The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1810-02-27
JAMES MADISON ,
NEw-YoRE, February Is.
GENERAL MEETING.

at very numerous meeting of the republican
electors or the city and county Of N.w York,
held at Mr.. MARKINGS on the At, Februa. v
1910, the following resolutions we're unani-
mous,y passed
Resolved, unanimously, That we deem il to be
an essential and fundamental rule of the repubii-
can party, that the majority thereof IS entitled To
determine upon the choice of candidates for p,lb
lie Offices, and upon all other matters relating 70
ITS general welfare, and that 1t is the duty of mi
norites from time to time, to yield their own in
ciinations TO the major will
ReSol0ed, That entertain a high sense Of
gratitude Tor the eminent services rendered m
oar country by the beloved and immortal Wash.
ing'oD. We cherish a fond remembrance Of his
patriotism and venerate his name. Republicans
adhered TO hmm and to our country's standard in
the worst OF times. 1t is farther resolved. that
our best thanks and affections are due to our late
iiiustrlous and faithful president, TnoMAs JEr.
FgRsoN.
ReSolVed, That we place full reliance in the
talents, virtue and wisdom OF the present repub-
lican administration of the United States and
l',"t we VIII support whatever measures it NAV
adoP. 10 MAINTAIN the neutral, commercial and
national rights OF the unioI at every hazard
ReSol0e@, That we decidedly approve the late
nomination made at Albany, by the republican re-
representatives. IN the legislature of this state, of
DARRELL u. TOMPKINS as candidate for the
once OF Governor, and JOHN BROOME for
the office OF Lieutenant Governor, because IN
aadtion to their we'll known worth, they have
oeen recommended to our suffrages in the repu-
lar and equitable manner which we have ALWAYS
practised and approved. 1t is therefore. also.
RESOLVED, that we will use every lawful ex
crt'on to promote the election Of the said cand.
dates.
ReSoIyea, That we entertain a high and an
adequate sense oiindignation 1T the incessant and
multiplied INJURIES inflicted upon us by the prin-
m hoI II
to war, We would rather firmly and msnfulI,,
meet the events OF open hostility than abandon
our rights or sink into disgrace.--Deemine the
conduct OF tie British cabinet particularly IN the.
repeated Impressments Of our marincrs--iu man.
told violations Ofour iurisdiction--in the murder
OF ciuIen within our own wsters-in an Tin.
provoked outrage upon a national fripate and
finally in tie midst many other aggravated Cir
cumstanceS in the rejection of solemn agree.
'nent made between its own III mister and our
government, to have manifested spirit Of deter
mined and implaoable enmity we declare our
ull appreciation Of tie conduct of our general
executive IN dIsmssing i. J Jackson, sacredlv
PieGging ourselves 10 our country 10 meet eye nv
consequence that may ensue
Resoloed, That the support Of our neutral rights
IS indispensable TO tie continuance of our naiion.
ri independence, and that the same yirtuons
dignlted and patriotic feelings, which animated
our fathers TO struggle for our rights. should
'"Pt' US most rcsOlutelyt to preserve them And,
considering that Mr. Jackson has been deputed
mere moi only TO d'sayow settlement in which
our government and country had every tile In
repose full reliance, but without authority or in
s'ruUtons to present reasonable apology, or TO
propose substitute we farther consider his
embassy bither 20 have been inimicsl, insulting t.
delusiYe. -
hcSeIge6 fnrticr, That the conduct of The Bri.
t'h ministry ~ selecting Air. Jackson for its En-
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court OF Denmark had rendered him obnoxious 10
All neutral and civilized nations, is of itself a
strong aud lustiiIsbe ground OF suspicion. and
anofGs us Efficient reason to believe that the
disposition OF Tie cabinet of England remains in.
exor'biy hostile TO our county.
,H.SoI'es That the conduct OF Mr. Jackson in
Siie"sihB That or government had treated with