Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-14
MIR. VAN BUREN,

crioed oy individuals in the State. We have heard of
several gentlemen OF fortune expressing an intention TO
subscribe handsomely to the stock.
MIR. VAN buren,.
meeting was held in Albany on the ith of the Ci
Zens oil the town. Ii was (says the Argus) one of the
largest and most respectable held this city, II was
the bone, and MUSCLE and talent OF the canit, of The
State OF NewYo At least fifteen hundrcd of omr re-
publican fellow citizens crowded the large hall and stair
case overiiowing into the roiunda Never have we wit
messed mere adeeper or stronger expression of the
lar feeling" 49, PNr
They adopted the following resolutions:
The republican citizens OF Albany feeling tbcmseIves
peculiarly called upon express their sentiments in re
gard to the course taken by the majority of the Senate Of
T%N h BU n%aoa Of their Ow
British Court-and having considered the same do resolve
follows: Wv 'N3'''0
L. That we deem the rejection of that nomination, an
act unjust to the individual concerned, injurious TO the
best interests of the country and pacular nsnl,;n q,
the people of New-York e "
2 That when we consider the persons by whom. and
the manner In winch that measure accomplished we
cannot resist the conclusion that il was nspated bv
Gssire 10 grauy personal and political enmy; wound
e eengs oil the Presidcn TO defeat the great objects
OF the mission TO Great Britain and to impair the influence
oil New York in the councils of the nation
That the reason assigned for this STEP
TO wit, that the instructions given by Mr. Van Buren,
Secretary OF State, in relation the West India trade
were dcrogatory 10 the honor the naons not in The
opinion oil this meeting, well founded in point of fact nor
can we believe that constituted the real motive of the
measure referred to- Wv
A. That after the full discussion had upon the acts and
10
ana IN view oil The decision made thereon by the Ameri
can people, the Secretary State was fully warranted in
endeavoring to rescue the United States from the cons,
quences OF those acts and omissions ON the ground
ed by him in those instructions
D. That in the judgment of this meeting il is moro dis
honorable toperss in erroneous pre- nsions than to re-
tract them; and that the ankness which tbe
instructions referred to, only proper in itself bu
cmnenty calculated TO effect the important ends i'm re
terence to which they were framed, and which were u
matey secured upon terms honorable TO both nations and
highly beneficial TO ourselves.
g. That confidence in the patriotism integrity and
talents oil the statesman by whose instructions that result
was principally produced, is undmnished and that willis
we deeply lament the national degradation involved in the
recent display opary and personal hostility towards
him. we confidently rely the intelligence and virtue
the American people, and especially of the people of New
\ ork, for his defence and vindication.
Reoiced That copies of the foregoing resolutions be
transmitted to the President OF the Un- States and the
Hon. Nj. Van Buren,, and that committee of thirteen
sons be appointed for that purpose.
me meehng was addressed by Adutant Gen. Dix
James King, James MKown, Recorder of the CITY, Benz
f. Butler and John L. Viele.
Similar meetings have been held in Utica in Kingston
nondaga county, "
meeting at Philadelphia is said to have been every
large and respectable" Joseph Worre in the Chair
hey adopted among Others the following resolutions:
whereas in the recent rejection of Martin Van Buren,
by the Senate of the United States, we are presented
with an act OF marked and signal opposition the national
executive uniounded i'm principle, unsupported by proof
and therefore, impcriousy calling for the deepest con
sderaton OF people, and their firmly iud
ment; it is 'Ne
"ResoIeed, That we, the democratic freemen oe tbe
city and county OF Philadelphia, friendly the nationa
administration, deem the re lection of Martin Van Buren,
without hearing investigation evidence blow direct
ed at the measures and principles of our eminentIv pop
lar ana distinguished executive, and daring defiance
oil the voice OF the people, openly proclaimed and unver
sally acknowledged; and that consider its success as
wholly due TO the unhallowed alliance of pretended ien
ship with tho less dangerous Vaccinations of avowed and
constant hostility. '''
ReSoiUed, That in the principles and objects of the
diplomatic career OF Martin Van Buren, there is nothing
eXnoed but the most anxious, persevering and patriotic
desire TO secure Tor this country national wealth
and prosperity, lost by the beciliy of his predecessors
and that In its practical results the tire ates with Den
mark France and England, have reaped rich har-
vest OF successful and most triumphant ne collation.
IfeSotued, That in the conduct of Martin Van Burcn
connected with the dissolution of the late cabinet we have
observed nothing but an honorable and voluntary retire
nenl IRON high executive Office, dictated by patriotism
executed in sclidcnal and finding its best consummoton
In inc renewal OF national confidence and prosperity
ResolUed, That Martin Van Buren, has well deserved
oil the friends OF the national administration: and that
committee oil six be appointed communicate to him The
sense OF this meeting Jos. Worrell, John NJ Barclay
Dahie Filter General Robert Patterson COL James Pare
ana Anhohy ausSat were designated the committee
S01ter-meetngs have been called by the Opposition
in ~ ork and in Philadelphia.