Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-08-06
TOWN MEETING.

WHEELING, July S.--Af a numerous
meeting Of the freehoiders and other citizens
of The town of Wheeling, convened by public
notice, at the courthouse, On the subicc, of the
next Presidential election, Noah Zane, Esq
was called to the chair, and II. NJ M'Czure
appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stat
Cd from the chair, and the subject fully dis
cussed, the following resolutions were unani
mously adop,ed:
I. Resolred, That without disparagement
to any of the other candidates for the Presi-
dental chair, we decidedly prefer HENRY
CLAY. We view him as an enlightened Pat,
riot, sound and able Statesman, eminently
qualified to preside over the affairs Of free
people. From the commencement nf his po-
lltical career, his politics have been uniformly
republlcan-ever on the side of freedom
strongly attached to his county and 40 able
defender of her rights. In the event of his
election, we think the nation may expect from
him, frank, manly, high-minded course of
policy, giving tone to public sentiment, and
assuming responsibility, which ought on all
occasions, to characterize the chief ola repub-
lic.-In our opinion, Mr.. Clay is more likely
to reconcile conflicting interests, to appease
local Jraiousies, and to unite public opinion
than any of his competitors.
e. Resoiued, That we will unite in the sup
port ofthe electoral ticket formed by portion
of the members Of the legislature OF this state
at Richmond, on the 9Th Of March last, and
VII use all proper means to promote The cleo
ton OF the persons therein named.
8. Resolved, That the preceding resolutions
be published in the Wheeling Gazette, and the
richmond Enquirer, and copy be forwarded
70 the corresponding committee at Richmond
favorable to the election Of Mr.. Clay.
a. RESOLVED, That Col A. Woods, Moses
w. Chapline, Samuel Sprigg, and William
M'kinIey be appointeda corresponding COM
mittee. NOAH ZANE. C2v,,n
r. M'CIuRE, Sse'y
Ata respectable meeting Of frseholders and
other citizens convened at the house of Mrs.
doohing, near the forks Of Wheeling Creek,
pursuant 10 public notice, on Saturday the asfh
day Of June, to deliberate on the subject of
the approaching Presidential election. Col.
11oses Sac pkerd being called to the chair, and
refer ". Gale appointed Secretary, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted:
!. Resolved, That this meeting candidly
concur with their felIow-citizens Of Wheel
ing ~ the selection OF the honorable HgsaT
CLAY, as the most suitable person 10 succeed
ms excellency James Monroe, as president Of
tne Uoited States. That we consider Mr..
Clay, inseparably attached to the republican
party--an enlightened statesman, and well cal
eoIated to foster and promote the best inter-
ests Of free and intelligent people.
=. Resotred, That the Hon. J. G. CALHOUN,
", " ,ne estimation Of this meeting, is well quail
heo TO MI the Office Of vice president-tbat
ne IS entitled TO the confidence Of the people,
anu a.u we will use our best exertions to promote
MS election to said Office.
.. sfsofred, That we approve Of the eIecto-
"a, "a ''cket, formed by part Of the members of
me legislature of this state, at Richmond, on
me Gun Day Of March last (; and that we will
a.uopt al honorable means TO secure the cleo
"on OF The persons therein named
9, hsofTdi That Messrs. John Good, Jo-
sepn Caldwell ID. Sieenrod, and n. Jacob, be
= committee correspondence, to unite with
'oe corresponding committee appointed at the
meeting held W the town of Wheeling, on
me x4th inst. TO promote the views Of each
meeting.