Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-31
UNION MEETING AT RUTHERFORDTOW
j. H. CADDELL, o.
S. W. SEAwELL, "0''0 'N''e''

oNloN MEETING AT RUTHERFORDTON
Mr.. EDITOR: The seceSsionists of Polk and PM,
erford counties having had an abortvc attemnt ~
meeting at this place on the 18th inst. gave 90
that they would hold another meeting here on vss
terday. for the purpose of passing resolutions -
fectng the views of the people of the two connte.
IN regard to the grave questions agitating the
country" 'ie
Accordingly, at o'clock yesterday, the Secession
lists met at the Courthouse, but the Union mon
irrespective of party, rallied in such force thai
when H. d. Lee ESQ.,, the leader of the disunionicts
IN these parts, moved to organize the meeting by
calling two seceSsionsts to preside his proposition
was voted down by an overwhelming majority. and
Gen. E. Bryan, staunch Union man, called to tba
Chair A. j. Gikey having been appointed Secre
tary, the Chairman called the meeting to order
when Col A. G. Logan introduced the FOLLOWING
preamble and resolutions, which were adopted WITH
out dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, We do not expect perfection in any,
thing which is the work of man, and we allow that
there imperiections in our national government
but with all its imperections we regard it as the
best government yet instituted for a great ma
ton; and notwithstanding the injuries the South
has suffered from portion of the people of the free
States, and the rash method of redress adopted by
some of the Southern people, we still cherish an
habitual reverence for the Constitution and indulge
the hope that a compromise will yet be adopted
which will restore to our distracted country Der
manent and honorable peace. Therefore,
Res0lnea LIST. That in the opinion of this meet
ing, if the fundamental principles of our government
were carried out according to their true spirit and
intent by those whose duty it is to enforce the laws
should still be, and continue to be- the most free
independent, prosperous and happy people under
the sun.
I'd. That it would he unwise and suicidal to the
best interests of North Carolina to secede from the
Union for any cause now existing
Sd. That we do not recognize in disunion rem
edy for any grievance of which complain and
that in opinion the conversion of the free States
by dsunion into separate government is not likely
to make them friendly to us our institutions
4th. That respectful regard for the opinions and
interests of the people of Maryland Virginia, Ken
lucky and Missouri, demands that we await their
action, for the that they have been greater
sufferers from the bad faith of the North than We
and for the still more imperative reason that those
States, should the government be broken up, would
be desoated by endless border war.
9Th. That sectional strife can never end until the
agitation of the slavery question shall cease and
that Convention of all the States should be held,
to settle at and forever this troublesome queS
ton.
9th. That regard all those, North and South
who are opposed to any proper efforts for reconcil-
aton, unworthy of place in the councils of the
State or nation.
7th. That We have heard with regret of the SCI
zure, by number of persons styling themselves
minute men," of the forts belonging to the United
States, situated in the eastern part Of this State
that such unlawful acts calculated to dag North
Carolina out Of the Union and into revolution with
out the sanction of her people
Sth. That the charge frequently made by Sc
cessoniss, that all persons who express their love
for the Union, and their desire to preserve it. are
giving aid and comfort to the aboltonists is an in
famous caluDny, and those who utter it wiser
or drawer or ruer to the interests of Carolina
than those they denounce.
9th. That copy of the proceedings Of this meet
ing be sent to representatives at Raleigh; also
to the Raleigh Register and Raleigh Standard with
the request that they publish the same.
After the adoption of the above resolutions loud
calls were made for Gen. q. VI. Logan who respond
ed in brief but able and eloquent Speech contrast
ing the late peaceful and prosperous condition of
country with the untold mseries and calamities
of revolution and civil war.
Col A. q. Logan also made few pertinent re-
marks, advising his fellow citizens not to initiate
the precIpiate action of South Carolina but to pa
tiently await the movements of the border slave
States.
No other gentlemen wishing to address the meet
ing, and an immense throng Of secessiOnists num-
boring perhaps thirty, being anxious to occupy the
Courthouse for the purpose ofpassng resolutions
rejecting the sentiments Of the people of Polk and
Rutherford counties" the meeting, motion Of
S. p Erwin, ESQ.,, adjourned.
GEN. E. BRYAN, Chm.
A ]. GnkEr, Secy
Ruthert0rdtOn, Jan. %, 1851.