Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-21

PUBLIC MEETING IN PRINCE WILLIAM. At
meeting of the conservative voters OF the
county of Princa William, held OF BrentsvlI!e,
an the the 7th day of February, 1870,
On motion of Judge Moore. Major VIM. w.
Thornton was called to the Chair, and ID. w.
Whiting appointed Secretary.
Judged. w. Moore was introduced, and
made very able and effective speech, and al
vocated the following resolutions
RESOLVED, That in the jud gmeut OF TINS
meeting. harmony and concert OF acton by the
conservative party 10 the organization anu cleo
tion Of officers, under the new constitution, Is
essentially necessary TO the success OF con
seryatiye principles, and to the peace, ordes
and prosperity OF the country
RESOLVED, That it is the sense OF this meet
ING that the best mode OF selecting candidates
far the various county and district Offices, is by
conyentions of the people freely and duly got,
ten up, and conducted so as to avoid dlSeord
and disuuion in the conservative party; and this
meeting do earnestly recommend the selection
Of candidates by conventions, when the proper
time shall come for selecting candidates:
RESOLVED, That it is the sense of this meet
ing, that the people of Prince William owe 1t t.
themselves ard TO every consideration OF hoaol
and proprety, to fill the various offices with
men good and true to the interests OF VIRGINIA
and men who have the courage, manhood anQ
integrity TO discharge the duties OF the oitlca'
filth fully, and with exact Justice to all classes
Tree from prejudice, partially or reward other
than such reward as follows a faithful and con-
scientous discharge of public duty.
The following resolutions were offered by CoI
Simpson, which were advocated by hitnsell
and w. G. Balch, in able speeches. which reso
buttons were adopted -
RESOLVED, lst, That this meeting com posec
Of the conservative citizens OF Prince william
county, do hereby extend to all good cltzels o
the other States OF this Union, as Well as those
from Europe, who may come to our county lo
The purpose OF making it their perlnaneH
home, the right hand OF fellowship, and cor
dial welcome
RESOLVED, %, That We pledge ourselves
that none shall be prescribed for opinion sake
that we desire to live by the golden rule G
",loing unto other us We would they should h'
INTO us" We desire ADD intend 10 live II
harmony, peace and good will. with all our lei
low citizens of common country, who have
already, or may hereafter cat in their lot will
US. We desire that freedom Of thought, and
freedom OF speech shall he rs free AZ the all
We breathe.
RESOLVED, 81, We solicit aid aud assstanc,
in men and money to help build up the waste
places of our county, and to utilize its many
neglected but valuable resources --oi water
poWer-ol agricultural advantages and per
haps mineral wealth.
In short, We desire 10 give our undivided atteo
ton, in the future, to the intrinsic interests
and not as was too much the case, in the past
TO the exlrinsic or outside issues ill wah We
had but little interest and NO control. We say
again, come with Gods help, and let us e
band in hand, and shoulder to shoulder, to CIR
tain and glorious success.
On motion Of i. B. NorviIl, the proceedings
to the meeting were requested to be published;
and the meeting adjourned.
W. w. THORNTON, Chairman.
". D. WHITING, Secretary.