Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06
cnAurAuouE couNrY

Wait, ESQ., OF Jane stown was called to the chair aud
Hanson A. Riscy, OF Frcdonia, appointed Sccre-
Thomas A. Osborne, Esq. explained the object Of the
meeting to be the appointment of delegates attend the
Senatorial Convention. Ia be holden batavia the
9Th OF October and theeopon, in obedience To-
motion passed by the nretng the Chair named the Hon
BeiJa'nin Waiworih, Gen "A race Allen, ami rhos A
os,orne, ESQ committee Ia nominate said delegates
Judge waiwostl, Chairnan of tn committee, report
Cd the names Of Ebenez"r a. Lester, oi Frcdonia, and
orrn Willis of Ripley as suitable persons C impose
said delegation and motion oil Benjamin Randall
said report was accepted.
II was then moved and carried, that Thomas A. Os-
borne, Ernest Mulctt and Thomas B. Campbell with
the Chairman and Secretary of the meeting compose
committee dral resolutions expressive o the views
aud feelings of the republicans of (autauque in rla-
ton to our political affairs; and motion OF udg, Free
man, the meeting adjourned until tomorrow evening
On "Wednesday evening the meeting convened pursu
ant 10 adjournment.
resolutions, reported the following; and ON motion of
William Smith Esq, seconded by Judge Waworth they
were unanimously adopted:
Resoired That the of this meeting the present,
Is peculiarly favorable time for the exercise calm
and deliberate reflection on the part OF the electors
county aud OF dspassionate review of the principles
winch have hitherto divided the eontending parties n
Tie republic
Resotrd That in the absence of all local and exciting
causes, we invite the most rigid aud scrut
ny the principles and measures of the republican par
~, which have heretofore guided our country through
every crisis, with safety, honor and glory
Resored That We cordially invite the active and encr-
geuc cooperation o all who may agree in the funda-
candidates presented by accredited REPRESENTATIVES
assembled in National Convention at Baltmore as the
only certain method OF securing the ascendancy of those
principles, and The onward march OF the Republic its
unaralerd carcer OF prosperity and renown, and we
particularly invite the united energies OF the youn men
ON whom must dcvolve defence OF our country
hI Constitution and laws, in the support of those
Jidaies
Resoised, That the nomination of MARTIN vAx b.
nES as successor to the venerable patriot who now pre-
sides national affairs but cchoing the wishes
and sentiments of the Democracy of the land That we
regard it just tribute merit and dstinpuishcd
wori-and that hail the elevation of the psoound
scholar and statesman the highest honors i'm The i0
OIL me American peoples indication of correct
aud healthy state of moral and political sentiment and
sale guaranty for the perpetuation of free insu-
Resoircd, That the nomination of RrcuAap NJ. Jonx-
son, as candidate for the Vice Presidency is lust
compliment 10 HIM, for his volunteer expedition and
splendid achievements in the late WARRIOR his manly
aud peseverng efforts in behalf OF the unfortunate debt
Or, the war-worn soldier and decrepid seamcn of his
county and his eaessness and success in crushing that
ianaca spirit which strove sacrifice the altar of
tectaran ambition, our civil and political freedom
itesored That we look upon the late measure of the
Onited States Bank, in unexpectedly demanding of
some of the State Banks unusual quantity of specie
as the herald OF another crusade against the
oi our country, and the harbinger an attempt To T.
tort am extension of it's privileges from The of
The people We therefore meet this first dawn of n So
cond panic by calm and deliberate resolve that re-
charter OF the present National Bank or the incorpor
nn of one in any form or character whateyrS
wholly unauthorized by the constitution and Ligliv
dangerous to the liberties and welfare Of our common
country.
ID
totc BENTON in his efforts blot from the journals of
the Senate the unauthorized resolution consionny 10
oboquy and reproach the venerable Chief Magistrate of
our nation, not by sekly and efemnaie resolution
fPeattns, ater,ng and resembling tie said resolution
from The records of that body.
hcsored That the attempts of the Opposition TO smooth
and plaster over the agrant and acts of the
bank and their uniform disregard of the sacred right of
Instructions TO uphold it in its outrapes evince steady
ana uniform determination TO adhere to their ancient
principles.
