaemsu are esH by, sol
sIas. Williams, and is 'rnaassstg0f dsbes,
apf tsaest men to be- tSina Meckien-
burg County The honor Of The Slate WI
suaeEnp dettimept in their hands.
1. GIAss CAss.--A patent Has been. taken ou
by A. Hubert ana 1fas sCsatjIlb ;ef Lieas, j.
EBsstas, ,f~ mailing sinsif 6 s' and basS,ise
SIh,s, ,.aHs idea is 70 srply giass ID tEs 81 "a
I aon S09Sessks af.ave gallons oApsaisy .,snt