Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-21

void be necessary to complete the whole WORK, and
prOjc;s for The OF raising them The meeting
after having appointed Committees, Nc naJouInec over
ill last evening.
At mesting Of the Democratic Republicans Of RAP |
paannock county, held pursuant adjournment James
Hull called to the Chair, and Thomas DsatheEage
appointed Secretary.
The object of The meeting being fully explained by
Robert NJ Heerick and Jackson o Bannon, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions unanimously adopted
Whereas there appears 10 be much dissatisfaction and
discord prevailing at this time in the Democratic Repub.
lcnn party, and ii being greatly desired that suitable
candidate should be selected who could unite the vote
of the District at the next Congressional eection there
fore,
l. Resoirc8, That the object Of the Convention 10 be
held at CUpeper Court house the Sd Monday in ia
nuary next, understood by the members Of this meet
ing. u.s. 10 produce concert and unanlmty in The Repub
lcan ranks.
2 Rcsoircd, That the nominee Of that Convention
ought to meet it Tie unanimous support of the whole
Democratic party.
g. RcsOlrsd, That the following gentlemen be appoint
cd delegates attend the proposed Convention: Thos
Settle, Robt Eastman, Jos Renour Thomas Deather-
age Jas. r. Nelson Isaiah Cobin, John G. Parks, Phi.
lip meneiee, DR.. Spo;:swood, Edward Amber, Robt. NJ
iicteck, Jackson . Bannon, John Hopper, Benjamin
+. Eastman and Geo NJ. Parsons.
Resoiccd, That the delegates appointed by this
meeting clothed with full power 10 support in the
proposed Convention tie nomination Of that individual
who would most likely unite the strongest Republican
vote in this Congressional District.
s. Resoieed That the proceedings Of this meeting he
signed ny the Chairman and Secretary; and that The lat
transmit copy for publication 10 the Richmond En-
quircr, Va. Herald, and fredericksburg Arena.
letter from Vim. Smith, Esq. having been read to
the meeting. on motion, IL was
Reseictd That the Secretary procure copy thereof
for publication in The Richmond Enquirer.
On motion Of John hlofett, the meeting adjourned
JAMES HULL, Chairman
THos. DraTuEEAGE, Secretary.
u,;.s CIor,;,-;. III. c,,e- f,o,, wr S,,i,j, Fec 70
fer'eh 10 being read al The Democratic meeting in
RupPnIannock:
CuLrErEr c. H., Va, Dec. 9th, 1888
My DEAR Sin-l have thought much and an xiouslv
Of the emharrassnents CONNECTED with approaching
Congressional election. Standing in the peculiar rela
ton II, which d. and OF which it would be atIecta
ton in me 10 profess ignorance, trust may be excused
for troubling you with my preseat views and opinions
in reference TO It, To be inleIIigblc must briefly
/ advert 10 The past
The vacancy in tie representation Of this district &C.
CURED in consequence Of the election of Mr.. Patton lc
The Council Of Virginia. On the third Gay alter that
event. before his acceptance received or known at
CuiPepcr Courthouse, distance 0! hundred mills
from Richmond our present representative was en-
nouncrd candlda,eo course, before the wishes of the
district could have been expressed was well aware
tina, large portion Of the Democratic party of the Dis
trlct desired, should become 4 candidate whenever
vacancy in its representation should occur. But
thought true dignity forbade all action, until Mr. Pat,
tons resignation actually received thought that
proper courtesy and respect 10 the people whose free
wH should undoubtedly be sorreiga upon such oc
casions, required considerable delay that they Nigh,
in some form indicate wharve! preference they might
entertain These the considerations which governed
and induced me to resist the cnrcaiics OF
frcnds around me, 10 permit myself TO be announced.
When, however information came, it came in suc.
force, both direct and cIrcunsaniia impress me
with The full conviction that large majority of The De.
mocracy of the District desired TO become candidate
But Col Banks in tie field. with determinations
was understood, of no, leaving it under any circum
stances. The time ton shor! 10 Try the efficacy Of
general consultation, 10 which have minated II was
understood Colonel Banks would not become a party
What then, 10 BE- done: Run Two Democratic can.
ddars, and let him be beatcn or !un one
and elect him. and then hold Convention for The next
election when leisure would permit: The result was,
determined not to be a candlda,eadoPted the las, al
Tentative and sustained IL: in manner too well kEown
TO need recital here. took this course against the ad
vice Of many udicous friends. took it, because did
believe ii The most certain and effective means or ad
vancIpg the successful and triumphant march of ,boss
great aud glorious principles, which in ruy heart BE-.
Iiere essential to the happiness and prosperity Ct my
country.
am, my dear Sir, thus pnriicul-. !" a,-Gnnina nv 90
ston relative TO our late erection, that none NAV sup.
pose, with any Justice, a could allow any groyeng
ana unworthy passion TO endangeG in the least essen
tIa those RI Incl pies undy love and cherish and
which have ever laboured 10 ncucate anu extend
The result OF my Orhsarancc the election Of Col
Banks This will deny. So much for the past
Vow FOR the time connected with the approaching cleo
ton.
I! is well known, that | have advised The call of
Convention; because it part and parcel Of that un.
Outstanding which induced many Democrat to vote for
The election Of Col Banks; and because know, really
Of no other plan by which differing political friends
equally entitled to be consulted can be united.
1t seems, that Col. Banks cGieaLy rejects this pelim
nary test, and will recognise decision except al the
polls; most extraordinary position it must he allowed
Tor one 10 assume who has participated in such consu!la
ions for The last six and twenty years as a member of
he General Assembly from the good old county Of Ma.
lison But no mortal should complain Of this ob.
ection, ii the contest alone between members of
he party Buta Federalist is in the field buoyant
with confidence and radiant Hith hope; and without an
mno!allon IS made of the cherished affections of por.
ion OF the people, and OF Inc planest principles Of party
,non he may succeed in palming himself this truly
Re publican District.
The sacrifice must be made. ], for one, prepared
set The example "Principles not men,, has been for
al century the bat,e.cry of Democracy and has car
led II uiumph.nily through many hard fought field
The next Congress to exercise influence too mighty
pon our Gsstlnes as great people, for 10 quarrel
bout man. Our quarrel here may decide the majority
here against In then. n the great importance
I The considerations 10 which nave adverled-in view
The dissensions it will hcal-oi the heart burnlrcs il
'iIl correctOf the harmony 1t will restore among
Il us abandon the scheme OF Convention Let US go
o The polls and in this trying emergency, with in
nres forgiven our prejadces dismissed Cur passions
ushed, strike blow for liberty and our country.
Bat, it is continually asked, is 10 be borne that
minority shall rule ma orlty; know, my dear Sir
is no, right But, let US, by magnanmity, ather
han power. incucate The error, with hope tina, il
lay speedily be reformed Let exhibit bright nd
lorous example o! conciiia;ion Let u.s. as one man.
ecrmne that our principles shall be represented in The
ext Congress, no matter how disaslelu to Of our
ends The agent may be, that circumstances and the i'm
o1ance Of the crisis may compel Us TO elect Let US
do this, and tie cherished hopes of our political od
ersa!cs, originating in their arrogance and folly
ut noutisled by our discussions, will al once and |