Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-12
PUBLIC MEETING.

On VI Bnuay last, pursuant 10 previous notice,
numberjbf the friends OF Jackson and Reform,
convened at the tavern of MIR. George Todd, in
Frankfort Col fl. Crockett called to the chair
and ~ p Blair, Esq appointed Secretary. Capt.
h. Richmond proposed the following preamble and
resolution:
The democratic republicans of Franklin coun-
~, the friends OF the present Administration OF the
General Government, feel ii their duty to sustain
il against the organized opposition by which il is
already assailed. They sensible that Presi-
dent Jackson cannot accomplish the reform in the
abuses of the Government, nor re- establish its
free principles, in their original purity, unless he
receives the support Oh the representatives in Con-
gress OF that people, whose voice called him 10
preside over the destnes of the republic; that his
enemies are attempting, by stealth and artfce, to
undermine his strength, to SOW dissention among
his friends, and TO profit by their divisions that
union Is necessary to frse people in their
rights against the intrigue and management of an
aristocracy. Impressed with these opinions, this
meeting would recommend 10 their republica,
brethren, concentration OF their support, regard
less OF all personal predictions in favor of that
candidate Tor Congress, who, in their opinion, lie
preferred by majority Of the friends of the pre-
sent administration; and with view to ascertain
to whom that preference is given. it is further re-
commended, that public me etings be called in the
several counties that compose this Congressional
District for the purpose of expressing their con-
viction OF the sense entertained by the republican
friends OF the present Administration upon thi 9
subject. In iurtherance Of the views herein en-
pressed, il is
ResotUed, That - - be recommended
as candidate, who, in the opinion of this meet.
ing, is the choice of majority OF the supporters
OF President JACKSON, in Franklin county and as
one who will most probably unite in his favor the
greatest strength of the republican party in this
district.
On motion of mr.. r. DEFINE the blank in The
resolution was filled with The name of JOSEPH
I.ECoMPTE, and the preamble and resolution we've
then unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED. That the Editor Of the Argus be re.
quested to insert in his paper the proceedings OF
this meeting. ANTHONY CROCKETT, Ch'mn.
=. p. BLAIR, Sec'ry.
10 the Editor Washington, d. e., .fpyiJ 25,
1929.
The interesting ceremonies of Jackson's in
auguraiion, need no description, a, you were pre-
sent at them as well as myself. L. however 10.
day, witnessed another, Of which suppose Won
would like to hear, less imposing il is true but in
some measure more pleasiBg-in which the old
General showed to great advantage IL was a
review of the volunteer troops of the metropoIis
l am, however, not enough Of the soldier, TO de.
scribe the scene to you in technical styIe-further
Than to say, that il was highly gratifying 10 the
numerous and respectable Spectators who partici-
Pated IN IT, The opportunity OF seeing the old
,onow 10 mintary character, was one which |
hsd long desired. The troops were drawn I'M in
line, inside Of the chain enclosure al the north
'front.' oil the Presidents house, whence the Presi.
dent issued, dressed in full suit of black In
passing the entire line, at the distance OF but q
iew PAGES, ne seemed 10 read every mans heart
thro his countsuance, as ne PLANTED his o,yr, e.
flrm eyes upon it. His gait was remarkable Tor
its strength and activity, having evidently recov
cred from the debility under which ne iabored at
his inauguration, and appeared in other respect, to
De 70 good health He was attended, through the
ceremony, by the Secretary Of War. man M CIV.
ceiiont disposition, and highly prepossessing man
ners' blended with most truly ainiable qualiies of
The bead and the heart Whentlie Prss.dent had
reviewed the troops, the captain Of ~ Sc Wash
mglos Guards" advanced 10 him, and said, The
,,.. companies Of Washington had avsiled
theipelves Of the opportunity Of ps,ing him their
respects, &C to which the President audibJy re-
riics IN 'hese words" feel houoyed by tho com
phaent' and rSturn my grateful scknowIedo-
mems, After which, the troops marched 10 Me-
ridsn kII' about Ht!o ard ksIl hom Tie CITY,