wHIGs OF SHARON.
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Al . meeting of the Whgs of the town of Sharon,

 holden on the 18th Oi December, 1884, for the pur-

 pose Of deberaiing upon the present state of affairs

 in that town, and for the adoption of to se-

 cure uni,ed and harmonious action upon questions

 which they deem important to the we'll being of the

 community, I sO0s ResOfUeG-

 l. That we have 60 much confidence in the good and intelligence of the Electors of this ,own as that we believe they will not suffer the madness par- iy spirit and the strength of party discipline to gain permanent asceOde"cy over patriotic feeling and pub. lie interest; and that this confidence s strengthened by the indications which almost every day discloses Of the rapid increase among of spirit united exer- ton and perseverng effort tn behalf or correct prnci- ples and constitutional policy.

 2 That we deem the elective franchise as the high est privilege and the dearest right of every freeman and that the full and free exercise Of in Ghe way which the laws provide ought to be secured to every 6tector Of whatever name party; and that the bois erous. disorderly and illegal conduct of certain ind- viduals the occasion oi the late town meeting in this town, in restraint o that right and calculated to deter sober and peaceable from it's exercise ; to bring disgrace upon our elections and upon the character of our town and that therefore call up all the friends fgood order and of equal rights to unite with tn conforming practices, which, f lon. ger tolerated, wilt drive away quiet citizens from the ballot-box.

 3. That while our adtersates are raising hickory poles, and suspendng hickory branches at our elec-

 oms, and paying their devoat but senseess wor. ship to these images of their dolatry; we will pay our respectful delerence the constitution oC our country to the principles oftha great and good man who was the frs. Chief Magistrate after its adoption, and to that policy which, under the guidance of the lnsirious WASHINGTON, elevated our character to high and broad and deep the foundations of public security and Of personal freedom.

 4. That n every vcisstude of safety or of peril-in all times o her prosperity and in all times Of her ali. versity, we will cheris, ardent affection for our country, it's constitution and laws, and that n all the efforts which we make secure the ascendancy of correct principles, the safety and security of these and ",he spoiis of victory" shall be our motive 10 action.

 5. That as we have convened this evening to delib- crate upon matters which we deem highly importan, the well being of this community 90 we separate, encouraged by the manifestation of bro,hery feelings and of patriotic ardor which this meeting has dsclos- ed and determined to make epecia', personal and wig. eff.rs in behalf of tIa, for which we la. bor, and which support with undoubng con. vction of its truth and justice.

 6. That these resolutions be signed by the Chair and Secretary of this meeting and published in ~ CALVIN PECK, Chairman.

 FIREMAN MILES, Secretary.