Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-03
JACKSON MEETING

"A very large and respectable meeting of the citi-
Zens OF Gates and the adjoining counties friendly to
inc administration of General A. Jackson was held
IN the Court House ut Gainesville North Carolino ON
Monday goth inst On motion, VIM W. Cowber
Esq (Senator in our Legslature) was called TO tb,
ch ,l ana Dr. ): Fowlkes appointed Secretary
Inc object of the meeting was explained 10 n,l-
merous and attentive assemblage by the Chairman
IN brief and impressive manner
The following resolutions, introduced by w. w
Stedihan, Esq. were moved and seconded, and
unanimously adopted:
ReSofred, That this meeting highly approve the con-
duct and the administration OF Andrew Jackson as Presi-
dent oil the United Statesthat the unparalleled prosperity
oil me nation athome, the high reputation enjoys abroad
are the best evidences of the in which he has dis,
charged The trusts coTamitted to his care.
Res0iDed That in the udicious selections of the best
aiehts oil our country TO represent in foreign govern
ments General A. Jackson has evinced the same devotion
to the welfare OF the Unon that has ever characterised
ms course; That the treaties formed with Denmark
est admiration.
Resotced That we approve of his again filling the pos,
ne now occupies as did his lustous predecessors ASH
lngon Jefferson, Madison and Monroe and we pledge
ourselves TO all honorable means to secure his re
ton
RESOLVED That I'VE highly approve the Convention abou
to be assembled at Baltimore the third Monday in Nav
next 70 seect some suitable person, whose will be
placed on the jackson electoral ticket Vice PRESIDENT
ana tha we esteem as the only eectual way secure
concert OF action in the Republican ranks
heSo'ued hat our fellow citizens, w. w. Stedman,
Esq. Doctor j. Fowlkes and VIM. T. Pugh, Esq be ap-
pointed and requested 10 represent cur views in that Con-
vention.
Hes0fred That we recommend a meeting of Delepates
IRON each county IN this Electoral District al Heyoyl
on the LIST Friday IN Nay nert-for the purpose of
choosing "tried republican whose name shall be
inserted on the Jackson Electoral Ticket for this State
and that our fellow citizens, Nathan Ward Whitmi Stall
Ings VIM. w. Cowper, Thomas Saunders and General
H. Ballard be appointed to represent in that meeting:
and that they be instructed select such person as Eec-
tor, onfy who will pledge bimsefto support the nomna-
ton OF the Republican Convention at Baltimore for Vice
President.
On motion of Col. J. III. Wheeler of HEREFORD (af-
ter few brief remarks,) it was
Res0fred That this meeting highly approve the con-
duct oil ourSenators in Congress, the Hon. Bedford Brown
and the Hon Willie p Mangum, in their dgnfed course
as regards the nomination of Martin Van Buren, as Minis
ter TO England As small number OF their constituents
wetender the plaud OF wel done thotpgood and faithful
servant"
Resolued That contemplate with PRIDE the talents
OF Mr. Van Buren,, and view with regret that the annals
OF the country should present huilating spectacle
as men in elevated stations combining together TO pros.
trae an individual whose only crime shis exalted talents
and an unwaveng support to the cause of his country
On motion of w. w. Stedman, Esq.
HeS0fUed That assurances of our appreciation and thanks
be expressed by the Chairman and Secretary to our Sena.
tors Messrs Brown and Mangum for their conduct on the
nomination of Martin Van Buren,.
Hesotred That copies Of these resolutions be published
IN The onsutionalst and Raleigh Star, the Richmond
Enquirer, Norfolk Herald and Edenton MISCELLANY
VIM. w COWPER, Chairman
JEPTHA FowLKEs, Secretary.