Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-12

probably decide. and forever,
issue Your country needs your assistance ana your
constitute mis- are willing this important crisis to lose
the services OF faithful and efficient representative
FLOYD.
True Blue!
TO TIE EDITOR or TIE ENQUIRER.
HlcKoRY BORROW HaaOrcr, March III, lo5J.
Dear Sir-On my return home last week. in eXain'n'
ing the newspapers, found my brought before The
people of Hanover candidate at the Spring election
of dele gate represent them in the next Legislature
of Virginia and lake The earliest opportunity to appTlze
you that it without my authority or consent
Approving Of the of Col. White, our present
representative in regard TO the Senatorial election can
consent that my should be used in opposition
10 him.
remain, with The highest respect, your old friend,
}. ID. e. BROWN.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN THE COUNTY OF PRINCE
Pursuant to public notice, meeting of the Democa.
tic party was held in The Court House. at Bentsville
Monday the 4th instant for the purpose OF sending
delegates 10 the Democratic Stale Convention TO be
held in the city Of Richmond, on the Sd Monday Of
March. Aer the objects OF the Convention had been
briefly explained, and rs proprlcty advocated by Capt
Geo w. Macrae, Col John Gibson was called to the
Chair, and &. RI flunto1 appointed Secretary 1t was
then moved tina, the Chairman appoint Committee 10
prepare and report suitable resolutions for the consdera-
lion of the meeting whereupon, Capt G. w. Macrae
| J. W. Tyler, Capt J. Hutchinson, B. Brawner, and
| Can't Thomas Nelson, were appointed who, after
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nimouSiy adopted:
Rcsored, That this meeting heartily approve of the
! design of u Convention 10 represent the Democratic
party of Virginia. in the existing political crisis, propos
ed 10 be held in the city of Richmond, the Sd Mon
day of this month-lhat they believe that such Con
yenton will tend, in an eminent degree promote har
uony and concert Of action in the State; and that lis
example will prove saIuiury among our Democratic
| brethren in other portions OF our common country.
! Resoired That Col John Gibson, }. w. Tyler, Dr.
J. W F. Macrae, B. Brawner, }. Spence, DR.. II.
| Marstller, Col James Jewell. VIM. Tyler, Capt e. W.
| Macrae B. T. Harrison Richard 3. Tyler, and II.
| Hunton be appointed delegates TO represent the De-
nocracy of the county in the proposed Convention.
Res0ired, That this meeting have undiminshed con
fiIence in the wisdom and integrity Of The President Of
the T. Slaes-hal they cordially yield their support
his administration, aud that existing differences Of
opirion shall induce them TO withdraw that support.
Resolved, That this meeting approve the Of the
Delegate and Senator representing this county in the
General Assembly III the recent election Of U. Sena
tor and that they invite their operation in the proposed
| Convention.
Resoteed, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman ard Secretary and commun
Gated the Editors Of the Jpiiersonian, Richmond En-
qurer, Globe, and Alexandra Gazette, for publication
JOHN GIBSON, Chairman.
&. Fl. HuSToN, Stcrttary
&C. Tho GLOBE aud Alexandria Gazette requested copy
the above.
KING GEORGE
AT meeting of large and respectable portion Of the
Democratic Republicans Of King George county, held
in pursuance OF proclamation, the 9Th day Of March,
1883 being court day--Juhn Hooe Esq was called 10
the Char, and Thomas K Price appointed Secretary
when james NJ Smith, Esq crosse, and having xpianed
the object of the meeting, submitted the following pre-
anbe and resolutions, which were unanimously adUpteG
Whereas, the Democratic Republicans Of The Legis
laure ui Virginia have recently held meeting in The
City Of Richmond, aud recommended 10 all the counties
IN the State, and particularly those not moo representa-
by RcputicanS tie appointment OF Delegates 10 meet
! N Ilv
view Ut restoring harmony 10 the Democratic party and
advancing the principles Of free Governments:
Iherorc ReSotced That We approve lie object OF said
Convention, and appoint ST Leger l. Carter, Addison
Hansiord, John Hone, Abraham Is. Hnoe ST. w.
Grayson, Thomas Price, and Thomas Pollard, Esqs 4,
Delegates part OF the Democracy OF King George,
| To represent them in said Convention.
On motion, James Nj. Smith, Esq was added 10 the
list Of Delegates.
RssOoed, That WIN. {. Ryes, once the pride of the
Democracy Of Virginia is longer entitled 10
fdsuce-and that the thanks Of meeting Justly
due worthy and chvalrous Roane TOR The
~ in which he has sustained the pure principles
| vi our beloved Commonwealth.
RcSorcd, That these proceedings be signed by the
Chairman and Secretary, and published IN the Richmond
| Enquirer and Old Dominion.
| On motion, this meeting doth now adjourn.
JOHN HOOE, Chairman
THOMAS K. Price, SccrttaTy.
In addition 10 the resolutions above, the following
were also offered by Mr.. Smith, bat Withdrawn at the
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smpied much possible, and relate 10 The one object
| only of cancellation:
Resoired That we were not disposed 10 quarrel with
MIR R,ves for u difference OF opinion sing point,
provided he had remained true 10 the Administration
all other subjects-bul his recommendation of 'an
ed neutrality, in the Charlottesville paper treating his
old friends begeren,s against the best interests
of the country his unwaranlable interference in the
Pennsy vana elections in favor Of the Wing Abolition
ISL liner his capous response 10 friend who address
ed him The subject in The Enquirer; his extra
ordinary IN the Senate oil the United States the
last session in reference the sale of the U. s Bank
Bonds Pennsy ivanla Bank Of the u his speech
in favor of the principle of Crllendens bill 10 gag The
pebeian office hodes-a bill which sought 10 revive the
Sedilion Law OF the elder Adams in lis wo,, of all pos
sibe lorms-and last though moi least the strong desire
of the Wing members OF the Legislature 10 return him
to the Senate Of the U. States convince us that chs
Democracy has received infusion of Federalism
which amounts TO an "uncompromsIng hostility to the
re election ui Martin Van Buren,, and secret prefer
ence for Henry Clay with Bank, Tariff and Internal In
provemenls) whose election we would deprecate as
curse TO the county.
Resoired That Of us have had doubts as 10 The
praccabiIty and convenience Of an Independent Trea
sury, but regards It's constuonalily or expe
diency the score o diminishing Executive patronage
and power but rather than distinct third partyes
abshed in the country, ruling The will OF ttc0 MA.
orities greater than itsei-and an obnoxious ndlv-
dual like Henry Clay elevated 10 the Presidency, we
will sacrifice all minor differences and rally around,
in renewed strength and vigor our firm, dignied and
patriotic Chief Magistrate. We prefer him, because he
is opposed the agitation OF the slave question, and
has gwen pledge TO veto any bill aboishing slavery IN
the Observation-Disclosures he defined his position before the
Jotie and because lie is politician of the State Rights
School of 95 opposed to Bank, Tariff and Internal I'm
proyement, and because oo she is Northern man with
Southern principles We oppose Henry Clay, because
we believe him corrupt politician, and that all his acts
spring from total disbelief in the purity and capacity
Of the people, and because Too, he did not define his Po
son on abolon until his political friends al The North
had made all they could Of It,
Resoccd, That the public lands should be so disposed
of. do equal justice 10 all interested, and prevent
their being brought into market much capital win
which to buy the Presidency hence, are utterly OPP
posed TO any scheme for distribution OF the poceecS'
a measure, ofa Others most 10 be dreaded by the souh'
rs would Immediately create necessity for high Ia