Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-15
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ANTI-JACKSoN CONVENTION.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER II

M Dabney Carr from the Committee TO frame
IN address stated the readiness OF that Committee
to report within one hour-and Oh motion OF Mr.. T..
Co!ston, the Chair was vacated for that space of
time-at the expiration of which, the President re-
stunned the Chair.
MIR. johnson from the Committee to frame an
address, then reported the following Address and
Resolutions:
We regret that it is not in our power to publish
the Address this morning-the Secretary made
every eNertiOn 10 send US corrected proof sheet;
but 1t came 10 late for aer,ion in our columns TO-
day. itWil certainly appear i'm the ne Vt ENQUIRER
II concludes with the following Resolutions:
l. ReSofced, That JOHN QUINCY ADAMS,
oil Massachusetts, be recommended TO the people
OF the United States rs lit person 10 be supported
for the office OF President
2. ReS0ired, That this Convention approve the
nomination OF RICHAD RUSH. of The State of
Pennsylvania, for the Office Of Vice President,
made by the Convention at Harrisburg, and re-
commend him TO the people Of Virginia as d fit per-
son to be supported for that office
3. Res0ired, That the President of this Conven-
lion be requested to transmit copy of the pro-
ccedings and address, of this Conventions 10 each OF
the gentlemen who have been nominated on the
Electoral Ticket, and inform them OF their several
appointments.
i. ReSolred, That the following persons be .p-
pointed 4 central corresponding Committee, with
the authority 10 fill any vacancies which NAV oc-
cur within their own body, or in the Electoral
Ticket, in favor of the election of John Quincy
Rush a. Vice President, viz Judge WIN. II.
Cabell, Judge Dubney Carr, Judge John Coaltcr
Mr.. Robert Staiard, Rev John Kerr, Gen. j. b.
harvie, MIR. Peyton Raudol Mr.. Jno. III. Plea
SAINTS, MIR. Charles Copeland, MIR. Thomas Brock
enbrough, Mr.. h. w Rootes, Mr.. j. IL. Eustacc,
DIR. Thomas Nelson.
.. ReSolred, That the Corresponding Commit
tees, which have been appointed by the meetings
opposed 10 the election of Gen. Jackson as PreSi-
dent OF the u. States, in the verious counties and
ti.,,ta ti,.
corresponding Committees OF said counties and cor
porations, with authority 10 add 10 their numbers
and fill any vacancies which may occur in such
Committees.
committee be authorised TO appoint corresponding
committees i'll the several counties and corpora
tons which have not appointed them-which COM
mittees shall have authority TO exercise the same
powers as those which have heretofore been APP
pointed.
Z. ResOlued, That it be recommended to the
convention that each member, should pay the sum
OF five dollars TO the Secretaries to be deposited in
the Bank OF Virginia To the credit of the chairman
OF the central committee to defray the expenses of
printing and circulating the documents directed to
be published by the Convention, and such other
publications a. may be thought advisable by the
SAID central committee, for the purpose of diStribu
ton among the citizens OF the commonwealth, and
ali other incidental charges.
g Resoived, That at least thirty thousand CO.
pies of the proceedings and address of this Conven-
ton, be printed and circulated under the direc-
lion of the Central Committee, through the several
counties and corporations of the Commonwealth.
8. ReSOiUe1, That the Central Corresponding
Committee be requested TO publish, in pamphlet
form many copies of the address OF the lion
Henry Clay, with the accompanying documents
as they may deem expedient, and that they cause
70 be pat ilShed uch other do cumeIts, in thcir
opinion, will sustain the facts and principles,
set forth in the address of this Convention.
10. Resolved, That the Central Committee be
requested to make TO the officers of the Senate and
House OF Delegates who have attended upon this
Convention during its session, such compen ,ation
as they may deem proper 10 be paid out OF the fund
provided by this Convention.
IL. RESOLVED, That this Convention entertain
feelings OF uniciSned gratitude for the facilities Of
tered, ana thcspirits of accommodation manifested
by both Houses OF the Virginia Assembly and their
officers TO this Convention, in the prosecution of
their duties, and that the President Le requested
10 tender the thanks Of This Convention to both
branches OF the Assembly and their officers, tr
their Kindness and iiberaiy
II. ResOtCed, That the Editors of tie several
newspapers printed III Virginia, be requested 10
publish the proceedings of the Convention together
with their address 10 the People oil Virgin in
their respective papers.
= The address having been read, was on motion
unanimously adopted
nc question was then taken on the resolutions
seriatim, and they were unanimously adopted.
On Mr.. Sharpes motion the President was re-
Hut1tcu ~ utNiFc ile rev q JOni Kerr, member
OF inc convention, to close their ldbors by prayer
Con. Darlington offered resolution which was
adopted unanimously, tcniciiug the thanks of the
meeting to the President and Secretaries.
Judge Brooke then rose and made a suitable ac-
acknowledgement.
a resolution of thanks was next alontcl ~ .I,o
subcommittee for the ability with which they had
discharged the duty coniIicd to thera. Gen. Tav-
Tor sad hc was one of the persons embraced in the
resolution, but that the whole merit of the Ad-
dreSs to the people was due TO the Chairman, Mr.
Chapman Johnson.
The Revd. Mr.. Kerr then closed the procced
ngs 10y an appropriate Paycr-and on Con. Tay-
lor motion the Convention Adjourned
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LEGISLATIVE CONVENTIO%
LAST evening At re-assembied in the Hall of ths
~. OF Dele Gates according TO adjournment Mr..
Banks, Speaker of the House of Delegates. in tbc
Chair, and Thomas Richie, Secretary
On motion, G. w Munord CLERK Of the H. Of
D. was appointed assistant Secretary
The roll OF the Members OF both Houses was
called over; and If Senators, loo Delegates, and
- special Deputies appeared in person, and few
by proxy.
On Gen. Dades motion, the Meeting came 10 the
following Resolution Resolved unanimously, that
Andrew Jackson OF the State OF Tcnnes,,e be re-
commended 70 the people Of this State as fit per
son to be voted for President Of the L. Sltes at
the approaching election.
On Gen. Dade's motion. the Meeting came 10 tho 4
resolution Of calling the names Of the Mem
9ers, Tor the purpose OF designating some candidate
TOT inc wee appeared, that l6i de-
cared Tor John &. Calhoun, 20 for ". Macon. 2 /
or VIM. ii. Crawford, for l.. w Tazewen. and
! Tor John Tyler.-Thc resolution thus prevailed
Tor nominating Mr.. Calhoun
the meeting proceeded 20 nominate Electors
md after they ha, determined 10 nominate Wp,. q
ioit Tor the District u Nansemond, and WIN II ]
Mel arland for The District OF Surry-On motion /
y Ut. Atkineon. tic Meeting adjourned fan tbi,