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this meeting, to take all needful steps to carry
said question of Jurisdiction before the Supreme
Court of the United States, or other appropri-
ate judicial tribunal.
2. And whereas, from careful examination
Of the law of Virginia, made by counsel, and
reported to this meeting, it appears that in
strict accordance with law, an election can re-
gularly and peaceably be held for member
of Congress, Senator and two Delegates 10
the General Assembly of Virginia, in pursu-
ance of the Governors proclamation. ORDERING
a general election, therefore
Resolced That committee of seven be an
pointed by the chair, charged with the duty of
taking all proper steps, and making all neces-
sary arrangements for holding said elections ON
the day named in the Governors proclamation.
the same being on the 18th day of October
next.
8. Whereas it has been reliably shown to
this meeting that the gentleman who assumes
to act as assessor of Jefferson County whether
under lawful authority even of West Virginia
or not, we do not know and therefore do not
undertake to determined has claimed the right
as part Of his official duties to rc-aSsess the real
estate of this county, and in the opinion of this
meeting is exercising, or has exercised said sup
posed right most partially, unjustly and cp-
pressivcly. And whereas, upon consultation
of legal counsel, it appears that even under tho
laws of West Virginia said officer is invested
with no such power, except in specified cases.
looking alone to changes in the condition and
ownership Of the property since the last gene
sal assessment, therefore
ReSolced, That this subject be referred 10
committee of three, to be appointed bv the
chairman of this meeting, to be charged with
the duty of further investigating the subject of
State and County taxation as sought to be en-
forced against us; and to employ counsel. il
deemed necessary, to appear before the Board
of Supervisors, explain the injustice and ille-
gality of these proceedings, and to take such
other measures as may be necessary and pro-
per to protect the citizens of this county against
the grievances complained Of
T. The act of the Legislature Of West Viz
ginia, authorising the location of the County
Seat of Jefferson at Shepherdstown, having
also provided for the removal of the same from
said point by vote of the people of said
county, and that venerable aud respectable
town being so situated, on the extreme border
of the county, as TO render it for said purpose.
the most inaccessible of any of the towns of
the county, therefore t1rL
ReSoiUed, That in the opinion of this meet
ing, whether we be in West Virginia or not.
the County Seat ought to be restored to it's an
cient, central place of Charlcstown. without
delay, and that the Board of Supervisors are
hereby respectfully requested to take the ne
ccssary measures for holding an election to de-
termine said question, in pursuance of said act,
at the earliest day practicable
Resotcef, That a committee Of five, one Of
whom shall be designated rs Treasurer. be ap-
pointed by the chair, to solicit and collect funds
for the purpose Of carrying out each of the
foregoing resolutions; and that the said funds
be applied accordingly by the treasurer under
the direction of said committee.
Resolred, That the Chairman be authorized
to appoint the foregoing several committees, at
his convenience, after the adjournment of this
meeting, and that he be further authorized o.
call general meeting at any time hereafter,
when he may deem it cxpcdient.
The reports and each of the foregoing reso-,
lutions, were unanimously approved and con-
cured in, by a separate vote ON each. except
that on motion of T.. l. Lee, Esq, so much of
the report rs comedies the right. under any
circumstances, to divide q State of the Uuion,
by erecting new State within its boundaries,
was negatived by a majority vote Of tic meet
ing.
On motion of i. W. Baylor, Esq, the thanks,
of the meeting were voted TO the committee for
the able aud faithful manner in which they
have performed their duties.
And on motion of the same the papers of
this and Berkeley counties, and of the city OF
I(igln .t...lt. ~. Al
ceedings Of this meeting. The meeting then
adjourned.
ANDREW HUNTER, 0ha'R.
=. G =, BtALL' Secretaries.