Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
PUBLIC MEETING.

At meeting of the citizens Of Mine Creek
Township, held in Nashville, Hampstead Co.,
Ark, Jan. lst, 1868, TO take in:o consideration
the condition Of the families of volunteers, the
following proceedings were had:
Rev. d. Cochran was called to the chair, and
J L. Wilson appointed Secretary.
After free and full discussion Of the sub
iect, motion was made TO appoint committee
to draw up resolutions expressive Of the sense
Of the meeting, whereupon the Chair appointed
Messrs. J. i. Robins, II. Bishop, Z. e. W.
sicCrary, Rev. Z. Haynes, j. X II. Cummings.
Thos g. Parker, w. q. Leslie, l.. w. Ellis,
J. W Hall, W. II. Restor, n. w. Whitman, ".
NJ Lewis, L. o. Dowi. and J. L. Mathison, As
such COMMITTEES, who retired, and, after dslib-
Grafton, returned With the following preamble
and resolutions, which we're unanImSusly
adopted:
WHEREAs, The Southern Confeieracy is now
making a great aud laudable struggle to
obtain its independence, and TO rank -
one of the nations Of the earth; and that il
il the duty Of every member Of the Confed-
eracy TO assist in the mighty struggle. And
whereas there are in the Southern army
many men who have gone forth to battle for
the cause of Southern independence. who
have left their wives and little ones depend
ent upon the hberGlity of the country; and
who will suffer for the neeessarles OF lief
without timely assistance: and In view OF
the spirit of eztortion that is now manifested
by many planters and manufacturers, il
Withholding their products from sale, e1cep,
at eEGrbitant prices, which are calculated
not only TO create great disafection At home,
but in our armies. upon whom we depend to
drive back the invaders Of our soil, and
achieve our independence Therefore, DO
it resolved
lst That il is the sense Of this meeting
/ that persons selling to the families Of tho
\ soldiers who are defending our country, ~ ak
\ orbitant prices, show that they are governed
/ by a spirit Of avarice; are wanting in true ps-
| trlotism; and deserve the scorn and contempt
II All true patriots.
/ % That we unuualiiedly condemn the prsc-
I tice Of some of the wealthy farmers Of this
country, who have a surplus Of breadstuas,
ana refuse to sell to the families Of volunteers,
but are distilling the same, snd selling the
spirits At fabulous prices. We think that
\ they are actuatel by spirit Of greed that
\ their conduct j. beneath the dignity Of true
Southern men and that their loud protesta
tons of love Of country, are in-incere.
81. That the selling of cotton yarn By the
Arkansas Manufacturing Company; and the
selling Of salt, in this section Of country, at
such exorbitant prices, for our Government
money. aud offering the same At greatly re-
duced rates. IN specie, Is depreclatins our
currency, and, so far, weakening public con-
fdence in the integrity of cur Government.
/ 4th. That we view with sariou. alarm, ths
action taken by manufacturers of leather and
shoes; and, indeed, Of great number of the
producing community, who have advanced the
prices Of their products TO such an extent as 70
place them beyond ths ability of the poor, to
provide themselves with the necessaries Of life.
9Th. That We hereby obligate ourselves to
report all persons TO the proper authorities,
who may violate the legal enactments on the
subject Of extOFtion.
l 9th. That the other townships in this county
are hereby requested to cooperate with US IN
putting down the spirit Of oItortion now pre-
vailing, as may be found amongst all classes
aud occupations.
eth. That the County Court Of Hampstead
county, be requested TO appoint Thsmas g.
Parker Commissioner of Nine Greek Township
for the present year, under the State appro-
priation for the relief Of volunteers families
Sth. That the Washington Telegraph be
requested to publish the above proceedings.
J. L. MATHERSON, Secretary.