Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
nalifax, June mn, 1892.
Floyd COUNTY.

FLOYD COUNTY
AT amccting of the committee at the Court house the
IVl day oil the present month"; (Aay) for promoting the
reelection OF Andrew Jackson President of the United
States and the election of suitable Statesman Vice
President Col Jacob Helms appointed Chairmam and
Capt. William Goodson, Secretary
Nhereupon the following resolutions proposed by
Robt. hent, Esq, and unanimously adopted
lst That the Administration of Andrew Jackson re-
ceivcs, as it merits, the sincere appreciation of great ma
jorly OF his ieowczens of this county, who earnestly
desire his e-election 10 the Office OF President.
End That the rejection of the nomination OF Mr.. Van
Buren, minister Great Britain, was dshonorable TO
majority the Senate and vastly detrimental TO the inter
cstS OF the people OF the United States.
3rd That as Secretary of State Mr.. Van Buren, per-
formed his public duties with fidelity, splendid ability and
pure patriotism.
4lh That as tho duties of the Presidential office may
under certain circumstances, devove the Vice Presi
dent we the people ought to elect TO the stter office,
Statesman, distinguished by the requisite virtues talents
qualifications and uniform adherence To sound republican
principles.
9Th That promote harmony, union successful ener-
gy and decision amongst the great Republican party the
United States, we recommend 10 fellow citizens OF this
county, that the delegates of their choice to the Baltimore
Convention may be uninstructed and left TO act and
vote according TO the dictates of their best Judgment
sound discretion Tor the good of our country.
9th That Col. Jacob Helms, Capt Job Wells, Thomas
II. Stegar and Robt. Kent Esq or any one OF them are
hereby recommended delegates in the Bal
iinore Convention, in conformity the fifth resolution.
Resoired That these resolutions be published in the
rotary. JACOB HELMS, Chairman.
WILLIAM GooDsoS, Secretary.
At meeting of the officers and a respectable number
oil the pvaes of the nth Regiment, Virginia Militia
held AT Westmoreland Court House, the lh day of
May 1882 Tor the purpose OF taking consideration the
GXsung state OF our Militia System, motion of Captain
William g. Walker, Lieutenant Colonel William IL San
ford was unanimously called TO the Chair, and
OF Adjuant Henry llungcrord Major Henry III. Hazard
appointed Secretary.
The object OF the meeting having been explained by
Major V. Y Conway, on motion of Can't VIM H. Benson
the Chair appointed a committee consisting the follow
ing persons, TO draft preamble and resolutions expressive
of the sentiments Of this meeting viz: Can't VIM il Ben
rfnrYl (tt,,t,i
ker, John T. Costin, William Jackson and Lieut. William
"A. Spence; Capt Benson, not wishing the
mlttee, was excused 10y the chair and motion OF Capt
walker, the Chairman and Secretary added 10 the
committee who after having retired, reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which scver.y adopt
cd by the meeting:
Whereas consider well oguated militia tho safe
guard and preservation -four bcrcs believe essen
TALLY necessary Tor the happiness and peace country
that should at all times be prepared for war: Bclev-
ing the present organization oil the militia be defective
and having Witnessed with regret tile Indifference mani
Tested by Legislature for the last several sessions to
remedy that dccc rejecting every proposition for pur-
pose, and the contrary enacting laws more calculated
TO impair than benefit il.
Ist Rcs0lrei, That we concur in opinion with the Off
GERS of The llh Brigade, that change in the present Mi
liua system oil this State is necessary and earnest
~ request that this subject be taken into consideration by
the ensuing Legislature.
I'd Resoired That of opinion, that The cdmpa-
musters should be increased at least six in each wear
ana mat The Battalion muscrs be restored 20 each Rcgi
ment.
81. RESOLVED, That we regard it rs necessary that am
I
| ed this Regiment.
4th Resolced That we recommend to tie Legislature.
camp Of instructions in this Brigade believing it to be
The most efficient means 10y which the militia be or
gained and disciplined as 10 meet any emergency that
may arise.
9th. Resoired That three delegates be appointed TO re-
present this Regiment in meeting proposed Ia be held by
the Officers Of this Brigade, central place Tor the
purpose OF drafting memorial obc presented the next
General Assembly, asking lurllerauce of our views
The foregoing resolutions being read and adopted by
/ the meeting; on motion oi Capt. COsn, il was
hat Col
/ WIN II. Sanford and Capt Thomas NJ. Lewis, be APP
pointed delegates 10 meet and confer with other delegates
oil ms brigade, IN conformity to the 9Th resolution re-
ported by the committee.
The following resolutions adopted in addition TO
those reported 10y the committee: -.
HeSofrcd, That it is cxpcdcu that provision be made
by law, compelling Captains of Companies to cause their
subaern officers eocb exercise their companies once
IN each year. for the space Of hour least ia their
presence at somc company muster
He'orcd, That we recommend 10 the next Legislature
ue necessity OF Increasing the militia fines 10 induce
the pnvaes 70 be more Punctual in their attendance
military dnty.
Hc'oired, That respectfully recommend, to the Sc
vera Regiments IN O Brigade the Town Of Tappahan-
mock as suitable place Tor the meeting Of their respective
representatives and that they the first Monday
ia October next
Rcsoiped, That our Senator and immediate Represent,
i've in the next General Assembly he instructed 10 use
their cXcriiOns 10 promote the object Of this meeting
Rcsoircd, That Cot. John W Huugcriord. Lieut. Col
VIM H. Sanford and Capt VIM. G.. Walker be appointed
committee 10 correspond with other committees or dole
gates OF ths Brigade tor the purpose Of designating tie nc
and place Of converting.
Resoired. That Lieut. Francis f. C. Tdpleu inform
Col John HungerlOr (hc being abscnO OF hs appoint
men OF the delegates to represent dis Eepitnrn
RcsOircd, That the Chairman and Secretary sign The
proceedings Of This meetings and that they BIO published
tn the Richmond Enquirer Constitutional Wing and other
papers friendly 10 Tie object in view
RcsolUed, That this meeting be adjourned sine die
WILLIAM RI. SANFORD. GbW'u.