Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-17
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AT a large and respectable meeting ofthe citizens of LOU
doun county, friendly to the recollection of Gen. Andrew
pursuant to public notice, Maj Joseph Lewis was called
to the Chair, and George Nj. Chichester Esq. appointed
Secretary.
Maj. WILLIAM holland having explained the object of
the meeting, the following Preamble and Resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, at Convention held at Richmond, on the 18th
ulumo, by the members of the Legislature friendly TO the
reelection oil Gen. Andrew jackson, ii was resolved that
the Chairman and Secretary of the meeting have author
ity 10 call, by public notice in the newspapers, another
meeting OF that Assembly, at a future day, during the
present session OF the Legislature, for the purpose of no.
minating Electors of President and Vice P.eoiaont Of tho
United States, and appointing Corresponding Committees
in each county, city and borough, of the Commonwealth;
and, also, a Central COMMITTEES; and that the counties, ci-
ties and boroughs, not represented in that Convention, be
solicited to appoint Delegates to attend at the public
meeting, which might be called at some future day, in vir-
tue of the said resolution: And whereas the county of Lou
doun was not represented in said Convention, for the rea-
son that the gentlemen now representing said county in
the State Legislature, are unfriendly TO the recollection of
Gen. Andrew kson.-Ther
RESOLVED, That this meeting cordially approves of the
Convention TO be held in Richmond, during the present
session of the Legislature, for the purpose of concerning
means to promote the reelection of Gen. Andrew Jackson.
Resolved, That Maj. William holland, Charles Douglas
and John A. Carter, Esquires, be appointed, and they are
hereby requested to attend as Delegates from the county
of Loudoun.
RESOLVED, That we have an exalted and increased con-
fidence in the Intelligence, integrity and patriotism of the
present Chief Magistrate of the United States.
ResOlued, That we view with high and heartfelt graft
fcation, the prosperous and happy condition of our coun-
try, under ms wise and upright administration.
ResoiDed, That his luminous view and mastery ex-
position of our foreign and domestic relations, in his late
Message TO the Congress of the United States, reflects on
himself the highest honor, and deserves the admiration of
every American citizen.
Resolred, That in calling to his Cabinet from the smaller
States and a Territory, without regard TO party, gentlemen
distinguished for their prc-eminent talents and peculiar
fitness for the Departments, over which they severally
preside, he has given the strongest evidence, that the pub
lie good, and not popularity, is his governing principle.
Resolred, That in his rejection of the Maysvile Road
Bill, we see the workings of a mighty mind, wholly in
tent on its country's good. The future patriot will revert
with exultation to the era, which has proved that enough
of the sold Roman yet remained to save the Republic.
RESOLVED, That we will use all honorable means in our
power, to re-elect him to the highest Office within the gift
of freemen.
On motion,
Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting be presented
to the Chairman and Secretary.
ResofDed, That copies of these proceedings, signed by
the Chairman and Secretary, be forwarded to the Editors
of the "Richmond Enquirer" the Washington "Globe, -
the "Genius of Liberty" and the "Washingtonian'' in
Leesburg, with a request that they insert the same in their
respective papers. JOS. LEWIS, Chairman.
GEO. NJ. CHICHESTER, Secretary.