Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-04-14

,-,,o,ded Nc President Of the y. s., because he |
has never stolen the public treasure h,ugh this sad
gentleman is said 10 have remained al tpme 10 days
5ray;ng a salary Of S24 IS per day, amounting TO
"a 104 90 as Minister to Colombia: "A gentleman
Ihosc name was stricken out of restitution OF the
senate of the u S. voting honors to the ohcers OF the
late war: A gentleman, whose vote st'nas recoraeu
for sailing n free man into slavery Tor ines and costs
IF Thing can open the eyes of the people to the
vaccinations of the politicians, who undertake
10 know better than the people themselves, on VIVA.
principles the Government should ne iom'hstered'
is the fact that your stages ana s1eanDoas anu fa
roads and houses OF pleasure, and fashionable resorts,
and vour commercial cities, are nil crowded with ca
morous vituperatng politicians, whose dislike OF each
other is only exceeded by their hatred OF the man OF
the peopes choice; while the honest home staying
nnombtous. hard working people of the country, who
enjoy neace and plenty, and the beniga influence OF
free government are found at the polB-ever ready
to sustain those Democratic principles which, except
in the dark DAYS Of the Adamses have illustrated our
history So be il ever, that the republicans OF hihs
and Queen county, proud Of the character which their
fathers have raised up for their county, will prove
themselves worthy of their sires; and, therefore,
l. Sc il resoccd as the Of this meeting That II
hobooves every Democratic Republican Of k;ag and
onern county to plant himself the principles OF
the Constitution, and with defend The doc
,r;pes and the advocates of Jefferson while with the
other he strikes low The heresles and the panders OF
| the Adarnscs.
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serters are watched and neuras kept out OF the camp
| g. Rcsolred, That Committee of 81 gentlemen be
opponted whose especial duty it shall be 10 observe
the movements of the allies, and from time to time
warn the Republicans of their danger and their duty
A. Resolred, That the principles and the practices
of Mr. Van Buren,, before and since ne has filled the
Presidential chair, commend him to the confidence and
support of every friend of his country, who does
| not war against the doctrines of %, 70
s Reso7sed That a, this interesting crisis it becomes
every patro, TO lay aside his personal paraltics and
preudices and give his energetic aid to secure the
election of those who will carry out ms principles
| On motion, Resored, That the foregoing preamble
and resolutions be adopted. (.Acmine dtSscnhcntcl
On motion of John Richards, Esq, Rcsotrcd, That
800 copies of the foregoing preamble and resolutions be
printed and distributed To the people OF the county OF
King and Queen, and that the same be published IN the
Enquirer and the Crisis.
On motion, Rcsoired, That William Boulware, Esq,
who expressed wish address the meeting, and any
other Wing gentleman who entertans the same desire,
be invited TO address the meeting
| The Chairman appointed the following gentlemen
as of the committee of vigilance.
! On motion the meeting adjourned
Thomas F. SPENCER, Chairman
JouN 7. ilosKINs, Secretary.
sTbis offered consequence OF W. bray
ru rcuur sting close Of his REMARKS that II lie HAD nnn-
,cnouuy relating 10 Mr. Van bntn or Gene
a HARRISON any Wing gentleman woad be pleased I" correct
his statement his real object was lat me pe"l Si nave
correct ninrma;ioi
Mr. Buuware undertook 10 defend Gen. H. against "" charge
of federalism, and . crimiuatc Mr.. Van Iiurcn.