Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-08-09
ALBERMARLE COMMITTEE.

Alta meeting Of the Van Buren Corresponding Com
mec fer The county Of AhcmarIe. held on the first Of
Auyusl 1886 the Chairman Mr. Ope Norris, being absent.
OH melton Col. Thos. Durret called 10 The Chair
and John =. Sampson appointed Secretary.
Upon The motion of Mr. hos. W aIauIy the follow
ing Resolutions were unanimously adopted
! KeSolrcd, That when a citizen distinguished for
public services and private worth is about 10 retire from
an hyh - the humble walks of private life, il is
and due, that all those whom he has served should
unite in rendering TO him the tribute of their gratitude
and regard.
. EssDIrcd That we recognise in Andrew Jackson,
the President Of the IT, States, the enlightened states
man, and the firm, nnllnching undertaking patriot; that
: confidence in him Is und!mnsed and that he is
about 10 retire from service with Il halo oil glory
around his brow, with which ii has been the fortune ct
few men to be graced; and that inpore Heaven 10
make the twilight Of his age serene and tranquil as his
! meridian has been splendid and glorlnuS
! g. RcS0Lrrd That rs Republicans we hail with the
most heartfelt satisfaction the certain prospect that Tile
people Of beloved country WILL ri The ensuing cicc'
ton of President transfer the mantle from 'hr sage nom
it now cruces the shoulders ot Martin an buren, IN
whom Republican OF the school OF - and ~, We
! have undninisIied and entire confidence.
4 Rcsoleed, That regard tho efforts OF Mr. an
Eucns political opponents To stamp upon him the cha
ractr Of an abn0Elst a political ninuuvrc. de-
viscd 10 defeat, his election rs President of the United
States that il has evcnluaed in abortion, and that we
confidently believe that he will be our next Chief Ma.
oj.rate and further that we ourselves mean To use all
fair and honorable means TO promote and etectuate his
election.
). Resorcd That We have fill and entire confidence
in the ability integrity and Republican principles OF cur
distinguished fellow citizen, William Smith, Of A!ahamn
and that DO hereby further pledge ourselves to use
ali fair and honorable promote and ctrctuale
his election the Office Of Vice President OF the United
States.
| G Rrsoired, That we most heartily congratulate our
fellow citizens Of the United States, on The reform which
has been effected in public opinion. indcaed by our
a!e election manifety establishing the truth OF this
sound political maxim, that the people know our
rights better than ruris-and when they, as dema-
gosurs pnac-mahcrS dare essay tn wr"st 'iem rom
Ms we by the wholesome exercise OF HE elective iran
chse, will take them again into our o'"n Keeping, only
! TO transfer them into better hands
| T. Rcsolrcd, That cannot tolerate the political
principles of General Harrison, or DAME! Webster, or
Tho ar poi,jcai conduct of Judge White: that look
mon the first aud the last Of these as mere tools IN the
hands Of factions opposed TO usiaken up tor tGer pur'
pnsc-ouly after finding that their old and aVo"cd leaders
were spurned by tie people, and tn he alu aside again
when mask shall be longer necessary or II elected,
10 be elected only by intrigue and corruption IN the House
of Representatives. and 10 be controlled by those mana,
rcrs who procure their election; That the principles 81
Mr. Webster are too notorious and leo odous To require
! comment: that we look upon Il vote for unp!aged
ticket when men Of such variety Of opinions as AN
Buren, White Harrison and Webster are beinre The Peo'
pie equivalent to I2lnqusimcnt al The gnt OF llus
lncnl and OF for the time. the kght OF Suffrage
by tie people: that in opinion ticket OF electors
Which could pledge itseto vote for either OF two men %
such opposite political conduct through lie as " bite ana
Harrison, fnanlltst5 ulSTrHau III wen
lated TO shake confidence in it, and to induce suspicion
that it is actua,ed rather by spirit OF tactloui OPpos
tion than an enlightened love of country.
g. Res0iscd That al! those who have " nailed the
White Hay 10 the mast, and pledged themselves IN The
mos. positive tcrnS 10 support no one bul Judge te
in my contingency (but deat!) for the Presidency viii
in The opinion of this committee, BY voting tor an uh
pledged ticket. ticket which WEI or may: IN any
contingency (but dcal) vote FOR any other person. he
gnilty Of deliberate and palPaOIe violation Of Solemn
pledge.
.. RrSolrcd, That be appointed Contra
Executive Committee TO superintend the printing anc
distribution of tickets and the assessment and collection
of The money necessary fer that purpose and to call this
committee together attend any ether busness: con
nccrd with the election which may be necessary, ant
prop.r to promote our objects. The blank then fill
ed with tie names Of r. W. Mau,y. }. p. Sampson, }
H. Craven, Col. D. Hays, S. c. Smcad. Walter Coles
Thomas Durrett, F. mcGehee, G. W. kinsoivlng, Gar
, rett White. .
10. Rcsorca, That the following gentlemen be nedee
, TO this Committee:
T. W. Savage, S. Lech, jr.. Thomas Grady, j. b
Dodd John B. Perry Walter Perry. John king: J.; L
Ealbach W. S. Thompson, James Bishop Henry Ben
SON. Williamson Kelly, Joseph Fields George ! oole
John l.. Keller W. WertenbakeT, Dr. b. b CnIies,
W. Brand, l.. NJ. George, Richard Johnson U L, Levy
o John Rodes Dr. j. Minor Frederick Roberts, J"hn 10
rers N) John c. Wells Richard E. Johnson, J JET
lles Jesse Seay, John A. Williams Caleb stone, CaP'
]. Robertson. Abm Johnson, Reuben Wingfeld. Joh
Smilbson Patrick Martin, Nelson w. Eison', Richard
n Garrison, Albert C. Terrell, Rowland H. Goodman
John Fray james Fray, John Dickefson, Thomas Eos
: ter Thomas Davis John Sprinkle. Littleon Estes,
T. Calterton John c. Harrison, Thompson Mason, Jas
;, Simms Sic hen Williams, Captain Miller, j. W
!, Sand1doe, John Smith, John Egon, Henry Lindsay
Geo. VOL. John s. Carver, J. B. Hull Achilles Bark: