Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-16

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the present administration Of General Andrew
Jackson, every principle Of civil and moral liber'
ty have been violated, and the public good sacri-
feed at the shrine Of party aud personal feelings,
we deem it our duty SO to express our opinions
and to call upon our feilow-citizens to relieve
themselves from the present state of things and
to restore their outraged rights and the honor OF
their country to their former station, by prevent
ing the reelection Of Gen. Andrew Jackson to
the Presidency Of our country, who has shewn
himself, in so many instances, unworthy of the
confidence reposed in him BY a too generous peo-
pie. Thinking and believing that this object can
not lie better effected than by union at the ap-
preaching elections; therefore,
Bel Rssolred, That the voters Of Charles coun.
ty, friendly to a change of the present Admins
ration, and opposed to the reelection Of Gen. An
drew jackson, be recommended to unite in the
support of the tickets in the subsequent resolu-
tions TO be named, and to produce union Of &C
ton and of sentiment. that every personal feel
ing or objection to the individuals so named. if
any exist. be sacrificed for the good of the great
and patriotic cause we all have at heart, and that
all attempts to divide BY the offering of other
candidates, be considered as a a plan of our pc.
litical enemies to "divide and conquer!"
Resolved, That the friends 10 the re- eiection Of
Andrew Jackson, having lately held a meeting in
this county. and recommended candidates to the
voters upon party grounds, the present cOnven-
ton became necessary, to meet them fairly and
honorably upon the question of their own choice
which we do in the recommendations subsequent
ly made, and from this question, ''the re-elec-
ton Of Andrew Jackson" we urge upon the
people, that no cunning or eleCtioneering OF the
candidates. ought to turn them. The issue is join
ed and let the result Of the elections decide.
Resolved, That John N. Weems and John G.
Chapman, are. Recommended to the voters oppos-
sed to the reelection of Gen. Andrew Jackson,
as proper persons to be elected Electors Of the
Senate of Maryland, for this county.
Resoired, That Henry Brawner, John Edelen,
Thomas Rogerson, and J. A.. Turner be recon-
mended to the voters opposed to the reelection
of Gen. Andrew Jackson, as proper persons to
represent this county in the next legislature.
Resolved. That four delegates be appointed bv
the Chairman of this convention, for each cleo
ton district in the county, to meet the same num-
Der of delegates from each of the counties of st.
Mary's and Calvert, at Benedict. upon the Goth
day of July, for the purpose of ascertaining the
wishes Of the people in each of SAID counties, as
to the person most generally desired to represent
this district in the next Congress of the United
States, and to recommend SAID person to the unit
ed votes Of all those who are opposed to the re-
election Of Gen. Andrew Jackson-also for the
purpose of nominating a Representative for this
Congressional District, to meet the " National
Convention Of National Republicans" to be held
in the city of Baltimore in December next.
In obedience to the last resolution, the chair
man announced to the convention that he had ap-
pointed the following gentlemen as Delegates for
this county, to meet at Benedict upon the s6tb
inst. viz. For the lst District, Joseph Smoot,
Joseph Young, George Dement, and Walter Mil
ler, For the Cd District Jno. Edelen, Peter w.
Grain, Josias Hawkins and Philip King. For
the Sd District, Thos. H. Marshall, VIM. P.
Ford, John Matthews, and George r. spaulding.
For the 4th District, Joseph A. Turner, Walter
Boarman, William r. Barker and John Hughes.
Resolued, That it is the wish of this conven-
ton, that the Representative from this District
to the .sNatiOnal convention" at Baltimore, do
use all his influence to oppose the e-eircfion Of
.1ndreW Jackson under any circumstances what
ever, as we should deem it the greatest misfor-
tune that could befall our country; and that in
the present state OF things, we would view the
elevation of Henry Clay, of Kentucky to the
Presidential Chair, as one of the greatest bles.
sings with which Divine Providence could visit
u.s.. We therefore recommend to our Represen-
tative to use all e~Aertions in his power to obtain
the nomination of that distinguished Statesman
and Patriot, the friend Of liberty in every coun-
try, the able and d~auntless defender of the con-
s%titutIon, the eloquent supporter Of the honor, the
glory, and the interests Of our country upon eve
~ occasion; the faithful public servant of the
people, for the last thirty years, and truly and
emphatically the friend and champion Of their
rights and privileges in every political or private
act of his life; but should the political aspect of
our country change, we would approve the nomi-
nation Of any othec distinguished statesman In
opposition to the reelection of Gen. Andrew
Jackson.
RESOLVED, That the above proceedings be sign
ed by the Chairman and Secretary, and publish
ed in the Port Tobacco. Herald, the National In
telligencer, National Journal, Alexandra Ga
zette, and Baltimore Patriot, and Chronicle.
Resotved, That this meeting now adjourn, and
that the Chairman is authorized to convene it
hereafter, whenever it may be deemed necessary.