Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-17
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ri - ,.fsnbiiC Meeting in Chatham County, g
F., At a large and respectable meeting ofthe Conser-
yat,Ye party Of Chatham county held ct Hesekah
Heuderson's store, on Thursday tho 4tb February,
1854 on motion of Thes B. long, Anes Richardson
VA called I'd tho Chair and Claiborne Justice re-
ouested to act as Secretary AT the request OF the
,1hairlu.n: Mr.. Long explained the object Of the
nesting and introduced Mr.. John b. Haughten to
the assembly, who addressed the meeting with his
usual force and ability, in speech Of an bali hour
or more. After he concluded, Mr.. Long introduced
the following resolutions, which we're unanimously
adopted by the meeting:
Resolosd, That We still claim the right Of freemen
to assemble together to consult fur the good OF our
>Rssolssd That it is perfectly clear to the minds
of all sensible people that this war can mover be
settled by the sword. I'll! '"t.i Ct
!, Rasoloed, That We are In favor of Convention
to be held in the city of Raleigh, and We desire to
hear of one being held in all tho Southern States,
that We nay meet in general Convention TO propose
terms to the United States that this war may be
settled. . J. fs'.'" z+
Rcsolued, That the vote upon the resolutions in
troduce by the Hon. Fernando Wood, Of New York,
to send delegates to our capital to open peace nego
tiations, shows most econclueively that there Is
large peace party At tie North, and we consider it
our Imperative uuLy W JUN Vus !" SHeo VIZ" s..S"S
to that end 1t will save the lives OF many OF our
gallant boys. vhe to-day are bat moving targets for
deadly weapons. 81 -. Ign - '..'- i.
Resolued, That it is the least of our intention to
give aid and comfort to the enemy and we would
here urge upon our soldiers che duty they have
sworn to perform Stand by your colors, sohite your
friends at homo tSadHr the olioe branch of peace.
Resolesd That We are opposed to the suspension
Of the writ of habsas corpus. When once gone our
liberties die with it. We are opposed to such des-
potism.
Resolved, That we Thick no time should be lost
Ifanytbing has to be done, it must be done now
delays breed dangers-and we most respectfully call
upon our friends in adjoining counties to meet toge'
Their ard keep the ball in motion.
Resolped, That in Gov. Vance We have found a
faithful and impartial servant, aud we hope It may
meet with his appreciation to convene the Legisla-
ture for the purpose of calling Convention.
Resolped, That the masses of the PEOPLE owe a
debt of gratitude to that able champion Of our rights
WV. 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 to do right
and if any man ever did deserve the plaudts Of bis
country, he does. The bold rampant secessionst
has heard from him; the extortioner knows him
and tie despot fears him. The poor hungry wives
and children of absent fathers love him for his ef
forts in their behalf; and the w-abding. 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
ANUS RICHARDSON, Chm'n.
CLAIBORNE JUSTICE, Secy.