The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-26
For the Western Democrat.
PUBLIC MEETING IN UNION co.

In pursuance of previous notice, portion of
the citizens of Union county net at Wilson's
Store, on Friday Feby. 18th, to take into con-
sideration the nominating candidate to represent
Union county in the State Convention to assemble
in March next.
On motion, FL. r. Massey was called to the
chair, and Hugh Wilson requested to act as Sec
retary
The chairman explained the object Of the meet
ing in few pertinent remarks.
On motion, a committee of FIVE, consisting of
DR. Williams, VIM B earns, Thos j Cureton,
John Caskey and r Huntley, were appointed by
the chair TO prepare business for the meeting
The committee, through their chairman DIR j J
Williams, reported the following preamble, and
resolutions:
Whereas, 1t is now apparent to the most casual
observer that crisis the most alarming to our
country is near at hand; and whereas, the present
unhappy condition of the country has been
brought about by series of injuries and insults
inflicted upon the Southern States of the Union
for number of years by the action of the aboli-
tioniss of the North and whereas, in view of the
many and oftrepeated aggressions and threats of
the North and the threatening aspect Of our fed
eral relations, the Legislature Of North Carolina
has deemed it expedient to refer the matter of
Convention to the people, ana Whereas the time
is now close at hand when it will be our duty as
we'll as our privilege to elect a delegate to said
Convention to represent our interests, therefore
Resolved, That in the view of this meeting,
the perilous condition of the country and every
consideration of honor and interest demand that a
Convention OF the people of North Carolina
should assemble to determine what measures are
necessary to secure the rights safety and welfare
of her people.
Resolved That the time has come when all
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the world, that the South has a common and in
dividual interest-an interest that zee wM MAN
tain at oil hazards. And that North Carolina
must no longer roll sweet morsel under her
tongue, the oft-repeated but sefdestroying words,
"watch and wait" and ''wait and watch" He who
now doubts must be blind to the stirring events
passing around us, and iu our opinion longer
delay must lead to ruin and irretrievable dis
grace
Resolved, That in this emergency We do most
heartily eschew all party purposes; and, true to
what we believe to be the interest and honor of
our people, we hail every man as friend and
brother who will be faithful to Southern rights and
State sovereignty
Resolved, That we recommend to the people of
Union county, Fl. r. Massey, Esq, suitable
person to represent in the approaching Conven-
ton, and that will use all honorable means in
our power to secure his election.
On motion of H. Wilson the resolutions were
adopted.
On motion of j Williams word Was extended
to the other precincts Of the county to hold meet
ings and appoint delegates to meet in Monroe Oh
Thursday the 2lst inst for the purpose of nomi-
mating a candidate to represent us in the approach
ing Convention whereupon
The chair appointed the following delegates
DR. j J Williams, Col W W Walkup, r S Hunt
ley, J A McNeely, L D Richardson, Col J
Mccain, Thomas j Cureton, w A earns, John n
Neely and Samuel McWhorter.
On motion, the delegates instructed to pre-
sent the claims of our nominee before the Conven-
ton, but nevertheless to yield our preference for
the choice Of the convention
On motion Of VIM B earns, the proceedings of
this meeting ordered to be sent to the West
ern Democrat and the North Carolina Wing, with
request for publication. ....s
On motion of J J Williams, the thanks of the
meeting were rendered to the officers of the
meeting. |
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
HENRY r. MASSEY, Chm.
HUGH WILSON, Sec'y.