Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-06-05
Bosros, May 90


Last evening held at Fancu Hall one of the
most crowded and respectable meetings that ever oc-
CURED in ibis city The object measures
of DANIEL WEBSTER to the Presidency. The
meeting was called to order by George Darracot Esu
wheieuron the Hon John G. Gray was elected Pres;'
dent, stephen Fairbanks aud Phneas Spraguc. Esos
Vice Presidents and Messrs. F. r. Crownnshied
Henry Edwards, William T. Euss, and Alvam Smonds
Secretaries.
Resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the meet
ing, we're offered by Charles r. Curtis, ESQ., and sup
ported IN eloquent speeches by the mover and by essrs
Robert T. winthrop Rufus Choae, and Francis G.
Gray, when the Resolutions were unanimously aiopicd
Spaguc loudly called for to address The nectin
and II was announced by the Chairman that Mr. Spraoe
was absent from the city. II voted that the Reso
intons and proceedings be published in the papers and
the meeting having given three hearty cheers for ID Az
TEL WEBSTER, was dissolved.
Inc best spirit and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed
on the OCCASION and every thing conducted in good
order We shall! enseavor early possible to
the remarks OF the speakers TO readers.- Ccni,Hl
MEETING IN FANEUIL IALI-We gave an account o.
me meeting IA Faneuil Hail. in our paper of Yesterday
we now add the Resolutions offered by c. p Curtis
ana unanimously adopted by that meeting Though vo
iong, the Resolutions are worthy of being read by all
classes OF the people. They undoubtedly speak the SEN
. n Oh an over"he,ning majority of the People of
Massachusetts and of New England: we may add of
large majority of the intelligent people of the whole
Union w
Whereas, the time has arrived when i, is proper that
the sense OF the people of the United States should he
expressed on the subject ofthe election of President
heSoifsd That we deem our duty, aud ii fixed
for that office, whose principles we approve in whose
character we confdc of whose patriotism we have proof
ana on whom in any rely to administer the
CONSTITUTIONS in the spirit OF those who ramed il; and
mat accordingly we entirely and cordially approve the
@ OF DAStEL W EDsrER made at meeting Of
large noorlty OF the Legislature of Massachusetts, on
TIE 2ist OF January and the general gronrss on whic,
Ire said nomination placed, their Resolutions and
Resolved, That while the high offices of the rovern-
nssot are justly to be viewed the OF distn-
gsshed service they are in republican system to bs
uaSI
TO be administered with exclusive view 20 the welfare
OF the country and that regard the idea that import
ans oieel stations the spoils of victory 40
unworthy OF cemen, discreditablc the party by which
IT Is nvowed, and dangerous TO the eoIistf So
HfSolted, That we consider highly rcprehcnsibIe
INC interference OF incumbenis Of Office control the
electIons and while willingly conccde to them tbe
Isn OF hayidnai citizens, we look upon assemb.age
IN iHck convention OF large numbers of Office holders
delegated by bodies Of like compositions 30 ,aoke n ,ro
tended nomination of candidates previously agreed mon
and notorouslY pledged continue the Office in
their laees, gross abuse of the elective franchise
ana an outrage OH the People, whose dearest political
rights are thus attempted icl1e bastered, away
Resolred. That the selection candidates Ivy tive c
Zens oil any past of the United States on purely secon5
grounds, and the REJECTION of the most eminent o;li
cations Tor high Office, because they are found in some
otsr part OF the country, inconsistent with the spirit
and principles of the Union of these States mud that
our fellow CITIZENS Of the Southern States who out Of
s"eiVe PRESIDENTIAL TERMS have times elected their
own cilizens, may REASONABLY be expected at the an
PFeAcng election, to give proof TO the country that they
do not claim monopoly of the Governments
X s0'ved, That ardently desire the return of con-
