Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12
CONCENTRATIONS.

COB.nJNTCaTYON;S
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY.
At respectable meeting of the friends of the Admit
nisration, assembled at McDowes Tavern in the town
of Lexington, the 4h inst after short notice given
in the evenings Maj. Joseph Bell appointed Chair
man. and VIM. Ill. Caruhcrs Secretary The object of
the meeting being duly expainedthe following prcam-
bic and resolutions seveally submitted considered
and unanimously adopted
Whereas deeply important crisis has arisen i'm the
political concerns OF our country whereby the
integrity and united salutary action of the Republican
party OF the Union is seriously threatened by the sim
gul3r address and determined daring of the Opposition
IN their dcxterous management at division in our ranks
IN selecting from among of the lon tried friends
oil the Administration us their candidate for the Presdcn
cy in the South (when at the time there is Whio
candidate already in the field at the North selection
involving the the other hand n Abandonment
OF all political principle long cherished and ably sus
tanned, or else implying sinister on the part of
the Opposiiion-beng acuaed by the desire defeat an
election by the People, and thus devolve that duty on
the House of Representatives: an event 10 be depre-
Gated by all true patriots and friends regular well.
ordered. and pure government And whereas, the de
signs OF the Opposition alone be defeated by unity
OF purpose and concert of action in the Republican Par
y and deemng National Convention the best posi-.
BILE means to effect that obectas in Convention thus
constituted, due respect will be paid talents services
and devotion to the constitutional interests of the Ino
alike regardless of claims or personal prefer
ence-wh an eye single 10 the integrity of Republi-
cansn IN the consumnaon OF the best interests OF our
free and har<, country
BE therefore RGSoired, That cordially approve of
the contemplated National Convention, TO be held in the
city of Baltimore the Goth instanand that we con-
slider y an imperative duty, incumbent the Republi-
ca I1nasul under existing circumsances) gene
81 M nsates TO said Convention
m 5ca o. w asaS}e e1SSs 3; tie part and
Kockbridgc, do hereby constitute and appoint Ca IT.
John Bowyer, Col. WIN. Paxton, James Mcdowell ir
Esq, and William Taylor, Esq, Delegates said Con.
vcnton
On motion, the Chairman (NIai Joseph BeD was add
ed to the delegation.
On motion, it Further Resoired That in the event
of the unavoidable absence of the delegation from this
county, in Convention; Colonel Joseph Watkins of
the county of Goochland, and Hugh A. Garland of the
county OF Neckenburg be constituted and appointed NJ
the alternate representatives, of this county the Bal
timore Convention
On motion, Ordered, That the Secretary notify the
delegation of their appointment.
On motion, IT was Ordered, That the Editors of the
Richmond Enquirer, Lynchburg Democrat, and Fincas-
this meeting in their respective papers
WMreupon, the Meeting adjourned
JOSEPH BELL, Chairman.
! WM. III. CARUTnERs, Secretary
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY.
! At meeting OF the citizens of Prince William County
freIdy TO the present Administration of the General O.
! verhnen held at the Court House of said County ON
Monday, the tn of May, 1895 Chat brnp Conrt IJ,v
for the purpose demonstrating the proposition of oldnG
a National Convention in the city of Baltimore ON tle
2Oh instant with the view OF nominating suitable cnndi.
dates to be supported at the ensuing election of resident
and Vice President of the United Stntcs-On motion
Col John Gibson called to the Chair and John viii,
explained by Geo w Macrae ESD who also Offer
ed the following preamble and resolutions which were
unanimously adopted
Whereas, the time is moi far distant, when the People
VIII be again called upon under the Constitution TO vote
for President and Vice President of the United States.
and whereas the peace and best interests of the count
III not Tie safety OF tile Government, demand that in
SAID elecuon the will of the People shall be fairly cx-
pressed by The People themselves, aud through the
intervention OF intermediate agency whose resnons,.
bty, experience has repeatedly taught cannot be relied
on--which last alternative will probably cnsue II
there be- multiplicity of candidates; and whereas This
meeting have heretofore entertained and still have the
hghcst confidence III the virtue and patriotism of An.
drew Jackson, PRESIDENT ot United Stacs-ghly ap.
prove Of the leading measures Of his Administration aud
are ANXIOUS that the Democratic principles upon yych
mas been cnnducted shall bc cherished and manaincc
by u Republican successor. Therefore
hcSWtod, That as means of promoting union anc
concert OF action among the citizens COMPOSING the gca
Republican Party of this country this meeting cIc,,r.
IN The cXpcdiency Of holding National Convention i,
Baltimore, on the 10th INST for the purpose Of nominal
ing Candidates, TO be supported at the ensuing election
Tor president and Vice President of the u States
RcS0ircd, That the Delegates appointed at this meet
ing, be- and they hereby instructed to co.opcrat,
with the Delegates Of the said Convention from ohfr
parts OF the Union, in nominating candidates for tn,
Presidency and Vice Presidency, two individuals who il
their opinion will be most likely unite the strength
the Republican Party.
ResO'rod, That John w Tyler, Benjamin johnson
James b. l. Thornton, VIM. Tyler, John w Williams
Bcnon F.. Harrison, Frederick II. Muscheu James n
REID Basil Brawner aud James Jewell be appointed De
egatcs TO said Convention, behalf Of the Republican
fary IN this county, any Two or more Of whom may re
present the
Reso'rm That the proceedings of this meeting b
signed by the Chairman and Secretary and published il
Tho Richmond Enquirer and Washington Glohc.
On notion the names Of the Chairman Secretary
and mover were added to the list Of Delegates
. JNO. GIBSON, CLairuau
ions WILLIAMS, sceretory
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