The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF
MECKLENBURG COUNTY.

On Saturday last, announced through the
public Journals the citizens of Mecklenburg county
assembled at the Courthouse in Charlotte, for the
existing affairs
The meeting called to order by Fl Wilson, ESQ.
who nominated Capt Jno Walker for Chairman and
Col Williams and Mai Grier for Secretaries
which was confirmed
After the Chairman had taken his seat upon invita-
tlon, the Rev DR. kirkpatrick offered feeling and
touching prayer.
The Chairman then explained the object of the meet
ing IN patriotic speech, depreca,ng the factious
peace meetings which have been held in North Carroll
ma; and spoke of the strength of the country and his
entlre confidence in our ability to gain indepeu
dence; and coQnselling unanimity and all would yet
be safe
SOn motion of f C Davidson, committee consisting
OF one from each Captain District in the county was
appointed to draft resolutions for the action of the
meeting. The chairman appointed the following gen.
temen to constitute said committee: Ii Wilson, Esq
Parks, Col Grer, David Allen, G Davidson
Kew DIR Kirkpatrick, w Cochran, VIM Maxwell Jas
3 Robinson, w Walker, Adam Todd, I Price and
Robt White.
On motion, committee consisting Of T II Brem, E
c Davidson and N Hutchinson was appointed to in
wife the Hon Geo Davis to address the meeting.
The committee appointed to draft resolutions report,
ed through their chairman Jos II Wilson, Esq, the
following:
Resolved, That the citizens of Mecklenburg county
have undated confidence i'll the justice of the cause,
by reason of which the enemies Of the Confederate
States are now waging against people a cruel and
unrighteous war; and believe the yalor and
Of our soldiers, under the blessing of Providence will
defeat the wicked purposes of those who seek sub
jugaon or determination, and establish the Govern
ment of the Confederate States and thereby secure
country the blessings Of liberty of peace of pros
perity and happiness
Resolved, That soldiers in the field in all their
perls, trials, privatons and self-denials, have
warmest sympathies; that the valor and proves
hibted by them in defending their countrys rights,
have appalled, their enemies have stricken the world
with surprise, and commend them our highest con-
sderation and gratitude Verify say they have
acquitted themselves like heroes determined be Free
Resolved, Whilst earnestly desiring peace upon the
basis of the establishment OF the Confederate Govern
ment, that we deprecate the "Peace Meetings" which
have been held IN various parts of beloved State;
That we regard such meetings as -timed; That no
proposition of peace has been made by our enemies
but that of unconditional submission to their iniqu-
tous purposes of sectional rule and THAT other will
be received by them from u.s. That we believe said
meetings haye been stimulated by few disoya and
wicked men in State for the purpose of creating
dscord and depression among people, and thereby
give aid and encouragement TO the enemy.
Resolved, That believing in the justice of our cause
in the physical ability of the Conederacy to keep
the strength of its armies the of country
to supply the material of and to feed people,
the energy and yalor of troops, that there is
cause for dependency; That all that is necessary for
US, under the blessing of kind Providence to accom-
psh onr independence, is for people to present
united and undivided front in support of the war;
and to exhibit determination to be subugated
Resolved, That regard President Davis and Gov
Vance as patriots, worthy Of fullest confidence
That pledge to their respective administrations
cordial support and cooperation in the in which
country is involved.
The resolutions unanimously and enthusiastic
cally adopted
The Hon. Geo. Davis then introduced and was
received with loud cheers. He spoke at some length
in regard to the present condition of affairs with much
force and eoquence. The speech received with
great applause.
On motion of E. H. Britton, Esq, a committee was
appointed to request of Mr. Davis copy OF his speech
for publication. The chairman appointed Il Wilson,
Brevard Davidson and Chas Alexander.
On notion the proceedings of the meeting
dered to be published in the Charlotte Bulletin and
Western Democrat. The meeting then adjourned.
JOHN WALKER, Chm.
l. S W N11In Secretaries