Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-26
GRANTSYILLE DISTRICT.

UNA y INN lI.I4I. IJlN MI /.
In pursuance Of the call made by the
Union Central Committee Of Allesany coun.
ty, for primary meetings to be held in the
several election Districts, to select delegates
to represent said Districts in the Uncondi-
tional Union County Conven ton, to be held
in Cumberland, On the 9th inst, to nomi-
nate candidates for the several county Offices,
a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Union
men Of Grautsv.lle District, No. 8, was held
on Saturday, the DIST inst. at Elijah Browns
hotel, The meeting was organized by ap-
pointing q. W. l.aymau, chairman, and
George Charles, Secretary. The objects Of
the meeting were stated by Jacob Arendt
aud George Charles, and number OF gentle
men were put in nomination for delegates.
On motion, the number Of delegates to be
chosen to represent the District, was re-.
stricted to ten, who were to be selected from
amongst those in nomination, by ballot
There were niuety-seven ballots cast, Of
which the following named ten persons re-
ceived the highest number OF votes, viz
David Compton, Valentine Bother. Basil
T. Garlitz, George Charles, Andrew Arendt,
Jacob Arendt, Samuel J. Beechey, Joel Mus
setter. John Warwick. aud John Swauger,
and were duly declared elected.
On motion Of Andrew Arendt, it was or
dcrcd that the chair appoint three persons to
draft and report resolutions expressive of the
seuse oi this meeting, whercupon Andrew
Arendt, Capt, Ii. Brown, and Elisha burst
were appointed, who reported the following,
which were, with enthusiasm, unanimously
adnpted:--
Whereas. eur cnce peaceful and prosperous
country is now plunged into the horrors Of
civil war, aud the acknowledgements of our
glorious Union threatened by traitors Of the
Southern States, without reason or without
cause. who have haSely violated the ConSti-
tuition our fathers made, and, with arms,
have attempted the overthrow Of the Ma
tional Government, we. Is true lovers Of or
ANIlAltli NfhANAN anu l'NA ANao VI ak NJ
cred Constitution, and at,icrs by the laws Of
the land, enter against these rebellious pro-
ceeimgs our most solemn protest. Therefore
belt
Resolved, That as our country is in dau-
ger. AID the tep,orable uvagcs of war even
threatening our homes, we willingly lay aside
all political party predictions, an with
heart and soul come Ia the rescue. and by
our arms, our voices. and our votes. cnieay1r
To honorably sus;ain the republic of tile
United State, IN all It's glory and blessings,
that il may continue tn be to orr children. MS
it has been to us. home Of peace and pros
peri,y. a land OF pride to Americans. and an
iius,riyUs example of Se!!-goyernment to tie
world. Be Il also
Resolved. That we will cordially support
the National Government in all Cous,i.u-
tioua' efforts 70 suppress the rebellion and re.
store our country t. pace and uGity, and
will aid in the selection and elevation 10
offices OF public trust. tried, faithful and true
Union men. 10 cooperate in their respective
spheres with the President in efectng these
measures. regardless or tctGterer preceding
!po'itied! party such jaioa men may dare
cone And he it also
Resolved, That in SO much as certain de.
signing men in our midst have endeavored to
stir up local dissentioGs and differences in
party, and to array one neishbor against the
other. wnen such great issues are at stake as
tue dissolution of the United States, they
deserve and meet with our Just conGemua-
ton Further
Resolved, That if we are associated with or
designated as parry, it is with that party
that rallies beneath the " Stars and Stripes,
that it may wave from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, from the ST. Lawrence to the Gulf Of
Mexico
On motion it was ordered, That these pro-
ceedinss be published in the q CYrii.da and
There being no further business the meet
ne adjourned.
Il. w. LAYMAS, Chairman.
George Charles. Secretary.