Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-27

tba different States, and to quicken and facilitate
the opera,nns of commerce, 10 expedite the pub |
lie mail. and to ensurea safe and rapid transport
alton of men and munitions OF war, IN seasons
of a rupture with foreign powers, is policy SO
essential to the convenience, extension and dura-
bility of the Confederacy, and so happily in ac-
cordance with the opinions and wishes of large
majority Of the American People, that no one
qualified to preside over the destlnies OF the
nation would attempt to tra,nmel and embarrass
il bv an abuse Of constitutional prerOgatves and
insidious appeals to the wildness of party fanat-
icism.
Resolred, That the protection of domestic ma
nufactures by liberal and decided legislation on
the part of the Congress of the United States is
necessary, in order to relieve our citizens from
that humillatins dependence upon foreign coun-
tries for the necessares and comforts of life,
which has heretofore been experienced as well
in peace as war; and that we will cheerfully en-
courage the skill and industry of American man
ufacturers to the extent Of our ability.
Pesolped, That the Vice President of the
United States, is entitled to the appreciation ot
the American people for the able. dignihed and
successful manner in which he defended his
own honor and consistency when lately assaled,
| under the most trying circumstances, by dark
| and malignant conspiracy.
Resolred, That tn effect n change in the pre-
| sent weak and incompetent administration OF the
government, and promote those great systems
! Of Improvement and protection, i'll the success
Of which we feel SD great an interest, we c0nsld-
er the election of HENRY CLAY to the Pre-
sidency as absolutely necessary His splendid,
talents. arde:.t patriotism. and invaluable serNi-
ces at home and abroad, and above all, his mani
and jealous efforts to extend the blessings of cI-
vii liberty throus hout the world, pre-cminent'y
cntitle him to the homage of grateful hearts, and
an exaltatiun to the most honorable and import
ant office within the gift of man.
| ReS0ired, That we will heartily and zea!0usly
! CO operate with the friends of HENRY CLAY
throughout the country in promoting his election,
aud that in order TO afford all the assistance with
bin our power, Standing Committee consisting
of twenty-six persons, be appointed by the
| Chairman, whose duty it shall be to commune
cate freely with the friends of HENRY CLAY
in the different States, and to disseminate all the
information within its reach, and to make all
such other efforts and exertions as they may deem
necessary in promoting the objects and wishes OF
| this meeting.
On motion, it was ordered, that the Chair
man and Secretary be added to the Standing
Committee.
|
resolution for consideration, which was read ant
adopted:
Resolced, That this meeting views with de-
cided disappropauon the late attempt of the Pre-.
sident of the United States 10 interfere with, and
control the private intercourse of society.
Several incidental motions and addresses were
made BY William Marbury. Esq Major Jewell,
Col. VIM. W. Corcoran, Lewis Carbcrry. and
b. Romans, Esqs. as well as by other gentlemen.
After motion being made and adopted, order.
ing the proceedings to be Published in the news
papers the meeting was adjourned.
I9HN BAKER, Chairman.
HENRY ApsrsoN, Secretary.
The following arc the names of the gentlemen
appointed by the Chairman to constitute the
Sending Committee:
William Jewell, Clement Smith, Francis Dodge.
John Myers, John |. Stul, Thomas HYDE, VIM
S Nichols, John Goszler, U. NJ. Linthicum
r. II. l.. Willard, Raphael Semmes. VIM. Lang.
John Marbury, George Mahorney. Philip L. Ber-
ry, Judson Mitchell, Lewis Carberry, Joseph
Libby, Geo. w. Halter, Richard Davis, Lewis
Smith, Charles f. Eckel, Joel Cruttcnden, John
Lyons. Henry Gather, William Easily, John
Baker, Henry Addison.