The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-30
Republican Meeting.
For the Standard.
Republican Union Meeting in Mitchell
and Yancy Counties.

On1On III m1tCnell
and Yancy Counties.
At meeting of portion OF the loyal citizens
of Mitchell and Yancy Counties, held at the
Courthouse in Burnsvile, on the 21st day Of
March, 1867, on motion of A. j. Greenwood, Esq,
A. L. Ray was called to the chair Capt. W. II.
Moore was appointed Secretary, and on nomina-
ton the following gentlemen We're appointed
Committee on Resolutions: Jose oh L. Ray, w.
b. McMahan, A. j. Roberts and A. J. Greenwood.
On motion, the Secretary was added to the
Committee. The Chairman called Capt. E.
Williams to explain the object of the meeting,
which he did with few very appropriate re-
ton. During the absence OF the Committee, the
house was entertained by G. Garland Esq The
Committee reported the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS It has been recommended that the
loyal citizens of this State appoint delegates to
attend Convention, to be held in the City, OF
Raleigh, on the 9th inst, for the purpose OF
| making some arrangements for calling loyal
State Convention, to reconstruct loyal State
government, compatible with the Constitution of
the United States, and whereas, at all times but
especially on an occasion of SO great Importance
to the Union men as the present, it is cminently
proper that loyal men should express their senti
ments on the great Questions before the nation;
therefore be it
ResolUed That in no spirit of vindictiveness to-
wards fallen foe, but with due care for the
safety of the prize which has cost so much blood
and treasure to Defend a proper regard for the
rights and safety of loyal people, and with just
appreciation of the spirit prevailing among the
leaders of the rebeliOn-a spirit which drove
loyal men from their homes in Yancy and Mitch
ell Counties across the mountains i'll search OF
liberty and protection under the old flag which
has LETT its lasting record Oh many battle field
we declare that loyal men, both i'll Legisla-
tive halls and Executive Mansions and elsewhere
throughout our nation, should take firm and
decided stand against treason and traitors.
ResolrcR, That we sustain Congress in its pre-
sent firm and judicious course in extending the
elective franchise to all of the loyal citizens of
North Carolina, irrespective of race color.
Res0t"cd, That we heartily endorse the appoint
mcnt of G. Gar and, by the Committee of loyal
citizens, held at Raleigh, to represent us in the
Convention to be held in said City on the 9th
inst. AS circumstances such that he cannot at
tend we hereby appoint the following named
gentlemen delegates to said Convention: A. Pen
land Esq, Capt. w. NJ. Moore, Joseph L. Ray
and a. j. Roberts.
Resolrcd That having full confidence in the
loyalty OF Hon. G. L. Harris, that we request him
to represent us by proxy, should our delegates
fail to 90 to the Convention.
ReSOlsetl, That we eXh0rt our brethren through
out the State no. to sleep at their post during the
reconstruction of North Carolina. and to see that
we do not, through negligence or over security,
bring upon ourselves the bitter disgrace and mis-
fortune OF u sumption Of rebel rule i'll our
State.
Resolsea, That copy OF these resolutions be
sent to Hon. Z. j.. Harris, also copy to Hon. W.
w. Holden and Hon. A. III. Jones, for publica-
tion. On motion the meeting adjournded.
A. L. RAY, President.
w. NJ. MOORE, SesretGuy