Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-08-19
RICHMOND WHIG.
SATURDAY MoRNING..AUG. ls, 1865.
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ry, while it existed, and Montgomery, be-
yond the Blue Ridge, and, while never con-
tanning many slaves, the centre of much in
telligence, wealth aud public spirit. We are
glad these leading counties have taken occa-
sion to declare their status, and hope others
will follow their example:
Public Meeting in Buckiagham.-At a
meeting OF the citizens of Buckingham coun-
tv, convened at the Court House, on the 18th
instant, on motion of Col. W. W. Forbes,
DR., Chas. Z. Davidson was called to the
chair, and Ro. X. Irving was appointed
Secretary.
On motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were sub
mitted, and unanimously adopted, viz:
TFheTeaS, Since the surrender of Generals
Lee and Johnston, the fidelity of the people
of Virginia 70 their pledges solemnly made
TO support the Federal Government, is ques-
toned, we therefore adopt this mode of ex-
pressing our opinions and vindicating our
loyalty.
RESOLVED, That, as honorable men, we will,
in good faith, abide by all the legitimate re-
suits of our defeat.
ReSolved, That our pledges of fidelity to
the State and Federal Governments were
honestly made, and will be faithfully OBJ
served.
RESOLVED, That the conduct OF President
Lincoln and President Johnson since the
close of the rebellion, has been character
lied by spirit of moderation and laudable
desire to adjust conflicting opinions and ex-
iSting difficulties upon firm and solid basis.
ReSolred, That Governor Peirpoint has
gained our good opinion by his cOnciliatory
department, and we cheerfully tender him
our thanks for his efforts in behalf of our
State, and trust he may speedily effect our
restoration to the Union, and full participa-
| tiOn in all its advantages.
ReSolued, That the foregoing resolutions
be published in the Richmond newspapers,
and copy be forwarded by the Secretary OF
this meeting to Governor Peirpoint.
Gu. +. DAVIDSON, Chm.
Ro. X. IRVING, Sec'y.
City papers please copy.
Public Meeting in Montgomery-At large
and influential meeting Of the citizens of
Montgomery county, held on Monday, the
7th day of August, 1865, in the public square
in Christiansburg, Paris Taylor, Esq, being
called upon, explained the object of the
| meeting in an eloquent and impressive
speech, after which he offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which were unan-
imOusly adopted:
Whereas, We have been informed that an
impression prevails among the authorities OF
the Federal Government, and among the
people of the Northern States, that the peo-
pie of Virginia are inclined 10 turbulence
and violence and resistance against the Gov
ernment and whereas it is important to the
speedy restoration of peace and Of civil gov
ernment, that the true state of feeling and
temper existing in the South should be pro-
perly understood Be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the impression so existing
in regard to the conduct and sentiments of
the people of Virginia is, We believe, mani
festly erroneous, and does gross injustice, at
least, to this section of the State.
ReSoIued That the people of Montgomery
county are disposed to accept tho issue of the
late struggle as a final settlement Of the ques-
tion Of the maintenance of the Union, and Of
the authority OF the Federal Government
over the States of the South, They are deter
mined TO discouutenance any and all efforts to
impair that authority, to yield faithful ODE
dience to the Constitution and laws of the
United States, and to cultivate peaceful and
| friendly sentiments toward the people of the
North. They regard the abolition OF slavery
as a settled question, in no way to be contro-
| verted OF contested. And they hope and be-
| lieve that the ground OF animosity and strife
| between the two sections having been re-
moved, the country, under the auspices of q
common government, may realize the hopes
| and predictions Of the founders of the Re-
| public.
ReSOhed, That copy Of these resolutions
| and the proceedings of this meeting be for
warded to his ExcellenCy Andrew johnson,
| President of the United States, aud to his
| Excellency Francis Ii. Peirpoint, Governor
of Virginia, and that they be published in
the Richmond and Lynchburg papers.
WIN, NJ. BARNITz,
Secretary Of Meeting.
Political Discussion a! SpOtsylpania Co,Tt
Hoase.-we copy the following from the
Fredericksburg Ledger:
According to notice, VIM. B. Sanford,
| ESQ.,, one of the candidates for the next Leg
| gislature, addressed the citizens in the
| Court House on Saturday evening last
| He said he voted for Breckenridge because
| his principles Tin Mr.. SIS opinion) were the
best calculated to perpetuate the Union. He
was opposed TO secession at the beginning
did not think the election of Lincoln a cause
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| Union until call was made for troops TO
/ march over his native State to Subiugate the
| South. The result was that secession failed,
and slavery is abolished both by the Execu-
tive proclamations and by military necessity.
| He was in favor of the constitutional amend
| ment abolShing slavery; should give his at
| tention to systematiZing the finances of the
| State; would advocate stringent penal
code and vagrant act. Mr.. S. opposed the
nomination OF any man by any select body,
| or by any caucus, alleging that such q mode
was inimical to the spirit of the Constitution
and character of the Government. In reply,
| Chas, Herndon, Esq, the nominee, placed be-
fore the people by the meeting at SpotSylvania
Court House, stated that he deplored the
means of public speaking, about to be used
in this contest that, as at present advised.
no too. should vote for the aforesaid consti-
tutionai amendment, he thought that COM
mittee chosen from thu worth and intelli-
peuce of all parts of the county, as at the
| comfy meeting, was the fairest way to en-
sure concentration and efficiency, anil, after
sucb nomination, the public in their primary
capacity could vote as they pleased untram-
elled, Mr.. II. said he was well known to
nearly all the people, that no man knew him
ever to falsify his word, aud, having taken
the oath, it was to be expected that he would
carry out it's requirements. He pledged his
energies and abilities for the benefit Of the
people. -
During both speeches there was marked
attention on the part of the audience, and
frequent applause was INDUCED in.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Hon. William L. Goggin, of Bedford, has