Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-09
For the Standard.
UNION MEETING IN STANLY COUNTY.


A large number of the citizens of Stanly and Ca
barrus met at J. c. Ridenhowers on Saturday, Janu-
airy 19th 1861 for the purpose of expressing their
views upon our State and national affairs.
The meeting was organized by calling Greene Pal
mer to the Chair, and R. G. ID. Picker to act as
Secretary.
Col d. A. G. Palmer was called upon to explain
the objects of the meeting, which he did briefly and
moved that the Chairman appoint a committee of
five TO draft resolutions expressive of the views of
the meeting, whereupon the Chairman appointed
William Hatley, Philip Eisenhower, D. d. Lents
P. Misenhimer, and A. Palmer rs the committee,
who retired for consultation, returned and reported
through the Chairman, p. Eisenhower the follow
ing resolutions:
ResOlced 1St That the Constitution of the United
States framed by men whose wisdom and patri-
OtiSm and heroic valOr are unsurpassed in the his
tory of this or any other nation by men who had
at the time of its formation and adoption, just
emerged from deadly conflict with tyranny and
oppression, the result of which was complete tr-
umph Of the principles of civil and religious liberty
that under it we have enjoyed unexamped national
prosperity, and have commanded the confidence
respect and admiration of the world.
RsSOLred, I'd. That however much we deplore the
election to the offices of President and Vice Pres-
dent of these United States of two individuals upon
purely sectional issues and by purely sectional
vote, who are representatives of opinions and prn
cipeS nmica to the interests Of the people of fif-
teen States of this Confederacy; that STILL inasmuch
they were chosen according to the forms of the
Constitution, by large minority of the freemen of
all the States do not in their election alone
sufficient cause for dissolution of the Union but
as lawoying citizens we will abide the will Of the
people consttutionaly expressed at the ballot box
ReS0Lccd, Sd. That we are in favor of exhausting
all cOnciliatory means consistent with our honor
and rights TO preserve inviolate the Constitution
and the Union, and although ambitious and design
ing are busily engaged in endeavoring to alien
ate the affections of the people from Just attach
ment to the gov ernmcnt and CONSTITUTE never
theless indulge the hope, that through patriot
ism of the people peace and harmony may bc re-
stored to the country.
ReSOLred, 4th. That the fanaticism peryading the
Northern mind meets the condemnation of all just
men, and has greatly excited the indignation Of the
Southern people.
ReSolred 9Th. That if, after exhausting such
means as are consistent with rights and common
safety, we unable to safety in the Union,
ready as any people to sacrifice our blood
aud treasure to maintain and preserve our insttu-
tons out of the Union.
ReSOLUed 9th. That in the opinion of this meet
ing no one State has right, under the Constitu-
ton, to sever her connection with the Union at her
own will and pleasure, without regard to the Opin-
ion of her sister States the action OF the general
government.
Resolred, 9TH. That we are opposed to the calling
of Convention.
On motion, the above resolutions were read, after
which Col. Barnheart of Cabarrus, and Col. Pal
mer, of Stanly made each able speech in favor Of
the above resolutions and the Union.
On motion, the above resolutions were unani'
mouSy adopted.
1t is requested that the Raleigh Register and Sal
GREENE PALMER, Chairman.
K. e. ID. PICKLER, Secretary.