Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-02


Pinneu and ID. d. II. FarusWoFth.
Editors Zntelligeneer:
There was lively time in Buekhannon
on Saturday, Aug. sd, 1852, by the an
nouueemeut that Governor Peirpoint and
Auditor Crane would address the citizens
of Upshur county, which was literally re-
sponded to. AT the ringing OF the Court
House bell the citizens wended their way
70 the Court House which was densely
crowded, many not being able to gain adj
mittance.
The citizens were greatly disappointed
at not seeing the Governor who was ex-
pected.
The meeting WAS organized on the mo-
ton of Mr.. F. Berlin nominating Mr. A.
Morgan, as President, which was carried
unanimously, aud Mr.. S. Bennett, as Sec
rotary.
The Chairman then introduced Auditor
Crane to address the people.
Mr.. Crane opened his remarks by stating
that he had come to address them on two
subjects: first, that which was involving
our whole country in ruin, which was
the war, or better termed nnholy re-
belliou; and secondly, the subject
so near and dear to US, called the
netD State He stated there was nothing
in the Constitution to show that the Union
should be dissolved, bat quite the reverse.
We received il from our Revolutionary
fathers as gilt to be handed down from
age 70 age. They framed 1t for us not to
| destroy, but to live under; therefore, why
should we break 1T When our fathers
framed that Constitution they never expect
ed to live under it, but still they knew that
their children's children would; therefore,
to respect our fathers blood We ought to
preserve it rather than destroy II.
| He quoted different acts OF the Consti-
Triton, showing that the ordinance OF Sc
cession was illegal to the uttermost. Ii was
time that all who had thus far escaped
should examine well the circumstances of
their situation; especially those living in
this part of Virginia, where the country is
infested with guerrillas and murderers,
now was the time to prepare TO meet such
vIllianous foes but If any in the crowd
| liked JEFF Davis and his so-called Confed-
eracy better than the United States Gov
eminent to go there; for he nor any other
loyal man wanted them in their midst.
lT"Hear, ~ 'EHear," and lond cheers.
1t is now time you had your eyes open,
SO as not to be deceived with the lying re-
ports of rebel victories, for it was plain to
be seen and understood that it was not so,
(you are right for they have now no forts
nor posts which they once held, except that
dirty thieviRg den called Richmond
oven have that too
The Southern ConfederAcy once boosted
that they could whip us five to one, hui
they have never shown it. Take Fort
Donelson, Roanoke and Pittsburg Landing
for sample. (They can't do it,.
The ladies of this country could assist In
a great measure in assisting the govern
ment with more help; the wife by telling
her husband he may go, and a COM
paniOn or lover by telling her sweetheart
to go, and saying will have nothing but d
soldier for beau. (You are right
He called onsthem to rally.to arms and
crush out the invaders from of our soil
aud further said that they had just as much
right TO enter the battle 6eld as those
gone before them. 0ne has no more righl
10 fight than another.
Fellow.citizens, once more make the
appeal for you to arouse and defend the
| government which has stood, and preserved
you so many years-the government which
lyon have had the privilege of enjoying.
do not wish to detail you long, but before
I close / will turn 90 that which Is nearest
and dearest to us-that is the neiO State
Yon have not got it yet, but you shall have
1t. Hear, hear, aad loud cheers. q5
he read some paragraphs from different
lneWspapers,sh showing the traitorous schemes
of John S! Oarlile, a man whom the people
of West Virginia but few short months
Iago almost worshipped, had now deserted
them, and was trying to bring ruin uoon
Iour beloved country. H Tr
He told them unless We have new
State we will fare worse than we do now;
and 70 get that was to turnout en- NsaSse and
show our loyalty by going into the battle
field He further stated that we should
have a new State in spitelof John s. Car
lille and his company. BE denounced
John S. Garlic as traitor to his country
and his constituents.
Before the meeting broke up three cheers
were given for Auditor Crane aud three
groans for John S. Carlile.
DIR. D. S. Pinnell was then called for,
and made a most eloquent and patriotic
speech. He called on the young men to
| volunteer, and the old men TO assist in sup
porting thecWiVes and families of those
lWho did volunteer. g 49, -
DR.. .Pinnell, was followed by D. D. T.
FarnsEorth, who called loudly for yolun-
teers, and showed them the necessity Of II
by telling them Of the danger our country
Is now involved IN. he then retired.
"A resolution was then passed that the
proceedings of this meeting be published
| in the Wheeling ZHfelligeaeer, after which
the meeting adjourned. ti
A. MORGAN, President.
s. BRxsRrr, Secretary.
FROM PHILLIPPI.