Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-04-30
ing resolutions which were unanimously adopted:

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can administration Of the General Government
hesorea That this meeting will not support, at The
ensuing election any candidate candidates. who may
NOT concur with in the above sentiment or who pro-
TESS that their confidence in said Administration has ti-
mnhed CT who ny their past hay either openly
or secretly opposed it, or lis leading measures and prn
| cples.
3 ResoIrsd That this meeting has full confidence in
the devotion Of William Lucas, Richard T. Byrd, and
Robert L. Baker to The principles Of the good old Demo
cratic Republican party; that they the candidates of
that pary-regu!ary brought oil a. rch-ard thai the
individuals who compose this meeting will Use all fair
| and honorable promote their election.
a. HesOirtd That ecen. even's furnish clear evidence
that W e. Rivcs is bitterly hostile 10 the present At
mInlsra;Ion-is leading measures and PTIncp!rs-and
that, therefore, this meeting decidedly opposed his
election to the United States Senate, believing,
does that the fate Of Democratic Republican principles
is ntaly involved in the approaching Presidential
election and that if Martin Van Buren, OF York shall
be defeated in that contest Henry Clay Of Kentucky
other politician Of the Federal School, will be The
successful canddae--a result which this meeting be-
iieV's will prove destructive Of Democratic fePnbhcan
principles and The dea;est interests OF THIS Tree and pros
porous country.
5 Rssoir.J, That The Chairman Of this meeting is
requested TO invite hereafter another general meeting Of
the Democra'ic Republican yoets Of The Russell pre-
clnet should lie deem ii expedent TO do So
Rcso'ssd That The proceeding, OF this mee'lrs be
signed 5y the Chairman and Secretary. and published
IN The winchester fIrgnnn and the Richmond Erqr
henry w. RICHARDS, Chm.
JOSEPH RICHARDS. SecIttdry
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, STATE RIGHTS PARTY.
pursuant TO public notice. large and respectable meet
ing OF The Republican party Of Prncess Anne con-
vfned OF the Court house on Thursday, ths 18th OF
April, 1889, Msjrr John Coiniek vas called to the
Chair and Peter II. Whichnrst appointed Secretary.
The ohrct OF The meeting being explained by the
Chair motion Of DR.. Alfred George Tebault, the
Chair appointed the following grn.pmen committee
TO DRAFT resolutions expressive of hsense Of e meet
ing, viz DR. NJ Fits, DR. B james, Peter h White
hurst, Obfd W. Whrhursi. Major Jona han Hunter,
Joshua James, Or. Alfred Geofgs TsbsuI Or. Robert
b. ball, John jams, john G"rne, and Levin Waite;
wh" after retiring for few minutes reported through
teif Chairman The follow ing preamble and resolutions
which were unanimously adUpld
whereas, The Republicans Ut Princess Anne, convcn
cd upon this occasion, view the present involving
considerations Of the highest moment every pa
lrIo Again the two great parties which have divided
the politics Of The country since The formation Of the
Constitutions conlendng for the asce ndancy and with
warmth and zeal eGualIrd only during he Presidency
81 the elder Adams We ltumphed then, and trusting
stl in the good of the people, and their known
devotion 10 The Of liberty, have VI
doubt that we shall overcome oil The manouvres of our
opponens-Ours is the cause Of principles not men;s
rests upon strict and lilhu construction Of the Con
slulinn. In word IL IS the Of the people against
ali nfringements upon their rights Feeling il, however
our bounden duty 10 guard against The Misrepresentation
OF The Wigs, we therefore resolve
j. That we yield cordial support 10 the pyesen.
Administration Of the General Cove rnment, because
have found all its measures eminsntly republican in
their character, and strictly in accordance with the let
ter of che Constitution; and because rely with i'm
pcit confidence the virtue aud patriotism OF Martin
Van Buren,: that he will adhere to The line Of poll
cy which be has heretofore pursued comprehendng the
good of The whole Union, and cautiously avoiding all
undue sectional preferences
2 That We cannot Look upon the elevation Of Henry
Clay TO the presidency, but the triumph Of Federal
ISM of the National Bank protective Tariff; and other
measures equally tending interfere with the rights of
# tn ppua ihp pIpu nf Ia,
cal Union; such belng candid VII vs. caA al! 10
rally around the standard Of Democracy and defeat his
election.
