The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-09-04
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Union Meeting in Guilford COUNTY count, ;.


zens of this County convened; also, were
present citizens of Alamance and Randolph
Counties. The meeting was organized by
appointing Col Abram Clapp, as Chair
man, and w. NJ. Mebane was requested to
act as Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object of the
meeting to be for the consultation of Union
men for the best interest of our common
country, and to gain the great object, the
restoration of the Union, so that we could
again enjoy all our rights and privileges as
citizens of the United States, and thereby
be relieved, in a great degree from our pres
ent distressed condition. The Chairman ap-
pointed E. G. Brothers, r. P. Thane, D.
Greeson, Willis Selars, Michael Wrenn
David Whit, and Rev. G. w. Welker a COM
mittee to draft resolutions for the action of
the meeting The committee retired, and
during their absence, Col. James Wrenn, of
Randolph, being called for, addressed the
meeting for q short time, declaring he had
been always Union man, rejoiced that the
rebellion had been put down, and was truly
glad the time had come when Union men
could meet together without fear of moles-
tation, and counsel for the perpetuation of
that Union. Many professed to be sound Union
men, though they had done everything in
their power to destroy the Union. He had no
confidence in them, and did not believe the
secessionists ofthe South and copperheads of
the North ever could or would restore the
Union and, in conclusion, said he was not
johnson man. The committee returned and
reported through their Chairman, Rev. G.. w.
Welker, the following preamble and resolu-
tions:
WHEREAS, The condition of our country being
most unsatisfactory from want of harmony be-
tween the Executive and Legislative departments
of the general government-the common peace
jeopdrdiZcd, and the prosperity of the States in
rebellion destroyed by their existing relation to
the United States government-the speedy and
pleasant reunion of all the States hindered by the
workings of disappointed pride and political fac
tions-the common good sacrificed to individual
gain and party ntcrcst-the working CLASSES i'm
povcrished by taxation and the ruin of business
our most valuable citizens driven to cmigrate and
the Introduction of capital hindered-the imrni-
grafton Of productive labor discouraged, and ami
mostly and strife fOlnented at home by injustice,
and the oppression of individuals and classes of
loyal citizens; therefore, we, citizens of North
Carolina, having assembled together to consult
for our good, do
1. heSol,e, That in a republican government
the persistent efforts Of the Executive to control
or thwart the legislative department which imme-
1atrly Represents the minds and interests Of the
people, is ii long stride toward despotism and Sc
riously endangcrs the safety of the States
2. That the speedy restoration of North Caro-
Ina to her proper place in the Union of the States
IS Indispensable to the safety, peace and welfare
If her people.
3. That In our Judgment this restoration can
only be effected speedily, and in way to secure
hc rights and safety OF loyal men, by the adop-
ion OF the amendment to the Constitution of the
United States recently passed by Congress.
/. That those to whom the offices i'll the gift of
he people are entrusted, should be whose
oyalty is unquestioncd, andfor none other should
oval inen vote.
). That ti!e burden of our taxation is increased
~ useless and uueqIi3l legislation, and this should
eccive the prompt attention of the representa-
ives OF the people, so that the revenue laws be
made just and equal, and the debt of the State
uccd.
6. That the loyal Union men of this district are
o represented in the delegates appointed TO the
'hiladclpla Convention, nov i'll session, the real
bjcctS OF which we believe 10 be nmical peace
nd revolutionary in its tendency-an assemblage
# Ottce-holdcrs, oficG-seekerS and rebels.
=. That we rall upon the loyal men of every
;ounty in the State 20 assemble in public meet
n%s-givc full expression TO their vicws-raIly to
nc support o! the United States government and
ustaim Congress in its purpose to make treason
dious, and to restore the Union Oh sound foun-
alton.
S. That the people Of this State should throw
II the rule of party leadcrs-resume their pOliti-
ii rights-have but taco part;es-the loyal men
Tho love the Union of every section the one
art-and insist on State Constitution that
lacs all offices elcctiVc-SctS aside those odiouS
roperty distinctions, and makes all loyal men, re-
uisite of age and proper mental and moral quail
iratiOnS aeiigib!e TO any office.
9. That when the General or State government
administered in the interest of factions party
+ sections, il becomes 4 curse to the people, and
ne ballot box should at once destroy it.
10 That Executive patronage in the Federal or
nd lis liability to corruption abItcd.
II. That the press of the South is hostile to the
MON and nccndiaiy in its teachings, and does
OF, with a few noble exceptions. such as the Ia
Ugh SttHdn5Fi, HenGersonvilie IiOnetT, etc, ETC.,
peak the sentiments OF truly Loyal men.
u. That the individuals, newspapers and par
cs that are melting the President of the United
tatrs To usurp power, overthrow the established,
ovcrlmcnt, crush the legislative branch and
lunge the country into G0otttcr civil war; enc
lies to the i'rcsidcnt-:Lt heart traitors to their
Of
ld should receive the condemnation of all hon
i men, patriots and lovers CT peace.
II. That the loyal citizens of this State unite
petition Congress on its re-.,ssembling to pass
act to enable the loyal citizens to form Il Re-
Iblcan governmental restore the State to
)nditiOn to be received into the Union, and de-
yer it entirely and forever from the misrule of
aitOrs.
Which, upon motion, were unanimously
lopted after which Mr. Tourgec, formerly
Ohio, now a citizen o. this County, was
ltrOduced to the assembly, who said he |
earthly endorsed the resolutions and was |
leased to address North CarOlinians that |
nee before, he had made speech to North |
arolinians when they were prisoners; had
cen prisoner himself, that there was but
ne road that was straight, which would lead
5 back into the Union, and the Congress of |
.e United States had N arked out that road; |
lat he would not assail President Johnson's
otives. He believed the President should !
ave convened Congress and let that body
ave reconstructed, and we would have been
lck into the Union before. That he was
opposed to universal, and i'll favor of i'm
lrtial suffrage, was willing any man should
ote who knew the worth of q ballot and
as loyal. Was quite severe upon copper
eads, urged and encouraged true Union
en- to organize and be prepared to vote,
Id sustain true Union men of the North,
no had done SO much for the preservation
the Union.
On motion of David Whit, thepcoceedings
this meeting were ordered to be signed
Y the Chairman and Secretary, and the
orth- Carolina Standard, Greensboro Pa
lot, and all the loyal papers Of the State
gucsted to publish them.
When on motion, the meeting adjourned.
ABRAM CLAPf, Chm.
W. NJ. 01EBANE, Sec'y.
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