Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22
ORANGE COIrNrx

Al meeting OF portion of the Democratic citizens
OF Orange county, Virginia. at the House Of
MIR. Robert Dedman, Saturday the 10th of Nav 1895
for the purpose of clectng Delegates to the baltimore
Convention to be held on the Goth of present MONTH
10 nominate candidates for the Offices of President nd
Vice President of the United States Col Thomas Row
was called 10 the Chair, and George L. Grasty Esq,
was appointed Secretary the meeting
The meeting was thereupon called To order by the
Chairman; who appointed the following gentlemen
Committee to prepare Resolutions for the conside ration
of the Meeting, viz: Mai. George Grasty BENJAMIN
Walker, Col. Elhanan Rowe, Capt. BENJAMIN Hume
John Payne, and Robert Dedman Esqrs who after re
firing returned to the meetne and reported
l. Resoired, That this meeting has the most exalted
and undiminished confidence in the patriotism virtue
integrity and wisdom of General Andrew Jackson and
highly approves of the general OF his Admnstra-
ton
2. Resored, That earnestly desire to continue and
secure such blessings to our beloved country, which
have characterized the present Administration by keep.
ing IN and restoring TO power, those who believe
VIII pursue the same patriotic and enlightened in
the ne Al Presidential term have the
sent.
3. Resolr'd, That it is the opinion of this meeting
that the above blessings only be attained by concert
and harmony with the great Democratic Republican
Party.
A. Ros5ired, therefore, That highly approve of the
Baltimore Convention TO be convened the 10Th inst
.. ReSotred, That we have the utmost confidence in
the patriotism and integrity of the Hon Martin Van Blu
rem, and recommend him fit and proper person 10 he
supported for the next President of the u States
u hiSoFed That We entertain tic exalted OPT
Mon % the high moral WORTH patriotism, and polti-
cal aOes OF our distinguished fellow citizen, Will
am " kives; and that shall be ever grateful TO
hun for the noble sacrifices which he made ur4n
the altar of the public good, and preserve untar
nishcd that chivalIic honor of Virginia and to pre-
serve liberty, by the resignation Of his seat in the
senate OF the United States, when unusty required
to do that which patriotism and pure conscience for
babe
ReSoired, therefore, That earnestly and respect
fully request delegates who may be deputed by this
meeting TO attend the Baltimore Convention to use
Their best endeavours to procure the nomination of our
ieilowctlzen, VIM. &. Rycs, the Republican candi-
date for the Office of Vice President of the IT, States
oth RcSoited, That this meeting unanimously concur
IN the Delegation of the following gentlemen, to the
SAID Baltimore Convention to represent the Dcoc rntc
party of this county, viz: Col John Voolfolk John F.
Taliaierso, Robert r. Willis, James Newman IT, and
John Payne, Esqrs, who are respectfully requested
attend the said Convention
9TH Resofred, That copy of these proceedings when
signed by the Chairman and Secretary shall be dee med
sufficient credentials 20 eDe the said Delegates TO their
seats in the said Convention.
10Th Resoir'd, That copy Of these proceedings be
forwarded TO the Editors Of the Richmond Enquirer and
Washington Globe with request that they publish the
same.
Upon the motion Of Major George Grasty the fore
gong Resolutions read TO the meeting by The
Chairman, and unanimously adopted
- THOMAS ROWE, Chairman
GEoReE S. GnAsrY, Secretary