Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-11-24
MASON COUNTY

MASON COUNTY
At meeting of the citizens of Mason county il,
favor of the election of John Quincy Adams TO the
Presidency of the u. States, convened at the Court
House thereof for the purpose Of appointing Delegates
10 represent them in the Convention to be held at
Richmond nominate electors for the State irrin
who may be friendly the present Administration of
the General Government; Mai John CantreII was
called to the Chair and Nathan Smith appointed Sec.
rotary. The meeting being properly organized its OBJ
Ject was briefly explained by Henry Fisher, Esq
whose motion the following Preamble, prepared by
Reuben W. Short, was unanimously adopted, with
the suhoined Resolutions, which had been submitted
to the meeting by William Sterre-
In government like that Of the u States, disin
gu'shed as being emphaucay the Government of the
People, it is not only the right OF every citizen but il
is his peculiar province, TO see that step is ia
Ken, no measure adopted, which in any degree
tend To snbver its principles trample upon lis happy
institutions Ii is, indeed proud and pleasing re-
Election TO supporters Of popular Cover nmens, that
with themselves alone say, whether their ber-
ties shall be committed to the charge of men, whose
integrity and capacity 10 govern las been tested by
series OF years arduously apd faithfully devoted to the
service OF their country In situations too which require
abilities OF The first ORDER or contided to men, whose
whole lives have been spent in enp,ovneuts rcauirinc
talents of entirely a different description The CHI
zens of the United States not easily persuaded a:
every man is endowed with capacity, which BELTS him
to preside over the destinies of a nation. They are
too tenacious OF their liberties offer them Up as an
incense, at the altar of ignorance and passion. He
that would govern free people must prove himself
confidence which is reposed in him.
The foregoing reflections but strongly pre-
sent themselves 10 this meeting at the present crisis
when it views the eXeriiOns thai made IN many parts
OF the country, to eXa 10 the Presidential chair an
individual! known to the people only as a successful
military commanders and this 100, to The exclusion Of
one whose long experience and services have proved
him no less competent TO fill the first Office the GIFT
OF his counirymen, than deserving of their gratitude
and support. III the choice of President of The Uni
ted States, this meeting is impeIed by inclination
well as sense OF duty, TO declare ITS preference in "a
yor OF John Quincy adams to Gen. Andrew Jackson
at the same time that it unwilling to withhold fwba
it knows 10 be the sentiment othe nalion) lis Far,nest
gratitude for the services of that distinguished soldier
Resolved, Therefore, tIat approve of the pro.
posed meeting OF Delegates at the City of Richmond
on The 9th of January next TO procure fair express
sion OF the general opinion of the citizens of Virginia
at the approaching election Of President of the United
! STATES.
Resolved, That should regard the election of en-
Andrew Jackson 10 that Office as calamity 10 the
people of the u. States. inasnuch as he is greatly
deficient in political quail caons TO en- the same his
talent being confined to military purposes.
Resolved, That we approve Of the general policy of
the Administration, and desire the present incum
bent to be reelected; for he has furnished abundant
proof Of his fitness guide the helm OF state ard com
bnes prudence with sound judgment in all his pub
lie acts.
Resolved, That Samuel MoCullook and Isaac
Newman, Esqrs. be instructed to attend said Conyen
ton, and their influence preparing an electoral
ticket, for John Quincy Adams, as President of the
United States for the next four years after his term Of
Office ex pres
Resolved That the foregoing proceedings be sipDed
by The Chairman and Secretary, and published in the
Western YirginisD, and that the Editors of the Rich
mond Enquirer, Constitutional Wing, and Winchester
Republican, be desired 10 repUblish the same.
JOHN CANTRELL, Chm.
NArHBy SNjTn. Se'ry