The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-04-10
GENERAL SCOTT.

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"sloss 90 THE TMes"--The proceedings OF the
Jackson Democrats VI the City Of Rochester, by
whom General Scot has been brongh, into the field
- candidate for President, will b. found in o-days
Journal. This movement By the bone and muscle"
q The old Jackson party Ia Rochester, must make
Van Barren shake in his shoes. A few more de-
monslraiions Of this nature from men OF the same
kind 81 aamina-inen who went for General jack
son, bat cam 4 70 for his shadow, will iostle the
kindefhook candidate of the Presidential course.
SCOTT MEETING AT ROCHESTER,.
Al an adjourned meeting Of the citizens OF Ro-
chester, IN favor OF the election Of Gen WNriELp
ScuTr 70 the Presidency Of the United States, held
q The Monroe House on the 30h day OF March,
1880 The officers OF the previous meeting were pre-
sent and Organized the meeting.
Dr.. l.. r. Faulkner, ffom the committee appointed
III The previous meeting, reported the following pre-
adopted
where's, The present critical condition Of the
country threatened MS II is with war with the most
powerful nation in Europe growing out OF the border
troubles, the oispu ed Northeastern Boundary, and
me occupation BY British subjects Of territory on
The river Oregon, requires nj the head of our nation
al affairs, man OF wisdcm, hrmness Of purpose,
and untiring zeal IN the public service; man In
whom oil parties and sections can coniide, with
solemn conviction that unswayed by party pInci.
pies he would faithfully devo himself 10 the honor
safety, aud welfare Of the republic. Therefore,
Resolved, That crisis Is fds, approaching In the
afIrs Of our country, which will require person
al the helm OF Stale, possessing the Judgment and
precau,ion Of a Washington, The knowledge and
integrity Of jefferson, and the undertaking and
perseyeTlng course In favor Of liberty and equal
rights Of a Jackson.
Resolved, Tha, 10 the person Of Gen. WINFIELD
SCOTT, We recognize many superior characters
ties mist happily combined 10 qualify him 10 pre-
side either IN the field or Ia the cabinet over The
desiinies Of nation II ireemen. His exertions for
his Country meets with like success, either In the
I n..FEh al IL. IL Il.
i snlfcien to awe The mercenary savage into sub
lection His voice will silence the hostile cannon,
and his exerons will que the most warlike threat
ening dissensions
Whether in the performance OF his duty, in the
field or in the council, his persevering course is 10
charge on In Short he possesses all the qnaliiica-
lions 10 enlie him TO the liberal support Of enlight
ened freemen-io eicrate him TO the Presidency OF
the United States. r.
Resolved, That we have full confidence in the be-
liefthnt Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT will not b. less
bold and independent In The cabinet, than he has
been heroic and intrepid 10 battle
Resolved, That while we admire and highly
( value the great military character, and daring
courage Of Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT, which has
covered him with glory as the Hero of Lundy's
Lane, we regard him as entitled to even larger
recompense OF applause for his strict integrity, his
fearless discharge Of duty, ard his disinefesed
devotion to the general welfare Of this great Repub-
lie.
Resolved, That the frightful aspect OF affairs
growing out of our boundary questions, and the
late depredaiions committed on our soil and the
rights of the people indications Of an approach
ing storm, and should admonish our statesmen of
the necessity Of closely adherng TO the -honored
maxim, " In peace prepare for Far."
Resolved That in The principles Of rotation, and
one term in Office, we recognize sound democratic
doctrine, and would recommend our Representatives
in Congress- TO take SO to alter the Consti-
tuition, as to make the President ineligible to Sc
cond election to The same office.
Resolved That central corresponding commit
tee Of be appointed, 10 call future meetings OF
the democracy OF this country, and TO urge the
friends Of democratic principles In The other coun.
ties OF this State immediate action in support OF
Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT.
The following persons were appointed said com.
mtee: Robert Haight, l.. X Faulkner, Samuel
Bayiss, L b. Wheeler, Robert l.. Medium, 8. II.
Grant, w C. Foster, S. ii. Packard, Edward Rog-
gen, and Robert A. Hall.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be published In the Rochester city papers, and such
other papers as may choose 10 do so.
JOSEPH MEDBURY, PreS't.
MANY G. WoonBuaY, ce-PTesident.
VIC Foster, Secretaries