Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-19


Colonel Philip A. Bramham, who had until some
short time since acted with the Opposition asked
leave To explain why, at meeting of the friends Of
the Administration should be found opcrating a,non
them Leave being granted, Col Bramhain very hand
some and orcil, language, proceeded state that a
though he had differed points with the Admins
traiiOn yet lac had never been nsenSbc of the virtue
aud parisiisi of our excellent Chief Magistrate. Col
Brainhan declared that having dispaSsipaely reviewed
President jncksuns conduct in relation that corrupt
ana c"rfupuny ihshtuton the U. ) Bank he clear
ly ofopnlon that the Chief Executive Magistrate had
won for himself nperishablc glory, and deserved the
lasting gratitude of every American patriot He con
cluded by warning his ellow.czrus t. consider the
victory over the Bank yet complete, and declared him
self n friend to the Administration.
On the motion of Capt Joseph Palmer il was
Resotred That committee of four be appointed by
the Chair to draft and report resolutions expressive
the Object OF this mcctingW hsrcupon the Chair pro,
ceeded to appoint Captain Joseph Palmer, Col Moor, r
Brockenbrough Col. Albert G.. Plumner, and Dr. +. r.
Buckncr Ito which, motion, the Secretary added
aComntce ioi the purpose aforesaid The Committee
having retired for a short time returned and reported
the following Resolutions:
lst ReSoired. That this meeting do approve of the
proposed Convention, to be held in Baltimore the
10Th of this month, nominate candidates for President
and Vice President Of the United States, well cacu
lated to produce harmony and of action among
the Democratic portion OF the American People
I'd Resotred That this meeting designate
proper persons to represent the
democratic citzens oil Richmond county, in the said
Convention.
The blank in the I'd resolution having been filled with
five the motion of Col Moore !, vns
Rcsorcd, That the above resolutions be separately
presented TO the meeting for It's action.
The sense OF the meeting being obtained it found
that both resolutions were unanimously adopted Where
upon Maj B. d. Rust nominated Col. Moore f. Broken
brough. Col Albert G. Plunmer Mai Thomus r. Barnes
Capt Joseph Palmer, and Dr. T. f. Buckncr The nomi-
nation beng seconded, IL unanimously resolved.
that the same be and they hereby appointed Delegates
to represent this county the Convention aforesaid
On the motion of Col. PhilpA. Bran,ham, il was
itcS0tred That the proceedings of this meeting sign
cd by the Chairman and Secretary and be sent to the
editors of the Richmond Enquirer and that they be re-
llSn he snu
WIN. BRAMHAM, Chairman.
SAML. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
BUCKINGHAM MEETING.
Pursuant to notice heretofore published in the Rich
mond Enquirer, respectable portion of the Republican
party OF the county of Buckingham State of Virginia
convened at the Tavern of Mr. isbe the Court house
on the iih inst ut being Court day. f-,e purpose of
considering III" ,'isiy- scndng Delegates to the
Convention 10 be holden in Baltimore the 10Th inst
Major Chas Yancey called to the Chair, and John
W. Haskns chosen as Secretary.
After the meeting had been called to order The Chair
man explained the object for which it had been called
and urged the proprey of adopting to act
In concert with the Republican Party of the T. States
upon the subject OF the next Presidential election.
Mr. C. X Foniane then moved that n Committee be
appointed to draft Preamble and Resolutions sub
united to the meeting; which motion being carried
mously, the Chairman appointed the following gentle
men as the Committee AIR. G. r. Fonlaine DR. VIM
L. Moseley, Col. Walter l.. Fontaine r. T. Hubbard
Stephen Hooper, VIM. Lewis, Dr. Benz d. Anderson
DIR. Robt. Jones, VIM. Stcger, Alex. Forbes Dr. Mace
g. Spencer, Edward Curd, Jesse Holman and John Nor
gan; who having retired for time reported the
following Preamble and Resolutions
Whereas, 1t is the duty of cemen frequently to as
scmblc for the purpose of ncrchangng opinions and of
publicly expressing their views upon all subjects affect
ing the prosperity Of the Union that of the several
States composing IT. and Whereas free institutions
being the result of concert and harmony our Re
vo!utonary ioreiaers, the spirit shonld acuate
their descendants, order that Republican System
should be preserved in its purity and ereas this meet
ing earnestly depores division among the Republicans
OF The United States in the approaching Preside ntial
election on account OF its tendency to defeat cleo
ton by the People, and the elevation of a man
whose principles are at war with those we entertain
L. IhcrcioTe Res0ired, That approve of the Con-
vention to be held by the Republican party Baltimore
on inc 2oth INST to nominate candidates for the Office
President and Vice President of the United States as a
proper mode of ascertaning the choice of People and
OF promoting corporation and harmony among the
of the Administrations
2 ReSoieed, That in the election of man 10 fiji the
highest office in the gift of the American People, pro-
scrlptivc and sectional policy should lie adopted or
countenanced--tha talent and moral worth are not
bounded by geographical divisions hut that ability and
integrity, ioeg experience and sound political principles
nave heretofore won, and will continue receive our
sincere admiration and cordial support whether the in
Gvdua possessing these qualifications reside North or
South OF the Potomac.
B. ReSoced, That it is the wish of thus meeting that
the high claims of distinguished f.llow-citzen VIM
u kiyes ESQ or those Of Philip r. Barbour, should be
earnestly urged before the Convention, believing as this
meeting does that either of those gentlemen would be
suitable person TO fill the Office Of Vice President of the
United States
4. Resoieed, That
be appointed Delegates to represent
tie Itcpubllcan party of the county u puckin0ham i'm
the Conventon To- he bold ia baltimore the 10Th MAY
8. Resoced, That though we have convened ior am3.
Their purpose checrfully avail ourselves of this OPP
portunty to express continued confidence in the
President OF the United States, and our appreciation OF
most OF the leading measures of his Administration"
The foregoing Preamble and Resolutions were then
submitted to the meeting and unanimously adopted.
The meeting then proceeded elect Delegates TO I'll
the blank in the 9TH Resolution when the following zen
tlemen were chosen Charles Yancey, VIM T. Nose
ley, w l.. Fontaine, George Booker WIN Lewis, c. r.
Fonlainc ltobt. I. Hubbard, DR. james Austin James
L. Wilkinson and Dr. Mace C. Spencer
CHARLES YANCEY, Chairman.
joins w. HAsKISs, Secretary.
MADISON COUNTY
at meeting OF respectable number of the citizens
of the county of Madison, convened at their Court
house, on Tuesday, the 18th day Of May 1885 that be-
ing the first day of the Circuit Superior Court; The
meeting was organized by calling VIM Walker ESQ h,
the Chair, and appointing Capt Wesley Fry Secretary
he object of the meeting having been xpSined by
The Chairman, the following gentlemen appointed
TO draft The Preamble and ResOlutons:-Col James w
Walker, Richard &. Booton ESD Dr. VIM T. Banks
Carpenter; who, after having retired short time re-
turned and reported the following which were unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, the people of the county Of Madison
here assembled, constituting part of the Democratic
Republican family Of ilc Union, in order 10 promote
union harmony and concert Of action concessions every
thing Tor the cause and nothing for approve Of tile
Republican Convention to meet the goth inst in the
CITY OF Baltimore for tile purpose Of nominating To The
Democratic Republicans, suitable candidates Tor the
Office of President and Vice President Of the United
States.
WherupoH, Resolccd, That wc lave undiIninisled
confidence IN the integrity and patriotism Of Gen. An