Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-04-13
Richl,lOnd, Friday, April I3.
BALTIMORE CONVENTION

the Proceedings of Notoway, Greensvile Chesterfield
and Botetourt countiesall which have determined to
send Delegates the Baltimore Convention. The move
mcnt is extending through Virginia.
Additional meetings also holding in other States
The counties OF Shelby and Clinton in the State of Il
nois. approve that Convention pledge themselves to
abide by its nomination of Vice President The county
Adams approves the Convention, and recommends Richard
M. Johnson as the candidate. numerous meeting OF
the friends of the Administration in Queen Annos county
OF Maryland, and the Central Committee of Miami
inOhio, concur also in approving the Convention Meet
ngs have also been held in the counties of
gan in Ohio approving of the Convention and
ing Martin Van Buren, the candidate for the Vice Pres
dency. The friends OF Jackson in Richmond county, NJ
Carolina, approve the Convention, designate Judge
Smith, aud Judge p p Barbour politicians in whom they
have the utmost condolences 'yet for the unanmty
I'm our party essential to in the election of
Vice President, we hereby pledge ourselves support
any tat person upon whom said Convention may unite. -
In Halifax county, N. c. large meeting recommends
Mr. Barbour while they dsclam candidate for the
.prant for the oee Of c%ief r oil any
Various meetings are called in Virginia for sending De-
egates to the Convention-among them is notice in the
Orange Court House Press signed by f Friend TO Eiec
tons oy the People, and inviting all swho in favor
sending Delegate to the Baltimore to nom-
nate suitable person Vice President and who can
unite the greater portion Of the Democratic vote attend
on the lith at Orange Court House.
word as to this Conven,ion.-Havng frequent
~ and boldly stated in the Opposition papers that il
got up In New Hampshire at the instance of citizen of
another State, and for the purpose Of nominating Martin
sddressed ourselves TO an intelligent citizen OF that State
Tor true history OF the transaction. The following the
reply We have received:
" In answer your question relative 10 the ORIGIN in
New Hampshire OF the proposition for Convention at
Baltimore, would inform you, that it originated purely
desire TO concentrate, il possible the voice of the en-
TIRE republican party OF the Union individual
for the office of Vice President We had seen the good
eiects resulting in our State, from Convention of
delegates chosen by the people at the previous cleo
uohs; and we were confident National Convention
quoted ON inc same principles it would be carried
erect would be attended with similar happy result. In
conversations OF the leading republicans of the Legisla
ture prior to the meeting, proposed recommend
some one person as candidate; Philip p. Barbour Of
'Hgin'a was named by somc-Col Johnson of Kentucky,
y ohers-and Cen Dickeron of CIV Jersey, by others
put on the whole, it was concluded TO person
directly, inasmuch it might be thought for our small
State, that we should be assuming too much and that az
consequence our proposition would well receiv-
ed. VIII not say that among the candidates, Mr.. Van
Duren was not named; but if he named, there was
no expectation, at the time the Convention was proposed
that he would be candidate The proceeding was en-.
consultation with the friends of any known candidate he
yond the limits of the State and with no view to promote
the interests OF any particular individual
NoTTOwAY COUNTY.
numerous meeting OF the citizens of Nottoway coun-
N was held at their Court House, Thursday the 9Th
OF April 1892 for the purpose of considering the propre
Vo being represented in the National Convention pro-
May next "'''' ." "e NiS' Oh
Capt Travis H. Epes was motion, requested TO act as
Chairman han man. and Major II r. Anderson Secretary.
y. bouldn Esq, the following resolutions unan-
mously adopted:
m,
proposed TO be be held in the city OF Baltimore on the
2lst OF May next best calculated to produce
harmony and concert of action among the true friends of
General jackson, and to secure the election of a Vice
President who will faithfully cooperate sustaining the
principles of the national administration.
ResOlUed, That VIM. s. Archer, ESD be reoucsted In
represent us in the said Convention and that
fully recommend his nomination the other counties and
the town oil Petersburg composing his congressional
trict.
Resoced, That the Richmond Enquirer be requested to
publish these proceedings, and that copy be forwarded
10 Mr. Archer. The meeting then adjourned
H. r. ANDERSON, Secretary.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.
At injecting Of the Committee, at the Court House on
. Court day for promoting the reelection of Andrew
Jackson as President OF the United States the election
OF a suitable statesman Vice President
VIM. r. johnson appointed Chairman, and Parkc Poin =
dexter Secretary
Whercupon the following resolutions were PROMISED Inv
Archibald Thweatt and unanimously adopted
l. That the administration of Andrew jackson receives
MS 1t merits the sincere appreciation of great majority
his fellow citizens OF this county, who sy desire his
reelection TO the office of President.
2 That the rejection of the nomination of Mr. Van Blu
rem as Minister to Great Britain, dishonorabe
majority of the Senate and vastly detrimental to the in
terests Is, of the people of the U. States.
g. That as Secretary OF State Mr.. Van Barren perform
ed his public duties, with fidelity, splendid ability pure
patriotism.
!. That as the duties of the presidential Office may
under certain circumstances, devove OF the Vice Pres
dent We. the people, ought elect to the latter office
statesman distinguished by the requisite virtues talents
principles.
g. That to promote harmony, union successful energy
and decision amongst the great Republican Party the
United States, recommend TO fellow citizens of this
county, that the delegates of their choice to the Baltimore
convention may be sent unnsucted, and left to act and
vote according TO the dictates of their Judgment and
SQUAD discretion for the good Of our country.
q. That William II. Johnson and James Eam are here
10y recommended delegates serve in the Baltimore
convention, IN conformity to the fifth resolution
Hesot1ed, That these resolutions be published in the
Hchmond aud Petersburg papers, and signed by the Pre-
sidcnt and Secretary.
WILLIAM r. JOHNSON. President.
PARKE POINDExrER, Secry
Jackson Proceedings in GREExsvrI1.r Couuty
Al respectable meeting of the citizens of GreensviIIe
county, friendly TO the administration of Gen. Andrew
Jackson held at the Court House of said county, on Mon
day The End. inst, 1t being election day
On motion OF Col. Aug Claiborne, John Goodrum, Esq .
was called to the Chair, and Dr. Ed p Scott, appointed
Secretary.
The meeting having been organized, and unanimous
Tor the reelection OF Andrew Jackson President its at
tcntion was then directed TO the chief object in view nv
DIR. Scott who submitted tho following preamble and re-
solutions, which were adopted mem. con.
Whereas we, citizens and freeholders Of the county
Oi Dreensve, assembled TO deliberate upon and adopt
such Republican likely 10 result i'm the
eeeuoh OF Vice President, pending, who will en-
body and carry into Office fair and just representation of
virginia principle sentiment and feeling; and with an eye
ana hcar based upon the FIRST aud now ancient exposition
o e CONSTITUTION OF hcse, otherwise sovereign States;
and being scnsby alive obvious indications and de-
signs oil the party styling themselves National Rcpub-
Means to faSen upon us, by political straagem cummings
tossing their apples of discOrd our ranks: al
tempting TO distract and divide u.s. thereby hopnQ to bauk
our united harmonious, and grand action in the defence