Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-15
SURRY COUNTY.

SURRY COUNTY.
at a meeting Of portion of the Democratic Repub-
mean citizens OF Surry county, convened at the Court
mouse thereof, on Saturday. the 9th day of April 1896
for the purpose of appointing persons TO represent ts
county IN the National Convention, 20 be held in the
city OF baltimore, the Goth inst to nominate Pres
dent and Vice President of the United States:
on notion Capt Thomas Rulin was appointed Chair
man, and Walter $. Booth, Secretary The object of
me meeting having been explained by the Chairman
tlc aioilowng persons were appointed Committee
uA resolutions expressive of the of this ting
VIZ Edwin White, VIM. III. Edwards John Lane John
=. MARKS, William b. Graves, and Walter S. Booth and
on motion, the Chairman of this meeting was added who
after retiring short time returned and reported the fol-
lowing preamble and Resolutions, which were unani-
inously adopted by the meeting:
Whereas, the term for which Andrew Joct.o, ,.,,s
cected President of the United States having nearly
EXPIRED beooves every true lover of his country and
pouddlly 'lose VINO have supported his adnIinstra-
non, 10 TOOK around and designate person as his
successor IN whose alcnts irmness and political prin-
epes ihe Democratic family Of the nation may rely for
'S support and maintenance Of those great principles
"Oy lncuicaed and set forth by Jefferson and since
successfully Practscd and carried out by Jackson and
whereas, in order carry the above design into fct 4,
mas oeeh te custom of the Democratic Republican par
~ oil the United States meet in General Conye,,-
ton composed of Delegates from all parts of the Union
TOT thc purpose OF comparing opinions and thus pro-
duclng harmony and concerto of action among the ends
OF Democracy throughout the nation.
heSo'oed therefore, That we have undminished conf
uenee III the virtue fidelity aud patriotism of Andre
Jackson, President of the United States and that i'm re-
ufing rom public life, nc arres with him our lasting
gratitude and thanks for his firm and pstrolc defence II
hsso'eed, That we approve Of the Convention to be
hoioen ~ te city of Baltimore the Goth instant to
nominate President and Vice President of the United
Siates and that Peter T. Spratley William H. Bailey
Ihihp Smith, and James S. Clarke be- and they are
hereby appointed Delegates said Convention from tis
county. ~ w
hes9i,red That the proceedings Of this meeting be
sgteo ny the Chairman and Secretary and copy there
OF oi @afded to the Editors Of the Richmond Enouircr
ana petersburg Constellation for publications
Inc Meeting then adjourned
W. THOMAS RUFFfN, Chairn,an.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.
~ meeting Of the Republican citizens Of Chester.
nero AZ thcir Courthouse the 11h inst friendly r.
VIC present Administration and its principles Cor the
purpose Of appointing Delegates to confer with otIe,
leegates rom the counties Of this Congressional Dis.
et or IN the event Of their falling to attend TO appon
Delegates 70 the baltimore Convention IA ocncro ooe
10 attend)- 1900 '''s '"'ieU
eoes resoired That whereas this meeting continuc
20 retain undiminisiod confidence in Andrew jackson
sla ~ Iie 'sdom and policy Of his Administration and
DsHeVhg hat unity and concert Of action is essential Ia
e harmony OF the Republican party and the success OF
e"elf principles and believing moreover that the Bali
more convention - best calculated secure that con.
cert and unity Of action in tie election of President and
Vice President ~