Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-13
PUBLIC MRETINe,-
President Johnson Endorsed by the
People Of Jefferson.

In response to a call issued in the lac,
number of the Spirit, large number of the
citizens of Jefferson county convened at the
Carter House" in Charlestown, ON satur.
day last, to testify their approval of the re.
Construction policy of President johnson.
The meeting was organized by calling
Judge j. w. KENNEDY, to the Chair and
the election of Mr.. G. Leisenrirg "a as Scores
tary.
The Chairman stated to the mestinr the
objects which were contemplated in this call
OF the citizens ct the county together, and
alluded to the differences of opinion which
had separatedShim. from the majority of
those present, while the war was in pro,
gress. lie congratulated the people that
the war with its ravages, had passed away
and that they had the privilege of again
meeting under peaceful auspices to endorse
the action OF Constitutional President The
spectacle to him was one peculiarly crafty
ing, 10 witness the present assembling of
those who had opposed the nationality Of the
country to sanction the course of the Prcsi-
dent in his action in restoring the Southern
States to their proper position in the
Union and under the government A
struggle was now going on-not with the
clash OF arms and the roar of cannon, it was
trae-yet not less important to the welfare and
prosperity OF the country, than that which
had recently terminated in the triumph of
the Union cause. He here spoke of the eff
forts of the radical party to prevent the re.
union OF the Southern States to the folds of
the Union, and said that the policy now adj
Vocated by that party, was in direct opposi-
ton to the principles for which the war was
waged and carried to a successful issue. He
closed by an appeal to the people to stand by
andrew johnson as firmly as he stood by the
Union and the Constitution.
Mr.. Travers said that during recent visit
to Washington, in furtherance Of certain in
terests OF the county, he had enioycd the
privilege of an interview with the President
OF the United States. That he had found
him firm and resolute in his determination
to resist radical aggressions upon the Consti-
tuition OF the country, and unyielding in his
purpose SO to shape his policy as most speedi-
~ to restore the Union on the principles of
justice to all. All measures looking either
to delay in restoring the Southern States to
their proper position Of equality in the Union
OF the imposition upon them of onerous or
degrading conditions would meet with no
favor at his hands. That in a political point
OF view the wishes of the people were his
gospel, and the Constitution his supreme rule
OF action Mr.. L. further said that MANY
delegations, bearing testimonials of tie hear
y endorsement OF the Presidents policy bv
the people OF all sections of the Union, were
In attendance on the day of his visit seeking
to deliver thels messages Of cordial approba-
ton, which convinced him that the GREAT
heart OF the nation responded to the patriot
lc and conservative course Of the Executive.
He urged it upon the people as their duty
to sustain the President, and strengthen the
hands of the only man who stood between
them and utter and irremcdiable anarchy and
ruin.
Mr.. Travers concluded his remarks
by introducing the following resolutions.
which were unanimously adopted as an
expression of the sentiments Of the vast
majority of the citizens Of j Jefferson County:
:. Whereas, In time of great peril to the
nation, grave differences of opinion have
arisen between the Executive and Legislative
branches of the Federal government, involy-
ing the integrity Of the Union and the pre-
servatiou OF the Constitution
" An1 1Chcre0s, 1t becomes the duty of the
people, in such crisis; to- express their car
rest opinions on questions thus affecting their
most vital interests,
=. 1Neret9re 5e It 'csolsed by the people of
venerson county in mass meeting assembled,
that they have unfailing confidence in the
patriotism, justice and conservatism of An
drew johnson that they cordially approve
his veto Of the Freedmans Bureau bill, re-
Gently returned with his objections to the
Congress of the United States and that the
broad, pacific and national sentiments contain.
cd IN his frank, fearless and munly speech Of
the 22d of February last, meet with their
most hearty aDDroval -
The adoption of the above resolutions. was
followed by conservative and patriotic
speech from Maj. Yellott, of Marlinsburg,
who entertained the meeting for nearly an
hour. He said that notwithstanding the ac>
ton OF the West Virginia Legislature, he felt
1t his privilege to call those before him his
fellow citizens, when he witnessed the ccrli-
atty with which they endorsed the recon-
struction policy of Andrew johnson. The
speakers illusions to the course of the Pre-.
s1dent received ready response and were
frequently warmly applauded
On motion, it was resolved that the pro-
ceedlngs OF the meeting be published in the
papers. OF the county, and the National Intel
Hgence" after which the meeting adjourned.
JOHN. w. KENNEDY,
u. LEIsENRING, Sec'y.- Chairm'n
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