Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-02-12
Fer the Standard.
prb,;c M..ssIttuSs In chatham County. "-

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At large and respectable meeting Of the Conser-
TatIve party Of Chatham county, held at Hezekiah
Henderson's Store on Thursday tbe a. h February
1854, on motion of Fhos. B Long, Amos Richardson
was called to the Char and Claiborne Justice re-
adestei 70 act as Secretary At the request of the
Chairman, Mr.. Long explained the object OF the
meeting, aud introduced Mr. John II. Haughton to
the assembly, who addressed the meeting with his
usual force and ability, in speech OF an hall hour
or more. After he concluded Mr.. Long INTRODUCED
the following resolutions which were unanimously
adopted by the meeting: ~
to assemble together to- consult for the good OF our
country. 'a.. I'.'-. ..-.. >,
Res0lpsd, That it is perfectly clear to the minds
Of all sensible people that this war can never be
settled by the sword b.
Resolued That we are in favor of o Convention
to be held in tho city of Raleigh and we desire to
hear of one being held in all the Southern States,
that we nav meet in general Convention to propose
terms to the United States that this war may be
settled ''' '' d. t>..... b." i. ..T 81. ..
Resolued, That the vote upon the resolutions in
troduee by the Hon. Fernando Wood, of New York,
to send delegates to our capital to open peace nego
tiations, shows most conolusively that there IS
large peace party at the North and we consider it
our imperative duty to join our wishes with theirs
to that end 1t will save the lives of many OF our
gallant boys, who to day are but moving targets Tor
deadly weapons. -. '"'
H660eC6d f1at II IS the least OF our lntentlOn W
give aid and comfort to the enemy; and we would
here urge upon our soldiers the duty they have
sworn 70 perform: Stand By yoUr coOrs clIite your
friends at homo tender the'0IiSe branch Of psGeA.
Resolssd, That we are opposed to the suspension
Of the writ of ha6eGs corpus. When once gone our
liberties die with it. We are opposed to such des-
| potism.
Resolved That we think no time should be lost
If anything has to be done, it must be done, now
delays breed dangers-and most respectfully call
upon our friends in adjoining counties to meet toge-
Their and keep the bah in motion -
| Resolued, That in Gov. Vance we hare found q
faithful and impartial servant, and we hope u may
meet with his appreciation to convene the Legisla-
ture for the purpose of calling CohVenttohs1 -
| ReSobUed, That the masses OF the EeoPte owe q
debt of gratitude TO that able champion Of our rights
W. w. Holden that can never be paid, for the bold
able, and fearless manner In which he has conduct
ed himself during this struggle. He has been the
lamp to guide those who have desired 10 do right
and if any man did deserve the paudits Of his
| country, he does The bold rampant secessionist
| has heard from him; the extortioner knows him
and the despot fears him. The poor hungry wives
and children of absent fathers love him for his ef
| forts in their behalf; and the law abiding, true
plain, honest people Of North Carolina will honor
his name while his life will be part of history.
| ResoLred, That the proceedings Of this meeting
| be published in the Raleigh Standard, Daily Pro
| gress, and all papers friendly to the cause.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
| t. AMOS RICHARDSON, Chmn.
T. CLAlBoRSE JUSTICE, Sec'y. ......