Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-11-24
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POWlH.qT.4W CONN-ry

AZ meeting Of the citizens of Powha,an, opposet
10 The election or Andrew jackson TO the Presidency
OF 'He United States, held ct the Court House, on
ihurs1aF the 18th iDs-Win Pope was called 10 the
CHAIR and John Is 1iosiey appointed secretary
Inc object otthe meeting having been briefly stated
oy The chairman, committee was appointed consst.
ing Oh messrs John H. Steger. l7ustoe Cbau,bers
Joseph ttoosoo, Wtn. ii. Henng, Claiborne w atkins
John Moody, WIN. l.. Montague, Thcodoric Robert
son aid WIN. Walsh, 10 prepare resolutions for the
consideration OF the meeting The committee having
'ced Tor short time, returned and reported tue fol
loving preamble and resolutions which were adoptet
we, the citizens of the county of powl.atan opDoset
10 Tue election OF Cen Andrew J cSson 10 the Pre-
s'oeucy OF the q States, have we'd with the deepest
regret, the CoRr2Tiey of opinion eX sD- on the 81 b.
Jecl OF the approaching Presidential election and the
manner M which that subject has agitated our conn
try But feeling anxious TO avert the danger with
wich are threatened Fl ON the efforts now making
10 place at The helm of government ssnilitary chief
ftain DESTROYS OF contributing cur aid to the re-
election OF John Quincy Adams--a1d believing that
me mode heretofore pursued by the members the
Legislature, in nominating electors of President and
wee resident IS unequal, un us and in conflict it
he spirit OF our constItution.ad conce!vin that il
IS The duty, as it certainly is The right of the people
10 taze Into their hands, the exercise OF power
which the constitution has secured TO them: Be il
therefore
]. Resolved, Tat this meeting dsapprove the prac
ce heretofore pursued By the members Of the Lcgis
iature, in forming an electoral ticket.
Resolved, That this meeting highly appro?c the
proposition, TO appoint delegates attend the coriem
plated convention TO be holden in iichnond OF, the
I'd TUESDAY IN January for the purpose fran
ing an electoral ticket 10 be subntisi TO the people
OF is state and for the purpose Of adopting such other
measures as Taay contribute to the election o! John
Quincy AdaSns
3 Resolved, hat this meeting believe The char;.-
OF g bargain, Intrigue anG coruption,n preferred
sans the President and Secretary OF State. TO be to,
tally destitute OF foundation
Resolved, That sSbils duly appreciate the
services which Gen Jaclrscn has rendered to hscoun
Try, we have been unable 10 perceive in him, thai
assemb!age of qualifications, suitable fer the high and
responsible Office. in'o hch his friends are eriying
so jealousy 10 i8duc hirnand viii cveS protest
against the doctrine, that the President of the United
states is 10 DC conferred on any man FOR mere military
services.
5 Resolved, That we view with contempt the d:cta
icn of those politicians who bid gov support Ink
man, whom in 1921 they denounced, and whose lee
ton they considee ed would be "a curse upon tic conn.
try
s. Resolved, That four delegates be appointed 10
represent this county in the convention 10 be holden
iu Richmond on the 9th of January next.
z. Resolved, That committee of correspondence
and vigance TO CONSIST OF fifteen be appointed will,
power TO fill vacancy t!,a may the deie.
CATION Aforesaid, and whose duty ii shail be
pond with similar committees appointed other coun-
ties and TO operate with them eeciing tie object
of this meeting.
In pursuance Of the sixth resolution MIR. losn H.
Seger, Mr.. Jasnph iopsou, air. Wn. Pope aud u.
anstOe Chambers, appointed delegates.
In pursuance OF the las. reco!ulion aEessrs. Bar
f'olomeg Trus'Iea,:, Win. II. iIsnnn, VIM L Mon
tague, JOHN Tnsey, RichaTd g. fovn!i, Ion Aiood7
Claiborne Watkins, John W atkins -ha.n Ball, Tho's
Gordon, Marcus a. Harris, Tleudorc To5er,-on mo.
G. Daniel, iienFy ". Watkins, r. and John Cratic,
esqs appointed committee Of spondeuce
and Vigilance.
On motion, il Reso!red that The proceedings
of this meeting be signed by the chairman ard score
tarv, and that tie editors q? the Constitutional 81 m
and Richmcai Enquirer bc requested 10 publish The
salne--and the meeting adjpurIed
WILLIAM PORE, Chairman
JouN 3. TtNsLEy, Secretary