Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-09
AIREMAp1R CnnNrY

At meeting the people oil Albemarie, con-
vened in the Court house on Monday, the 9th
day of June, 1866, for the purpose Of considering
the present condition Of the country, on motion
Of VIM. F. Gordon, jr., Col. John J. Bowcock
was called to the Chair, and 8. V. Southall and
James d. Jones appointed Secretaries.
The objects of the meeting having been ex-
planned by Alex. Rives, ESQ.,, on his motion,
Resolved, That committee Of twenty.nlne be
appointed by the Chair to report business for the
meeting.
The Chair announced the following gentlemen
under the resolution Alex. Rives, ID. F. Ran.
doph, VIM. NJ. Peyion, Thomas Wood, VIM. II.
Southall. Richard G. Crank, John l.. Cochran,
Richard w. Wingfeld, DR.. VIM. q. Carr, Egbert
r. Watson, George Carr, J. Woods Garth, John
J. Pace, J. A. Early, VIM. f.. Gordon, jr., John
w. Goss, Thomas l.. Preston, Marcus Durrett,
Thos. l.. Parish, VIM. Wertenbaker, Jno, Wood,
jr., J. +. Simms, r. 7. Colston, Prof. George F.
Holmes and Peyton s. Cole.
The committee having retired and after con-
sultation Mr.. Riyes, the Chairman, reported
preamble and series of resolutions, which. after
some slight notifications, were adopted, seriatim,
In the following form:
The termination of the war deVolves on the
people Of The State the gravest responsibilities
and duties in the reorganization OF their civil
pJllty. These shonld be met and discharged in
spirit Of manly fortltude and with wise aud
prudent conformity 70 the inevitable demands OF
the occasion. Entitled to u republican form Of
government by the provisions of the Federal
Constitution, 10 which they are now RENTED,
they cannot, without de- ELECTION of duty, shrink
from asserting their right 10 the same, nor leave
II cir silence 10 be interpreted into asquiescence
when measures are pending that contrayene
the fundsmen principles Of such government.
At the same time, they should acknowledge the
duty and manifest the spirit of loyal submis.
sion 10 the provisional AUTHORITIES, both civil
nd nh,litarv hte hv tu M tha
government. that has been overthrOWn; and
should be neither paralyzed nor reduced to q
state of sulen indifference by the results OF the
war so as to fail of support TO these authorities,
Of sensibiity to the great interests and inesti
mable rights of se'f-government They cannot
disregard the arbltrament which the sword has
made of the great questions involved in the late
conflict, nor the imperious duty TO conform in q
/ spirit OF proud and honorable fidelity 70 the re-
quirements made OF them by the ineXOrable fate
OF W. and the will of Heaven. While IL is not
to be expected that the whole process OF restor-
ing civil government TO the psop!e Of the state
will consist with their former liberties, and much
consideration is the eore TO be extended TO their
rulers while imposing such restrictions as they
shall find absolutely necessary in the interest OF
peace, order and reform il is not reasonable TO
suppose that the people could or would ulti-
mately accept in silence or with indifference
government neither derived from nor dependent
upon the will of the governed.
Actuated by these sentiments and impelled by
an earnest and patriotic desire to see the State
government restored upon such a liberal basis Of
popular suffrage as to remove all just grounds of
discomfort and prevent all future disahection,
We the people of Albemare, here assembled do
adopt the following resolutions:
l. That regard slavery abolished by the war,
and abandon in good ia IN AL hope OF retaining IT, that
willing under the circumstances to amend the
Federal and state Consultations 10 accomplish this end,
la lao Il
Uutty action in this matter, refer To the unanmity
with which the people OF this county have pledged
themselves, by solemn and recorded Oahs, tO abide
by and faithfully support the prOclamatiOns Of the
President having reference to slaves, 50 long and
lar not modified or declared void 10y decision OF the
Supreme Court.
2. That while we recognize Gov. Peirpoint as Gov
Of the state and tender him cordial aid aud
support while we appreciate aud commend the proper
sense he has expressed OF the Importance and deeacy
Of his functions aud the conciatOry and audable dis
position he has manifested TO consult the Interests Of
the people, constrained 10 object 10 the AuthOri
Of the Constitution adopted by the delegates Of few
counties at Alexandria, IN April lsei aud not ratified
even by the people represented aud cannot but regard
any effort 70 govern the people of Virginia, or TO
duct their elections for county, State or Federal office,
ldCr the provisions Of this Constitution committing
tne Government to the hands OF very sinai minority
of the loyal people OF the State; moekery Of re-
publican forms, denial Of the rights OF selfgOv
ernment, as wholly at variance with the policy Of the
President OF the United States towards our sister state
of North Carolina, aud rs an unkind rcpulse to peo
pie who have avail themselves Of every opportunity
TO renew, with an honest purpose, their Ieaty to the
Constitution and the Union created by II.
D. That therefore respectfully aud earnestly ap-
peal to Governor PeirpOint, and through him. II necss
sAry the President OF the United States, for such
measures as may be deemed best for the early SUM
Of free and sovereign Convention Of the people
of this State with view 70 the adoption OF COhsu-
tOn suited 10 the altered state of society aud under
such conditions OF qualification in the voter and the
set forth and declared IN the Pro-
camatiOn Of the President Of the United States Of May
~ 1855 In relation TO the formation Of government
Tor the State Of North Carolina or under SUCH other
conditions may beyond question the loyalty
Of the proposed Convention Of the people Of the State
!. That the Chairman appoint Cotnmittee Of seven
10 wait upon Governor P6irpOipt To ask his cOnsidera
ton Of the resolutions OF this meeting; aud 10 request
with whatever action he may think proper to take
8. That the newspapers OF the State be request
ed to publish the Proceedings Of this meeting;
and the people of the various counties of
the State be solicited to call public meetings to
pronounce the voice of the people on the great
questions ofthe daV and otherwise co. operate in
the objects of this meeting.
The Chairman announced the following COM
mttee under the 4th resolution-Alexande
Rives VIM. F. Gordon, Jr., VIM. T. Early Thos
Wood, S. Y. Southall, Dr.. Alfred c. Wood and
WIN. =. Parish.
On motion Of VIM. P. Parish, the Chairman
was added to the committee.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
J. J. BowCocK, Chairman.
5. y y S SoTTs, Secretaries.