Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-01
HAYwooD, n. c., Dec. %, 1860.

HArwooD, N. c., Dec. %, 1860.
a very large and respectable portion of the citi-
zens of Chatham, Moore and Wake, assembled in
this place at - NJ.
DR. Smith was requested to preside aided by
Maj Jno. Minter. r. s. Marks and j. 2. Leach
ESqrs., Vice Presidents.
On motion of L. j. Merritt, A. Black and j.
w. Scott requested to continue as Secretaries
After which the Chairman further explained the
object of the meeting in few appropriate remarks
and j. w. Scott read the proceedings of the 10th
instant
The committee appointed at the previous meet
ing reported through their chairman, A. r. Black,
preamble and resolutions, which,
On motion of B. |. Houze, was taken up separate
ly and unanimously adopted-during the passing of
which very pleasant and spirited interchange of
sentiments sprsAg up, participated in ny Col. VIM.
p Taylor, j. A. Moore, l.. j. Merritt, B. /. Houze
Maj. w. II. Jones Jno. Manning, f. Bryan, c. G.
Harrington, ESQ.,, 4. R. Black and j. W. Scott
WHEREAS, We cannot shut our eyes to the fact
that political crisis is at hand which may result
in injury If not in the destruction of our Union,
less the elements Of mischief in progress. shall
be calmly and wisely appreciated and controlled
averted. And, whereas, under such circumstances
we deem it not only the privilege but the duty of
all good citizens, in some suitable way to make an
earnest effort to promote the public good. And
whereas, we believe that a manly and truthful ex-
preston of the views and sentiments of the people
through their primary assemblies may have good
tendency Therefore,
ResOLred, That view with feelings of ndigna.
ton and apprehension the election of persons to the
Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United States
who are both residents of the Northern border of
the Union, who nominated by a convention
held on the extreme of that border and upon plat
form Of principles acceptable only the free States
and obnoxious to every Southern and slave State
ResOlred, That such proceeding is in violation
of the spirit of the Constitution of loyalty to the
Union and of all courtesy and respect towards the
Southern States and is in dissertation of the part
ing advice of Westinghouse lfording as it does in
dubitabe ground for characterizng parties by geo.
graphical determinations"
ResOlred, That the resignation by Abraham Lin
coin and Hannibal Hamn, of the Offices to which
they have been respectively elected would be wor-
thy and patriotic sacrifice their parts of section
alism, upon the altar Of our common country .
Resotred, That it is of the highest importance,
that the Legislature now in session, encourage the
formation Of volunteer companies throughout the
State, and assist in arming and coupling the same
subsidiary to putting the State in complete cOnd-
ton OF defer e, would recommend the establish
ment of State armory.
ResoLred That some course of retaliatory lecisla-
ton should be adopted against those States that
have nuied the fugitive slave law the same to be
in full force and effect till they Withdraw their Of
fensve legislation.
Resolred That it is the duty of the Legislature to
call convention of the people of the State at as
early day practicable to take into consideration
our federal grievances, and "to determine the mode
and measure of redress"
ResotUed That notwithstanding the difficulties in
the way, yet that good cause and capable Of q
noble defence before the civilized world may not su
fer from apparent rashness or too much haste, we