Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-21
For the Standard.
PUBLIC MEETING IN GUILFoRD COUNTY.


meeting of the people of Guford county vas held at
Coble's Schoolhouse, Thursday the 18th of August
jeremiah CaPp, ESQ., was called to preside, and Rev e.
w Bowman appointed Secretary.
, on motion, the Chairman appointed W. NJ Mebane, D.
F. Glapp, Gid Grieson, P. Shaw, Samuel Cobe y. T.
Finley and G. William Welker 10 prepare resolutions
Pressye of the sentiments of the meeting who presented
the following, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS 1t is not only the privilege but the sacred
right OF the citizens OF free government to keep sPeSs
guard over their liberties and perpetuae the blessings
they have enjoyed under the Republican government u-
herted OF their fathers therefore portion of the
pie have assembled peaceably petition the redress of
grievances and TO express views Of such other matters
as concern our welfare sovereign State, and thus by
discussing such matters of pnblc interest
rights as treemen, best prepare ourselves 10 guard our
oereS against every eucrOachmeut Of deSpotsm There
eoIced That protest against any and every attempt
10 uoYer our present form of government or TO change
our republican institutions
Reo;red, That we protest against the interference of
any European power in affairs any attempt to place
our state under foreign protection.
Stse@, That We saemnly protest against the suspen
SION Of the writ Of haJaS corpus except only provided
for by the Constitution and then only under the most
gent necessity and demand the strict subecon of the
military to the civil authority of the State.
eSoS1ed That protest against every attempt to
zie Inc Press whether under Il form of legislation by
usued Executive power by threats of mob violence
and that as people born TO the inheritance Of eemen
we will resist attempt 10 abrdge the freedom of
speech or to destroy the right of private property
eSoLcei That our State has been aggreved BY the
mon government in subecting the people the ndgnity
G having most of the civil and many the military Offices
the duties of which pertain to North Carolina filed by
citizens of other States
RotUed That the people in this me st critical period of
their history as State should be honestly and truthuly
dealt with by her'servants in power, and by the public
press; that shall hold all offenders this respect as
resentaves Both in National and STATE legislature in trans
acting business vital to the welfare of the people in secret
Session with closed doors have violated the right of the
people, deSir0vedmutua confidence and improperly evaded
the accountability which is due from public servants to
their constituents.
Resolged, That the President has called for more
troops we protest against any being taken from
this State for NOrhCarOna has done her whole duty iI
this disastrous war-her sons have gone forth by thousands
Ia be cut down by disease and the sword, and
men can be spared wihou. subjoctng the women and
children to starvation and surrenderinG the country to
lauieSs violence.
Resoiad That believe this unnatural and bloody
can never bbrougbt to end by arms therefore call
upnn the President and Congress to make immediate
effort to secure an armisce of six months with view to
institute negotiations for peace every interest of humanity
and religion demand peace for exterminatiou slavery
must follow persistence in his wicked war.
LeNCce That consider the late law of Con-
especially that part of requiring the tithe in kind,
10 he exceedingly unwSc waSau of the public resources
and to burenSome in its exactions b. borne b. free
people ard we demand tue immediate repeal of this Odous
Rc~lce&, That we are not only opposed 10 taxation
without representation but also opposed 10 being
taxed 6 representatives in Congress many Of whom have
no constituency.
RssOtrtd That we will not support any man for seat
in the next Congress who viii not pledge himself to
all proper to effect the repeal of the tthe law and
the establishment of an equitable and lasting peace.
ReSored That justly proud of the noble conduc
of North Carolina soiders-tha We deepv sympathze
with hem in all their hardshps and pray that thew may
soon be permitted TO enjoy the blessings OF freedom and
| peace in their homes
Rssolcld That Gov. Vance, BY the generous employ
ment Of all the powers Of his intellect and heart to make
the resources of the State serve the people has fully us
fled the lavish confidence reposed in him at his election
and That call upon him to take the lead in this
! great movement of the people for peace.
Rsso!ced, That ". W. Holden has earned the lasting
gratitude Of the people of North Carolina, by bis bold and
manly defence of the rights e the Stag ana ge freedom
| Of to P~rIe 'E' he",d commend the Standard TO
the patronage OF the sons OF oey as proper exponent
Of republican freedom aud his press and person 10 their
! special guardianship.
Rslrc!, That call upon the citizens of the several
counties Of this State who favorable TO speedy peace
and unwilling their beloved old North State
and made Tuin in speedy negotiations not
foot BY the government to peace to elect
delegates 10 State Convention who shall place North
Carolina IN position where she can negotiate fcr herself
| as a sovereign State
preserve law and order nvolae and that while they firmly
and dc!ermnedy maintain their rights aud resist the
greSions of tyranny tie imposition OF despntSm be it
from what source mav they trOwn down all mob violence
and resist all injury TO the persons property ot those
who have made themselves obnoxious to the people by
their conduct.
| Resoieed, That the solemn ard ntous duty now
tests III the Providence of God up"u a people Of This
State 10 decide whether they and ibei- idren shall be
and remain tree-whether this uucal OR and wicked
war that is filing the land with .,i,ng and cauS
ing our fair heritage to become desoI,i Sh Ill be end
ed by speedy peace that will sees aid and guild
aHce of God and bend all our energies T. ec1ompsh our
huy and benevolent work.
AtCr the adoption or these reSOiut1:@. iAe assembly
called for W NJ. Mebane Esq, Rev. Mr. Bowman, Rev.
Mr.. elker and the Chairman, who serc'y made short
addresses. The following resolutions then passed
| when this large meeting adjourned
R.s1iccL, That the proceedings Of this cting be pub
li-hed in the GreenSbarough PatTiOt auU StIndGtR
Ie@!get, That the thanks of this me- : be rendered
Chairman for the efficient and .l.ury
: in which he has presided
R:so!cel That we adjourn to meet at '.n call of the
chairman. JEREMIAH CLAPP, Chm.
G. W. BOWMAN, Scc'v.
acknowledge the receipt of $50 for subscriptions tC
/ the SahLdrd made at the close Of this meeting.
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