Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-29
POLITICAL.
ALABAMA.

TUscAEoosA, Dec. 10.
DEmocRArrc STATE CoSvENrIoN.-The Journal of
thus Convention that assembled in this place, Mon
day last will be found in columns to-day. The pro-
ceedings of such character; important in their
influence upon the politics of the State, and exhibiting
auspciously the union, harmony and determinations
of the Union Democratic party of Alabama as 10 de-
the attention of every friend of the and
the time, crafty him by the most encouraging
prospects of final triumph and The delibera
lions of the Convention were conducted in the most
happy and appropriate manneT and we fee no hestancy
in saying that their determinations will meet with the
approval of every friend of present National Ad
mini stration, in the State.
We speak but the language Of old, experienced, and
intelligent men, when say that more respectable,
talented and influential assembly than this Convention,
met in the State. 1t was composed of gentlemen
of the highest responsibility, honesty, influence, aud
sound democratic principles, from every portion of IA
and consistent friends of Andrew Jackson yet
TO their principles and character and raying with
the same unannity and enthusiasm around Martin Van
Buren, they did in 1928 and 1892 Hero of
New Orleans The character of the venerable President
of the Convention alone evidence ofits respecta-
bility and republican complexion No in The Union
has been better known patriot, statesman, and
sound, consistent, and unfinching Democratic Rcpubi-
can, than William Smith, formerly of South Carolina,
and now OF Alabama. He alone would give character
TO any assembly and person who knows the midi
vduas if perfectly unbiased by party psrtiates can
in opinion hesitate in believing that he deserves
more of the country for his sterling integrity and
than even Hugh l.. White, of Tennessee.
Ii will be perceived that the Convention recommends
Mr. Van Buren, TO the people of the State-to the De-
either prudent polite support for the Presi-
dcncy The resolution they have adopted in regard
the Vice Presidency, meet with the appreciation
every friend the Party when he considerable position
and character of affairs, relation that subject.
An assurance of the sound repubicanism of the Con-
vention. will be found in the character of the Electors
they have chosen. We venture the assertion, that
Electoral Ticket will be formed in any State in the
Union that will be composed Of gentlemen better known
for their many merits; both public and private than the
Hae nominated by the Convention We shall in future
sneak :, when we have time and are less hurried
,fxOt gentlemen
Tho Convention it VIII ~. e.. =.
adjourned sine die on Wednesday E2m its proceedings
after the adoption of the resolution complimentary ths
President and Vice President Judge Smith addressed
the Convention at length, and in strain of eloquence
feeling, and sarcasm upon the Opposition that
heard surpassed We glad to state that Judge Smith
has pursuance of the request Of the Convention pro-
missed to furnish usvith copy of his Address, pub
lcaton, convene nee will enable him TO write
il out
We would, in conclusion, recommended decisions of
this Convention to the calm and unprecedented delibera
OF every true Democrat; and If he does concur entire
iy with them will be more mistaken thar we have
ever been in our liyes.-Fiag Of the Union
CLoRIous News The nomination of Judpe White
has been rescinded! Alabama stands redeemed, re-
generated disentaled from tie shackles Of unau.
thorised END unconstitutional dictation
The House of Representatives, by vote of foyty.aghf
to MiFtysi1 Ga majority OF toet1e)-on Thursday last
"reseHded and reroEcd the nomination of Judge White
made last winter by that body.
This puts end 20 all questions concerning the
political character ofour Legislature and Of the people
of the State The Opposition nave been shouting r he
last year. that Alabama decidedly pDosed 10 Mr.
Van Barren; that she divided from the Democratic
Party and that she would cast her with the Multi
tiers and the Wings, for Judge White. What will
they say-what can they say when they 1hss the
body that last winter recommended by large
Jority, Judge White to tic support of the State with
equal Promptilude anddecison resembling and revok
ing that nomination, and warning the people
the support of Judge W. as the rock upon which the
principles OF The Union democratic party nd of the friends
of the present Administration must founder and sink ??
The Opposition indeed say nothing They only
IN the language Of Crockett, "grn and bear it Tie
people against them, and although they have loved
and respected Judge White while acting with The friends
of the present vet they cannot be led or
driven into his support, by legislative dicalion
when they find him combined with lis adyersaries and
-endongering by his influence, the principles which
long course Of successful experiment has made popular
and beloved. No No matter how mech. they may re-
spect and esteem the mar, they will yet give him up for
Their, Ephram is joined 10 his idols, let him alone !"
For the purpose ofrenderng rhapsody ineligible
we annex the following transcript Of the Legislative pro-
eeedings on Thursday last
Hogsr or RnpnEsssrArlvrs,
Wednesday, Docc,gber g. 1885
Mr. Winston introduced the following Preamble and
Resolutions
Whereas the last session Of the General Assembly
certain Resolutions were adopted expressing the conf
dence of that body, in Hugh lawson White Of Tonnes.
see and recommending him to the people Of the United
the ensuing election; and Whereas such recommends.
zion made upon the express condition that IL was 10
be considered as withdrawn should circumstances indi
cate the probability Of the election Of President dcvov.
E on the House Of Representatives.
And whereas, there is multiplicity Of candidates
o IeSiusiVyy Ouioie uc american feoplc aud dis
fractions and divisions exist among those, whose harmo
nous action highly necessary the proper admins
raon Of public affairs and the pcrpetuoon Of the true
principles Of the Constitution:
BE a0erei01e resored by me House If Representatives.
o The Sfqc Of7igbqa, That the contingencies contem.
plated n the Resolutions o. the last session the Gen
Assembly, nominating Uugh Latcson Whas for the
Presidency have happened and that the said nomination
be, and the same is hereby, RESCiNDED AND RE /
VOKED.
Resotved That this House deprccates as an evil that
cannot be too cautiously avoided, the election of Pres
dent OF he United States lby the House Of Representa-
tves OF Congress, and that 10 recommends the people
- pursue such course as vii! 70 them directly
The election Of their own Chief Ma Qstrate
Rcsotced That The Speaker Of this House be re-
1uested % transmit copy oftheso resolutions 10 the Co
vernors Of the respective States in the al Mon a
DIR. Lawson moved 10 postpone the further coneders.
ion Of these resolutions 10 The LIST day Of March uerf
Mr. Winston moved call Of The House; which was !