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POLITICAL.
Fn0n ne .,tsraas6u-g RcpLtgcal.
GREAT DEMOCRATIC MEETING


cue to their fciIow-eilizen democrats OF tbi,
congressional district, on Friday the 29,h uIt
10 promote social intercourse and conce RI in
action between the friends Of the admini,,ra-
tion IN the district, and to afford a suitable OBJ
Poriunity to collect public sentiment. and give
extensive publicity 10 4 public expression of
the view which the republicans Of this portion
oil The ancient dominion entertain OF the pro-
Ininent measures OF the general government.
ana the estimate which they fix on the capa-
biiity, integrity and patriotic devotion of The
present public functionaries.,s Il wa, a Grand
and imposing exhibition. We had the Li.h
pleasure Of shaking hands with many Of our
warm-Learted brethren from Frederick. Jec
ferson and Morgan, through whom We bee
leave 10 present our respe tful regard TO ali
our democratic brethren OF our sister coun ties.
aud respectfully tender to them pledge OF
falthtuiness TO The democratic creed, aud OF
promptness, concert and unas unity an action.
Tor incir sakcs We live, and for their sakes
would we die.
The sciic OF thS great festival was on the
domain ofour much esteemed feliow-ciii,eu,
Mr.. Michael h. Seibcrt, whose hospitality
ard generosity cant be surpassed-in an en-
chanting shade, on the border OF an extensive
aud luxuriant mead, which is watered by the
far-famed and beautiful republican riyulct.
Tnsc arora.
DR. John Hedges aud william Lucas. Esq
addressed the dense aud attractive assembl,
IN happy strains OF oratory, Astounding in
Plihy point, pathos, zeal, appropriate ar
ranscment Of the subject matter, and adap,a.
ton OF II TO time, place ard circumstance
The meeting was orgaaixed by calling our
veteran, venerable and much respected fell
low-citizen, Maj. liESRy DEprxcER, to pre-
side, and appointing Maj. Wa. q. Brnxs and
DIR. JonS 5. HaRhisoS, Independents, and
Dr's John Hsases aud Dennis .Hppks, secre-
faries-whercupon the object ADD intent Of
the meeting having been explained in q very
neat and graceful manner, BY Col. John
Sherrard, OF Morgan, and motion made for
the appointment OF n committee Of three gen.
tlemen from each OF the counties composing
this congregational district, 30 draft a preamble
and resolutions, expressive OF the real poIiti-
cal sentiments OF the meeting, and of what
they ipgenuously believe TO DC n true express
sion Of the sentiments OF the democratic par
~ OF the district. The following gentlemen
were named and oPpoiuted-Hm. q. Burns,
Hia. .3IbHriis as1 DR.. john S. Harrison, of
Berkeley; r. ". RoJin,oa, Richard Parker
and Htnry p. Baker, Of Frederick John Sher-
rard, Lemaei JsROrsdaH and Samuel .7ssTIhany.
OF Morgan; SolomoR Marley. Solomon BiilnSsr
and john Markell. Of Jefferson; Darid W.
Cushtes, Ht=skish Hedges snd James Mason.
proxies for Hampshire counties who retired
10 consult on the proper discharge OF the do.
ties which their designation enjoi ned upon
them, aud IN due time they produced the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which were
adopted without dissenting voice:
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS. =
This meeting have seen with lively indig-
nation. the disingenuous attempts that have
been lately made, and are making. by a partx
arrosan'ly and imPudently assuming to itse II
me name OF the Wing party" and branding
Their opponents with the epithets Of a. Tories. !"
70 shase The confidence Of the people Of the
tbitcd States IN that tried patriot-Andreu =,
Jackson-and 10 embarrass and break down
hi: administration. After exhausting every
other weapon Of attack, they have rallied
under the banners OF the United States bank.
and have eDdeaVored to persuade the peopIe
that the president, in advising and sane tfoninr
TIE order Of the secretary Of the treasury for
The payment Of the public monies into certain
state banks, after the first day Of last October.
assumed upon himself powers not in accord.
hhee win The constitution and laws but in
derogauoa Of both.
According 10 their doctrine the Rank M
the United states, which many Of them adj.
mt TO be an unconstitutional corporation
had, under all circumstances. an excIu.ivs
right To the custody of the peoples money
,inIil tho expiration OF its charter. although
va thAt very instrument, an unlimited and
uhresI'cted power u reserved to the seere,a-
~ Q, Toe treasury TO deposit II elseW here, re.
porting his reasons 10 congress If they had
not been psrtisans Of the bank, or been pre.
''ousiy hostile TO the administration, we arc
PutsuaJed hey would have found, in the rea.
IONS winch Wys assigned by the secrstary. n
sutieient justification for choosing other a nd
more Trustworthy de positoFies Of the revenue
h1a the bank in question.
we have always been opposed, on prine !
Pc 70 The grant Of exclusive privilege, "a
any class OF men, unless they arc shown 10 be
.sary and indisPensably nsesasyy to the at
ulnment OF some important public bepe6
Otherwise uBattsinable And we have h
common with the democratic republican par
", ever doubted, 60 say the least of IL. The
koWer OF congress to incorporate a bank
NY ~ "eentertained no jealousy ofexclusivs
Fi'Hcses, and no scruples concerning the con
,l'uuonslty OF the bank, We should, after
''e experience We have had Of is conduct
and mea'ures-bs equally opposed 10 Il. on
VIC ground Of exPed'enoy. The power claim
'dlor tito regulate The currency of the eoun.
W. -, ~ fset, the power 90 requisite the value
e'eIJ mans private property; the pow 81
70 raise or depfess-" 20 make the r,eh rich
e. snd The poor poorer - The power 10 eKal
We lev 81 tie expense Of the many 10 do
re. bs people and 90 oVeraWe the govern
"cnt We have seen this dangerous pswei
Welded oy irresponsible hands. employed !,
Iracti,ing iayoTitsm, ~ cofruptiBg the rress
'nifolling elections, thwartinr the policy
20 defeating TIE measures 81 the adaioi,tr,
10, and hnally. setting 81 defiance lie ponu
hr branch Of the Legislature. By rrfus,nt I,
'''mh TO 81 inquiry legally instituted for m,
fposei Of ascetlaiDihg the abuses aIlssr,
'eAis1 N iis management and direction 40,
'Its virtually al M iitiDc the tftffh a. a.. 49,.
50 thought sgainst H. To coverthes abuss,
'' iofce fron congress an extension of a.
'siier Tor She benefit q its wealthy stock
.4'r', ~ drrogatioh q the equal rights o
"tf ciufens, and 10 divert public attention
ON We means II vas employing 10 accom-
~ ihe,e objects. We have seen this irsthu
H', backed by its friends IN the senate of tl,,
hed states. charging upon The admini,trs
' We eve &c Us own creation. sud ra.s.u.