Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-27
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At meeting Of the Young Men of the County
of Fauquier, convened al Salem on the 2lst inst
agreeable to public notice. DIR. Robert E. Peytor
was called 70 the Chair. and Jno. S. Byrne. Esq
appointed Secretary. When, on motion of Mr.
Nei,i, it was
Pssoired, That Committee be appointed tc
draft a preamble and resolutions expressive OF
the sense Of this Meeting.
The following gentlemen we're announced from
The chair:--Messrs. William V. Neill. John
Marshall. jpn. Jno. B. FAINT, Luther o. Sulli'
van. James w. Foster. William +. Turner.
Thornton Grigsby, and DIR. T. S. Waters.
The Committee, having retired a short time,
reported the following preamble and resolutions,
which we're unanimously adopted:
Whereas we view with deep concern the pre-
sent alarming state of the country, and believe
that wise ard equitable administration OF the
government alone can save us from Impending
ruin; and that the present Chief Magistrate, by
his system of prescription and favorltism and
bis vacillatng policy. has shown himself unit.
in temper dignity and ability, to discharge the
important duties devolving on President OF this
great Nation, particularly at this crisis, when
our country Is distracted with political dissen-
SONS and the all disturbing topics Of Free Trade,
liz.
circle: And whereas in the pre-eminent ability,
distinguished talents, public services and lofty
patriotism of HENRY CLAY. whose name is
identified with the protective policy which has
filled our treasury-siven new directions to in
dustry--afforded home market for our produce.
and rendered Us already less dependent on To-
reign nations, we have guarantee that our iDte-
rests will be promoted by transfer Of the reins
of government to his hands-Therefore
Resolved. That We highly approve the nominal
ton made by the Baltimore Con, ention of Henry
Clay as the next President of the United States.
Resoiced, That we heartily concur with the
Baltimore Convention in the nomination of JOHN
SERGEANT, Of Pa, as proper person to fill the
Office Of Vice President of the United States;
that we believe hun to be pre-eminentIy qualified
for that high and important station; and that. as
the presiding officer OF eur Senate, he will reflect
additional lustre upon that august assembly.
Resolued, That we deem II expedient to send
Delegates TO the Young Mems Convention to be
holden IN Washington City on the first Monday
10 May next
ResoIred. Thar we will appoint six Delegates to
represent this Meeting in said Convention; and
that Messrs. James w. Faster, w. F. Turner,
w. v. Neili, l.. O. Sullivan, Robert E. Lee,
Dr.. A. Smith, do compose the delegation; and
that this resolution, signed by the Chairman and
Secretary Of this meeting, shall constitute the
Credentials of said Delegation.
Ga motion of Nj. Neil, il was fnrthes
P,s iced. That the members Of this delegation
ne Ia .tructe TO ofer to said Convention such re-
solution or resolutions may be calculated to
evidence the warmest attachment TO the cause of
Henry CLAW. and a firm determination. on the
mar, of the Young Men Of this country. TO follow
With untirins step tbose principles so ably advo-
Gated by the Father OF the American System;