Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-05-21
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A FRIEND TO TIE SOUTH.
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will be lost Look well 10 Tie subject,
A FRIEND TO TIE SOUTH.
| ~ The following spirited proceedings of the late
Republican meeting in Hampshire will be read with in
tercs and worthy of,he Republicans of tia, good De
mocrac county 1Ecy not wiling 10 le deceived
by The noise The united Wings acd Conservatives are
making TO pull down the Administration, aud
themselves firm with the Republican party in lis sup
port They will prove the 23d as united ard firm IN
the support Of their Republican candidates. Messs Luz
cas-, Nixon and Allen, and give proof that Hampshire
is not one Of the Western counties claimed by tie OPP
position, having changed 10 the Wings. Hampshire
need only bring her Republican voters 10 the pills and
their election is SAFE Winchester IIyyjnan.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING ~ HAMPSHIRE.
At meeting of the Democratic Republican Vigilance
Committee Of Hampshire county, convened pursuant
to notice at YIN. Frrnch's Tavern, the I of May,
1889, the meeting organized by appointing William
French, Chairman, and John Pugh Secretary The
meeting being called 10 order, on motion, it
Resoirsd That the following names members Of the
Republican psriy lie utdCd 10 the committee
(tlere follows Committee Of 1872 persons)
On motion, The following resolutions were then una
nmously adopted:
l. Resoircd That this meeting las undminshed con.
(dence IN The wisdom and purity OF the present Admit
nistraton-that lis principles aud policy heretofore
developed. strictly Republican, and such have
decided Appreciation; and that the past has given abund
ant proof that the Just expectations Of The country, in
the administration Of lis national affairs, has been fully
mr, in The firm and consistent Republican
presen, chief magistrate has pursued.
2. Resorcd, That in fixed determination 10 sustain
the re election Of that distinguished lunctinnary for
second term 10 the Presidency the first Office in the gift
of free ceople give full evidence Of conviction
that his past measures have been in strict conformity with
the Constitution, the only political guarantee will
/ ing to acknowledge competent 10 secure and protect
The rights Of the people against The influences of power,
and all powerful combinations that may become ariayed
against them.
| 3 Resoired, That entertain entire cor Sdence in
the firm and consistent Republican principles OF William
1 LuC0R. ESQ. That fully his mammalian
Gently made by the Democratic Republican Convention
held at hlnrnsbure; and We hereby pledge ourselves
individually and collectively in good lIlb oil fair
and honorable 10 sustain his election in The pend
U.s. s0"'s' '' seat the ensuing Congress OF the
q Rcsoired, That we have the fullest confidence in
the personal and political character of Messrs Nixon
and Allen the Democratic Republican candidates to
present this county in the General Assembly of
Virginia; and hereby recommend them 10 the united
support of the voters Of the county, pedgng ourselve
10 use all ar and honorable means to secure their cleo
ton.
s. RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and that The
Editors Of papers in this district and The Richmond En-.
quirer, be requested 10 publish the same
VIM, FRENCH, Chairman
JOHN PuoH, Secretary
DEMOCRATIC MEETING. =.
AT large and respectable meeting Of ahe Committee
of Vigilance and others friendly to The present ADM
nisa,ion, held OF The house lately occupied The Har.
pers Ferry Hotel, Col. Henry Ward called to the
Chair, and DR.. James Garry appointed Secretly
At The request Of the President Doctor Garry the n
explained The object of the meeting in the following
manner:
FELLOW CITIZENS In obedience 10 The request Of
the central committee appointed by the Richmond Re
publican Convention The Vigilance Committee OF this
place have called The present meeting FIRST for The pur-
pose of adding 10 their numbers; secondly, 10 give
preston TO their political opinions in series Of resolu.
tions thirdly to organize The Republicans of this pre-.
hattie tha eI, tho
preaching contest which they deem Of the utmost
importance to every individual who values the ascend.
ency oil Republican principles in our Sta,ethe prnci
pies Of the ilIusIrous Jefferson opposed 10 National
Bank which would convert its funds into engines for
upseting political fabric, by doing them out 10 cor.
rupt politicians and edors in order TO purchase opini-
ons favorable 10 its own aggrandze md calculated
10 destroy the liberties Of the people; opposed 10 extra
VACANT schemes of Internal improvements an uncon
sliluiional Tariff laudinarian construction of the
Constitution, Alien and Sedon Laws, as we'll as Crit
tenden gag law, principles that enable them to keep
in view the support Of the State Governments in all
their rights, The most competent Administration for
our domestic concerns, and the surcsl buwuk against
anti Republican tendencies and the preservation Of the
General Government in its whole constitutional vigor
as the shee, anchor Of peace at home and safety
abroad; in hne, the principles ofequalty and Justice.
Never was there period which required more than
the present that the Democracy Of our State should
adopt for iis motto, uniled stand divided we fall
union should be their polar star Efforts made and
will be made TO divide them They should not be led
asray BY the enemy. Let them pay attention 10 the
assertions Of the Opposition prints they will msead
them. Nothing will induce those presses from
their usual habit Of endeavorng false alarms
and pancs but The consciousness that the people are
not prepared or willing to believe them.
The Wings are incorrigible men, In vain do the
shades of their disappointed efforts obtain sway
ascendancy hover around The objects which gave the
the fatal stroke, and endeavor 10 dissuude them from
that which Lends TO defeat and RUM they heed
them not for political bgotry with Them has closed every
avenue 10 sense, reason and judgment.
u needs then but honest and honorable combination
your part to defeat them. Let ZEAL activity, and
union guide your course, and you will triumph over