The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-07-14
For the Ennlirer

For the Enguirer
At numerous meeting of the Inhabitants of Sus.
sex county, Virginia, at Shepherd Dav s's Tavern,
On the 4th day July, 1912, to celebrate the day and
10 express their sentiments with regard to the pro-
| ceednss OF the general government, Col. Benia-
min wy che was called to the chair, * Capt Little
ton tIanier appointed Secretary. It was ordered
that committee he appointed 10 draft resolutions
expressive of their opinions and committee con-
sls.nig OF john Carsill, DR.. Robert bowman John
EdmUnds, Jesse Barker, Capt. William Parsons,
Henry L. Harrison, Hugh c. Belsehes, Joseph Ma.
son, Col. Nathaniel Cargill, George Blow, Dir. Wi.
liam ID. Goodwin and Maj. Pleasant Hunnicutt, was
accordingly appointed who retired short time and
reported the following resolutions
heSolpsd unanimously, That have observed
with attention the measures pursued by the general
government to obtain from the beigerent powers of
Europe that redress which the many violations made
by them on our neutral rights demanded--& have
seen that their conduc; has evinced every disposi-
ton to conciate and maintain peace with them up
on honorable terms.
Resolved unanimously, Thatit is our opinion the
overtures and mild circumstances made by our 90
yernment have not been met with that candor and
friendly return that their frequent proposals for
an amicable adjustment of the existing differences
with the beliigerents clamed-they have been too
often unanswered, and when attended to have been
| answered with evasion and dupicity.
ReSolOed ananimoasly, That our government
has with unexampled forbearance & inparhatv
eXerted every friendly means to procure redress
! for the many insults and wrongs inflicted on our
c0untry--ft has ado opted every concatory measure
which could lie devised by wisdom, and required
by JustIce-it has persevercd in its efforts to main
tain peace and friendly intercourse with all nations
until the American character had almost lost its or
isnal dignity and having iound these mea sures
productive OF nothing hut insults and injuries
from our unjust and inveterate foe, Great Britain
l-ResOl0ed, therefore, that highly approve OF
! the declaration of war against Great Britain and
her dependencies, and we pledge ourselves to sup
/ port the government in the prosecution thereof
| with all our energies and resources.
! Reso(vea, That the Chairman have the above
Resolutions and the Toasts drank published in
the Petersburg lnteIligencer and the Richmond En-
| quirer.
BENZ. wYCHE, Chairman.
| j.. LANlER, Secretary.
After the above resolutions we're adopted, the
company sat down to an excellent dinner at which
Col Nathaniel Carsill acted as President, and Col
| Benjamin Wycle as President, when the fol-
| lowing Ioass were drank.
| LIST. The day Sve celledyase-A day which freemen
/ only know how 10 appreciate. guns cheers
End The Elective System Of GoUernnlent-The
| only safe deposit for the rights of man. guns
b cheers Sd. The President ofthe u. States
we know his patriotism, his integrity, his talents,
and we will support him. guns-6 cheers.--
| 18th. ConSTess--Those patriotic members who have
determined to rescue seanen and commerce
from the langs OF Brtain--they deserve well of
their country: 8 ,gnns---9 cheers: 5th. The
/ memory Of WdShmgton--How fades the
splendor of crowns and diadems, beside the fame
| OF this yirtuOus republican chief 9th The memo
ry of George Clinton, late Vice President of tho IT,
States-Be has descended to the tomb with rnper-
! ishabe lsurels. 7th. The Heroes of thc Repokn-
ton The 'aurels which they wait for the OPP
poltunity to perpctuate. We will then cmbalm
! with our achievements the memory of the many who
are deAd-we will brighten the declining day of
the fe~ who survive-we will deserve the sacred
inheritance transmitted by them to 9Th.
! Ihoa,iaS Je6erSon--Hs distinguished talents aud
pTe-emiuent services enttle him to the admiration
and gratitude OF every friend to lis country. guns
b cheers. 9th. The D1ilitd-They will
prove by their conduct in The present contest that
they are * safe defence of free government
! guns-9 cheers 10th. The OHcerS g sea-
men Of the american Napy--They have given us
! specimens of their biavery-they viii repeat them
| IS opportunities offer. guns cheers. 11th.
The officers and .SoEieyS of The 31lerican .4,71v
Heirs To tie yaior of their fathers, as well as their
rghts assn ed they will thssbsst in de-
fence of the latter. 2guns6 cheers 18th.
| THE sayUiviHg Heroes Of the Reookufion-
May they live to aid US with their counsels and see
us again triumph over our inveterHte foe. 3 guns
o cheers. 18th. Domestic Many cctutes-llc-
pubicaHs want other cloathing. guns--6 cheers
! 18th Commerce with all nations upon honorable
| terms. ] guns cheers. 18th. Or Jgcsfeyn
6Tethera---1'heir aiacrity in turning out ut the
call OF their country, cannot he too much admired
. guns----6 cheers 10th OR younger siS-
ter sfate Orieans---May she prove Il bright Star
17th. Cont1Hoaofe Ro0gers- Gallant spirit your
first achievement is earnest Of your future fame
go ON and conquer. 6 gnns---G cheers. 18Th.
The .fBlericdH faiy--ln War they share the SOL.
diers' anxious care---in peace their kind regard
2 guus-6 cheers
Coz 4Eo C1to.,i,.rt.