Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-02
GATHERINGS OF TIE PEOPLE.

GATHERINGS OF THE PEOPLE,
REPUBLICAN MEETING IN BOrETOURT.
Ia pursuance OF notice published in The Fncase
Democrat, respectable number OF the Republicans OF
Boetourt county met at the Court house, Friday the
22d inst, for the purpose Of appointing Delegates
State Conven0n, 10 be held IN Richmond, the Sd
Monday in March next.
The meeting was organized BY calling Col Thomas
n BurwcEI 10 the Chair; aud appointing Jas Nc D"weI
Secretary; after which, Col George ". Wilson explain.
ed the object OF the meeting in brief and pertinent
manner and concluded by moving that a committee oil
five be appointed by the Chair, 10 prepare series Of
solutions 10 be submitted 10 the cousde ration Of tie
meeting. Wlereupon, Col. George W Wilson, Capt
Benz amin Carper, Christian lIousemnn, Christian Moo
man and DR. jacob WOllz appointed said commit
tee; who, ai'er retiring to jury room for about ID min.
ulpS, returned and reporied through Col. George w
Wilson, the following preamble and resolutions, which
passed without SIM Gle dsst ning voice:
Whereas, the friends OF The present Administration in
the General Assembly Of Virginia, held meeting in
the city OF Richmond, Tuesday, the 2nh day Of Ja-
nuary last, ct winch they adopted Address o The
Democratic Republicans of Virginia" exposing in APP
proprale crms the efforts that Federal Wing oppo
nenls making in the Old Dominion, to elect ia 4 pr!l
next, TO the Legislature the open secret friends Of
Henry Clay, wih The ultimate view Of r!evaing him
10 tie Presidency, and through his influence, ecling
'the re establishment of National Bank. and revival
OF the Tariff PoiIcy;'' and Whereas sad meeting has
deemed 1t wise 10 recommend to the Democratic Re-
puJ!!cans C every county IN The State TO appoint dele
gal.s 10 "a luHpelIlnn oil the rleDdS OF lie present Ad
inisiIation 20 meet at the Capitol in the City oi Rich
mOad the Sd Monday in March next, to Consider Of
the best means 10 restore cur ancient harmony and 10
advance the great principles Of free government
Therefore RcS0ircd That this meeting heartily concur
with their Republican friends Of The Legislature, with
pect 10 The utility OF State Convention, and viii
cheerluly aid them in carrying our the Objects which
they propose 10 ei!rCt by 1t.
kesolrsd Tha, Christian Mnouran, Peter Hammond
Thomas n Burwe George w. Wilson and James nlc :
Dowrll be appointed Delegates from the county Of Boe
said Convention, and IN the event Of their
u.lendance that Judge Peter V. Daniel. Dr. Brockrn-
brough Charles Ellis and Nat. Denby be appointed as
alierna;es.
Rcsoieed That this meeting is decidedly opposed 10
the establishment Of United States Bank on constilu-
,Gnu grounds, as entirely incxpedien unsulted TO the
principles Of Repubicnnlsm, and decidedly hostile to the
permancncy Of present form OF free government.
Res0ircd That epr0bale the revival OF the odIous
high Tariff puay-a policy, That the many Tor tie
bcaft Of Tie ttT-and We cannot acknowledge the con-
.tllul0nl right Of Congress 10 pass Tariff laws 10 take
money OF pockets for the purpose Of cnrichng
Norlirrn manufacturers.
Rtsoircd as The opinion Of this meeting That the sales
OF the public lands ought TO be restricted 10 actual SET
tiers and The proceeds OF such sales 20 into the Treasury
of the United States, to meet The current expenses of the
Government and thereby aid IN keeping down the Ia
riff imports.
Ecsoicri That the object of Henry Clay, in urging
distribution of the public lands is evidently for the pur
rose of curailng the resources oil the Government. and
thereby compelling it to raise revenue for lis support by
means Of direct taxation or TO adopt his iar0re high
Tariff system as an alteInatve-and we regret 10 find
tina, our present delegates, Col Thos Shanks ard VIM
NJ pey ton, Esq have voted for tile resolutions lately
passed by our Legislature which embody his principle
Of distribution.
RtsO'cd That we disnpprove Of the votes Of our Sc
na,or and Delegates for WIN C.. Rrcs, as IT, S Senator,
as we believe that large majority Of The people Of Bo
ptot have 10 doubt Of m bitter and inveierae hos
Ity to the present Republican Administrations nor Of
his secret intention 10 support Henry Clay Tor the fres
dency IN l-lO.
Rcsolrcd That the confidence of this meeting in the
wisdom irmness, patriotism and integrity Of Martin
Van Buren,, is unlimniShcd, and we will use all honor
able means to secure his reelection in 1c4O against any
single, double or tripc-hcnded 'avaiahe ticket that
NAV be gotten up by any coalition OF parties TO deieat
J,esglrrd That the manner in wh:fh our worthy re-
preventative in Congress, line Hon. Robert Craig, has
Sustained the President in his wise and patriotic mea
sures deserves the unqualified aPpobaion OF Tins meet
inc: and we as in duty bound will aid in reelecting
hin, on The fourth Thursday in April next TO the office
tina, he now fills with much honor 10 himself and Gre
dit to The district w
R,solrcd That the Republicans al the different pre-
cincts and ncigborhooGs IN tins county be requested 10
meet as Convenient. and appoint delegates 10 al
lend Convention 10 be held At the Courthouse on The
Is, day of March Court for the purpose OF nominating
suitable candidate TO represent The county oil Botetouf
in the next Legislature OF Virginia
Resolred That copies of the proceedings oil TINS meet
inr be furnished the Editors of the Fncastle Demo-
crat Richmond Enquirer. and Washington Globe, win
q request TO publish them in their respective papers
RcsoLrcd, That the proceedings OF this meeting De
signed by the President and Secretary.
Rcsolrtd, That this meeting do now adjourn
THOS. N. BURWELL, President
JAMES Mcdowell, Secretary
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
AT a meeting of the Republican party oil the county
of Cumberland the 25lh day Of February, led beng
Court day for said county Jno. c. Page was called TO
the Chair, and Samuel Hcbson appointed Secretary
when the following Preamble and Regulations were
adopted
Whereas. at meeting Of that portion Of the members
of the General Assembly Of Virginia who are "i Inc Ae
publican party and adhere TO the present Executive OF
The United Saies recently held in the city OF Richmond,
resolutions were adopted recommending that Conven'
lion of the Republican party Of Virginia do assemble a,
the Capitol in this city, on the Sd Monday IN March
next and that each county town and borough OF lhls
Common ealth be requested TO appoint one or more de
locates to unite with the present Republican members OF
the General Assembly in forming such Convention
And. whereas We, portion oi The people oil Gum
herland protesting 10 belong 10 that party ana nnder
e2islinr circumstances do desire the election OF Marn
Van Buren, 10 the Presidency Of the U 5 at the eSpa'
ton OF his present term OF service IN That oc' are "i'
posed 10 unite with brethren IN any measure caicu.
lated heal dissension and promote utute union ana
harmony in opinions and action.
ResoIctd therefore, That Randolph Harrison, ST., and
Col Joseph Fuqua be appointed delegates in The a'oTe;
said Convention and that the Chairman inform them OF
the appointments and that the proceedings be published
in the Enquirer. JOHN y. fauE, chairman"
SAMUEL Ioesos, Ss:-tory.