Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-09-02

MEETING OF LADIES IN WAYNE COUNTY.

MEEllNU Vt LhulES LIN Wal COONl1.
AT meeting of the Ladies of Pikeve district, of Wayne
county, held august ~, 1868 motion Of Mrs Garrs
Mrs Elizabeth Winborn was called to the Chair and Mrs
Mary a. Worrell appointed Secretary In few appropr
motion Of Mrs. L. Crawford, e. L. CARTS, M E. Per-
kns M. A. Wnborn, s. ]. Perkins. Caroline Cheek and
X. NJ Perkins appointed TO draft resolutions express
sve Of the same wbO having reported the following pre-.
smbe and resolutions they were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The time is approaching, We believe. when
the wives mothers and OF the soldiers OF North
ting MUST unchristan and uncaled for war; will have
take of themselves without the aid of those De-
structives that made such fair promises in the commence
ment of the war; induce many believe that if their
husbands and brothers would forward and fight
the battles, that their wives mothers and sisters should
share equally with the product0nsOf
try even last dollar That pledge has never but
partially been redeemed and has relaxed until see
starvation staring US and our children ia the fade; SOC
Rss0osd That encourage husbands fathers sons
and brothers true patriots in the war; to be- faithful in
carrying cut and uphoding every promise or obligation
Of The country and the leaders of the shall fulfill their
obligations IL them.
Rspsd That we are opposed the ceninuauce of this
bloody To the destruction of life aud property
Reoo0sd That recommend to and invite the men of
our country to every e,rt in her power bring
aboat that will their rights aud prop
erty: .o,,,. Tho. ~. o., on,o,.a 70 tho .;,h;,.
shall resist the bitter end any effort that may be made
collect ontenth of what have worked for while
dearest bosom friends have been in the battle fields.
that they hold meetings in their different neghborhoods
and their sentiments the condition Of
try and encourage the to every honorable effort
within their reach to bring about speedy peace.
Resolved That We heartily endorse and approve the
pursued by w. W. Holden Editor Of the Raleigh
(. Standard, relative 10 the peace question.
Bes0treG, That we hold in contempt William K. Lane,
B. B. Rves Col George Moses and others of this county
who came 10 this place Saturday the 9Th nst for the
ayowed purpose of disturbing the peace and preventing
peaoelovDg of this district from holding Getting
they had appointed on that day.
Resolved That the conduct and speeches made ON thai
day insult to the Ladies of Pkeville district.
Resolved That request them and all other of he
school to dest from such conduct in future in this distrc
and 60 to the themselves before they 20 about call
ing for the last dollar and the last used in SUP
port of tho war. as
Resolos That we believe any in the Confederrac,
that is opposed to having peace honorable
| worthy to hold any public Office of trust ;-
RssoUsd That should any or wSnsn in our coutr
attempt to pass any nsinuation thst towering to Ii
character and dignity Of the female Ii departing frof
the retired sphere of life usually assigned theu hold til
meeting under the exgencss of the and the sond
ton OF county, treat and consider them q Nen
] unworthy Of our regard.