Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-11

equal force against his great rival John q. Adams,
win many Others of much more weigbty char.
acter.
To undertake TO enumerate the many and pow
eriui objections, which, in our opinion, would sp-
ply TO the reelection of MIR. Adams, w oud extend
tins report to length, not required by The
sion, and would be unnecessary for the informa-
ZION OF the public. They have been stated and
urged in such variety OF fom, and disseminated
among the people, through the medium OF the
tpuoiic print, as 10 put every person in pos
session OF the facts who has paid any attention
10 The subject, and to enable the great body OF the
people TO vote, with full understanding of the
merits OF the rival candidates Among the many
reasons however, of our preference of Gen. Jack :
son to MIR Adams. for the office of President not
the least considerable is the fact that he will
Immediately from the people, elected by their spon-
faneous and unbiased suifrages, free 10 form his
CABINET sDd adopt his course of policy in the adj
minisfratIon OF The government, with the sole view
10 the public interest, untrsnmelled by poliica!
arrangement or obligations 10 pow efful ndivi.
duai 10 whom ne might be indebted for his eleva-
ton.
With these views, and having the alternative
imposed on US, OF choosing between the abov
named persons for the high and responsible Office
OF PRESIDENT OF the United States, have come 10
the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we have confidence in the
political integrity and patriotism of Gen. Andrew
jackson, and that we will use all fair and honora-
oie means within our power, to promote his cleo.
ton TO the presidency.
9 Resolved, That we disapnrove of the man.
ner in which John Quincy Adams came into the
once o. PRESIDENT, with the appointment of Henry
Gay secretary OF State, aud the policy upon
winch the government has been sdministere ed since
| his election.
Hesolved, That we approve of the usage
heretofore pursued OF the republican members of
'he legislature assembling together. for the pur-
pose oil nominating Ticket of Electors oil
president and Vice President; and that the dele
gates from this county, be requested to attend the
meeting which may be held at the next session OF
me legislature, to aid in the formation of Tick =
e. favorable TO the election of Gen Jackson.
/ resolved, That committee be appionted
70 consist OF - to correspond with the com
mitees which may be appointed by similar meet
nSs IN o'her parts OF the stale, and adopt such
measures, as in their opinion may be calculated 10
advance the objects of this meeting
Resolved, That this preamble and resoIu-
tions be signed by the Chairman and Secretaries,
and forwarded to the Editors of the Richmond
Enquirer and the United States Telegraph, with
a request that they may be published in their pa
pers.
The Meeting then retired to The yard in from, OF
were read aloud
The question was fret submitted upon the adop-
uon OF the resolutions, which w ere severally adop
, Ted unanimously.
l.. n motlon was then made and seconded, to a
menu Inc preamble, by striking out the paragraph
: beginning with the words "fo ms latitudinou
construction Of the constitutions and endin;
win The words "shOuid be exercised" Thi
D motion was decided In the negative
/ The preamble was then adopted by large ma.
jority.
The blank in the 4th resolution was then filled
oy the appointment OF The following gentlemen a.
committee OF correspondence, to wit: Thomas
' Easley, DR.. Joseph Jones, Benson F. Jones, Sam
E uel Pointer, James Warren, Elisha Betts, G. G
e Wade, DIR. a. Jackson, James Adkisson Ishan
+ Brltton, ST., Robert Read, II cary Edmunds. ia,
cob Thomas, Joseph w. Chalmers, Boiling III
e d'idse, John Ferrell, Thomas L. Sprsgins, Ro
, oeFtson Owen, Thomas McCargo, Ishsm Chas
tam Samuel Williams, Henry h Scot, Mel
f Sprasins, Richard Logan, Robert HUT, Henr,
Darlington, William A. Darlington, Thomas G.
i Coleman, Isaac Medley. John Hill, William b
e Banks and Dr.. Daniel L. Dunscomb.
n a line was then formed for the purpose Of as
Containing the number of persons present; bu
owing to The lateness of The hour, many had retfe
before Court could be effected. ! Three hunIre,
h anu ninety were enumerated; after which tn
: meeting adjourned.
II WILLIAM LEIGH, Chin.