, 1863-03-06

We are In possession Of the proceedings Of
q large number of Union meetings held III va
rious portions Of our State. We should he
glad to crafty the friends Of each BY giving
them complete In our columns. But the pres
sure Is too great, and we must content our
selves With abstracts. With these, He trust
our friends will be satisf1cd:
AT WATAGA, Ill
WATAoA, IL, Feb. 18th, 1868,
In pursuance to Il previous call, large
number Of the citizens Of Wataga and Vicinity
convened In Faid village on the evening of the
ed inst, and after spirited addresses, dcliv-
eled by Nr. McCullum, Rev. G. E. Blood,
Abraham EbrjgEt, Mr.. C. Yanaey aud others,
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Re>ogred. That the Northwest and New England
ART. one and ineeparable, and th6t we pledge our
selves to sustain the Administration In al Its acts
to suppress this nnholy and wicked rebellion.
Rea1eed, That VIC moat heartily endorse the
Presidents Proclamation Of Emancipation. beliey-
ing that 1t ID the only means by which t1nitors In
arms againstthie Government can be reached.
ReS4red, That II Congress fail to pass an act an-
thorZiDg the President to raise 100000 negro aol
ditrs 10 assist IN puttiag down this most wicked
rebellion, that the eonascaton law Of July, 1851;
ls sufficient authority and that we, as people, viii
sustain him r. organizing such negroes into reSi-
msnts for military purposes.
NESt4Ef1. 11a[, az lQeFe1 16 Rl over kle NoftHNcEk
an organization known as the Knights Of the Col
den Circle for the avowed purpose Of resisting nc
lawful acts Of tho Government, both State and Ma
toral, and who arc in daily communication With
OF cret1E hidden, and only await the1I oppot-
turity to rise up to overthrow our State Govern
ment, and declare us and the Northwest part Of
the Southern Confeaeracy that We organize our
BelseH into military companies and request Cover
nor Yates to furnish US With arms and munitions
oE war. 60 AZ to be prepared for any emergency
these &. G. CTS or other Northern traitors may
Rtsclred, That VIC invite all unconditional Union
loving men, irrespective Of party to unite with Us
in defense Of our homes, our aresides and or sa-
cred institutions.
Rseo1rtd, That We have confidence in the ability
and Integrity Of cur common country TO triumph
in this its hour Of darkest trial and to this end
AK the snppof of cycr loyal heart and the bless.
Resotred, That We have the utmost confidence in
Governor Of our own State, and heartily tender to
him our sympathy and cordial support in the full
n11Iuent Of his ar&uous and responsible duties.
R<so4red, That we tender our thaniss to the tol.
dtcre Of our State In particular, and the AMY
In general our heartfelt sympathy, and pledge our
eelyes anew to their support By the giving Of our
last dollar or ourselves, II need be- to crush this
| cnreed rebellion; and that while We rejoice orel
| oFed dead who have fallen in defense OF cur eonn
| try's cauee. That while they are battling an oper
foe in front are watching the secret foe IN TIL
rear; that while they are conquering Southern
rebels We WILL conquer Northern traitors.
Reeolr<d, That re tender our thanks to the Re
publican Legislators and others Of the General AZ
eemb]y, for defeating the ttcnsonahle resolution
| known us the Federal Resolutions, and while "
applaud such Legislators for their 1tmness to tn
Government. we atecrGts those members tha
sought to wreBt from Gov. Yates his Constitutions
authority and warn ali such that the people are th
sopereigns, not the Legislators.