Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-10-06
MONMOUTH.
OLD II SSEX.

AT meeting Of the Democratic Committee for the
ne'shborhood Of CoPperhonk Spring held at Copper
monk September l9h $40, attended by large mum.
Der of the voters of Sussex and some OF the ADJOINING
counties, the Committee being called to order, mo-
non, MicaIah Ellis was appointed Chairman and VIM
d. Glover Secretary. Al the request Of the Chair
man. Col Jesse liargrave Explained the object of the
meeting After which VIM. Harrison, Jr, offered the
following preamble and resolutions which on motion
were unanimously adopted
Whereas the present political contest calls for our
best rXcrtons tn MAINTAIN the Republican principles
established by our orcaters; and whereas we see IN
our opponents fixed or settled principles by which
they determine their actions act out single mea-
sure which they think will enlighren the understand
ngS OF those who do not read for themselves and have
nominated candidate for the highest Office in the gift
OF the American people, who refuses to answer
any questions whatever: Therefore
hsotrm lst That we view the elevation of Cen
VIM IL Harrison, the Federal, Wing, Abolition Can
didate Tor the Presidency, dangerous Southern
rights ana institutions, and that will use all means
To defeat his election
2ndIy. That We believe Gen VIM Henry Harrison
is the Candidate OF the Aboorists to the North from
the fact that Of The leading neyspapcrs friendly TO
Abolition have hailed his Mons nation as glorious
ing victory, and SAID that slave holder could ever
again be elected President Of the United States
'rdly. That the display Of Log Cabins, coon SKINS
hard cider, and such like pageantry is utterly bccom.
ing that party which claims for themselves all the Ia
Tents md all the Gcccncy and that view such Displays
as nothing less than attempt TO deceive those who
do not think and act for themselves
4thly. That our confidence in Martin Van Buren,
our present Chief Magistrate mistaken and undim-
nshed and that will endea by all far honora-
BILE means TO secure his reelection.
>. That view the passage of the Indepcndent
Treasury Bill! rs a second rpcndence-a freedom
from the banks and the moneycd institutions of the
country.
8. That 1t IS with delight that we recur TO the acts Of
the late President the Ilus,rious Andrew Jackson who
by the veto power put down National Bank and Ia.
wish schemes OF Internal improvement by the General
Government.
!. That we highly approve OF the firm and manly
course pursued IN the late session of Congress by
worthy and interchangeable Representative, the Hon
Francis T.. Riycs.
9. That soIemnly pledge ourselves 10 each other
that We will support for no Office under the State
General Government any man, who does not openly
and publicly abure all connection with Abolitionsts
Tor any purpose whatever.
9. That pledge ourselves be at our posts on the
first Monday in November next.
On motion Of Captain William II. Parsons,
RsS0ircd, That the committee be enlarged by the
addition of the following gentlemen: DAVID Richard
son, David Jones, +. Jones, Joseph Parsons f. Par
sons, X. W Johnson, William 5. Peasants c. B Ma.
son, James c. West, John n Presson, James Fason,
II. {. Prcsson, John \ Balm, joins ii BAN, William
faison John &. Richardson, Jesse Jordan, James Burt
William Burt, \. Burt, Thomas Holloway, Robert l.
shop, Thomas MiIby, II. T. Jordan II. s. Porter,
llartwcll Weons, Ansem Savage, r. 3. Gary, Ben
jamin Richardson, Charles Davis Thomas G. Barker,
Thomas Ellis James W Ellis, Jonah Faison
On motion, the Hon. Francis +. Riyes. Nnthansl
Sussex were unanimously requested to address the
committee.
After the addresses concluded, on motion, the
following resolution unanimously adopted
HtS0!rsd That the thanks Of this committee be ten
dcrcd TO the Hon. Francis +. Rves, Nathaniel Macon
Martin, and John II. Walker, for the able and argl-
mcn,ative addresses which they have this day deli.
vercd.
On notion
RcsOired, That the proceedings of this committee be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded
to the Editor of the Richmond Enquirer for publication,
with request that the A. Statesman copy the same.
On motion,
R6soired That this committee adjourn TO meet again
the third Saturday in October
NJ. ELLIS, Chairman.
WV. B. r. GLOVER, Secretary.