Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-19
For the Standard.
UNION MEETING IN CASTOR COUNTY.


UNION MEETING IN CASTOR COUNTY.
In pursuance to appointment, very large and
respectable portion Of the citizens OF CASTOR county
without distinction of party, met at the Courtnouse
in Dallas OH the 18th inst, to take into consiuer-
alton the dangers which threaten the country
The meeting was organized by calling James
Hannah, ESQ.,, to the Chair and appointing Dr. W.
w. holland TO act as Secretary
The Chairman explained the object of the meet
ing in few remarks, saying that he understood
the object of this meeting to be to preserve our
rights and if possible, to do so in the Union but
failing in this then to assert and maintain our
rights out of the Union; that we should first ex-
haus. all constitutional and peaceable means to OBJ
tain our Just rights, and let disruption be our last
resort it was Il constitutional Union meeting. and
he hoped that if there were any gentlemen present
who were in favor of immediate secession, they
wonld not disturb the good order of the meeting
On motion committee of five were appointed to
draft resolutions expressing the sentiments OF the
meeting. The Chairman appointed Alexander W eer,
ID. A. Jenkins, VIM. Mckee, DIR. j. S. Maxwell and
David Wells committee.
During the absence of the committee the meeting
was addressed 10y DIR. VIM. Sloan. His speech was
marked with calmncss and reason, showing great
respect for the opinions of those who might differ
with him. He said that there an awful crisis
now upon us that the of this crisis was the
election of a Black Republican to the Presidency,
and that the way to meet the crisis was to defend
make our just demands in the proper way, and after
all constitutional exhausted, and all hope
of Justice had failed then let us all, with unity OF
action, go out together He thought the action of
the Southern States too hasty. BY rashly seeding,
the cause of slavery injured secession was what
the Abolitionsis most desired being the most ef-
fectual way to cXterminate slavery divided action
would bring about anarchy and civil war; after
many years of civil war, the people would become
exhausted; would desire peace; would enquire the
cause of this war, which had brought so much dis
treSs and suffering; their wives and children would
be crying for bread; this would be an appeal to the
brain through the stomach, and men would turn
upon the slave and eXtermlnatc HIM.
The above is only outline of some of the posi-
tons taken by DR. Sloan in his remarks.
The committee having come in, reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions:
FherenS, The present momentous crisis imposes
upon every good citizen the duty Of sacrificing his
party feelings on the altar OF patriotism, and to
adopt such measures may be dictated by wisdom,
moderation and experience, to prevent the dismem
hermcnt Of the Republic and avert the calamites
which are sure 10 follow its dissolution, therefore,
RcsolreI, LIST That regard the dissolution of
the Union as the greatest calamity that could befall
the country.
ID. That we believe our rights interests and in
situations best he preserved and protected under
the Constitution and IL the Union, and not out Of it.
Sd. That the sentiment of this meeting is that
the North Shdl! il'tlSl Dettcf SoOu
faith in the future shall repeal all laws which deny
Just rights to the South ard that a reasonable time
! should be allowed for this purpose
4th That in our opinion North-Carolina is capa-
BILE Of judging Of her own rights, and that she pre-
! fers so to do-and that she feels under obliga
! tons and in no way bound to follow the reckless
: extravaganza and miSdirecton of others.
/ 9Th That we are sincerely and devotedly attach
ed to this Union and that will oppose any action
having for its object dissolution of the same, until
every constitutional mode of redress has been fairly
tried fully exhausted and have become salts
fled that our rights cannot be protected in the Union
J 9th. That representative in the Legislature
he requested present these resolutions TO our Leg
/ Slaturc now in session.
! After reading the resolutions, Alexander Weer
, made able and patriotic speech, appealing 10 his
fellow citizens to preserve the government Of their
fathers aS long as there any hope The resou
tons again read and passed unanimously.
After short speech by DIR. j. 5 Maxwell. it was
Rcsolrel, That the proceedings of this meeting he
sent to the North Carolina Standard and Western
DenocrH for publication. 1t was also,
RcSo'rci That the thanks of this meeting
due TO the speakers and also 70 the officers OF this
meeting Tor the able manner in which they have dis
charged their duties.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
! JAMES HANNAH, President.
! W. W. holland, Secretary.