Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-11

- "s" 70 he currency which they have contaminated
10 oy indulgence and inveerae habit Banks elements
OF credit and circulation have become so much part aud
io' OF American business, as to be Indispensable they
IKE hre aud water, only useful subordinate agents. but
destructive whenever they gain the mastery Resolved
Therefore, That no Bank, whether Of State, or the
United Staies should be allowed our property
much less endaDger liberties, and that struggle be-
tween Bank and tho government, should rally to
support our own servants against those who ought be
g. Resolped, That the distress and panic now existing,
are mainly impuabe to false monetary sysem and that
who make the worst Of for sinister purposes, and dc.
termination to learn wisdom from its experience, and re-
ceed IRON some evil and whether rich poor,
relieved from the disastrous influence of Bank embarass
may enjoy many days Of golden PROSPERITY ''"'' 'O"'S'
ResoIred, That if Andrew Jackson be- under Provi-
dence the great agent in restoring the currency, subs-
!uns gold or large payments, and silver for SMALL eav
ing convertible paper only fair proportion of the me.
dum thus mixed that firm, nnbcnding and energetic an.
tagonst oil Bank power sustained by tho people, may
prove benefscor upon whom universal benedciions will
be bestowed. for having in the cabinet performed
vice even important than that by which, in the field
he filled the measure of his country's glory.
a. Resoiued, therefore, That we will second his en-.
beavers in this great reorm confident that whatever par
Chief Magistrate, whom they would deame a dictator
usafper. despot, and yranhat he never has, so he
never VIII, exert vgor beyond The law, the whole
course Of his Presidency, proving that the prn
cipe oil his administration is, 10 leave power with the
honored lie, both physical anu political, moreover now
drawing TO Close whereas, corporation OPPRESSION with
out soul, last forever.
Hesoiued, That General Jacksons Veto of the Land
Dill Characterised by the highest reach of convcing
son. and the purest principles OF public virtue; that the
constant and successful of his administration 10 pre-
serve peace wasteul expenditure 10 bring
the Federal Government the standard of the Con-
stu,on, have planted the rock of public confidence
where neither notification, consolidation faction can
affect it, t1.
g. Resolred, That the meeting of our Democratic fell.
low citizens lately held in this place. by no
sen'ed!either the numbers the sentiments Demo-
craticipary friends OF the national state
ana That The meeting Of political opponents which
boosted OF upwards OF thousand signatures TO
al IRON the city and county Of PhiIade also spoke the
voice OF minority of citizens of Philadelphia by whom
more IMAM wenty-three thousand votes given the
late general election.
TO- Resolued That Governor VOLTS late message to tho
Legislature Of Pennsylvania, proves him 10 be fearless
ana independent patriot, worthy 10 fill the chief magis.
tracy OF this commanding comrnonw ealth whose free
citizens f unable maintain their principles under some
temporary pressure and PTivatop, would not deserve the
blessings they eDjoy.
H. RESOLVED, That The Senator'S and Representatives in
congress from this State who cordially a Zealousy
port the administration during this crisis NAV reIy on ire
support oftber constituents.
IL Resoired That the distinguished Senator of Vrpi.
ma who has so nobly sacrificed place power to prn-
cipe and duty affords bright of the doc
nes OF Democracy, as uniformly inculcaed by that emf
neht sale, with whom, as citizens OF Pennsylvania, we
hope to continue united heretofore. in sustaining the
present administration upon democratic grounds against
all its opponents and that the chairman of this be
requested TO present Mr. Rves with homage of their
respect.
l3. ResoIved That the present crisis il time o ,ria,
'o "e great democratic party when minor points of
dhereD should sunder us but we n,Isf rav s ona
man TO the democratic administration, act on The well
principle OF scifPreservaion, that united stand
but divided we fall -
H. Resolued, That we approve of the removal of the
puohc ueposites from the United States Bank as mea
sure necessary for vindcang the rights and dignity Of
Tue naon; preserving the purity Of public MORALS and the
puonc press preparing the country for the expiration of
me charter OF the Bank; and shielding a new Congress
against assaults on its integrity.
10. Resoived That we opposed to the restoration
the deposite to the United States Bank and 10 any act
Tor re-charterng that institution.
, TO- hesoioed That we approve of National Conven-
uons Tor The nomination of national officers az the only
practicable mode of uniting the strength and ensune the
triumph oil the democracy Of the Union.
~ Resoieed, That the Chairman OF this meeting ap-
point three Committees of for each
OF the three Congressional Districts of PhiladeIpbat
qure. ' ~
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Fr,deck
Sioever. - ' i''uei'eK
Whereas, 'his meeting do highly approve of the pro-
ceedings and conduct of Government Directors of The
United States Bank in watching and pua;no Tho soo
oil seven millions, held by the Governnen MT in said Bank
anu w ehueavoIDg to prevent the president of said Bank
and The stakeholder directors mart M ,id
stock in bibng partisan editors and others and wberea,
The said Government Directors for their fidelity and GOOD
conduct have been nominated by the President of the
u s. 10 the Senate, and The Senate have refused their
aPp9oaIon, and The Government have person in
ssd Bank to represent them guard the said mil
lions oil The stock, which may be squandered by tho
Bank without any control knowledge TO the Govern
Hesofred That this meeting recommend to Coneress n
pass law 10 authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
~" s'o "hoc VI inc seven millions OF stock led nv
'ne Government in the United States Bank and after such
SALE The said Secretary be further directed to loan the
proceeds OF said sale TO the depository Banks per cent
per dnnu uhu the present pressure is removed occa.
ohed oy ne unnecessary cutalmeDt Of the United States
Bank. NV ''u ''''eS
Alter the above resolutions were read and unonimous
Y adopted the meeting addressed by Richard Rush
Esq, IN an animated and aDimating speech which was
ed to. ~ "'y 'e'Ponu'
49, The following resolution offered bv Colonel John
thompson, and unanimously adopted.
Hesored, That this meeting highly approve the srn
many ana decided conduct Of the Representative from
,ne 'st congressional District, the Hon Joel b Sutber
lsnu III me great struggle going on between the
pc epic and the great yed corporation whose
rate Efforts TO accomplish its perpety and fasten
permanently It's chains upon the people are now aoa,ng
he co'nmunya hrmness and evooD TO popular ri0bts
ana republican principles, the honora TO him and
ga'eu 10 u.s. from The circumstance, that OF the four per
sons who Immediately represent in the national roun
CHS ne alone Dlexbiy maintains the principles of Jeffr
son, maolson ana Jsckson-of 179S and 1912.
Inc following resolution offered by Col RoumCort
whereas, The Councils Of PbadeIphis electeJ bv ~
s"e parry VINO are no" SO srenuousy advocating the
Bank OF the United Sates at the expense Of The ,sbo
community have directly violated both the spirit and he
letter OF the viii OF our late aged and venerable foy
crzen stephen Girsrd by adopting and carving into
cuon plan for "Crecan Temple" in total eootradic
lion 10 the expressed will Of the Testaor and which will
not only consume great part Of the fund Of two million of
dollars devoted 10 The erection and maintenance of Col
lege for the education Of Poor White Male Orpbans -
but must delay the benefits OF this valuable nsion for
many years. Therefore, W.
RESOLVED, That this meeting, deeply impressed with The