Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-31
MEETING Ar pITTSBURG


JACKSON REPUBLICAN MEErING-Pursuant 10
public notice. of the largest and most respectable
Concert Hail. in this city Tuesday evening 18th inst,
at hall past O'clock The number OF persons present
was between thousand and fifteen hundred The meet
ing was calico 10 order by appointing Gen. Robert Il.
Stewart Chairman, and Geo Darsie and Richard Phillips
Secretaries; when, after the objects for which the meeting
was convened stated from the Chair the following
preamble and resolutions offered 10 the meeting,
and carried by unanimous acclamaton if we except the
voices Of from eight to persons.
Whereas, The free and fearless expression Of opinion on
all pubic measures is privilege upon which every
American must place the highest estimate And whereas
me right oil the citizens to assemble together in peacea-
BILE manner for the purpose of expressing that opinion
not only explicitly guaranteed but enoncd by that spirit
which awoke into life free Institutions and conceivng
that even excessive jealousy is when the
independence Of any the public functionaes is attempt
ed TO be thwarted in the honestdischarge of constitution
al duty, and experimenting it such occasion TO be
imposed on every true friend to his country a most
sacred obligation, TO and publicly mark such
attempts whether they spring from the pride of wealth or
from the turbul ence of faction with his most unqualified
eprobaion and whereas the preservation of those beau
iu principles of liberty and equality enshrined our po-
tca institutions ought to be the first and great obe
oil all those who have pledged themselves 10 their country
to postey and 10 mankind to the practical illustration OF
that truth conccraed by the blood of thousands all
men are born Tree and equal
And wherea, this meeting is fully satisfied that so lonr
as The temple OF our freedom remains unnvaed by the
whitening breath Of arsocracy and Encouraged by the
wild and furious yell Of anarchy, long spirit Of So
briefly and industrious enterprise will animate our citizens
and so long must this our country be prosperous united
and happy.
Therefore, Resolped Tha, as citizens of common
country this meeting views the independent exercise o.
the constitutional power, vested in the Executive of the
United States, OF the greatest safeguards of the
rights and liberties of people.
Res0iUed, That in the exercise of this power on the sub
ec OF -charerng the Bank Of the United States
the Chief Magistrate has manifested that deem ANXIETY
and watchulness the liberties of this nation which
enle him 10 the continued regard and affection of tire
American people.
ReSoived, That the President in putting his negative
upon the bill re-cha ering the Bank OF United States
regardless oil tile ntcnaces and threats of that powerful
monopoly has afford ID renewed evidence of that unwa
verng and inexibc integrity which has distinguished his
political life.
ResOiUed, That should the cxgcncirs of the Govern
ment at amy time crcae a necessity for q National Bank
this meeting will cordially cooperate with the friends OF
the country, in the establishment of such institution
with American capital and upon constitutional principles
ResoUed, That the pursued by majority of orr
National Representatives., in relation the renewal of ihe
charter of the Bank of the u. s. evnces want of know
ledge OF the will OF their constituents with regard TO this
charter OF doubtful and subtle construction attempted &c
be perpetuated and fastened on this republic.
ReSOiUed That ii is the firm conviction of the indiy
duas composing this etng that the friends and retain
es OF the Bank Of the u States endeavorng unfairly
to excite the fears OF this community by pctrD
OF embarrassment and bankruptcy attributable as the,
would make the people believe 10 the refusal of the Pres
dent TO sign the Bank Bin 1t is the sincere belief of hi
meeting, that the prosperity OF the country is not owing
the existence of this mamiaoih institution and tat dis
tress and bankruptcy should ensue they cannot by an,
construction lie attributed to the President the ami
hation OF the u. $. Bank.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
lsbed in the several papers OF this city, and all paper
throughout This state friendly TO President Jackson
measures. II. T.. STEWART Chairman
RE- r. Pn R4HiSs, Secretaries.