Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-06
PUBLIC NETTING IN LYNCaBrRG,

PUBLIC MEETING IN LfNCHBphG,
In response to a call by the Mayor, very large
number Of ladies and gentlemen convened at Dud
ley Hall, on Tuesday night the 2sth nlt., for tlle
purpose of giving expression TO their views on the
~ of the country, and LincOin's insulting and
degrading proposition Of unconditional submission,
lately rendered our commissioners at Fortress Aon-
zoe as The OILY terms upon which he would ALLOW
Us peace
On motion, John N. Speed ESQ.,, was elected
President, Col. b. ?. walker and Major John III
flood were chosen Vice esidents, aud K. Ii. Glass
and Major Stephen 4. Peters, Secretaries.
Messrs. John D. L. Goggin, s n Tribe, e. W.
Button, j. Il. Mcdaniel and Rev. j. ID. Mitchell
we're appointed a committee to prepare resolutions
expressive OF the views OF the meeting who retired
vr consultation.
During the absence of the COnn.iltse, NJ James
Garland being called on, responded in an able ad-
iress. which was frequently interrupted with APP
plause.
The committee reported the following preamble
md resolutions, which were adopted unanimously:
Whereas, the governme mt OF the United States,
while hypocritically processing an anxious desire
ar peace upon terms Just aud honorable TO both
parties, has, through its accredited agents, The
Pre- sident aud Secretary Of State, most emphau-
5aiIy and inSutingly rejected the oHsT VI nfSoa-
uous 10 that end, made by the Government of the
Confederate States and has deiantly announced to
tic Confederate Commissioners that there can be
40 peace, and negotiations for peace, except
mon the humilating aud unconditional ackno1
lsmeut OF their absolute authority, and OF ahJeet
admission 10 their hated tyranny, by the govern
ment and people Of ths Confederate States aud,
whereas we haye-still, We have ever had, an un-
AIKEN confidence in the justice OF our cause, nths
,ufIciency OF our resources, In the energy and IN
ieqritv of orr Government, IN the undismayed and
unfatering courage of our soldiers, IN the tined
.slor and conSummate skill Of our Generals, in the
exalted patriotism of the masses of our people aud,
iboye ALL au abiding faith in Him who Tul-
eth IN the Kingdom OF men, and whose favor
IS youobSard TO tho squse which Is JdSt-with humble
latitude and alteration, toe, acknowledging The
ind Providence which, la the seemingly darkest
iours ct our struggle, has covered our arms with
lary and wroughi at many signal deliSerances
or u>-accepting the reyeFSrS and disasters with
which We have been visited, as designed in the erdl
latiCs OF Gods providence, 10 chaSten US for our
las. to make us Eosthy OF our cause, TO teach us
Is true value by the price which We pay for the
iy and religious liberties it involves, and to pre-
are us When He shall have given the victory,
or nis own browning benediction, "BleSSed Is that
atiIn whose God is the Lord :" therefore resolved,
l. That with 'Our hands prepared for war and
,ur fingers 10 fight, we accept the necessity which
,ur enemies have forced npon us, to continue this
var and that 'shers, IN this presence and in the
ace Of the world, reyeFenti invoking the con
iuuauce OF Gods favor, we dedicate ourselves and
Al that We have dtsi7 70 the caHse IN which We
.rugrle that 10 maintain it We will shrink from
80 duty, fear no sacrifices, shHn no dangers, com
lain ui no haTi,hips, know no WEAKNESS, 40 faint
~ 10 despoRdency, and that, with God as Gus
elper, we win conquer.
2 That the cause demands the utmost unanimity
II counsel on the part OF tie President and Con
re,s ON the part OF the civil ana military authori
lies on the part OF the army and the people, and
hat all must respond 10 one lusplEstlop-the love
# country and with one aspiTation-the codntrys
Independence.
3 That we tender our thanks TO our matchless
leader General Robert L. Lee, and TO the officers
md soldiers under his command for their efforts
.H bsilai OF the country, and that we respond IN
earty concurrence 10 the sentiment recently eS-
pressed in company. regimentsl and brigade Reet-
Igs never again to link our destiny embark onr
ortunes with the people Oftbe United States, BY
any sort OF compromise, reconstruction or alliance,
O promote their general policy
1. That 10 the Government, whose duty II IS 10
use an the means and resources Of the country
ieemed necessary to a vigorous prosecution Of the
gar pledge support commensurate with the
interests that are stakel upon its success,
s. That while there have been differences Of opin-
ion amongst us as to the necessity and policy Of en-
rStng a portion of our slaves in the army, and
whether il done Il should bs upon voluntary or
Or without changing the social status of the slaves
set holding our independence to be paramount 10
all other considerations, aud understanding il tobe
the declared opinion Of the President and Of Gen.
Lee, who are Charged with the conduct Of the war,
hat such measure m some form is demanded by
the present eXigeucies Of the country, We compro-
mise all differences OF opinion aud urge upon our
Congress and State Legislature the immediate adbp-
ion Of some plan to put a. many OF our slaves in
the army as the COMMANDMENT Chief may deem
necessary, believing that such measure means war
aud war 10 the end, and will therefore succeed
whatever real 6r supposed objections there may be
sOit,
g. THAT copies of the foregping preamble and
resolutions be sent TO the Hon. W. C.. Rives and
ur Senator aud Delegates in the General Assembly,
,ud also be furnished to the newspapers OF this
.,its aud ct Richmond for publication.
Captain Thomas J. Kirkpatrick, John o. l.. Cog
ia and A. N. Tribe, EsqS., in response to calls
made upon Them addressed the meeting in elo-
lUent and torcibe speeches.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JOHN NJ. SPEED, Chairman.
Z u GAS, Secretaries.
S. T. Peters, { ''''