3. That, rs rrecmen we must frowa Indignantly upon
every attempt cuaIl The elective franchise, aud Tree
dom of political! discussions, by any act Of Congress-
whether that act con,empIaes the officers Of Govern
mcn, airy other class Of the community, and there.
fore the bill introduced by the Wings tie last SESSION
Of Congress having tendency iml the right of SUI
TaGe, receives unqualified condo mna"a
4. That. holding in utter Grtesalion all secret irGui
stoal proceedings against The character OF Individuals
| unaccusrd, and without q chl3cc OF defending them
selves, deeply regret that such arbitrary and unpn
cipled conduct that manifested towards the COLI cor
Hoy,, of New York by the Wing naprity Of the late
Committee on Detalcatiuns should have sued the
Eals Of our country
Tina, settled plan 10 distribute the proceeds Of
the Public Lands among The States, would, By subtract
ing this branch from the Of the country lead
incrpnse Of The Taris, and inay system OF pro-
icc!iye duties Apart from the unconsri,uuualiry Of
this measure, not that any equitable mode
Of distribution can be devised; for it is impossible 10
what portion of the each State pa and
without this knowledge, The refunGng system be
Of and Injustice. We mant1in therefore,
that that portion of The received from the sales
of public lands should be used essen The burhen Of
taxes and that surplus should be guarded
against. by reducing Tariff duties and other taxes
Tha; the unqualified declaration Of leading Wing,
the editor othe Cincinnati Gazelte t,Ie Abolioniss
here and elsewhere Wings and that The warning
which he gives in the following words: "rrovoke the |
hh-,t mr. cta bpro IN banto thp nd ho
Wing party is PROSTATE in Ohio!' fully demonstrates
the humiating fact that the Aboitionss and Wings Of
the non.sa7ehoidng States are one and the same polI
cal combination.
T. That the Republican party the North ore de-.
serving Of the highest r their zeal and
string efforts crush this pIra,ical band Of fanatic in.
cendiares, and that i'll operate with them in the
work believing them 10 be nau; al a!es and sincere
friends.
That DR.. Mallorys report against the late United
States bank read before tire late Richmond Commercial
Convention, still receives decided aPprobSon; but,
in reviewing that production and his PRESENT union with
The bankiles surprise al his pcabe course will
only permit to say to hn-fIow art thoa fallen.
9 That we entertain the most exalted opinion Of the
lenis integrity and public worth Of Joel Holleman,
our Republican candidate for Congress, who comes be
fore the people unmlked and not the least savoured
with nen-commlalism, and we pledge ourselves TO use
all fair and honorable means 10 sscnre his election over
the Fede raj, masked, cnmmittal candidate
30 That Smith Shepherd Woodhouse, in suffering his
name 10 be run candidate 10 represent this county
in the nes, Legislature, offers chicanery election
eerins scheme 10 begae votes but pledges himself if
elected Represent taIlhiu', and 10 the best OF his
abilities The citizens of this county all The subjects that
may come before that body; BY this course he not only
merits but shall receive support al The polls
on the 23rd of May next
H. That committee Of vigilance, composed Of three
hundred members be appointed and also committee Of
correspondence for each post office in the county
The Chair appointed lie following gentlemen Com
mee Of correspondence. Kemrsvllr P. o, Dr. WIN.
p. Morgan, DR.. Robert b Hall, Francis THOMSON VIM
Ouly, Stephen Merchant James w .rNfchoIos and VIM.
NJ. Hunter; London Bridge P o .Shn James, Bennett
land, Dr. A. G. TebauIl, II. II. Banks; Courthouse p
o Henry }. Henly, VIM NmmO, Peter Il Whilehursl;
Creeds Bridge P. o. Dr. J. u. Jones, David Morris,
Colonel Samuel Ship, and Levin Walters; Black Water
p. O., DR.. NJ. Pitts, Thos b. Butt, VIM Ives, and N.
W Sorey.
y That the proceedings Of lhi, meeting be signed