stulionaI times that we are yvcoro of tbe c;~,
tum1t' end corruption. which prevail IN the land,
"ne nave been raised TO high places that we are wea
~ OF conunued appeals, by the highest functonares to
10y PASSIONS q lge Is taXs and Consttu
III ~ when tie nneriies OF the people tshrIned
et we are weary OF seeing the public servants
10 be masters; substituting their own will nstead Of tl
iawsss Tue Of action md that lrenble for be prr
ihanenee OF our Kepublican Institutions daily wresed
from their proper cndhe weltarc Of The countrvand
mace Lp cnaA OF TIC yorst abuses q the worsl
nicnts. 80
| it,o
t'rs has beeomr SUCH that the enormous exis,i abuses
must ue remeded on pass into prescription; that IL s. 100
ate To enpoTze with the disease of the bodv pol;iic t
sa' anu 1uectiVe reform must be accomplished or all
feiorin be abandoned hopsless; that tie question 10
now quito the people Invested of every thing
70 ine Imagination, without any thing to enlist the en-
thusiasm Tor military achievements or anv nrnience
wen orh founded OF public onors due to heroic servi
ees; but simply and plenly, whether they will bnvo
pure, wholesome, constitutional government nd;nis
tered by selected for their qualifications snnnrto1
Oh Prcp c ana freely chosen by the uuboupt suilroos
OF legal voters whether they will give up the oolIs o
violence the nomination Of candidates to intrigue tho
administration OF tie government a sclfperpctuaed
corporation Of Office holders
RcSored therefore in this condition os ofFsi,s a., e.
5tle duty OF every good citizen 10 take an active mart
lot me rescue OF the country that will support
man Oh our pincplcs that suffrage shall be pivrn
70 one who us earned il by public services and nTiaf
worth who has penetration to perceive the causes Of ~
sting evils, and Courage and energy 10 redress tc,
and especially 10 whose past Lie and public conrs
contain the evidence that he rcverences She he com,
Prrnends the Constitution and that his affections MS wen
hcsotrec, That wc behold such candidats in ons
FELLOW citizen, DANIEL WEBsrrR and that appears 10
s meeting, that consistency Of character devotion TO
principle, aud every other motive which can nagence
patriot and ecman, conspire to make the delermine
zcaIous' aud un"ayering support Of his nomination
| PLAIN and indispensable duty.
. HcSored iiat with the warmest attachment TO Mr.
Webster, as our friend and ncghbor and with tho G,
est trust IN his abilities and fidelity Il is still not because
nc belongs 10 The city, the State the general quarter
Of the country in which oursoves live that We lnite
IN hH SUPPORT bat We act public principle and for
me general good, add That " there were man in the
"ut range on all the states, constitutional i'm his
principles more republican in his manners more dsip
'efesicd ~ his political career; If there were one in
regard to whom general confidence spreads wider ar
sinks deeper in short, if there were any friend Of te
Constitution and Laws, trest worhy lie would r.
eeiN RON us orr heafiY support whatever section or
state OF The bninn he found
htsoird That we consider Daniel Webster ms o,,i
ncnly entitled TO the character Of cifzco of The United
Sfaies distinguished above most Othor men of the a,
tor genefa impartial and Comprehensive vicva of lie
interests Of TIE whole Union. thoroughly informed
about them oll and honestly devoted r. thcir advance
mont and that bis elevation 90 Che highest Office h no
GIT oie People, would be felt by every rood citizen ~
bone, aud od.nfd by the world 10 be not a osry tr
unPh, but tribute Justly paid TO merit trust rcpcsed
in bands well qualified iOc 10 discharge.
Hesolsta, Ihat, above an, regard DASirt WIZ.
srER, as entitled To the confidence Of the country for his
unqucso0rd attachment 10 tic Constitution lie &C.,,
rate acquaintance with principles and III
ability explain and defend them because lis ntinc
pies politics. and character are completely mingled ad
identified wth the Constitution Of The lnitsd Satess
berun<c he AZ