Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18


called TO the Chair and Robert Tnsley appointed Sc
cretary
| The object of the meeting was explained by Docto
James Powell, when the following resolutions OF
fered and unanimously adopted: :.
| /. Rcsoired, That we cordially concur with Re
publican brethren of the Legislature, i'll the propriety
holding State Convcntion for the purpose of appoint
ing delegates to General Convention, having for IT
object the selection of suitable persons to be supported
by the Democratic party for the Offices of President ant
Vice President.
2 Rcsoircd, That us in the past conduct of Martin
Van Buren, have had the most satsac tory evidence
OF his patriotism and sterling Republican principles,
will, with renewed zeal and increased confidence give
him our undivided support.
3. Resoired, That Henry w. Quarles Esq, and DR.
James POWELL be appointed delegates from this county
to the State Convention to be held Richmond oil the
Goth instant.
a. Resolred That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Richmond Enquirer.
j. PIERCE, Chairman.
ROBERT TiSsLEY, Secretary.
NORFOLK BOROUGH
AT meeting OF the Republican party of The Borough
of Norfolk, held at the Eagle Saloon, on Wednesday
the 18th February, 1910:
On motion of John Capron, Esq, Dennis Dawlcy
Esq, called to the Chair, and NJ. Cooke, Jr chosen
Secretary
The President having acknowledged his sense Of The
compliment conferred, and briefly stated the objects for
which the meeting was assembled
On motion Of John Capron, Esq committee of five
was appointed TO consider and report such resolutions
and other matter they might deem necessary and pro-
per for the action of the meeting. The committee con
ssting of Alessrs John Capron, y. c. Whitehead Jno
S Nllson Tazewcl Taylor and Joel Calls wing re-
tired for few minutes returned and submitted the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
|. Resoircd, That the Republicans of Norfolk Be-
rough do approve the objects of the Republican Con-
yentron to be held in the city of Richmond on Thurs
day the 2'th nst for the formation of the Republican
Electoral Ticket for President and Vice President of
the United States, and do hereby appoint
TO represent The Borough of Norfolk in said Convcn.
ton.
:. Hcsoircd That the Republicans of Norfolk Boz
rough duly appreciate the firm and constant adherence
Of Martin Van Buren, TO the cardinal principles of the
Republican faith his high moral worth and conslrn.
mate ability, and especially his fearless stand defence
of the South when assacd by its bitterest foes and
that they will all honorable means to secure his re-
election.
3. Resolred, That this meeting most cordially APP
proves the policy of the Independent Treasury Bill as
well calculated 10 render the currency stable and uni
FORM to check excessive speculatnns in banks or ndi-
vduals, to render the public funds and available
Tor public purposes, to mpart wholesome vigor the
monetary affairs of The Union; and TO advance the
and agricultural interests Of the Southern
States.
On motions respectively made the blank in the frs,
resolution filled with the names Of Messrs John
McPhail, ~ &. Whitehead, VIM. r. Whiting John
Capron, Tazewel Taylor and NJ. Cooke ir, who were
thcrcupon unanimously elected delegates for the pur-
poses aforesaid.
On motion of n. c. Whithk ,ad, ESQ., Rcsolred, That
Senator in Congress, VIM. H. Roane, Esq, has sus
tanned, with honor to himscfand TO The State which he
represents the doctrines OF the Republican School
Of S and deserves the regard and confidence Of his
country.
On motion of John Capron, Esq, Reso,rcd, That
tho = 4,
Norfolk and Portsmouth papers and the Richmond
Enquirer.
Rcsoircd Tha, when this meeting adjourns, ii adjourn
at this place Wednesday the Goth inst, and
then on motion the meeting dlourned.
DENNIS DAWLEY. Chairman.
NJ CsoKE, jr., Sccretary
NEW KENT.
At meeting of the friends of the present admins
traton of the General Government in the county of
New Kent held at the Courthouse thereof on Thurs
day. the 18th of February, 1910, that being Court day
William Brumlcy was called TO the Char and John
s. Lacy, Esq, requested to act Secretary to the
meeting.
The object of the meeting having been explained
on motion uiadc and seconded it was ReS0ired, That
the Chairman appoint the following gentlemen, to wit
John S. Lacy, Col. William Radcliffe, Thos B. Shcr-
man Dr. John G. Carter, and William F.. Croxton to
prepare resolutions expressive OF the object of the
meeting; who, after short retirement, returned and
submitted the following Preamble and Resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas at a meeting of the Republican members
of the present General Assembly, held the Capitol
in the City of Richmond, on the 18th of December,
1880 amongst other proceedings, IL was Rcsoircd That
The counties, towns and boroughs which not now
represented BY friends of the present Administration in
the General Assembly of Virginia, be respectfully in
ycd TO send TO the Convention hereby proposed 10 be
held as many Special Delcgnfcs they entitled 10
members in the House of Delegates; and whereas, the
off he oil tl,is
Election District is open and avowed opponent OF
the present Democratic Administration Of the General
Government, We portion of those who friendly 10
the said Administration do hereby avail ourselves OF
the invitation thus extended Therefore,
Rcsoired That this meeting fully approve of the
contemplated Convention 10 be held in Richmond on
the Goth day of the present month, and that be
appointed special Delegate to represent the friends
of Mr. Van Burens reelection; in the counties of New
Kent and Charles City, in the aforesaid Convention.
The blank in the above resolution filled by The
meeting with the name Of John 5. Lucy, Esq, and in
the event of his not attending, Thomas Richie, Esq
was appointed his alternate.
Rcsoircd That we have entire confidence in the
virtue, wisdom and patriotism of Martin Van Buren,
and earnestly desire his election to the Presidential
Chair.
ResoIrcd, That the Editor Of the Richmond Enquirer
he requested to publish the foregoing Preamble anc
Resolutions
And then the meeting adjourned
WIN. BRUMLEY, Chm'n.
Jouv s. Lacy, Sec'ry.
RICHMOND COUNTY
At a meeting of portion of the citizens OF Rch
mond county, held at the Tavern of Seth Rockwell,
Farnham Church, Saturday, the 18th day of Febru
ary, 1910, on the motion of Col. B. D. Rust, Col
Moore F Brockenbrough was called TO the Chair, AM
Francis W. Pendeton appointed Secretary
The following Preamble and Resolutions were sub
mttcd 10 the meeting and unanimously adopted:
This meeting fully approving the course and con
duet of Martin Van Buren, President of the Unite
States, and anxious by all honorable means to pEomot
his rc.eection because they believe that the principle
which he avows are the only true principles by whlc
our Federal Government should be directed; and IN
measures which he proposes, particularly those reatln
TO the Finances best calculated to preserve the u
egrity Of the Government to secure its peace at home
and its honor among nations; to protect the great boa
of the people from the too frequent shocks to cred
acknowledgements TO industry, and checks to honest Il
bor and regarding the evidences already given by M
Van Buren, as conclusive of his determination, by
constitutional means, arrest the rashness and mat
ness of party, who have sought and are seeking
disturb the proper balances Of the Federal Government
and IN Interfere with question of property with who