Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-02-13
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February 4, 1901

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A large and enthusiastic meeting con
yenea al Military Hal, In this place, on
Saturday evening last Gootge Wcis,
Esq. was appointed Presidents w. o.
wci,, l.. volmcr, A. Kunu, Frederick
shoenine. Charles Wei, and =. Curtis
we're appointed Nico Presidents aud b.
Excl aud Frederick Rudolph, Secretaries
The object Of tbs meeting wns stated by
tho President in lucid and forcible man
ner.
On motion, f. c. Shulil, Charles Luhr,
and Joseph Winfelder, Esqrs., were ap-
pointed to draft = preamble and 'csolu'
tions expressive Of the sense Of the moet'
ing. During the absence Of the commit
tee, George Weis being called upon, de-
livered a splendid speech in his happy
manner, which brought down the most
enthusiastic appau q. After the conclu-
sion of his remarks. the Committee was
introduced; when the following pream'
BILE and resolutions wero unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, in oil political troubles, it
behooves the people TO unite in expressing
their views, and to mako known Their
grievances, 10y pettioning their legislators
for redress and whereas we regret 10 see
that our beloved country is approaching
n dissolution and whereas the only mode
OF settling this matter amicahly is by con.
cessions Of the North to the South, (the
aggrieved party y and as we truly believe
that by such concessions the Union may
yet be saved and justice done to the whole
country; therefore
Resolved. That We, citizens Of Elk coun.
J ty, would most respectfully request our
Senator and members of the State Legis.
lature, to use all fair, honorable, and just
means to pass such law rs may repeal all
laws on our statute books n, re,likely to
| infringe on the rights of Inc South, and to
do all in their power to bring about an
amicable settlement OF this dreaded ques
ton.
| Resolved, That we desire and request our
members Of the State Legislature. on this
question to lay aside all party feelings, and
come to the rescue OF our beloved country
as patriots, and let minor party consider
ations rest for this one great qaestion-to
save the Union.
Rcsolred, That in a recent speech of our
honorable Representative Of Jefferson
county, on the question OF the repeal of
those obnoxiou, laws, we are led to be
lieye that the gentleman was grossly mis-
talsen i. he considers the ideas there adj
vanced or expressed tobe endorsed by the
ma ajority of his constituents. But, on the
contrary, those idea, are most generally
condemned by men of al parties. ,
Rcsolrtd, That we are, and ever will be,
true TO the Union and If coeTcive means
are to be rescrted to, VIC would pre-.
fer 10 use them rather against the cause
than the effects of the present troubles.
ReSotred, That we are led TO believe, If
the North will accept the Bisler-Critten-
den proposition, that the Union may yet
be saved, and our Southern brethren be
induced to return back into the national
family therefore
EeSolsed, That we request and beg our
Senators and members Of the House of
Representatives at Washington, to do
T their utmost to pass such compromise.
Ptsolucd, That in Hon. William Bigler
we recognize the honest and true patriot,
who. in the moment Of our danger has
showed himself the man of 10 party, but
the firm and steadfast friend of the Union.
D After the reading and adoption o! these
resolutions, T. C. Shultz. Esq, WAS called
: upon to speak to which he responded in
j very enthusiastic speech, alleging that
$ NJ party motive could induce him to ad
: dress the meeting, and that only the love
he bore for his country would induce him
TO exert himself in his present delicate
state OF health. From personal obscryH
+, ton he described all the horrors OF war,
, and added that these horrors would be
; doubly aggravated by n civil war. lie
concluded amidst the most enthusiastic
} applause.
After tho conclusion of Mr.. Schultz's
remarks, a petition for the repeal Of all
r obnoxious laws on our statute books was
signed by two hundred and thiI.y-one
voters.
! On motion, it was resolved that these
: proceedings be signed by the officers oI
the meeting, and copy sent to each o
E our Representatives in the State Legisla
:. ture. and published in all papers friendl,
to the Union.
e On motion the meeting adjourned will
;, = three cheers for tho Union.
Signed by the officers
Esy-The Hon. Ira Harris has been cleo
V ted United States Senator from New York
# for six years FROM the 4th of March next
e taking the place of Mr.. Seward, who ha
> been assigned place In Nr. Lincoln
:. Cabinet
The selection of Mr.. Harris is another