Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-06
POLITICAL.

NORFOLK, Feb. rs. AT numerous and respectable
eeung oil the citizens oil the Borough Of Norfolk, IA
vourabe 10 the adopted by The Administration
o. 'ne ueneia Government the subject oil the Bank Of
ns United states held at the Court House, the
On motion Of DR.. N. C. Whitehead.
'ohn Sou'hgate, Esq., was called the Chair, and
moron OF Capt CsP,on, Alex Calf appointed Secretary
n"sr some very appropriate, cogeni, and impressive
remarks from Hugh b. Grgsby Esar the eight following
resolutions were submitted and sdop ed
is' ftesored As the opinon of this me e,ng Thai IN.
right Of the President of the United States to a,
his discretion, the Secretaries whether of the State War
Msvy or Treasury Department, fully accorded him by
act establishing the Treasury Department, has been con-
rmed by the practice OF the Executive from the earliest
PeIloJ, and under every administrations and seems TO flow
dmec'iy from the nature OF the Executive Office.
"a. Resoired That the 10th section of the Charter
OF me Bank OF the United States provides "that the DE-.
%srsn sn. be made in the said Bank the Branches
ncrec "niess the Secretary Of the Treasury shall at
any Time otherwise order and direct the late act of the
OF the Treasury ordering and directing the De-
Poses 10 be made otherwise than la the said Bank and
The Branches thereof, is only not in violation OF The
Charter oil the Bank but in the obvious and con-
temptation oil The same
3I RESOLVED That we believe that tho ,r.sor,
commercial and distress have no ne
cohnexion with the removal of the Deposes but
o o'ner and widely different consder aons-lst From
extension oil the discounts by the Bank of the IT.
STATES from forty millions seventy millions not caeJ
'or by the commerce Of the country and afterwards bv is
rapid curtaImens; 3D. From the enormous and unprece
denied demand for money, caused by the nav tariff al
from the refusal of the Bank the u States to afford the
ana anticipated facilities and from the great control
which its resources enable WELD over the State Ranks
ah From the proracted debates the Depose
and 'asy from the panic excited by the presses of the
pank, WIN view TO derange public credit, and cocrce
he people into renewal Of its Charter.
An Resoiued That restoration of the Deposites to
he vaults OF the u States Bank is called for by the
past and present conduct Of the Bank and would deep
~ luxurious TO the present and future welfare OF the COM
muni,y. ~ ~
9th Resoired, That this meeting not unwilling to ar
Tue issue rendered by Mr. Bnney, that the question
i<
ana duly estimating the integrity Of George LoyalI the
representative oil this District in the Congress of the u
with the judicial deliberations of the House of Represen
tauves, as wanting 10 proper sense of to the
Rouse as well as to themselves; and Is satisfied to await
such decision as he may deem, after mature reflection
most consistent with the Constitution and The laws
In pursuance OF the same
OH Resoiued That keeping steadily view the con-
'nd so concusvey urged by Mr. Jefferson in the Cabinet
d washington we can perceive just ground for chang
ng our opinions ON the subject; but led by the |
experience oil the past 10 cherish them with greater zeal
and to defend them at every hazard.
Ith. Hesolred That regard the President in seek.
ing 10 terminate the Banking System OF the Federal Co.
'ernmeni and to reclaim its circulating medium 10 the
gold and silver currency by the Constitution
IS the faithful agent of the wishes of The people, saac
oy expressed on several occasions, but IN
he occasion Of the last Presidential election and I've he
that he merits in the proper Of this
9Th. Resoped, That while deeply sympathize with
fellow their present severe
and Distress invoke them remember, that as our
ahers after long and arduous tolls and Struggles crushed
he great moneyed power Of the OLD WORLD, so it is
he sacred duty Of their to crush, finally and forever,
he same great and merciess power in the NEW.
On motion OF Dennis Dawley Esq.
ResolUed That the conduct OF the majority Of the
oers oil The present General Assembly the subject OF
The Depostes, excepting their resolution declaring the
Charter Of the Bank OF the u. States violation OF the
Constitution has been in direct to the wishes
OF the people; has justly forfeited the confidence OF the
Coun;ry and furnished the ancient and hitherto unsaned
reputation OF the Old Dominion.
On motion oil DR.. ". c. Whitehead,
Resoired That Mr. Duane in usng to resign on the
occurrence OF the contingency in view OF which, he had
voluntarily declared his firm resolution to do; and far
Their by subecing the Executive the odum OF his re-
movaI violated his solemn pledges and displayed spirit
Of opposition TO his former friend which their mutual enc.
mics may loudly applaud, but which their mutual friends
On motion of Dr. Thos. F. Andrews,
Resoired, That George Loyal Esq. was elected TO
that in resisting its recharer he is fully sustaining their
interests, and merits their cordial appreciation
On motion Of John Cowper, Esq.
ResoiUed That we view, with great regret, the at
wise TO induce the State Banks refuse the public depo
sites, for most certainly il those attempts made with
success the existing distress must be increased.
On motion OF John S. Widgen, Esq.
Resoiued, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
communicated to George Loyal Esq Representative
On motion of DR.. TbomasF F. Andrews,
RESOLVED, That John Soulhgaie and Alexander Gait
Esqrs receive The thanks of this ting for the able and
faithful manner with which they have performed the
ties assigned them.
On motion Of DIR. N. C. Whitehead,
Resoiued, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and the Editors Of
the Norfolk Beacon, and Herald, OF the Richmond En-
qurer aud Washington Globe, be requested publish the
same in their respective papers.
AS the meeting about 10 adjourn Mr. Grigsby rose
and said, that the meeting had finished its political du
ties, he would consider dissolved in that point Of views
and he would regard merely the first assembage Of
citizens since the melancholy diDgs of the death Of
William Writ reached Borough. II felt confident
that assembled were, in the hall which has often
witnessed the displays OF his brilliant eIoqueDce, would
not be unwilling pay passing tribute OF respect the
memory OF our old towDsmsD. On questions of public
policy he indeed against Had he lived he would
have been found in the oDt rank OF opponents But
his bright spirit had passed away. Virginia wsrred not
with the dead. She remembered his many vrtues-she
remembered that he had done than any other
the fame of her first and finest oraiorher owl
Henry from the oblivion 10 which il wssrspidy fastening
She remembered his unceasDg efforts 10 mend the
refine the taste, and elevate the ambition of her youth
aud she remembered that he loved ber--the good old
mother of all, with passion, and power that almost
amounted 10 doairy.
Mr. c. alter some further remarks the character OF
Mr.. Writ, moved the following resolution, which was
adopted.
ResolUed, That the Citizens of Norfolk here present,
assembled in te Hall which has often witnessed the
brilliant displays of his genius, learn with deep sensiby
the decease OF William Writ ESQ., and lament in his de III
the loss Of zen, who, Ia polite letters, In eloquence
aud in love Of county, increased the glory oil the Com.
mon wealth.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
JOHN sou HGATE, Chairman.
ALEXANDER GAIT, Secretary.
CUMBERLAND MEETING.
Al an adjourned add very full meeting Of the people OF
the county Of Cumberland, the 2llh OF February 1884,
being Court day. for the purpose Of taking into consdsra
ton the recent act Of the Executive Of the United States,