Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-01

Democratic party is declared 10 be annhlated by the
Wings, never, never to Use again, the vete-
ian Editor of the Enquirer unfurlng the Flag of 9S-
on he 10th November. King William is the first 10
Jal to it, and bear il aloft TO the breeze. Does this
no ea,itlc her 10 be called i,c Banner County, 1t is
trlc, that she is small Standard bearer but guarded
aad supported by Rockingham and Shenandoah,
moving IN solid column with the other Democratic
oun;es OF the State, the will be formed to that
mighty army, which, though Frustrated 10 the
Earth, like the tabled Giant. Will arise with renewed
strength to that terrific contest which will end in the
triumph Of the Democratic Republican party.
At meeting of portion Of the Democratic party.
held a, King William Courthouse OF Monday, the 2Sd
If November, le40, motion IF Mr. Isaac b. Edrards,
lIm 5 fontaine cas appointed Chairman, and Thomas
Robinson SccrcidrY
The Chair said, that being suddenly and unexpect.
edly called to the chair he not certain that he
sufficiently acquainted with the objects of the meeting
to enter into an explanation OF them; and he hoped if
there was any gentleman present who was that he
would take the task OF his hands. Whereupon MIR
Frank G. Rufn was loudly called for Mr.. RutIin,
after abiding TO the probability Of this being the last
time that lie would, us citizen of King William, join
with the Democrats of that county in their primary
semblases, in lucid and eloquent manner enchaned
their attention for the space OF half hour, when
concluded by offering the following Preamble and r.
lutions
Whereas VIC, the Democracy Of the County Of k
William, deeply impressed with of our potca.
of the election of Gen Harrison, Of the dsgraccfu
mode by which lie elected, have determined TO use
all honorable to open the eyes of the people
their true interest," and eject the Wing party from their
l-gotten power.-And whereas by our late glorious
victory Ia victory whose ustre cannot be furnished
nor lis effect cvaporated by false charges of fraud
beloved State has beer made the raying point for
all unpreudiced friends of Liberty, and il therefore he
hooves her to take the lead in preparing resist the
coming Administrations if resistance shall be necessary
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friends and award all deserved praise TO champions
therefore
Resotred, 1s,. That deliberately aud soen,ny
pledge ourselves political associates throughout
Virginia and the L. S., to lend our aid councHance,
and CO cooperation TO all efforts TO renstae The true De.
mocracy of the country, and again give sway TO its
principles TO advocate the continuance Of the lndepen-
dent Treasury TO oppose the advances Of the Banking
System and other monopoes; ooppose Protective Ia
riff to oppose the establishment of u s. Bank; TO OPP
pose any form Of Internal Improvemenby the Federal
Government, and any plan for distributing the proceeds
of the sales Of the Public Lands among the States,
for assuming the debts Of the States to oppose stea
div any agitation Of the Abolition Question in any
place, and under any circumstances 10 decline any
union with party which, believe, its
cess mainly TO the strong vote Of Abolition and, above
ALL to do best to preserve the purity of Elections
both al the Polls and in the Canvass.
2d That among the many who entitled TO our
thanks for their services during the late contest,
Thomas Richie Esq, the able and disntcrestcd Editor
of the Richmond, Enquirer stands preemnent; that his
efficient aid and malchless exertons have won the
gratitude of the whole State and that the thanks and
applause of this portion of be accordingly awarded
him.
3D. That copy of these proceedings be enclosed TO
Thomas Richie, ESQ., with request that he publish
them.
The Preamble and Resolutions, were unanimously
adopted.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned, sine die.
WIN. SPOTSWOOD FONTAINE, CHM.
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