Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-29
POLITICAL.
ALABAMA.

ALABAMA.
TUSCALOOSA. Dec. ~
DEMOCRATIC STATE CoSvESTIos-The Journal OF
tho Convention that assembled in this place, on Mon
dav last will be found in columns to-day. The pro-
ceednns are of such characte important IN lheir
influence upon the politics Of the State and exhibiting
so auspcously the union, harmony and determinations
Of the Union Democratic party OF Alabama-as TO de-
seye the attention of every friend of the cause, and at
the same time to crafty him by the most encouraging
prospects of final triumph and success The dellbera
tons of the Convention were conducted IN the most
happy and appropriate manner; and we feel no hestancy
in saving that their determinations will meet with The
approval of every friend Of our present National Ad
ministration, in the State
We speak but the language Of old, experienced, and
intelligent men, when say that more respectable.
talented and influential assembly, than this Convention,
ne yer met in the State 1t was composed OF gentlemen
of the highest responsibility, honesty influence ana
sound democratic principles from every portion of Ala
bama and testified beyond dispute, that the warm tried
and consistent friends Of Andrew Jackson yet true
10 their principles and character, and rayng with
the same unaninty and enthusiasm around Martin IAN
Buren, as they did in 1898 and 1872 around the Hero of
New Orleans The character Of the venerable President
Of the Convention alone evidence Of its respeca.
bty and republican complexion. No man in the Union
has been better known patriot, statesman, and
sound, consistent, and unflnchng Democratic Repub
can, than William Smith, formerly of South Carolina,
and now of Alabama. He alone would give character
to any assembly, and no person who knows the two midi
yduas if perfectly unbiased by party Parta,ies, CAM
in opinion, hesitate in believing that he deserves
Of the country fer his sterling integrity and
bending devotion to constitutional rights and principles
than even Hugh L. White, of Tennessee.
it VII be perceived that the Convention recommends
Mr. Van Buren, 10 tine people Of the State-to the De-
mocracy in particular-as the only candidate that it is
either prudent polite TO support tor the Pres-
dency The resolution they have adopted in regard to
the Vice Presidency, must meet with the appreciation Of
every friend to the Party when he considers the position
and character of affairs in relation to that subject
An assurance Of the sound repubcanlsm OF the Con
arpft Tho Elacffr
they have chosen We venture the assertion, that no
Electoral Ticket will be formed in any State IN the
Union that will he composed of gentlemen better known
for their many merits both public and private, than The
one nominated BY the Convention. We shall in future
number when we have more time and are less hurried,
speak at large Of these gentlemen, and their respective
claims upon the people
The Convention, it will be from its proceedings,
adjourned sine die, "Wednesday night Immediately
aer the adoption Of the resolution complimentary to the
President and Vice President, Judge Smith addressed
the Convention at length and in strain of eloqucnce,
feeling, and sarcasm upon the Opposition, that
heard Surpassed. We glad state that Judge Smith
has, pursuance Of the request Of The Convention, pro-
missed 10 furnish swh copy of his Address, 10! pub
LEGATION, soon as convenience VIII enable HIM TO write
it out
We would, in conclusion, recommend the decisions OF
this Convention to the calm and appropriated dcllbcra-
of every true Democrat if he does entire
ly with them, will be more mistaken than we have
been in our livcs.-Fiag Of the Union.
GLoRIous News The nomination of Judge White
has been rcscinded! Alabama stands " redeemed, re-
generated and dsenthraed from the shackes OF unau-
thorsed and unconstitutional dlctatlon.
The House of Representatives, by vote Of tDrtyeight
to hirysi1, "a majority of tsrcre Jon Thursday last,
"rcscinded and rerokcd the nomination Of Judge White,
made last winter by that body.
This puts end TO all questions concerning the
political character of Legislature and Of the people
Of the State The Opposition have been shouting for the
last year, that Alabama decidedly opposed to Mr..
Van Buren, that she divided from the Democratic
Party and that she would cast her with the Multi
fers and the Wings, for Judge White. What will
they say-what can they say, when they thus the
same body that last winter recommended, BY large ma
jorty Judge White TO the support Of the State with
equal prompttudc and decision, resembling and revok.
ing that nomination and warning the people TO beware OF
the support of Judge w., the rock upon which the
principles Of The Union democratic party and of the friends
ofhe present Administration must founder and sink 2
The Opposition indeed say nothing! They can only
in the language Of Crockett, 'grin and bear it, The
people against Msm and although they have loved
and respected Judge White, while acting with the friends
of the present Administration yet they cannot be led
even driven into his support by legislative dication
when they find him combined with lis adversares and
endangering by his influence, the principles which o
long Of successful experiment has made popular
and beloved No! No matter how much they may re.
spec and esteem the man. they will yet give him up for
their principles. and excam in the apt quotation of ano
Their, Eplraim is joined to his idols let him aone!'
For the purpose of rendering rhapsody nell gble
we annex the following transcript Of the legislative pro-
ceedngs on Thursday last:
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Wednesday,, December 9, 1885.
MIR. Winston introduced The following Preamble and
Resolutions:
Whereas, at the last session Of the General Assembly
certain Resolutions were adopted, expressing the conf
dence Of that body, Hugh Lawson White of Tonnes
see and recommending him to the people of the United
States as suitable candidate, for Chief Magistrate at
the ensuing election; and whereas, such reconnen da
ton made upon the express condition, that 10
be considered withdrawn should circumstances
rate the probability of the election of President devov
ing on the House of Representatives:
And whereas; there is multiplicity of candidates
for the Presidency before the American People, and dis
fractions and divisions exist among those whose harmo
NOUS action is highly necessary to the proper admins
traon of public affairs, and the pcrpeuaton Of the true
principles of the Constitution:
Be Mersre resolved By the House Of Representatives.
Of the State alabama, That the contingencies contem-
plated in the Resolutions of the last of the Gen
Assembly, nominating Hugh Lenson White for the
Presidency, have happened and that the said nomination
be, and the same Is hereby, RESClNDED AND RE-
V0EED.
Resotoed That this House deprecaes as an evil that
be too cautiously avoided the election of Pres-
dent of the United States iby the House of Representa-
lives of Congress- and that it recommends the people
to pursue such will them directly,
the election of their own Chief Magistrate.
Resolped, That the Speaker OF this House be re-.
quested transmit copy ohese resolutions to the Co.
yernors of the respective States in the Union.
Mr. Lawson moved to postpone the further consideIa-
ton of these resolutions to the LIST day of March
Mr. Winston moved call of the House, which WE