The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-09-30
.ov packer Opposed the war;


In spite of all the proof which has been
heretofore given to the country haCa'
newspapers and spouters persist IN repre-
sentinS Asa Packer as a friend OF the rebel
lion. and q svmpathizesr with secession
This like all the other stories which they
are irving to keep afoat, is proved 70 De
GROSS falsehood. On the 18th day of April,
a. d.. 1861. meeting of the citizens oil
Mauch Chunk was held to give expression
to their opinion upon the action oil the oonth.
A committee of fifteen was appointed to diaIt
resolutions. Hon. Asa Packer being one of
the oumber. The following are the Tesolu-
tions as adopted
WHEREAS, The reasonable conspiracy oi
a portion Of the citizens OF the American
Union against our common country has at
length eliminated into an open and aVoweo
act of warfare, commenced 10y the rebel
forces at Charleston, under the direction OF
the usurners of National authority at Mont
gomery And whereas, an appeal has thus
been made to arms for the overthrow oi the
government to which we all owe allegiance
not only by birth but also by every other
obligation which ought to command the
patriotism of the citizens of free and hIth-
erto prosperous and happy country, there
fose
Resolred, That we recognize no political
associations inconsistent with our obedience
to the laws as administered by Constltu-
tionalIy elected President, no matter to what
party he may belong
ReSolred. That this is a time for acts
rather than words. The argumrnt has been
exhausted. The only question is whether
we shall continue to have a country; or
whether the glorious nationality, which
was our proud Inheritance, shall go down
to our posteiity in weak and discordant
fragments-a lasting memorial Of the degen-
eracy of our times
ReSOIUed, That we, the citizens of Mauch
Chunk. in town meeting assembled, without
distinction of party, do solemniy pledge
ourselves to stand by the national flag, for
the Union, the Constitution, and the en-
forcemeut Of the law everywhere. (SOuth
as well as North, West as well as East.
Resolved, That we will furnish our full
ratable proportion of the volunteers who
may be called into the field by the Admin
istration and that those of us vino remain
at home, will watch over and protect the
families of those who go hence in the service
Of their country.
Resotred, That we feel well assured that
the citizens of tbs entire county of Carbon,
sympathize IN the movement here inaugu-
rated, and as prompt action is required in
three persons appointed by the Chairman
Of this meeting, for each borough and town
ship in the county. to make collections in
his respective borough or township towards
a fund to be raised, and app oIriated to the
relief of the necessities OF the volunteers
from this cpunty and their families; and
that E. q. Bowman of the borough of Mauch
Chunk, shall be Treasurer, into whose hands
all the moneys raised as aforesaid shall be
paid by the several collectors. and VINO, to-
gether with Asa Packer, q. o. Skeer, and
Nathan Barney, shall constitute Board.
who, or a majrity of whom, shall have au-
thority to make all appropriations there
from in such proportions and with such
Determinations as they may deem adV:sa bic,
and exercise general control over the same;
their action in the premises to be without
appeal and conclusive against all parties.
The above resolutions would certainly
have been regarded as sufficiently loyal to
suit the taste Of the most rampant IJyali
of that day, and no one can read them with
out being convinced OF the reckless mendaci-
ty of the supporters of that corrupt tool Of
the legislative ring, John w. Geary.