Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-12

tions be forwarded for publication 10 the American
Statesman, and other papers friendly 10 the cause OF
Democracy
And then, on motion, the Committee adjourned
ID. c. BUTTS, Chairman.
B. P, BuRwELL, Secretary.
From the Winchester prsiaar.)
IJWe direct attention TO the proceedings OF the
Democratic meeting, convened Monday, IN the
courthouse in Winchester, pursuant to notice gwen
in the last Nirginan. The object of the meeting as
stated in the call, TO organize fully the Demo
cratic Vigilance Committee for the county, and TO con-
centrate its efforts in reference to the present contest
that Democratic friends might be prepared to meet
and repel the bold and untlrng cxertons now making
by the Federal Wing party to elect their candidate
For this purpose portion OF the friends OF the Ad
minstration, unterrfed and unalarmed, were enabled
to commune torether-to confer IN reference to the
great issue of parties and principles now before the
country, and to animate each other by the conviction
that truth and justice being their SIDE they have no.
thing to fear from the restless efforts of the Opposition
suppant the principles Of Democracy BY the dogmas
OF FederalIsm-tha the people, the bone and sinew OF
the country were still! true to themselves and their
principles and that hot the 'tug of war waging,
they were prepared To meet ii.
Before the close Of the meeting short address,
called forth by the general request otthe meeting was
delivered by Gen Carson, who, though unprepared,
happily adapted TO the OCCASION which received as 1t
merIted, the warm appreciation of the meeting.
Though the call to the friends of the Admlnistra-
ton, for the purpose of organizing and enargng the
Committee of Vigilance, convened by its Chairman, we
were pleased to notice in the meeting few who, as we
supposed, were prominent in the ranks of the Opposl.
ton, but from their presence the occasion, Judge
that they join in deliberations, and to be added
the committee Should we learn that such was their
intention, shall take pleasure in having their names
added the committee We feel encouraged at seeing
those hitherto against US, in the midst of the Demo
Gratis shoulder to shoulder, celebrating Tor the common
of Democracy. Changes, however, the order
of the day, and we know not how many more may be
added to the ranks of Democracy before November
next--Tirginian.
FREDERICK DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
At meeting of the friends Of the Administration,
convened pursuant to notice, at the Courthouse in
Winchester, on Monday the lst inst. On motion OF
Gen II Carson John Baker was called to the Chair,
and l., Elchelberger appointed Secretary.
The object OF the meeting having been stated BY
Gen Carson in few brief, bu, pertinent remarks, on
his motion, committee was appointed to draft resolu.
lions for the consideration and adoption ofthc meeting;
whereupon, the following gentlemen were appointed
said Committee Gen. James H. Carson, John Bruce,
Capt, Joseph Long, John w. Miller, Capt Brinhrr.
Henry Sewers, Jacob Baker, Geo. W. Baker " III
Wood, Col Robert L Baker, VIM Stevenson, VIVA,
Bywaers John W Prfer, Col, Fl w. Richards, Joseph
Ptman, John Fletcher, John Miller and James ROBIN
son.
The Committee having retired short time reported,
through their Chairman, Gen. Carson, the following
resolutions which being read, and the vote taken sepa
Iately on each resolution, they were unanimously
adopted, follows:
ls Rssored, That crisis has arrived the political
movements OF the country, requiring the strenuous cN-
ertons ofevery Democratic Republican continue the
ascendancy OF those cherished principles which, for
forty years have enabled the Federal Government to
maintain the blessings 81! honorable peace-o conduct
the country through successful war; in spite Of the
efforts OF reckless opposition, and IL IT TO de-
gree of prosperity without parallel the history OF
tons.
I'd. Rssolred, Tha, we have undlmnshcd confidence
in the present Chief Magistrate, and will promote by all
fair means his reelection to Office convinced that, the
ItIp at Ollr NIL
attributable TO his policy, fearless yet mixed with pru.
dence-that his silent, though energetic Administra.
ton of the Government has opened new sources of
commerce with distant nations, and maintained our flag
unStained every sea-that it has promoted the adya
tageous settlement of Western Territory BY secur
ing TO the enterprsing emgrant the avals OF his indus
Try, unshared by the mercess land obberthat ii has
relieved many of the States of troublesome population
By the quiet removal of the Indian tribes beyond
Western ironer-and if entire success has not attend
ed It's efforts TO establish the peace of Florida, it is be-
caus" nature has there nterposed difficulties
tctfaied by our most sagacious officers; and, IN no
siall degree to an Opposition which seldom fails TO
thwar, It's plans, and seems almost ready TO sacrifice
political ambition the wsest Of the Govern
ment.
Sd ReSoeed, That the present comparative depressed
state OF trade unustly charged the Administration
of the General Governmen IS in our opinion attrlbu-
table to eHtravagant importation of Foreign goods ge
neratcd by excessive issues of Bank papcr-fos;rrcd
by the interference of the L. States Bank and similar
WIFI inc operations OF the country
and that the commercial embarrassment of elo, only
differs in its from those Of ls20, 1875, S32, c37
in the greater ofmpocd articles the xport
ed but little short of the alarming sum of 100000 in
year; and to be overcome, like them, by industry
and frugali;y, the favor!tr axmS Of Franklin and JET
rrson, and - the principles and practice
Of the earlier DAYS of the Republic.
4th ReSnIrtd, That although, IN our opinion, wei!
regulated State Banks issuing paper at all times
convertible INTO specie, will be found necessary to
Bile our country to keep pace with the Improvement OF
,hesage, believe that the cictua regulator of
the currency, 10 be found in Tgid adherence The
part of the General Government to the q" the hard
money OF the Constitution i'll all fiscal operations.
9TH ReSotred, That the frank and manly interchange
oil opinion upon subjects of public concern, in accord
ance with the distinguishing practice of the Democratic
LEADERS ana their party places the present Chief Ma
gstrate III elevated contrast with the candidate Of the
OpposOn-who, through his committee Of MANAGE
ment, worthy OF London Paris diplomacy affects 10
be no Federast, though supported by that partv-no
Anoitiohst, though sustained by those plotting
the rum OF our social and domestic comfort-to be op
posed to the Tariff though willing to vote for lis
exacon, until grass should grow in the streets of Nor
fok-who living in ailuence, yet suffers the debasinr
representations of his poverty-though ii is denied thai
he is friend Of the United States Bank is still leapuad
with the Bank party, desiring il is be feared the
continuance of irresponsible paper currency tending
to unsettle all sound notions OF commercial honor and
public morality.
Upon notion the following resolution unani-
mously adopted
Resoloed That the names of the Committee of vig-
lance appointed by the State Democratic Convention
at Richmond, be published in the Winchester Ergni-
an and that the members Oft committee be requested
to hold meetings at their respective precincts, for the
purpose OF enlarglng the number, aud concentrating the
operations of the committee
The meeting then addressed BY General Carson,
who in brief but spirited and pertinent manner refer.
red to the present able and efficient Administration of
Govegnment-the integrity, frmness and wise modera