Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-10-07

esls is vested in the General Govern
meni"
But in the verv matter now in coniro-
ver.y between the states Of Virginia and
West Virginia, the Congress Of The Uni-
ted States in the contested election OF Mr.
Kitchen, has determined. ihs, Jefferson
and Berkeley counties are no Psri oil Tho
stale of West Virginia and cannot become
such until an act asserting 10 the terms of
cession shall have been first passed by
Congress.
Your committee, therefore, from these
considerations and others, think that there
can be no diversity Of opinion as TO tho
necessity Of an act Of the Congress OF The
United States rstilying the proposed rams
! fer OF the counties concerned, before srcn
transfer can be validly made; and that 40
doubtless The authorities Of West Virgins
will at the coming session of the National
Legislature, appeal TO that body 10 con-
firm their acquisition Of the valuable ter
ritory involved; in view OF the meagis
vote by which il has been shown The pro-
Iiect was sustained in jefferson county,
they confidently hope snd believe that ss
that honorable body in The admission OF
the new state itself saw proper to pre-
scribe conditions upon which i, could en-
ter the Union. requiring even an amend.
ment Of its organic law; lis high sense OF
Justice cannot but perceive the equity OF
The suggestion which they now venture 10
make, viz that the whole su'jec, should
spain be referred back TO the people OF =
the county for their determination and
thew ere satisfied that Whatever may be
The decision which can now be made, IN
the changed condition Of affairs with so
much more intelligence and freedom than
lin the fever and iumuli OF civil war.
all cause of dlscontent and complaint on
the vexalious subject will be forever re-
moved.
Your Commiliee, therefore. most res
pectfulIy submit The following prsanbls
and resolutions:
Whereas, after a careful examination OF
the subject, il now abundsnIlv appear.
that the county of Jefferson, at least up
10 the present time. and until the further
action Of the Congress Of the United
States, forms no part OF the new State of
West Virginia, buI remains under tho
govern menl and jurisdiction Of prgini0s
and il further appearing 10 The entire sat-
Isfscrion OF his meeting HAT lsrge msJof'
Ii;y Of the good people Of this county are
slernly opposed 10 the connection With
said new State. sought 10 be imposed
upon US. therefore
RsSoived. That J., standing committee
of FIVE be appointed by heach,ir. 10 bs
charged with the duty Of preparing. h'-
ing signed and presenting TO the Congress
Of the United States, memorlI setting
forth our case. and views in opposition 10
said annexation; and like memorial 10
the General Assembly end governor Of
PIrginiG. or either Of Them. 90 they msy
deem expedieni, protesting earnestly
az ainsi our being transferred 10 said nev
State. particularly in the way it's sought
10 be done, and respectfully demanding
proIeciion sgainsi the wrongs being in
hicled upon 10 under color Of the assumed
authority Of West Virgins. And 'sid
committee shrll be further charged with
the general duty OF taking ell proper se-
ton in furiherance Of the views and OBJ
| iecis set forth above.
Resolued further, Tha, ifii shall DO
found necessary, and said committee shall
deem it proper. they shsll DO charged
With The further duty, and are hereby au-.
thorized in behalf oi this meeting. 10 take
sll needful steps TO carry said question OF
jurisdiction before the Supreme Court OF
the United States, ~ other appropriate"
Judicial tribunal.
9. And whereas. from a csrsful f1sBi-,
nation Of the law OF Virginia. made by
counsel, and reported TO this meeting, 10 ;
appears that in sirici accordance With law.
an election can regularly and peseeably
be held for member OF Congress. Sen
sIor and two Delegates TO the Genersl As
sembly Of Virginia, iD pursusncs OF Iss
Governors proclamation. ordering a gen.
srsl election, therefore
Resoived. That a committee OF seven
be appointed BY The chair. charged wiia
the do'y Of taking I'll proper sieps. snd
msking al necessary srrsneemen" for
holding ssid elections oa the day NAMED
IN the Governors prOelsmsiiop. tie sane
being on the l2ih day Of October neri.
3. Where's IL has been reliably shown
10 This mesling ihsi The gentleman who
assumes 10 sctss assessor ef Jefersoa
County fwheth under lawful authority
even OF Wes Virginia OF moi, we do not
know and therefore do not undertake 10
Ge,srmins) has elsimed ihs rieh. as psrs
Of his Official dRIies 10 re-ssssss the real