PUBLIC MEETING.
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At a large public meeting held in the
town Of Benton, on the 9th Of Nav, IS48.
Col. JOHN M. SHARP was unanimously
elected Chairman, and ]. r. BURRUs, ESQ.
Secretary. The Chairman lncidly and
patriotically explained the object Of the
meeting, F. w. Quackenboss, Esq. then
moved that the Chair appoint committee
Of five, to draft resolutions for the meeting,
which motion was adopted. The Chair
then appointed F. w. QuackenbOss, w. r.
Miles, Fl Bostick, VIM. B. Turner and
H. j.. Thomas, who reported through their
chairman, VIM. R. Miles, Esq, the follow.
ing resolutions:


Whereas, the Tumor has reached us, that
hostilities have commenced between the
u. States and the Republic Of Mexico.
And whereas, the report has reached US
through an apparently authentic source,
that some Of our gallant soldiers, composing
the Army Of Occupation, have, in the first
renconter, been taken prisoners, and others
Of them slain and whereas, the blood of
the citizen soldier, shed in the defence of
his country's rights and honor, demand al
our hands retributiOn and drevenge. There
fore, be it


Resolved, That we have heard with feel
ings Of deep regret, that the blood of our
soldiers has been shed by the Mexican
army, on our south western frontier.


Resolved, That we will, both by men
and money, stand by our fellow citizens in
the hour Of danger, and repel the invaders.
or fall ia the attempt.


Resolved, That should requisition be
made on Mississippi for aid, the County of
Yazoo "wiIl do her duty"


Resolved, That we recommend the or.
ganization Of efficient volunteer corps, both
Uf Infantry and Cavalry, to be pm into
immediate use, should The future demand
II.


Which were unanimously adopted.


Resolved, That the YazOo Banner be
requested to publish the proceedings oftbis |
meeting; and the YazoO Democrat and
Yazoo City Wing be requested to copy the
same.


Resolved, That this meeting adjourn IN.
I'll Saturday, The 9lh inst. ai IL O'Clock. N /
and that al the ciiizens Of tie county be-
requested 10 ailend.


JOHN N. SHARP, Chm.


J. R. BUEEU., Sec'g.
