Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-08


OF It's duties demands. Much of the early part OF
his life was spent IN the disuTdsiy society OF
fon,ier settlement, and his maturef age in q camp;
nor does il appear, that the pleasures OF sutious
Retirement ever had charms TO draw him iTom the
pursuit OF military glory.
Nor your committee any security for
Gen Jarkson's faithful administration of the laws
in the hope, that he will select cabinet OF en-
lishtened, patriotic aud republican citizens He
has declared, with emphasis peculiar hins SELF
that the People shall be ignorant OF his intentions
in this respect, until il is too late control his
choice. Supported rs his pTetensons are, by men
of all political opinions, and with equal claims TO
his favor your committee cannot for ssec, that he
will ii elected, select cabinet friendly to the in
tefests Of Virginia. Indeed, Gen. jackson has
given proof that the southern Atlantic States have
iiule 10 hope from his administration. The tariff
oi 1874, AMI every appropriation Tor the purposes
oi internal Improvement receive ell his support when
Il member OF The Senate.
Against the competitor of such candidate, the
objections should be insurmou1tsbe TO induce the
people of this state TO reject him. That there are
objections 10 Mr.. Adams, is not denied but IN
reviewing the acts of his admin slratIon, your
committee find no evi! that requires SO desperate
n remedy the elecion of Gen. Jackson. The
los. Ut the direct trade to the BRUSH West Indies,
Is inileed misfortune; and 1t II could fairly be
st,rbuied 10 the folly, the indifference, or the
negligence OF Mr.. Atoms, would furnish a strong
Objection to his reelection. But II Is scarcely
candid, TO charge MIR. Adams with neglecting to
ieS-lae, unless the constitution had given hun the
Legislative power; or with neslectng 10 negotiate
treaty TO secure this commerce, with govern
ment that reiu- ell altogether to treat upon the sub
ject.
But the objection which has most Frequently
aud most successfully bsen urged against the
all ninth
posed to have been contracted by the President
and Secretary ct State. This charge made
before the election Mr.. Clay demanded an in
vesiigation 10y committee OF Congress. His
accusers accepted the reference, and afterwards,
without any preext declined the prosecution
ct these very accuscrs now the !oudest IN
then denuncaiions The accusation treated at
first by the liberal part of the community, with
the contempt that it deserved, appears recent
~ 10 have gained some credit; not from any proof
oil its truth, for all the Efforts of Mr. Ciay's
mics With Gen. Jackson al their head, have
tirey failed In thls,) but by beng repeated in
~ mushroom journal that corrupt political at
mosphere could quicken into existence, ITS mere
ieiteTation without any shadow OF proof to
1t, has made an impression on some minds, In q
manner that themselves scarcely understand.
In the foregoing discussion, your committee are
not conscious OF having done injustice to General
Jackson; nor of having passed the bounds OF that
Others would obligs them TO observe. They have
viewed he prospect OF General Jackson election,
with the most distressing anxiety; nor do they
believe, that the liberty OF our country was ever
before in so perilous a condition. as the state of
political parties at this time Indicates. With
these Impressions, they cannot too seriously re-
commend the Of every honorable means to
avert the impending calamity. Aud in further
ance OF their views, they propose 10 your body,
the adoption OF the following resolutions:
Resolved, That THE meeting approve the
desgo of convention of Delegates from the diff
ieren counties IN the State, TO meet in Richmond,
on Tuesday the Sth day of January next, for the
purpose OF forming Electoral Ticke;, composed
ot the names OF persons opposed 10 the election Of
General Jackson.
Resolved, That two persons be appointed
Delegates TO represent Ia the said cpnv enion, the
citizens OF this county, opposed to The election of
General Jackson.
Resolved, That the President appoin, eigh-
teen persons, who shall be committee OF CORES
rondence, any five more of whom shall have
power to supply any vacancy that msy occur III
the delegation aforesaid
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the President and Secretary,
and sent to The Richmond Wing and Enquirer,
with request for their publication.
The Resolutions were adopted
On motion, Warner L. Talsferro, and Aug i.
Dabney were appointed Delegates, and Thomas
Il. Tabb, Doctor c. Dean, Richard Single; on,
john Martin, James b. TaliaferrO, John f. Scot,
Doctor w. g. Wait, Lawrence Stubs, II. L.
Nuttal, Isaac Andrews, John Stubs, James Md
Ter, VIM. II. Stubs, John Sinclair, William Ran
some, Richard &. Jones, Doctor Wm. Taafetro.
and Arthur L. Davies, were appointed the COM
mites Of correspondence.
w TALIAFERRO, pers't.
ARTHUR L. DAVIES Sec'ry.