Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-30

do. James Allen.
On motion Of Mr. Blackburn the Convention proceeded
to the nomination Of candidate for Governor whereupor
General Robert Lucas, Of Pike was unanimously nom
mated. committee inform the General of the
nomination., who then to the Hail. and returned
thanks in neat and appropriate address. The following
resolutions then adopted:
ReS0iUed As the sense Of this Convention, that the
eligible mode for the econ of candidates for Pre-
sdent and Vice President of the United States by
National Convention OF delega from different States of
tins Union, composed oil as many members each has
Senators aud Representatives in Congress; that hal
with appreciation the recent movements tending TO tina
object IN the States OF Pennsylvania and Indiana; and
specially invite other States, when they may
dent, 10 forward said object
Resoiued Further that respectfully sugges, our
sister States the I'd Monday in May, 1885 as the time
and the city Of Ptsburg, the place OF
assembling said National Convention, or such other time
and place, as majority OF States may determine upon.
RESOLVED, That the Delegates from each Congressional
District be, and they hereby requested meet this
evening, at the same places at which they day. and
select one suitable person from each district aud report
their names to this Convention 10 morning at 1
o'clock for nomination as Delegates TO the National Con-
vention.
Thursday morning, 10 o'clock,
January 8.
The Convention met pursuant o adjournment.
On notion the following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted, 10 wit:
Whereas, the nomination of candidates for the two first
offices known upon earth, should flow from
the hearts OF the people, and be only pure but abov
suspicion OF official influence; therefore,
Resoued, That this Cow disapprove of the an.
pontment, delegates to National for max.
ing such nominations OF any members OF Congress- or
other holding under the
istraton OF the general government.
In pursuance oil resolution OF yesterday, the dele
gates from each congressional district reported the names
OF the gentlemen suitable represent this State i'm the
National Convention.
The committee appointed to prepare address and re-
solutions for the consideration OF the Convention reported
the following resolutions, which adopted:
RESOLVED, That We continue 10 have the most unuual
fed confidence in the intelligence, integrity and patriot
ism OF Andrew Jackson our Chief Magi trate, and that
the best interests OF our country require The
Of those measures and strict adherence TO those prnc
pies that have been so wisely advanced and so firmly
maintained during his admins raticn.
Resolued, That we consider II the imperative duty OF
the Executive OF this Nation TO guard with sudous care
the different Of State and when any of the
Executive officers gect refuse perform the duties
Of their stations faithfully attempt advance
hostile to the leading and prominent features ofhs admin
ratioD, is his like duty 10 eject them and call others
whose principles ccngenal, and in whose patriot
ism and rmness he can, with greater confidence rely
Resolved That approve OF the removal Of the De-
poses from the Bank OF the United States and consider
the measure as imPerousy demanded by the American
people.
venton, for the selection and nomination of for
President and Vice President OF this Union and thae
pledge ourselves all honorable exerions to
and elect the distinguished individual who nav receive
the nomination of the contemplated Convention.
ResoiUed, That we consider the Vice President The
Honorable Martin Van BureD, firm democrat, faithful
and efficient public officer, end well worthy OF the conf
dence OF the American peoples and that delegates be
instructed 10 vote in Convention for him. President Of
the United States.
ResoUed, That recognize the Kentucky and Virgi.
mia Resolutions OF 95 and 80, containing true demo.
cratic doctrines.
RESOLVED, That view the bill distributing the pro
OF the public lands for certain period that
the sous Congress the 2d of March, 1888 as fatal
and destructive 10 the vital interests OF Chic and the West
bill violating the compact of ceson OF the Terri DRY
from the States TO The General Government and hostile
every principle OF national justice and national hoDol
and that the Presidents veto upon that bill consider
act not inferior any other of his le and as
adding another laurel to the civic wreath already enn
ed around the name OF Andrew jackson.
hats A
institution wholly perverted from Tire objects of its
ouader and that the best interests OF the nation reauire
that IL should be abolished.
RESOLVED, That this convention do approve and heartily
with the doctrines set forth in the Presidents Pro.
clsmation, in relation 10 tho South Carolina doctrines OF
Modification