The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17
pnblIc Meetlng at Parken burg,

at the Court House, IN ParkeTsDnrg, on
Saturday, March go, to inquire whether
returned rebels are 10 be received among
US as citizens or not; whether those who
have slriven to overthrow the best Gov
eminent In the world, and have imbru-
cd their hands in the best blood OF our
country, shall be welcomed among US as
fellow.c citizens. Speeches will be made
and resolutions offered for acceptance.
PARKERsBuRe, March 20, 1862,
Ia conformity with the above call, a
very large meeting assembled at the
Court House, when on motion, E, Trace
we'll, Esq, was called TO the Chair and
William Hatcher appointed Secretary.
On motion, Messrs. George LOOMS,
Bennett Cook and ]. 3, Wharton were
appointed a committee to draft resoIu'
tons.
During whose absence the meeting
was eloquently addressed by M. H.
Amiss and Col. Carpenter, Of Kentucky,
who having been called for, delivered a
most glowing and eIoquen address Tor the
Union, al the close Of which the resolu,
tions were read as follows!
WHEREAS, We, the loyal citizens Of
Wood county, do and ever have cherish
ed as unfaltering love for the govern.
ment made by our fathers-for our
Union and Constitution; regarding them
as the fountain of social happiness and
Of national prosperity. wepIodge to their
support everything we hold dear and
valuable in this life,
And WHEREAS, the restored Govern
ment Of Virginia is recognized and estab.
lished as the Government de jure of the
State and the people of the vicinity are
mainly indebted TO that government for
their exemption from rebel atrocities
we regard those who denounces the re.
stored Government, or strive to bring ii
into disrepute, as traitors in disguise
and enemies 10 our welfare.
And WHEREAS, our community has
been shocked during the present week
at the insulting impotence Of rebels re.
turning to our midst. who for year
past, as we believe, have been sssocaling
With. if not aiding, those who have i'm
brued their hands in the best blood of
their country, in an unhoIy purpose to
our beloved Government; and
WHEREAS, rebels from abroad, who are
strangers 10 us, with elfrontery in keep
ing only with their principles, have also
come into our limits, now that they feel
the press of Federal bayouets, and the
hopelessnesS Of their cause. Therefore,
be ii.
1st. Resolved, That every loyal COM
muuity has the unGoublod right to pro-
tect Itself from the intrusion Of traitors
and rebels from the contamination OF
their principles as well as their presence;
and that such characters cannot be toll
Grated among our fellow citizens so long
Is war continues in our country, unless
lheygive indubitablc evidence ola change
Of principle, and willingness to return
in good faith TO their allegiance.
I'd. Resolved, That with our consent
no person whatever, who advocates the
hell born doctrine of secession before
Isaviug this county, shall return to re-
main therein, unless he shall in good
faith support the Government of the Uni
led States and restored Government Of
Virginia.
Sd. Resolved, That while the General
Government is abundantly able 10 main
tain its authority and enforce obedience,
yet it would DO inexpedifnt for that Gov.
eminent to station troops in every neigh
borhood for such a purpose; it therefore
becomes the duty OF every loyal neigh.
bOrhooA to protect itself against the in.
trusion of rebels, and the influence OF
their pernicious doctrines.
4th. Resolved, That this right is clear.
" m anifest: as much so as the right of a
community to guard against the intro :
duction into their midst Of the lesser
evils of smallpox, plague felons and in
cendiaries.
5lh. Resolved, That committee OF
twelve discreet persons be appointed,
whose duties it shall be to notify all such
obooxious persons who may come into
oar midst, that their sojourn here is not
desirable, and they can best subserve the
wishes Of our people by absenting them
selves as soon as possible, or furnish sat-
isfaotory evidence OF their loyalty.
Afew remarks were made by Messrs'
R. Van Wrinkle. Wharton and Looms,
when the resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Ed. TRAcEwELL, Chairman
WI. HATCHER, Sec'y.
Tho Chair appointed the Ioiiow'ng
gentlemen Committee, under the last
resolution;
Bennett Cook, E. D. Stafford, VIM,
Dis, John Barrett, Samuel Newbergor'
H. p. Dis, B. s. Smith, W. 7. Senseny,
George Hopkins, II. H, Dis, Arson
nj n Il C..;Ik