Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-05-01

sion OF the Executive veto. The Indian tito lands
within all the States with the exception Of the title the
Cherokee lands within the state of Georgia. has been
ungushed and there is hope that treaty will
also be concluded with that tribe which shall all
cause OF future discomfort in that quarter and prevent the
Threatened collision between federal aud state autho
ties. In short nothing has been left undone by the admin
sration that human wisdom could suggest or human sa
gaeity aided by the most indeigabe industry, could
conpSh, towards attaining the great objects of govern
meat--he prosperity and happiness OF the governed
Such being the state and condition of the country under
tue wise and wholesome administration OF its by
our Niruos aud enlightened president, il is Of
high qualification 10 this meeting witness the unani,niy
winch prevails amongst the friends OF the administration in
all the states, the subject elecng Andrew jackson
to the presidency OF the United States.
In this unaninty OF minds differing materially on many
oil the fundamental principles Of poty, this meeting
cannot but perceive just and we'll Inherited confidence in
the honesty and ability with which public affairs have
been conducted by the lusro statesman at their
head-a confidence which ought to be reposed when
mered IN those who administer the governnent--which
IS indispensable enable any administration exercise
Freely and benehcaly the powers entrusted it, and
which Is by means inconsistent with Jealous suner-
vision OF our public servants.
With these feelings towards the election of our Chief
Magistrate it cannot but be matter OF regret TO perceive
the divisions which likely arise in selection of the
second officer OF the republic The earnest but -mcd
precipancy with which of those states most jealous.
~ co-operangin the object first 10 be attained have pres
sea tue preensons OF their favouite but
be received with regret by those who feel the Importance
OF preservng harmony and unity of action amongst the
friends OF the great cause in which we are engaged
ihus acuated, this meeting have with pleasure
anu most decidedly approve the pursued by the
late convention OF the members of our legislature and
others assembled at Richmond in retaining from
upon 'he electoral colleges, the of distinguished
citizen oil our own State, of whom without disparagement
TO others may be sad that could prefer higher
pretensIGs TO the Office in question And without arroga-
ing any right TO set an example TO Others this meeting
may yet hope that the orbearance of Virginia. signal
y shown, may not be without its effect.
Deeply impressed with the belief that under the dis
fractions key 10 arse IN our councils in the selection of
a candidate Tor the Vice Presidency the result may, aud
indeed must be, 10 prevent election by the people il is
IN me opinion oil this meeting object of the first i'm
porance, that all parts of the Union shall be
IN the proposed convention at Baltimore for the noana-
uon e Vice President in the hope that selection so
made, VIII have the effect of surpersedng all narrow and
oca productions, and OF producing that harmony and
concert amongst the great body of the friends of the adm
nstraon, upon which ultimate success so much de-
ponds.
ResOired That have witnessed with lively sa,isfac
ton the able and successful manner in which our public
aas nave been conducted since the accession of pre-
sent veneratcd Chief Magistrate-tna we entertain una
Dated confidence in his wisdom, virtue patriotic devo-
uoh TO Inc public interests and that will cordially con-
tribute our best efforts TO promote his reelection
Resef1ed, That this meeting entirely approve of the
convention proposed to be held at Baltimore on the third
Monday In May next, for the nomination of a candidate
for the Vice Presidency.
ReSoired, That under the generous confidence which
ought to be reposed in each other by members of com
mopary this meeting is prepared in advance to support
Vice President whosoever shall nominated by that
Conv - ~
RESOLVED, That be- and they are hereby dele
gated represent the county Frederick in the said Con.
vcntion.
Resoved, That in the nomination by the President Of
Martin an Buren, minister 10 England the wisdom of
he selection was abundanty sustained by the eseryedlv
hgh reputation as statesman which the nominee had ac
CURED in long of in the public councils of
his native sateas the representative of her
In The Senate OF the United Satesand above ALL by the
distinguished ability and Xamped success which attend
ed ms administration OF the state department whilst COM
mitted TO his charge.
RESOLVED, Thain the opinion of this meeting the re
Jecuon by the Senate of the United States of the nom
unisln
gross perverson of its constitutional powers and designed
by the principal actors in the drama embarrass the exc
cuuYe action III its attempts settle delicate and mpor
ah subject oil negotiation, and promote their own per-
onal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by the destruction of political rival
whom they alike hated and feared.
heSoiped That respect for the private character of
Mr. Van Buren,, and confidence his patriotism Ia
tents ana political integrity unimpared by the verdict
OF The Senate or nv dip S''"Vcsecn aIIogeu
against MN.
The blank in the 4h resolution having been subse-
quenlly filled with the names of Joseph H. Sherrari Rev
George Reed, John w. Miller, Edgar w Robinson Will
liam Wood, DIR. Cyrus Mccormick, Col James Bowen
Dr. George Lynn, Dr. James Hay and Mai. James Glib
son. the question taken the preamble and reso
tons separately. The preamble and the Ist 3D. 3D. and
4th resolutions adopted unanimously; the 5h adopt
cd with one dissenting voice. the 9th 18th with ticO
dissenting voices
On motion of w G.. Singleton, ESQ.,
Rescued, That the proceedings this meeting be SIGN
ed by the chairman and secretary and that the editors OF
the Winchester Virgnian, Sentinel of the Valley Rich
mond Enquirer, Globe and Baltimore Republican be re
quested TO publish them.
WheFeupon the meeting adjourned
JOHN SMITH, Chairman.
JAMES HAY, Secretary.
ST. LOUIS, April 10.