Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-22
BoTEToURr JACKSON MEETING.

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BoTEToURT JACKSON MEETING
At meeting OF the citizens OF Botctourt, friendly TO
the reelection of Andrew Jackson as President of the IT,
December, 1851:
Nathaniel Burwcl, Esq. was called to tho Chair and
Matthew >. Robertson appointed Secretary.
On motion, committee Of five was appointed TO report
preamble and resolutions expressive OF the sense of the
meeting; whcrcupon, the Chair selected the following
persons TO compose said committee:
Thomson Crutchiicld, John L. Anderson James L.
Woodvilie Thomas H. Dunn and Benjamin Carpcr Esqrs.
who having retired for short time, returned with the
following, which, having been read was unanimousIv
adopted =
We consider the reelection of Andrew Jackson to the
Presidency OF the United States, event vital
portance to the pcrmancncy and stability of the Union,
and the prosperity of our beloved country His enemies
are active, perseverng and malignant. All weapons are
used, and every stratagcm employed to effect his over
throw. The vcst SANDERS are circulated by pensoned
and hreing writers, assailng his integrity and question:
ing the patriotism of the who performed so much
for his country But 'Truth mighty and will prevail
His deeds recorded in the hearts his fellow citizens
His achievements fresh in their and will
not be ooeratcd by the arts OF greedy asprnts for Office,
or their hired parzans The prosperous condition of our
relations with foreign powers, and the liberal economy
our affairs at home proclaim the wisdom of his rule and
prove the complaints OF his enemies be rroundes ORR
ginatng in the unhoy wish of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In less
than three (since Andrew Jackson became Presi-
denD forty millions of the public debt viii 1e been dis
charged and II Is thought that 'hc whole win paid of
before the expiration of the for which
ted And yet his enemies he has done nothing and that
nc discharge the his
The whole OF the State of Mississippi and tho western
part OF Alabama, will shortly be freed from their savage
population; Georgia will longer be disturbed by the
anomaly oil an Indian Government claiming and exercs-
ing the preroga,vcs of Independent, nation within her
borders, and the eXtngushmen the title of the Indians
TO lands within the limits of all States will speedily he
accompshed-an event TO be desired by the patriot and
e philanhropst The internal peace and security of the
States require it, and the welbeing and happiness of the
Indians call for it, These things have been done and arr.
doing in the most pcaceablc The removal of the
Indian tribes Is voluntary and country is provided for
mem by the muniticence and lberaity of Govern
ment where they may live unmoested by the white man.
and where i'm time they may become great nation All
TINS has been effected under the administration of Andrew
Jackson and yet his enemies say he has done notbn
anu incapable OF discharging the duties of his Office
treaties have been concluded with England, France
Sweden and Denmark and the relations subssng between
our Government and all foreign powers of the most
friendly kind. The condition OF our country is most flour
shins all its great interests osered and and
the patriot views with cxuaion the proud spectacle of
great and growing people happy at home and respected
abroad And still the enemies of Andrew Jackson
has done nothing, and is incompetent discharge the @
ties of his olicc! !! Will the people believe them!
Called by the people the highest office within their
gift performing its aruous duties with an eve single to
Inc public good, fearless of the camors of the interested
ana regardless OF the designs of the malicious badly
ambitious, and trusting TO his alone the evidence of
the purity of his intention, Andrew jackson cones in
the virtue and intelligence ohis feowcitzens Judges
oil the manner in which he has administered the high trust
they gave him. free, generous a grateful people will
rally round their country They will support the man
who has proved himself worthy. Whose whole life has
been devoted TO their Who ever been found i'm
opposition TO their enemies. They will support their Pre-
aenl ana confer upon him. the highest honor in
power-an honor most grateful to patriot hcar-fhe;r
applause.
RESOLVED therefore, That we will all honorable
means In our power TO the reelection of Andrew
jackson as President of the United States.
Resofrcd, That be Committee of Vigilance and
Correspondence.
The blank in tho second resolution filled with the
names oil Charles Beale, Col Geo. w. Wilson, John T.
Anderson, Thomas III. Dunn and Thomson Crutchfeld;
and the blank in the 3D. resolution with the of Ma
hanieI Burwei, benjamin Carper, Col. Thomas NJ Bur-
well, James L. Woodville, James S. Wadron Col Thos
Shanks Charles ID. Penn, John f. Wood William Harvey
MAJOR George Poaguc Col. John Shirley, Capt. James
PaXton John w. Thompson, VIM. McDcrmott Christian
Housman, John Obenchan, w c. Boyer, Edward John
SON. David Shanks, Col. Henry Walker, Major Joseph
Hannah, Jacob Harmon and Jacob Waceoncr
Resolred That the thanks of this meeting rendered
to the Chairman and Secretary.
Resolved That the Editors of the Richmond Enonircr
ana Fincastlc Patriot and all others friendly reelcc-
ton OF Andrew Jackson be requested publish the pro-
ceedings of this meeting.
N. BURWELL, Chairman
NJ >. ROBERTSON, Secretary.