Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-25

can admit. Under these circumstances,
they deem it their duty TO sustain, by
their influence and example, however
humble, an Administration which they
c~onscientiously believe to have at heart
the best interests of the country, and to
be fully deserving the need of appro6a-
ton.
Believing too, hat the system Of le-
gislative caucussing, heretofore practi-
sed in Virginia, is specise of dictation
and usurpation incompatible with the
principles of freedom, destroying the
independent exercise of the elective
franchise, and tending to retain in the
hands OF a few the inestimable and dear
l~y-bought rights Of the many-this NEE
ting is under the solemn impression that
a period has arrived when it is the i'm
perative duty of every freeman to assert
and maintain unimpaired the rights and
privileges ~bequeathed to him by the
blood, toll, and treasure, of the mar.
tyrs Of the Revolution. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That in order to secure the
continuance Of a wise and salutary adj
miDistration of the affairs of the General
Government, this meeting approves OF
the measures taken by their fellow CT
tizens in other counties of the State, for
the formation of an Electoral Ticket in
favor of the re- reelection OF their highly
talented and distinguished Chief Msgis-
trate, JOHN Quincy ADAMs-and will
send delegates to the proposed Conven
ton at Richmond for that purpose.
Resolved, That, in the opinion of this
meeting, the practice heretofore pursu-
ed by the members of the Legislature,
in forming an Electoral Ticket, is high.
ly objectionable-inasmuch as il is a
task performed by persons not delegat-
ed for that purpose, and who often ex
press individual opinions rather than the
sentiments of those whom they pretend
to represent.
RESOLVED, That while this meeting is
fully impressed with gratitude for the
military services of Gen. Andrew Jack
son, it is unable to perceive in him the
possession oftbose qualities and acquire
ments, and that experience in civil 60
vernment, which ought to belong to the
Chief Magistrate of a free people.
RESOLVED, That six delegates be ap.
pointed, on behalf of this meeting, to
attend the contemplated Convention to
be held in Richmond on the second
Tuesday in January next, for the pur
pose of framing an Electoral Ticket to
be submitted to the people of this State;
and that the delegation consist of the
following persons, any two of whom
shall have authority to act, viz:
Daniel Morgan, Esq.
Henry S. Turner, Esq.
Col. james Hite,
Bushrod G. Washington,
Col. BENZ Davenport,
Capt. James shirley.
On motion of Dr.. A. Straith, the Chair
man of the meeting, Thomas GRIGGs,
Jr. Esq. was added to the Delegation.
Res0lUed. That a committee Of Cor
~respondense and Vigilance be appointed
by this meeting, to consist of ten per-
sons, selected from diHe rem parts of the
County, whose duty it hal be to com
municate with their fellow. citizens in o.
Their sections OF the State, upon the best
means OF promoting The object in view;
and to use all laudable and honorable
means within their power for that pur.
pose; and that the following persons
constitute said committee, viz: Henry
Berry, Henry S Turner, d. G. Wash.
ington, Alex. Straith, Andrew Hunter,
P. Daugherty, Joseph T. Daugherty,
Henry Boteler, Sd. Cramer and John
Strider.
Resolved, That this meeting has the
fullest confidence in the purity Of pur-
pose and political integrity of the Hon.
HENRY CLAY; and that hislong and ar.
duous services in the legislative halls of
his country, whereby its fame has been
enhanced, and its dearest interests pro-
NOTED, entitle him, not merely to an
exemption from persecution for an act
of public duty, but to the warm thanks
and enduring gratitude of the American
people.
Resolced, That the foregoing procee-
dings be signed by the Chairman and Sc
cretary, and published.
THOMAS GRIGGS, Jr. Chairman.
ROBERT 7. BRowN, Secretary.
mdia.-Calcutta Journals to the sth
of April have been received. By the
accounts from Rangoon, an embassy