Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-29

James Murdaugh, Esq. then rose and after sta
ting the object OF tho meeting, in Il brief but elo-
Guent manner, Messrs Matthias Jones, Jno G.. CO.
hoon, VIM. Shepherd, Sam. Corbell and los L.
Goodwin, were, on motion, appointed to prepare n
preamble and resolutions, which they accordingly
reported follows:
This meeting sincerely regrets that the present
Chief Mag Stratc of the u. $. did on his Undue
ton into Office adopt wise, diguiied and liberal
course OF policy, which, whilst it would have realized
the hopes of his friends, would have disarmcd and
conciliaed his opponcnts.-It is only ncccs-
Sary however, to appeal to his acts to de-
monstTatc that, to the extreme mortifca-
ton of his supporters, no has pursued Il
course of policy more detrimental to the
safety of our Union, and the happiness and re.
pose OF the nation, than his most violent oppo.
ncnts venturcd to anticipate predict principle
can be more odious, none more dangerous, than the
one openly and unblushingly acted upon by the
present Executive, i'll rcwarding his friends and
furnishing his opponents, for support il the one
case and opposition in the other. That hc has
acted upon tis odous principle is evidenced by the
tact that hundreds of patriotic and faithful officers
OF the Government have been elected from Office
for no other crime than an honest belief III Gen.
Jackson's untitucss for his present station This
tyrannico would, indeed admit of some
little pallaton If the places of the dismissed and
punished officers had been supplied with citizens of
known and established characters; it seems how =
ever that in most instances blind and furious de-
voten to his personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT constituted
the most ready passport to favor and promotion
Tho intrigucs and petty sguabbling which caused
the dissolution of the late Cabinet whilst they re-
fleet disgrace on the country, proclaim the alb
seuce of that digniiicd and elevated character OF
mind, which is ever looked for and ought always
to be found in the Chief Magistrate of a growing
and powerful republic. Indeed almost every pri,l-
ciple avowed by Gen. Jackson, when Il candidate,
has been abandoned since his election. He pro-
fossed to believe that it of vital Importance
that Il chief magistrate should be elected but for
one term: he HUt1 wishes to serve another. He
avowcd the opinion that it led directly TO corrup-
ton to select members Of Congress for important
appointments; he has since made numerous selcc
tons from that body. For these and many other
reasons which in more elaborate exposition of
their view might bc assigned, this meeting deems
IL important to the welfare of the people of the u.
States that every honorable endcavor should bo
made to prevent the reelection of General Jack
son.-rhcrefOre
l. Rcsotred, That We highly approve the call of
an AntI-Jacksou Convention to assemble in Bal
tniore on the 2nd Monday in December next, for
the purpose of nominating candidate for Prcsi-
dent and Vice President of the U. States
= ReSotred, That VIC appoint Matthias Jones,
VIM. Shepherd, .Ino. T. Kilby, Jno. C.. Cohoon and
Joshua NJ. HarrclI, delegates to meet those of 9th
or counties of this Congressional district for the
purpose ofselccting suitable representatives, 10 the
Anii-Jackson Convention, TO assemble i'll Bati-
more on the 2nd Monday in December next.
5. ReSOircd, That in the event of the dele rates
appointed by the second resolution falling TO meet
or nominate suitable persons to represent this Con
grcssional district in the National Republican Con
vention TO be held in Baltimore the second Mon
day i'll December next the said delegates appointed
by tho foregoing resolution, hereby authorised
to represent this County i'll the said Convention.
4. On motion, ReSOIred, Tha. the Chairman be
added to the number ofdccgatcs.
>. ReSotUed, That the appointment of Chapman
Johnson and Robert Stanard, by the Richmond
Meeting, meets the concurrence and appreciation
OF this meeting.
6. Resotrcd, That the talents, experience, pa;ri-
otIsm and integrity of Henry Clay Of kentucky,
cnttlc him 10 the highest Office within tho gift of
the people, and that the nomination of this distin-
guished individual, would DO highly gratifying to
this Meeting.
7. Resolred, That tho Editors of the Norfolk
Herald, Norfolk Beacon, Constitutional Wing,
and Richmond Enquirer, be requested 80 pub
ish the foregoing preamble and resolutions.
Which preamble and resolutions were unani-
mousy adopted.
JOSIAH RIDDICK, Chairman.
JOIN 2. Benton, Sec'ry.