Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-06

incnt. and which TO our apprehension has been re-
i,sed) against public SCENTS acting in the discharge
Of important duties. under delicate and trying cir
cpmsiancss-public agents, no, trusted :here for
the first time, bu, who had often held the ino.t EN-
inent and important Offices. and had enjoyed for a
long time the entire confidence OF those men who |
have had confidence, ever since we were
Dation--wouiJ, we think, be OF most melancholy \
augury for the Republic. Ii would 70 well nigh
TO destroy our confidence IN human virtue, and our
isith In the capacity OF the people for self govern
mcnt,-- for 1t we are TO condemn upon the surmi.
ses and suspicious OF their enemies. The eminent
men W no are now at the head Of our government,
who have been SO often trusted in stations where
talents and virtue were required, and who have so
uniformly executed the duties of these high Offices
TO the satisfaction of those who employed them, |
and 10 the satisfaction of their fellow citizens gen
orally, on what other meo IN tue nation can we
Tepose our trust and confidence? And With that |
faith can ,h,'r political adver-ares. when they SO
into office, ask the people to bestow upon them
their confidence! Can they esy-we have served
you logger; we have served you better; we eau
appeal To Mr.. Madison, who WAS at the head of
the nation al the trying period of the last war, to
testify, that we were more steady and true, in his
support hat time than Adams Clay & Barbour;
we enjoyed more Of the confidence of Washington
and Jetf,rson and Madison and Monroe. No we
believe IT they presumed TO set up such pre;en-
sions, the nation would laugh them to scorn; and
we ueieve Ut the nation gives its sanction to accu-
sations so derogatory OF our government it will
not only fix an iDdeble stain upon our Republic,
but make ourselves a laughing stock to the enemies
OF Republican Governments every where.
Resolved, therefore, That will use all hon
orable measures TO prevent the election of Gen. A.
Jackson - the Chef Msgistracy Of this Union.
Resolved, That we have no faith in the char
ges Of corruption. made with SO little deccncy,
aid 20 little regatd to evidence, against dstin-
guishad fellow citizens, John =. Adams aud Hen
~ Clay; and that we believe these iUPutations
nave originated from the inflamed naginaiiops OF
their personal enemies, and their defeated and dis
appointed political adyersaries.
Resolved, That whether compare tie
who at the head OF the General Govern
meat, with the public men who are now figuring
az leaders 10 the ranks of the opposition, the
public services, in times Of difficulty and Jaeger,
OF the first with those of the last the principles
rpm which the government il now administered,
with The principles upon which The opposition is
conducted, we avow, that we have decidedly more
confidence in the administration than have in
the opposition.
Resolved, That approve of a Convention of
Delegates, TO be held in the city of Richmond on
the 9Th January next, for the purpose of forming
an Electoral Ticket adverse to Gen. Jackson's e.
lection, and that we will appoint delegates to the
eaId Convention.
Resolved, That we will appoint COMMITTEES
OF correspondence, whose duty il shall he to sup
ply such vacancies shall occur in the delegation
20 De appointed by this meeting, aud to correspond
W tn committees appointed by similar meetings,
and TO exert themselves with zeal for the, further
aoce OF the objects for which assembled
and which we conceive to be important 10 The
prosperity and duration of the Republic.
In pursuance of the resolutions, Gen Edward
Z. Darlington and James Bruce, Esq were sp.
pointed delegates TO the Convention; and the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed Committee of
correspondence, viz: Major William Baily, Major
John S. Lewsllen, DIR. Davi-, g. Tuck. John w.
Glenn, David Chalmers, Capt Elijah Baker, e.. J.
N. Davis, Jacob Davis, DR.. John ii. Lynn, San,l
Mckinney. Daniel Whitman, ar, Saml. Bridge
water. Henry p. Hatfield, Merit Talbot, John S
Pleasants, VIM. Frame, WIN. Holt, VIM. Thack-
stone and DR.. Specie.
Upon motion, the proceedings Of the meeting
were directed to be signed by the Chairman and
Secretary, and forwarded to the editors of the
Whig, the VHgnian and Enquirer, for publication
JOHN S. LEWELLEN, Cn'n.
HENRY z. HATFIELD, See'Iy.
JACKSON MEETING IN KING WILLIAM.
According to notice heretofore given, very
large meeting of the ffeeholders, friendly 10 The
election of General Andrew jackson, as President
of the United States. convened at the courthouse
Of King William county, on the 26:h OF November
1927. that icing court day.
John J. Roane was appointed Chairman, and
fVm b. Browne, Secretary.
The objec. of the meeting having becn express.
ed by b. +. Dabney, Esq it was ,hereupon re-
solved, that committee consisting of Col Co,bin
Braxton, Andrew L. Moore, b. +. Dabney, WIN.
Armistesd, John Ii. Gwa,hmey, Richd. S. TAI Ior,
and Christopher Johnson, be appointed TO prepare
and report q preamble and resolutions expressive
of the object Of this meeting-whereupon the
Committee retired, and after a short time returned
with The following preamble and resolutions w ;cb
were submitted TO the meeting and unanimously
adopted:
This meeting being deeply impressed with the
expediency and pIopriety of being represented in
the meeting, contemplated to be held in the city
OF Richmond, during next winter, for the pvruose
of constituting an Electoral Ticket, favorable TO
the election Of General Andrew Jackson az next
Presitent Of the UGited States; and aware of the
objections entertained by some. TO the mode her e,o
tore prac'ised OF nominating Electors of President
anu Wee President, in meetings held by Members
OF the Legislature, on the ground that such meet
ings sef-cOnstiiuied, and no authorised by the
People; With view therefore of removing such
obeciiods:
Resolved, That our Senator and Delegates to
the next General Assembly, be, and they are
hereby authorized and requested 10 attend, and
take pari 10 any meeting that may be held Bexl
winter in the city of Richmond, by the friends of
IeBeril Andrew Jackson, for the purpose of forms
ing Jackson Electoral Ticket. or of adopting
aay honorable measures conducive 10 his election
as President of the United States.
Resolved, That the following persons be ap-
pointed a committee OF correspondence and visi
lance, viz: Col. Corbin BraxtoD, Andrew T..
Gwaihmey, Richard s.. Taylor, Christopher John
Walker, James Mile. Ro. Hill, VIM Gregory,
RIO. J. King, Doct. 1. 8. Barrett, Philip Ay!ett,
Daniel Elicit, Col. Philip Ayleit, Doct Charles
1Vei,b. Robert Sutton Doct G,snhso G,,,o.