Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-23

the eminent individual whom Il is the intentio, Of those
IN isvor oil nomination to support do not oppose
nomination OF Vice President because think Philip r.
Barbour unworthy the station which il is proposed TO
invite him. There Is no STATEN under tho Government
which do no, think him both worthy and qualified 6ll
am friendly TO his political advancement entertain
high opinion OF his integrity, his talents his patriotism
But with the warmcst feelings OF friendship for the man.
with an exalted admiration OF his qualifications prefer
the promotion Of the interests of my country 10 AN dis
Greet effort for his advancement prefer the postpone
ment OF lis cllgoundcd preensions and OF all other
individuals, TO the distraction and dsscnsion of the great
Republican party, With which, however, may have been
denounced and ciculcd, IL is my pride and pleasure 10
act am therefore, MIR Chairman in favor Of national
consultation on The subject oil national election.
one member OF the party am prepared to confer with
my Political coadja,ors throughout the Union in spirit of
conciaon AID compromise. Fam prepared 10 make some
of vital principle but of personal
and oil Individual opinion upon the altar of harmony and
concert. LII conceding thus much yield not one little
In my opinion, OF the doctrines of the church. as promya
ted by Fathers in times gone by conceive Sir that
am following the lights of their glorious examples and
walking In the path which they have before SIR
am disposed TO unite in Convention Jylv and eQuolv
organize to be composed of delegates from among the
friends of Andrew Jackson throughout this Union.
his conceive is the true plan Of concert, and the
~ practicable expedent now within our power. And
should il be the determination of this meeting las trust
VIII beg to decline separate and dso;ntcd nomination
oil vice President, il Is my Intention submit for their
adoption proposition expressive o!our willingness unite
IN uil aud far consultation, and declaraiory of our
non 10 be represented in the proposed National Conven
ton In order that this Meeting may be in possession of
my views and TO the question put byIny wo
my county to the gentleman from PETERSBURG will
take the liberty Of reading the Preamble Resolutions
which have prepared and which hope Il NAV be The
pleasure OF this Assembly to adopt.
"W hereas II is believed that majority of the people of
virginia and OF This Union are friendly to the reelection
oil Andrew Jacksonand whereas il is desirable 10 secure
TO this majority their rghul ascendancy in the a!mnis-
tration oil the Federal Government by OF the cleo
tora votes to be given in the approaching election of pre-
sdent and Vice President aud TO resort IN either
branch OF the Congress Of the United States in the
OF which, the popular will might possibly be dsregaried
"Resored That fair and equal measure ought TO
be adopted for the promotion Of harmony Of feeling and
concert OF action among the supporters of Andrew Jack
son throughout ills Union, with the view of erccting
entire concentration of their political strength in the
election both Of President and Of Vice President.
"Resoired, That National Convention fairly and
equally constituted is under existing circumstances ,e
best practicable expedient, which be timely devised
for the accomplishment of,hes purposes.
Resofred That the friends OF Andrew jackson i'm Vir
GINA, For the purpose OF consulting with their political
brethren throughout the Union spirit of cancellation
ana oil mutual Difference to the opinions of Others should
appoint delegates TO represent them in the National Con-
vention be holden in Baltimore, on the third Monday
in May next, in number equal the number of Electors
OF President and Vice Pr. ient TO which this State NAV
be entitled"
donct know that those with whom am acting will
unanimously unite in the plan proposed. Without previ-
Gus consultation with them have prepared il in accord
ance with my own sincere conviction, that it wise
10 adopt it. Yes sir, am willing meet and consult
with National Convention fairly and equally organized
do not advocate Convention upon any other terms |
cannot, cW not believe that there any design ON the
part of my political brethren acquire by such inca
sure, unfair and undue advantage over u.s. should
claim for delegates in such BODY character for
fankness and honesty and justly claiming for them
should be constrained to accord it TO the representatives
from other States. To the deliberations of National Con-
venton fairly, and equally constituted, am willing am
anxious TO appeal. Such body could not dare not dis
regard the just pretensions of all the eminent men
OF our Party throughout the Union, and submit to
become the minimizing instruments Of the aggran-
dizement OF a particular individual. A Convention
in which whole party would be equally and
nn1a npnfa.
didate for the Vice Presidency cod gard the
OF the country and the wishes of their constituents II is
idle to entertain fear that the preference the majority
would ee dregarded, and that the country would sustain
detrimcnt-Bn Sir for the present, forbcar further re
marx Should it be the decision of this meeting, ear
Seshy hope il will be, TO decline nomination of Vice
President, may then have opportunity TO enter into
iu and free discussion OF the plan of the proposed Ma
tional Convention The objections which have been and
be refuted.
Mr.. Miller said he rose TO make few remarks
in explanation of the he had taken in this mat
Ter. He did NOT purpose TO make speech and if he
did, he could no. from personal indisposon He regretted
the excitement which had been produced but certainly he
could not have contributed to such an cifect-IIe felt
constrained by the remarks which had been made by
other gentlemen, TO say few words. The gentleman
from brunswick, who bad last addressed the meeting had
characterized the resolution which he, (Air. M had
proposed, pompous resolution. Mr. NJ could not per-
ccive that twas liable that kind of ccnsurc The cen
eman had also said that the resolution preparatory TO
carrying the election before the Senate of the United States
1t was not So 1t was proposed that if the Electors should
some other person should be selected Some OF the facts
advanced by that gentleman correct The re-
publican party did not first adopt the General Ticket Sy
tenn. They were driven into it, The federal party first
adopted III and II was afterwards introduced here But that
gentleman says that is necessary TO have national con-
venon and ne quotes, in support of that declaration the
proceedings OF the Virginia Caucus and the Congressman
al Caucus at Wasngton, in 1924 Where was VIRGINIA
hen by that course: In minority. Mr. M. had chiefly
addressed his resolution 10 the State And he was told
that he should divide the Republican party He had no
such object Divide the Republican party I,v presenting
TO their view of high distinction and character who
had been all his life republican, This was most stran
conciuson-Iic had also heard that ii was n Calhonn
movement What had lie TO do with Mr.. Calhoun? He
believed that T. r. Barbour held Mr.. Van Buren, i'm higher
estimation than Mr.. Calhoun. Ho wished il 10 he nm
derstood that the whom he had put in nomination
would be the last TO divide the Republican party-be il
steady TREND oil General Jackson, and was his firm and
fearless advocate long before who have since been
corded as his friends and moi ~ i'm his support
Mr.. Nj. had also heard that he himself was 10 be do
ohink that such anathemas proceeded mostly from men
VINO had but lately into the ranks-by some in
Geed VINO dld not vote even at the Presidential election
These individuals reminded him of those enthusiasts wi n
camp meetings and because they sing hal
eluah The loudesi, think they have right TO excon,mu
nicatc old members Of the church, who have done
service. MIR. Nj. dsdaned all such clamors He was
happy TO know, that many respectable men, who differed
from him on this subject, duly appreciated his motives as
lie did theirs. 80
wish to divide distract The republican party he would
read letter which had been received from him i'm answer
TO Inquiries made by gentleman who did not favor his
preensions. Mr.. NJ. should take the liberty 10 pre
sent this letter to the meetings because lie knew that Judge
Barbour had no wish TO disguise his political sentiments
Mr.. Dade asked whether the letter in question was writ
ten with the intention Of its being made pablo!
Mr. Miller said he should assume the responsibility of