Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-15

On motion of Alpheus p. Wilson, Esq. prefaced by an
address appropriate to the ssion.
ReSoleed, Tina, Euc-nius Nj Wilson. Esn Mathew Cay,
E,a. Dr NJ. d Gc,tinss, Thomas P. Ray and Dr.. B. h.
OKellcy, be appointed committee draft preamble
aud resolutions expressive of the this meeting
corning the Presidential election.
The committee retired. and iu time reformed,
when Eugenhs Nj. Wilson, Esq the part oil the com,
mittor, reported preamble and le following resolutions,
which aftor some discussion adopted:
Therefore, RGsol,ed, That approve of the plan of
calling State Conventions occasions like the present.
enabling all parties represent their views political affairs
so the consier OF the people, aud aons zach citi-
oppounity of voting sucS Electoral ticket for
the Presidency, upon the whole may deem rc bt
without inc con"o or interference of Legislative Caucus
esoreo nat we do not perceive in Gen. jackson those
Qualifications of mind temper which are requisite 10
uscharse The duties OF the Chief Executive Officer of
na'o" emphacaiy peaceful in its institutions pur-
snurn less that traoscendant fitness that station
~hc" snou" induce the people make for his Gle
'e" ny turning out long tried faithful confessedy
servant before the expiration of the term
Office We think that in this ton where tie civil law
claims supremacy the military, the virtues and servi-
ces otcv ie ought to rank at least high i'm the public
estimation, as those of warke The duties and
services of patriot statesman, although not so prominent
70 the public gaze, brightly embazoued pas
sing chronicles of the times, yet require for their
rsnmer' no less virtue aud moral courage less mental
t1wer and patriotic devotion, than those of the warrior
ahe warrior may in hour Of accidental success, achieve
victory which will trumpet forth his fame the world
aud establish for him lasting reputation; but the stat
man expect his country acquire its
nous only by long of aborous study bestowed night
foreisn nations-an intimate acquaintance with these
essentially requisite to accomplished President Both
the candidates before be patriots, both of firm
ness but the one has fitted himself for the Presidency the
Other for the Command Of armies. Gen Jackson
his country in the Geld-r Adams can serve her in the
Cabinet
Resorcd therefore, That having seen tie unjust cha rye
against Mr. Adams of bargain and corruption with MIR
Clay, pass "ke the baselcss fabck of vision, we
have no esitaton III preierring John Quincy Adams
ofce of President of the United States, the
present candidates and do hereby appoint Apeus P VIII
son lhe delegate appointed by fellow citizens Of Mid
dieown) to attend the general held at
Richmond the 9th Of January for the purpose
forming electoral ticket, and taking such steps
may be proper prevent the election of Andrew Jacknn
Aud lest the above named delegate should prevented
iIom attending said convention this meeting deem il advi-
SABLE aud DO hereby add to the delegation from this
me following gentlemen viz: John s. Barns, Thomas s.
Haymond, James G Watson, Matthew Gay, John Rogers
ahnmas P Ray and Johu Evans, r. any all Of WHOM,
are authorised attend said coavencn delegates from
i!:s county.
EfSo|red, What the ahove named delegates constitute
committee ofvsance aud correspondence who i addition
10 the usual duties Of such committees shall have power
whhe hliddleowu committee supply vacancies i'm the
delegation from this county.
icsoced That the proceedings of this meeting be signed
y the Chairman aud Secretary and published in the Mo-
uungaliu Chronicle.
DUDLEY EVANS, Chairman.
JsuN ROGERS, Secretary.