ResOiged, That have full and undiminshed conf
aehce In the eventual success OF the measures for re-
storing TO the people the sound, uniform consu-
onai currency OF geld and silver, which have been SO
vigorously and faithfully prosecuted by our venerable
PRESIDENT and his fearless and incorrupibe counseors
and friends; and notwithstanding the republican Eagles
may Tor time be Gagged by tie Paper Monarch yet their
eventual liberation and circulation among the people is
us certain as the march OF time and the triumphs of de-
mocracy.
Reso'sed That approve of the law passed at the
iasi session OF the Legislature prohibiting the crcula
non OF small bank notes, necessary give
efficiency to metallic currency, its certain will
he to fill the vacuum caused by their withdrawal with
the more desirable substitute of gold and silver
Eesoieed That we deprecate the efforts making by
the fanatics OF the North and the factions of the South
10 dissolve the bond of Union and pluny, The COM
try INTO civil war, through the agitation the slavery
question. -
ReSolred, That we have no Fellowship or svmo,,Iy
WIN The few misguided zealots of the North who at
tempt to prostitute The right of discussion TO purpo
sss OF ns.rIecion aPne and murder and TO make The
man carriers and posmas:ers of the Union the unwilling
Instruments OF effecting such dabolical ends
RSso,ssd, That we highly approve of the conduct of
A"StihusttIs OF New Ork and Charleston.
on 70 Tue detention of tile ncendiary missiles DESIGN
co. IN their tendency if not in their origin TO scatter The
Union into Fragments and dcluee it's ares portions in
Dooo anu concur most fully in the able conclusive
arguments anu reasons OF the Postmaster General con
tanned in his admirable letters Posmasters of those
cities. - 1850
Resored That dprecaie ann aftempf ON nc Dort of
cO"gress to s"efre by icgiS in the existin1 reI-
oaS Ceeen Muster md scrcanI in e District of Lojni
0@ as august, because intererag c the of Tiyafe
Y"PeFtU tne1Pedtct, because unnecessarily pnftiu0 in
JeoPardye oofiHHGce If glorious Union If not nm
eonSd~onat as gioatiag the spirit notLte letter ofDat
common ciartcr Of our rights.
fssoDed Ihaf Ia tie opinion of this meeting if ne in
ee"dtaTas seeking to lHt0Do the Solh IN seypHe icar
'oere subjects t f0rogn G0Uernsnent IL ooud he M
Ttyh " our GorernmeHt 10 demand ttut ey should be
gsen P to ne injured SUITES, punished Eg their oson
J9rSaHlons and uat reas0t to comply icoid be lust
c4"se 81 oar; and init UDon this prcpie alone me en-.
eogregeueat by Great Britoia Of our eohG0rno Iaia
"Oes 10 massacre cur denceicss citizens ON HE frontiers
against her. y ~ '''''
Res0ved TINT ,oc eoaslcT hat achal one f,reigy ami
"HePe"oeht nation otocS To 0nOtcy naer Of rfyLt
0ae eOeaerafed Sate sister Suites ne n ui,e
81 e0'ay and justice; uni If tie strong and mnie erDr>s
S0" ~ HnWt1sd a1hoTyenco dnd indigHntion 1s not ter
dstar5erS IF He Liio eace froa the prosecution Of
eF Je" aestgHs, " W be We dufg of Tie segcyag Sffss
10 ndet a'os 10 restrain and punish them or auhorisc their
ae"0%y 10 nc authorities IF tie SQtes choSe iales Mey
hate 1iotated aud. conteatnsd. -
heso,sea, That in the opinion Of this meeting the
"a'f o. new fork owes 10 her own hoh character for
enterprise ana internal improvement not to falter in the
oeeuoh OF mat great system, by of which she
has attained the exalted eniinence she occooes bnt n
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