The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-12-06
Meeting in Blount County.

Der, to take into consideration the exist
ing condition of our State and country,
and for the purpose OF organizing q mill
tary company. On motion, Maj. Hucn
B. nEisxELL was called to the Chair, and
Tuos. HENLEY appointed Secretary.
The Chairman, having stated the OBJ
ject of the meeting in a neat brief and
patriotic address, on motion, he appoint
ed j. Coulson, Saml. Henley, NJ. Jones,
DR.. w. w. Bayless, j. r. Wylie, DR.. j. Il.
Douthit and John Il. Black, committee
to draft resolutions expressive of the
sense of the meeting. On motion, the
Chairman and Secretary were added to
the committee. Whereupon the commit
tee retired, and after short interval,
submitted the following preamble and
resolutions. which were unanimously
adopted:
+ Whereas, IL appears from recent star
Ting developments, and outrageous per-
petratons of incendiarism, crime and
outlaw, committed in Blount and other
counties in East Tennessee, that there is
a lurking sentiment of disloyalty pervad-
ing the bo,oms and actuating the spirits
OF men, for whom we have, in former
DAYS. entertained the highest respect, and
in whom we have placed the greatest
confidence; regarding the innumerable
pledges of their submissiveness and iideli-
ty to the laws of their country--their
frequent expressed opposition to the in
PRODUCTION of a federal army in our midst,
as truthful and from the heart; but events
of u later date too plain to be controyert-
ed, clearly, demonstrated that it was reg
ularly understood, pre-arranged scheme
to burn the bridges, destroy the road, sew
er Southern communication, and thus af-
ford Linooln's legions ample opportunity
to fly to their rescue. and assist and pro-
tect them in their dark, damning, and
hell-deserving deeds of infamy and trea-
son. Hence we acknowledge, with pain
and remorse, that we are sorely disap-
pointed and sadly deceived. And where
as, we have looked forward with pleasant
anticipations and hopeful hearts to day
of God-granted blessing and peace-crown-
ing fortune, when we should become
happy and united people, battling for the
dependence as one man; but in this, too,
our fondest wishes and most cherished
hopes have significantly failed and fallen
to the ground. Therefore,
Rcsotved, That for the defence of our
country, the protection of our homes and
the preservation of our lives and liberties,
we, the citizens Of lower Blount and adj
.jacen. sections, do hereby form ourselves
ipto,s military company, to be known as
the Morganton Minute Men.
Resolved, That we agree and pledge our
selves to assist, at n moments warning, in
the arrest of rebellion, or the resistance
of invasion and aggression 5.anywhere
within the limits OF East, Tennessee when
reliable information is properly received
of the same. ~ ''N
Resolred, That we proceed in the organ
ization of this Company, by the election
proper officers to command the same,
that we may become drilled and disci
plined with the greatest accuracy within
the least possible time; meeting and drill
ing as frequent and thoroughly as per-
missible. .
After adopting the above the meeting
also adopted the following Declaration
and Resolutions, introduced by Maj. Hu.
B. Heisxell, without dissenting voice:
Resoired, That in view of the recent
alarming demonstrations and acts OF hos.
tility, so criminally, ignominiously and
maliciously perpetrated in this county,
and other portions Of East Tennessee, a;
gainst and in utter violation of both the
civil and military law of our respective
governments, involving the future secu-
rity of our lives and property, and, per-
haps, If permitted to run at large, un-
needed and unpunished, the destiny of a
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people. And whereas, it appears that
these high-handed depredations were
committed by II set Of bad, dangerous and
designing men, duped, Influenced and
led astray by band Of aspiring, disap-
pointed, ambitious spirits, who would
sink their country in the lowest depths of
perdition, and then pin her down under
the CALLING yoke of hated tyranny to
bleed and weep for departed freedom,
merely for the consummation of their
reasonable ends, and the qualification of
their hell-born malice-We, therefor. ear
| nestly recommend and implore all those
! friendly to the cause of Southern indie
pendence, and the preservation and pro-
lection of our homes, families and fire.
sides against the wicked assaults of mid
night thieves murderers and torch-touch-
ers, whe.ner u. ioae'sn a,,;an. ,uoo,;oai ,;,
70 mel 'oa.t enu, thausaIvos az ' ;nto oraani1ed
comnonies. arm efficiently, drill properly,
and hold themselves in readiness to
promptly assist in the punishment OF
crime at home, and the perseverance OF
| GOOD order among us; the expulsion, at
the sound of the tocsin. of an invading
| G. So, tba soaradnoos oc onr soil and
,oo MN .ne s"o' ,~S oi,,i,i - ~
her dearest memories shouiu suoii "ii
emergency arise.
ReSolred, further, That this and such
other Companies thus organized, be at
their own exclusive and entire EXPENSE in
tba ,,roouron,ent of arms eo,innaoe sub.