Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

for the honor and happiness Of our county, e re
.ret to say We believe that he is destitute Of any
adequate notion of what becomes The dignity of
his s~tation, the duties of his Office, and the limits
Of his authority, and that his views are solely d.
rectcd to the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of himself and his
minions that surround him, and that all his ends
are selfish and all his means tyrannical. Convinc-
ed as we are of these facts, we feel bound by the
~strictest ties of duty to our country to oppose the
reelection Of a man thus incompetent and unqua-
lifted for the Office of President.
In the contemplated Convention in Baltimore
we have the probable means of concentrating pub
lie opinion upon a man as the successor to Gen.
Jackson. who will be the choice OF his country.
We highly approve the proposed Convention aud
the principles upon which il is to meet. Wecon-
fdently look to ITS results as Of the greatest fos-
sible Importance to the welfare of our Union, and
we most ardently invoke the attention of the 9TH
err counties of this District to the subject, and en-
treat their cooperation. We have every reason
to conclude that there is a majority OF people IN
the Northern Neck, opposed to the reelection OF
Gen. Jackson: nay. If the strength of the oPPo-
sition were properly measured in this State, the
Old Dominion would be found to array a power
ful and respectable portion OF It's population against
the present Administration. Although we may
be Of the minority, We Can find no wcll-sround-
ed reason in the fact why We should not take part
in the deliberations that are to assert the rights
and promote the interest of our common country.
Although we are aware OF the neutral chaIac-
ter of "A Convention in Baltimore, so far as the
situation ola successor to Gen. Jackson Is con
cerned, and We concur in the principles of the
meetins,-yet we cannot withhold a tribute OF
our respect and admiration for the iilustrious
statesman of the West. Henry CLAY. HIS cha.
racter we delight to contemplate. In these days
of corruption and party strife, when the minds
of men are grovelling in the narrow and devious
paths of intrigue and chicanery, and their hearts
are frozen by self.interest. it is grateful to behold
that eminent. distinguished man. through all the
yicissitudes of party luminosity and political con
hict, bearing himself alone and alott-hiS mind
directed to the perfection ct those measures
which are fraugh, with benefit TO his country
His opinions remaining consistent and firm, amid
the titful changes Of the times, and the lustre OF
his character unbiemished by al! the assaults OF
r,baldrv aud detraction. He il is whom we ad-
mire. He it is upon whom we repose our hopes.
and we sanguineiy expect to see him enjoying
that confidence and honor from his country,
which his brilliant virtues and traIscendant Ia
Tents so Justly merit.
Resoiced. That this meeting cordially approve
of the proposed Convention of Republicans in
Baitirn re, and that it is expedient for Us TO be
represented there.
Resolre}. That our friends in all the counties
in this district, be requested to hold meetings and
choose delegates to assemble at some central
point, to elect one Or more representatives to the
National Republican Convention to be held in
Baltimore. in December next.
Resoired, That we feel ourselves called upon
by the highest consideration OF duty TO our coun-
try, to oppose the reelection Of Gen. Jackson.
ResoIreI. That and be chosen
Delegates, on the part of this meeting, to confer
with such others as the other counties Of The dis
trict may appoint. to elect one or more repre-
sen,a,,ves to the Baltimore Convention,
Resolued, That we approve the choice Of X.
Stanard and Chapman Johnson, Esqs. as repre-.
sentatives on the part Of the State at large, to
the Convention in Baltimore.
Resolved, That in the event of no meeting tax
ing place of Delegates, from the other counties
Of the District, that and be
requested and authorized to proceed to Baltl-
more, as delegates from this county.
Resoired, That in the exalted talents. emf
uent experience, uncompronnslrg integrity and
incOrruptible principles oi iIEARy CLAY, we have
the highest confidence. that for his distinguished
services and devotion to his country. and his
friendliness and uniform suppor' ct human libcr-
ty. the rigi is OF man Throughout the world, M
merits our profound admiration aud gratitude.
On motion, the blanks In the second resolution
were filled by the names Of VIM. + Talliaier-
70. Lawrence Washington, Richard L. Brown
and Robert Besle. Sen'r, E,G:. and on further
motion. the Blanks in the Sd resolution were fill
ed by the names of VIM. +. Taliloicrro and l..
Washington. Esqs.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
LAW. WASHINGTON, President.
M1LToN A. HARVEY, Secretary.