Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-05-22

purpose Of promoting the election of feowcizsn r.
Sates-Col David Rode called the Chair and John
l.. Norve appointed Secretary,-when the following
ptesbc and resolutions were unanimously adopted save
disscntie to the first resolution.
Whereas the partizaiis Of Marin Van Buren, max
ing efforts carry the vote OF this State in his favour For
the Vice Presidency; and this meeting 5eeming the op
mons Of this gentleman hostile to those which Virginia has
always entertained
Therefore, Rcsolred That his is to be depfecat-
ed, and his election opposed, because will involve sscri<
flee OF principles, and subseviency party dctaon
Re'oired, That we approve Of the Convention. to be
dency "A man, combining the qualities which will conn
mand our hearty and consistent support.
Resolved, That two delegates be appointed
this meeting. in said Convention
Resoped, That Committee OF five be appointed, 10
respond with such other Committees may be appointed
IN other parts oil the Slate, with view TO further OBJ
ject.
William Danel,jr. Esq, and William b. Banks. Esq Of
Halifax, then nomnaed and cleo
delegates TO said Convention.
Committee of Correspondence Of five, was then ap-
pointed 10y the Chair consisting Of the following persons
s. j. Watt, Doct. J. j. Cabel c. =. Johnston Doct
n. Brooks and David Bridges and OH notion made and
seconded. the Chairman was added To the Committee.
Resolced That the Editors OF the ynchburg Virginan
the Constitutional Wing, the Richmond Enquirer. the
JeersOnian and Virginia Times, be requested pub.
these proceedings in their respective papers.
And then the meeting adjourned.
ID. ROBES, Chairman.
JoHN L. NoRvELL, Secretary.
JACKSON AND BARBOUR MEETING.
At Meeting of the Citizens of Norfolk Borough friend.
y 10 the election OF Andrew Jackson and Philip p Bar
bour to the Presidency and Vice Presidenc OF the United,
States held at the Town Hail. on Wednesday evening the
10th May, 1884, pursuant 10 public notice, Charles l..
Wingicld, Esq was called TO the Chair, aud Henry ).
Allmand appointed Secretary.
Tazcwel Taylor, Esq. aud Col John S. Nson address
scd the Meeting ia support OF the following Preamble aud
Resolution, which adopted:
Whereas this meeting regards the Constitution of the
Cns;ea States, as candidate between the
now composing this Union, in which enumerated the
mo- huN
the said Constitution, aud deems usrpaon Of the
reserved tights of the States, the exercise by the said
vernment OF any powers expressly delegated it,
necessary and proper TO into effect such delegated
powers;-and, whereas this meeting views with alarm
the encroachniens Of the Federal Government Oh The
rights OF the States III the attempt regulate the
industry OF the Country by series of Tariff Laws rs
oppressive as they unconstitutional in the assumption
OF power construct works of Internal Impr,v nj
within the limits and Jurisdiction Of tho several States
as well as in the assumption Of other powers, which
ii conceded, would produce entire consolidation
oil The States into complete national sovereignty and
render the powers OF the States strictly OIL the
general willard this meeting being of opinion that the
present crisis in national affairs impcously demand.
an effort TO elect to the high office of Vice President
the United States individual who concus in the DO
and opinions herein orth-and that pro-
per eXertons IN this behalf will be crowned with
ami whereas this meeting believes that PHILIP p BAR
HOUR Is justly entitled TO the confidence of the Repub
can party oil the Union, and that in order secure ior
MN the vote OF Virginia, the proposed Convention in
Charlottesville for the purpose of nominating cecor.
pledged TO the support of Andrew Jackson as President
and Philip r. Barbour, as Vice President OF the United
States, is expedient.
ReS0fred, therefore, that John n. Tazewc and VIM
n. Whiting, be and they hereby, appointed Delegates
TO the said Convention to be held at Charlottesville Oh the
18th OF June next, for the purpose aforesaid.
The following resolution submitted by WIN. n. Whiting
Esq. adopted
Resolred, That strict adherence to the principles Of
Virginia requires, that the the State should rathc,
be lost IN an attempt TO the candidate her choice
tchen there as not certainty Of his defeat than that she
should select another Objectionable candidate because
obnoxious than third.
On motion, ReSOired, That Charles J.. Wngfiell John
n. Iazewell, John s. MiSon TazeweIl TAYLOR Henry
| ). Allmand, William n. Whiting James d. ThorburII
VIM. III. Redwood, James S Garrison I.,.;s - n.IL--I