Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-10
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AT meeting of a portion ofthe citizens of
Augusta county friendly 10 the administra-
ton of Andrew Jackson, President of the
U. States, at theCourt- house in Staunton, on
the 9Th February, 1882, Col. JOSEPH La
REV being called to the chair, and TAI
BOT BRAGG appointed Secretary, a com
mittee was constituted consisting of Talbot
Bragg, Col. G. G. Scott, James Points, John
Merritt, Reuben Holt, Burrows Caldwell
and William Young, TO frame preamble
and resolutions expressive of the object of
the meeting, which committee having retir-
ed for short time, reported the following,
which were adopted:
The present meeting, composed OF citizens
friendly to the administration of Andrew
jackson, President of the u. States, per-
ceiving with regret the reckless course pur-
sued by many Of the political aspiranis of
the days in opposition 10 the measures of his
administration, and believing that this oppo-
sition proceeds more, in variety of cases,
from vindictive party spirit and self-inter-
ested ambition, than from any real regard
for the best interests of the Nation conceive
1t to be their duty TO sustain the President a
gainst all who may oppose him. 1t is not
the intention of this meeting 10 call in ques-
tion either the honesty or the patriotism of
oil our fellow citizens who may chance TO
differ with us in political sentiments : far
from tive recognize in the ranks of the
opposition many high-minded and honorable
men-men whose valor has defended their
country in war, whose counsels have aided
her i'll peace but we must be permitted 10
say, that we hold il as an incontrovertible
truth, that any policy pursued by any party
whatsoever which prompts them to censure
the whole course of Andrew Jackson's adj
ministration, to condemn all and approve of
nothing, must be wrong--must proceed Ell
>~ther from error Of judgment or determine
tion to disapprove. A large majority of the
good people of the U. States can see very
plainly the great benefits which have result
ed from many of the measures of Gen. Jack
sons administration he has effected more
in our foreign relations than any President
who has preceded him-his integrity and
patriotism are undoubtcd-he has negotiat-
ed a treaty with Great Britain, securing TO
us the profitable West India trade, which
our former administration either by mis-
management or want of influence could not
effect--he has obtained from France, Den
mark, Brazil and Mexico, compensations
for spoliations on our commerce, in which,
heretofore none Ofour administrations could
succeed-he has turned out Of office set OF
men who were fattening on the Spoils of the
Treasury.
BE it therefore Resolued, That we will
use all fair and honorable means TO promote
the reelection of Andrew jackson as Pre-
sident Of the U. States, considering him
most worthy, and that he has used his best
efforts to preserve inyiolate the Constitution
and interests of the couniry-and we pledge
ourselves accordingly in opposition 10 any
other candidate ho NAV no rapoaJ
ResolUed, That John ii. Peyton, Talbot
Bragg, DIR. J. X. Moore, Levi l.. Steven
SOD, Reuben Holt, r. p. Heiskell and Lew
IS Hartman, be appointed to represent the
friends ofGen. Jackson in Augusta county,
to act with the Legislative Convention, Ia
be holden in the city of Richmond. for the
purpose ofnominating a President and Vice
President of the United States, and Of form,
ing an Electoral Ticket for the people oil
Virginia.
RESOLVED, That VIC view with feelings oil
Indignation the course of Henry Clay and
John G.. Calhoun, and their pariizans, in the
rejection by the Senate of the nomination oil
Martin Van Buren,, as Minister TO the Court
OF 81. James, and regard it as most dis
graceful attempt to overthrow patriotic ri
val, and TO lower our present worthy Chic
Magistrate IN the eyes Of the World.
ResolUed, That the thanks Of this meeting
are due to Hon. Lytt;eton w. Tazewell, and
the Hon. John Tyler, our representatives in
the Senate Of the United States, for their en-
deavors TO confirm by their votes the appoint
ment Of Martin Van Buren,.
RssoIUed, That the editors Of the Staun.
ton Spectator and Richmond Enquirer be
requested 10 publish the proceedings ofthii
meeting.
ResolUed, That this meeting do now adj.
j1urn. JOSEPH LAREW, Charm
TALBOT BRAGG, Secretary.