Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-06


Msnus Rowan, Henry Woodward. Rev. Geo.
Nor,ham, John ChowninS jr. DIR. Richard a. |
G. G.. GIiswoid and John u. McGil. |
Esqrs, were appointed by the chair to prepare = |
pr Gamble and resolutions expressive Of the senii
meats of the meeting; who reported the following,
Which unanimously adopted.
In free government, where the will OF the pso-
pie is the supreme law, full and unres,rained
of that WILL is an object Of pgima AIRY
importance. Any measure, therefore, calculated
10 restrain, CONT oul, defeat such expression, is
a departure from the spirit Of democracy, and a
dangerous infringement OF the rights of the pso-
pie. And it is as. well their duty their priv
lege, to effect its abolition, however, sanctioned by
custom, or supported by the authority OF ustI-
GUS names. Therefore, we, the people OF Mid
diesex, opposed to the election of General Ao
drew Jackson, viewing the practice heretofore
pursued, Of framing an Electoral Ticket by eau
Gus Of the numbers of the legislature, tolerated hi
therto by the great unanmity in the choice of
President and perhaps practically hsrmles, so long
as such unanimity prevailed, is an usurpaiiop oil
the rights of the people, and calculated to have
an undue an dangerous influence, have assembled
to protest against the continuance OF legislative
nomination, and to concert measures for counte-
racting its effect upon the approaching Presidential
election
To the election of Gen. Jackson to the Prssi-
dency, we have numerous and nsuperablc objec.
| tons. For his military talents, we profess the
uSuCst teepcCt, duu LOT MS 5cTyiCss
| the utmost gratitude, and we would deprecate any
attempt to dersct from the Just measure of his
military fame. But here must stop. When
we examine his claims to- the highest civil Office
! under our government, we find him totally def
cient IN all those qualifications. which should u
mite in the Chief Msjsirate Of free people. In
considerate in COUNSEL precipitate in action, and
Perversely obstinate In maintaining his opinions
and defending his conduct, although cow inceI oil
the error of the ami the impropriety of the
other, he united with a violent vndictiveness o.
temper, contemptuous disregard of the laws ant
constitution OF his country. The elevation CT
man thus characterized, whose only Claim rest!
upon military merit, we should view as prece-
dent dangerous to our republican institutions.
Winnie thus opposed to General Jackson, we are
not ptepai ed TO award unqualified approba
uon 10 the present adminis;i alton. To many O
its measures we are decidedly opposed. YET
when we reflect that General Jackson stand,
pledged, TO pursue the course of policy
which we disapprove in the present incumbent
that he, as well as Mr. Adams, is a lattud,narian
in the conjunction of the constitution; we are al
loss TO conceive That benefit will result from hi.
election. Nor, are we sensible of any motives
| should the question be narrowed dawn to a choic,
between these two individuals TO i,upe US TO ,
change from which we have nothing TO hope, bu
which we most solennly believe, may effect mos
seriously. the future de.tinies of our country.
| After deliberate and attentive examination o.
| all the evidence in support of the Oft repeated
| charge of corruption against the President ant
Secretary Of State, we have arrived at the concu
sion OF their perfect Innocence; and whatever o.
pinion we may entertain of them politicians
In their ability, integrity, and patriotism, we hav,
mistaken confidence: Therefore,
| Resolved, That we approve of the propose.
| convention, to be held in the city of Richmond o.
the 9Th january next, for the purpose of framin,
an Electoral Ticket in opposition to Genera
Jckson.
Resolved, That we would view the elevation
OF General Jackson To the Presidency as an expe,
! rimen, hazardous TO our Liberties, and we will us,
| all honorable means to prevent il.
Resolved That - be appointed DELEGATE,
| to represent this meeting in the aforesaid Con-
| vention.
| Resolved, That - - be committee Of vigilanc,
! and correspondence, with authority to ill any va
| cancy in the delegation.
Resolved, That these proceedings be signed b.
the Chairman and Secretary, aud the Editors of tn
Constitutional Wing and Richmond Enquirer b,
requested to publish the same
The blank in the third resolution was then fill.
| ed, by the unanimous vote of the meeting, with ,h,
names Of DIR. NJ. Rowan, Capt. Robs,t HesIy
! aud DIR. Il. A. Christian.
| That in the fourth resolution wa, filled bv an
! poinment from the chair. with ibe names of Johr
Chowning jr., Francis Walker, Rev George Ner
| than. James Cho~nng, john g. Blake, William
N. Stiff. John 3. Burke. Moses Walker senr.
Z. G. GTisSo!d, lieElsy Woodward, John ID. Nc
Gill. Col. Carter Perkins. Francis Smith, Benz
+. Robinson, ana Capt. DANES fraser, and on
| IL otion the Chairman was added to the committee
PHILIP f. MONTAGUE, Charm.
RoDERT HEALx, Secretary.
From The ". Y. Commercial Advertiser, Nov. "a
FATAL DUEL We understand that Mr..
w. Grsbam. the associate Editor of the ENQUIRER
killed this morning in a duel at the old battle
ground in Hoboken. His antagonist was gentle.
man from Philadelphia, by the name of Barton We
have heard the names of the seconds, but omit the
for the present. The difficulty, understand ori
Sinaied at card table. Mr.. Graham was at the
Bowery Theatre last night, and slept at the no ell
formerly kept by Sykes. He arose at four O'Clock
this morning, and both parties were on the ground
at twenty minutes past Fix o'clock Two shots
were exchanged The first having proved effectuaI,
the second OF Mf. Graham proposed that III. par,
each advance one step, which YVES accede IT, n;
the second fire, Graham cbse we'd: "I an. shut
am a dead man Barton, f0rgiue you," and
fell. lie was Immediately conveged 10 the boat in
waiting. and when lain down, the only words he
New YORK Nov. go Mr.. GsIatn late Minis
ter 10 England returned yesterday with his fain;l
in the Slvanus Jenkins. Mr. Gaalin has succeeded
in eTscting arrangement of some Of the most
important objects committed TO his charge in 9th
ers he has been disappointed by the unreason ab
and perinacious claims Of the British Cabinet The