Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-10-13
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eta Meeting of the Cuzcns of the county of rou
ooun, opposed 10 the election Of General 4ndreip INIT
son" heid al the Court House in Leesburg ON MONDAY
pe "'n Gay OF October being court day. 1927 pursu-
ant 10 previous public notice; Col. William ElIzev
was appointed Chairman, and Col Samuel M Fdw,rdS
Secretary, of the meeting.
he object OF the meeting being explained from the
Chair, the following preamble and resolutions
alter discussion, adopted:
whereas, the election of the Chief MAGISTRATE of t,
o"''1u states, Is rgEt OF inestimable value to tie
people; ana whereas, The mode, by which it has been
exercised Tor many years past the State of VIRGINS,
10y me machinery OF an electoral ticket formed nv tb
AienDers oil the Legislature, however admissible when
sanctioned by The great body Of the people, is essentially
UNJUST under their present unequal representation in
mat body; and whereas, is apparent 10 the rnenba
OF this meeting, that heir fellow citizens thrcncbor.
the State, are disposed yindcate their soy.1eig
oy occurrence 10 just principles, upon this great
and momentcus question:
HeSofced, therefore, That in the opinion of this
meeting 1t is eXpedent 10 send Delegates TO the CITY Of
nIcn'"ohd' on lie u Tuesday in January next, TO
meet such Delegates may be deputed from o,,a.
parts OF the commonwealth, for The purpose of devsn
proper and ehecuai plan, for calling forth the real
sentiments OF The people on the of the appoacb
ing Presidential election
ReSoiced. rs the opinion of this ,nes.;no d., - -:
causes OF complaint exist against the Administrators
9" Tue Heneiai Government, siEce the election of tis
present Chief Magistrate whose claims 10 our conf
aeHce are ionnded upon long of public
ms distinguished talents and faithful devotion 10 ih
Phoic g0oG,-and whose policy Of government is baspi
upon The best Precedeus of those who have gone before
Rcsofyed, As the opinion Of This mcer;,s ,,,
opposition 10 The public servants, chosen TO adninis,or
the Government, founded upon mere per sonoI consids
fa'iohs wrong IN principle dangerous in p actice
ana ongh to be dscountenanced by ali i,partia ard
Gispassona;c men 49,"
1fcso5rca, That while "e duly appreciate the mil
tary services OF General Andrew Jackson we arc
deepy Impressed with the conviction tina, ne;hcr
his political experience The emper yhich he has In,s
ioiore manifested while clothed with authority lie
requirements his views 10 The sanctity of con
,iiuona lazy, I'll him for the elevated and respons5
bic station of President Of the United States-and
we must ever protest against The doctrine that ,l
Presidency Of these United States holding in trust lie
interests and happiness OF so many millions of PEG
PIE shall be awarded TO any candidate as a reward
FOR mere military services or upon anv Other mr.
clpie tian that OF his superior qualifications for the
discharge oi IFS high and arduous duiies,-the Only
Sroua upon winch patriot should claim the distinction
or wise people should confer it.
Hcso'rld. That spurm the dctation of those who
iectg to ea the people of Virginia as vassals transC
a9le at he pleasure bid sustain, 1828, the ma
Whon' III 1874, they openly aud unrquivocally dcnouncrd
HesOirca, That six delegates be appointed il beba,fr
The mcnrrs of this meeting, the contemplated
Convention to be held in the city Of Richmond on Tesda
the 8h day Of January framing electoral ,ckc,
TO be submitted to the people oftbe 81: to. any two or more
o whom all be competent and that tie Ds,vat;o
shall be composed Of the following persons Col william
Ivy Cuihbe't Powell Samuel Dawson, John Janncy
Richard n. Lee, and James RIcIhanv
GeS0lUtd, Fiat the Chirmau do name ro,,,,;,,se 8
correspondence, TO consist of six members whose dutv II
Shd'i De o communicate with Other parts Vt the State
touching Inc SuhJcci OF our present deliberations
In conformity with this equation the following rersone
were appointed by the rhar- Richard H. Henderson
Cutbcrt Powell John White, Stacy vIor nr, ~ IA,
risom and Humphrey b. Powell
Rey0ei That the proceedings IF THE r,cc,r bs ;rrc,
by the Chairman and Secretary, and published
sAm'L NJ. E9wAnDs, see'y.
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