Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-06-23
GEN. HARRISON IL ViRGIYIA

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Although we had expected that the first movement,
among the people of Virginia. in favour of Cen. Han.
hisoN tor The Presidency, would have taken place in our
own county-whrrc we know he is strong-we are not
the less pleased with the following proceedings of the
People oi Charles City County. 10 them bclonps the
honor OF setting the ball IN motion in Virrin;a; and W..
hope their example will be speedily followed. Let the
friends Of the Hero of the North West, wherever they
are, only srEAk orr, as they ought in justice 10 them
selves and their causc, and we shall. have nothing TO fear
but every thing to encourage us. Let us but do this,
and show our strength, and the Opposition to Van Blu
rem wall soon rally around our standard. The political
horizon VIII change as by magic, and the cold calculating
feeling in favour of Judge White, as a choice of evils
will give place TO one Of lively enthusiasm for the rem,
crous, the noble, the patriotic and talented HAnnIsoN.
MEETING IN CHARLES CITY COUNTY.
Pursuant to notice, a public meeting in Charles CITY
county was held at the Courthouse on the 2lst of Nav
after the adjournment of the Court, the object of which
was to noininste . candidate for the Presidency.
On motion of James f. Roanc, Esq, the meeting was
organized by calling Josiah G.. Wilson, Esq, 10 the
ChaIr, and appointing James NJ. Wilcox as Secretary
The Chairman invited James l.. Roanc. ESQ tn exnI,yn
the object OF converting, which was done in a shor; speech;
and after some discussion took place between james. +
Roane, Collier II. Niingc, and 1hos. II. Wilcox. Esorsa
the following preamble and resolutions were submitted
and adopted:
Whereas the present Administration cf the General
Government will expire in Ia36. by limita,ion-not by
force oil law, but by example set by the father of hi.
country, and since ratified by the people, and therefor,
new candidates for the office OF President must be voted
for, IN reference to questions in which the present incum-
bent cannot be iovnlvcd;-aud whereas this meeting can
49, 49, Wv iiiiittiy va u a lfTSUn % fill IN
high and responsible place, as of right to belong To tur
people, and under these circumstances. n Spontaneous
movement of the people, independent Of all party con.
sidcrations. Is imPcriously called for, for the purpnsc oi
tescuing the Government from the hands of demn.
goGucs, and restoring IL to primary principles. No mat.
ter what may have been the differences of opinion in
relation to the present or former Administration of The.
Government, there ought not to he n division amon,
those wholovc their country in the present state of affairs
Resoired therefore, That we view Gen VIM. II. Har.
fIson as The candidate Of the people, aud give him our
decided preference OVER any individual now i'm nouina.
ton for President of the United Statrs-frst. brcnusc
wc have the fullest confidence in his talents, great moral
worth, political principles, strict integrity and civil
qualifications 2dly, b"cansc Of his lony and nleEiteFistts
services, both in the field and councils OF the nation.
which justly cntitic him to a large share of national
honor.
ReSoired, Thn; sc are deeply sensible of the import.
ancc "i concentrating the voice of Virginia To susta;n
virginia principles in the coming election. and that we
Will II necessary Ia obtain our object, support JuIrr
IT, white OF Tennessee, in preference 10 Martin Van
Buren, of New York.
On motion of Collier II NIinrc.
heSoired, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and sent ~ tLc
editors OF the Richmond papers for publication.
The meeting then adjourned.
JOSIAH G. WILSON, Chairman.
JAS. NJ, WILCOX, SccTetarY
GEN. HAKRispN.-Thr citizens of Lebanon counfv
frnnsyIvnnin, held a meeting on the 9Th instant. said ia
be the largest ever convened in the condty, and recon.
Inendcd Gen. Wm. II. Harrison for the Presidency
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
he call ot a meeting in another county. i, noticed in
~ same paper which brings US the proceedings of Tho
meeting above mrntioncd-B.