Pursuant to such, among other resolu
tions, > pomaiittee of five was appointed to
•ee that pWg* be carried out in diet
and spirit.
/SF’Hon, Thomas Snell, .candidate for
Lieut. Governor oa the Breakinridgo ticket
XU Illinois, subscribed to support
the famfliee of th© vduatMra, and
far the kuuf of
Meeting of Citizens ut the Court
House.
Saturday evening last, upon a few hours’
notice, the Court House was filled to over
flowing for the purposes of considering the
condition of our country and taking some
action for the protection and support of
the families of those who may enlist in the
present war.
J, Allen Barber was called to preside.
On taking the Chair he spoke briefly but
feelingly of the objects of the meeting.
On motion, a committee on resolutions
was appointed bj the Chair, consirting of
J. C. Cover, Dr. Hyde and Dr. Angell.
AJso, q committee consisting of Ed.
Lowry, A, Burr and James Jones to raise
means for supporting the families of per
sons absent in the war and for the cause
generally,
Latest war despatches were read by
Triode A. Burr.
J. T. Mills was called on to speak; his
remarks roused up a deep feeling gener
ally.
