Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-27
CfnoM IHE ALBANY Arers Extra, JAs.i7,
l. LEGISLATIVE REPUBLICAN MEETING.


LEGISLATIVE REPUBLICAN MEETING.
Agreeahiy tn the Adjournment Of Tuesday, evening
the republican members OF hcih branches of the ie
g'sinte o fhis state, convened last evening in the
assembly chamber for the purpose OF xpressing
their opinions upon the subject congressional no
minatou. We give the resnit with great sa,isiae-
non aud with The full belief that expression so
decided aud so unanimous, will not he disregar,led
by the republicans of the union.
Al an early hour, the chamber, the lobby aud the
galleries, were filed with members and citizens and
The meeting opened with the attendance Of nearly all
the republican wr MIXERS who c in the city, and
whose health did not prevent them FROM joining in
ihis interchange OF sentiments with heir uicau
friends The n,eesg was called to order lay Tho
ela'rman the lieutenant governor and the roll be-
ing called, the following members appcat-d aud AN
swered to their names
Ss'aotors-Alessr-. Bowman, Bovine, Bronson, Bur.
rows Burr, Clnk, Crame,, Dudley. Earl, Green.
iia,gh,, ke,es, Lrfreris, Lynde, MCal, NlInyre,
ter, Wright.
Members Of the House-Messrs. Allen, Ashley.
Baldwin, Barbe,, Bellinser, Bsvie', BlaSely, Bow.
De Win, Dickson, Dubois, Edwards, Els, Fa,lia,
A. F. Ferris, B. Ferris. l. Finch, Fitch, Flagg,
tH1 n G Grsni, Graves H"ge, II. Hasey, Ho.meI,
King, Latham, Livingston, Mcclure, Miller, hluIeit,
Perine, Petit, Pine, Price, Ren,er. Roof. Rupcr'
Russell, Seey, ID. Smith. NJ h. Smith, Speaker, 4.
Spencer, Stephens, Stewart, Stillman' S,iIwelI
Stone, S,yker, T,lloison, Turner, Van Week Wa,
worth.
10 tnese we are authorised TO add nj
The following members, most OF whom were absent
from the city, and all of whom approve Of the motio
OF non'iuaiion advocated by the resolutions adopted
by the meeting, viz. or the senate, Nessrs Eason.
ireeuly, Livingston, Mallory and Ogden. or the
house, Messrs. Clark, Gere, G. Smith, z. Speacer
Van A lstyne, Warren and Wheeler.
Mr. Goodeii, speaker of the house, frnm tue com
m,ttee which had been appointed ut The former meet
ing, then submitted report as follows -
lhe committee appointed TO draft resolutions on III.
subject ola caucus das. snaion of suitable repul,
tlIa nffic pr.e;
Vice-Presnlen' Of the United States by the repre-
Seni"'ives OF the people in the congress of the
United States, respectfully offer for consideration
the following preamble and resolutions
Whereds The republican members or both branches
OF TIE Legislature OF the stale OF New York, alta
meeting held al the Assembly chamber in The civ of
iy resolve:
" That ai'ho' nomination by The republican mem
ners OF congress rs not entirely Zee from objections
yet that assembled us they from the Ciitfatent
quarters OF the Union--coung from the yariuus class
es OF conmnniy--elected during the pendency and
uscuss'on oil The question, and in great degree witt,
reference To 1t, they bring into body as perfect
representation as he expected at the interests
and wishes Of all, and of each and thar "a nomination
m""e oy mem IN manner which has heretofore
neen usual rs the best atiainable mode of effec,iny
Tie ieat object in view, which has We, been SUR
gested - 20
' That we fully believe that n copve,,;oo nm,
constituted, will lie less liable Ia lie Influenced lac
hosr sectional jealouses, against which the father of
MS co"nry has SD soemny and Justly cautioned MS
mo-. likely IA cherish those purely national feelings
"hirh II Is The IN crest, aud should he the bride of
every state 10 protect aud better calculated TO pre
serve unbiOken those political lies, which hind tupe
'her the republicans OF the north and OF the south
The east and The west and rons. Grated by The re-
collection OF lines aud events, dear 10 ,he democracy
oi The nation, which riuniphed in the election, and
Pr"spered under the administration of The iusrious
Jefferson :"
Aud whereas the republican members of both
bra ches OF this gsa,ure deeply impressed with
.'e justice anu republican, principles contained ia
those resolutions aud duly appreciate the poiti
cal sagacity and prudence which dictated their ANA,
ninons }adOpiioG--calculaied, as they are 10 re-.
press the hopes and wiher the expe Citations Of ambi
iious aspirants, seeking their eey aoB fu this bish
Office and above III, secure 10 the elesoral col
ieges at the Uned Siaies, the selection OF president
without imposing that duty house OF rep eseu
tatiVes.
Therefore, ReSolred That the senatots and renrs
sentanves OF The state OF New York in the congress
OF tire U States al Washington are hereby requested
during The present session, 10 meet with the seps
tors and representatives Of the other nj the CITY
oil w ashnglon) IN caucus for the purpose of dese-
mating suitable republican candidates I'LL the high
Offices of president and vice president of the United
| States M the ensuing election.
Resoired, That copies OF the above resolutions be
forwarded, signed by the chairman and secretary 10
each oil The senators and members of congress i,om
| this stale at Washington.
provso 10 the second resolution was offered by
Mr. Mcclure which, after having undergone brief
| discussion, was Withdrawn.
Tie question ihen put uDon the preamble and
| resolutions, when they unanimously adoped -.
Aud the meeting adjourned.
There were sixy-ihree members absent {; forty-six
81 whom, including all the feteI al and se-Domina
mrmbeIs, constitute Ike whole strength of the Opuo-
sIIion TO the Republican parry
Al the Transactions were conducted with dignity
and propriely and we have never Witnessed a more
harmonious aud united expression Of the opinions of
the republicans of this state The result was highly
gratifying 10 all those who feel themselves identified
with great national party; for the prosperity OF
| which they have made no common exe.iions This
meeting Us an index to the feelings and wishes of our
republican, fellow citizens and while il points out
| distinctly nose who are prepared 10 abandon the
u'sc'pine OF iht democratic patty, and the striking
minority ~ which hey now appear, II Is also an as
surance oi the continued success aud pIedominance
| OF the principles aud usages of thar parIy
HARRISBURG, January 2O.-Yesterday, Mr.
Cohyogham's resolution for requesting the re-
personalities and instructing the senators, in
congress, to use their exertiOns 10 increase the
tar'if, so as To encourage domestic manufac-
lures, was called up.
Mr.. Lehman moved to strike out the
WORD instruct, leaving il only request to
the senators as welIas representatives.
On this motion an animated discussion took
place, which lasted two hours. Messrs. Todd,
Sutherland, Clarke and Brown, opposed the
motion, in as much as il would be surrender
Oi the right to instruct Messrs. Lehman,
OSle, Gardner and Sterigere Supported The mo-
| ton, IN opposition TO the right and Messrs.
HolSate, and Stevenson supported the mo
tion, as matter OF exprdiency believing that
1t would he no REIMBURSEMENT Of the right;
out believing more Unanimous vote might h8
gotten IN that shape. Mr.. Audpnried spoke
To the resolution without regard 10 The amend
ment. The amendment was lost, 80 TO SO.
| Mr.. Stevenson moved to add an amend
nrnt, that due regard should be had TO the