Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-05

ting it up, ordered to be paid by the Treasurer-who
also authorized TO receive voluntary subscriptions
On motion, the Association adjourned to the next
meeting in Saturday evening the 9th June, at
8 oclock) s. H. PARKER, Chmn.
WM. F. WATSON, Seery
rF,on ne Roekinghalr Register Of May a3.J
The Democracy of this part of "the tenth legion are
in the finest spirits imaginable They have felt dis
posed exut ever since the discussion at our Court
house on Monday last The movement that brought
Gen. Baldwin, the Wing Elector of the Augusta DIS
trict in contact with the sentiments and principles and
predictions of the people of Rockingham, was an IN
fortunate for the Wing party. They gained no.
thing by that step. Gen. B. is an exceedingly able
man; but his speech at the hustngs was an uphill bu
siness throughout. The General lubored tremendous
ly but the people had made up their minds TO hear the
arguments that coming from the other side OF the
question. They did hear them ably and torc'by pre-
sented by VIM Smith, Esq, of Culpeper and then
they left, just where Gen B. found them, beneath
the banner of Democracy, excited, animated flushed
with triumph of principle, and more than ever deter
mined to "snk or swim" with the man of their choice
We feel an inclination to present bird s-eye view
of the pursued by Gen b. and MIR. Smith; but
prevented from doing al this time by press
of her matters that force themselves upon our atten
ton This subject may be resumed at another time
Proceedings Of the Democracy Of Rockingham
On the 9th day of May, the Wings of this county
issued the following handful, which was extensively
circulated among the people of Rockingham:
"GEs BR,coE G. BsLDwrs the eleeor of the Wing Party for
the Augusta District expected address the people OF Rock
ngan the Presidential question: the first day of the May
he ccto of the Van Buren, Party for the Rockingham Dis
very respectfully invited part in this
public dscso and other and all other persons who may
''In addition the Wings the whole Van Buren, Party are
earnestly requested TO attend
By THE WIG COMMITTEE.
Iarrisonburg, May O. 1870"
SO soon as the Democratic Committee heard Of this
movement the part of the Whigs,-mcetings of the
Committee called at which preamble and reso-
uons were adopted inviting William Smith, Esq, of
Culpeper, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Esq, Of Abe
marie, James Mcdowell, William Taylor, and John
Letcher, Esqs of Rockbridge, and JOS Samuels Esq,
of Shenandoah to be present and address the people.
In pursuance of notice given in the Register, the
Democratic Committee Of Vigilance met, the morn
ing of the 18th inst and adopted the following resolu
tons
Rcsolrrd That the Chairman appoint committee OF
five, to meet such committee the Wings have ap-
pointed to make all necessary arrangements in regard
to the in which the discussion shall be con-
Quoted to-day
Whereupon the following gentlemen were appointed,
viz: Dr. J. D. Williamson, Reuben Moore, ESQ, Maj.
E. II. Smith, Col. A. McGil1eroy and William West,
Esq
Reso'red That committee of seven be appointed to
report preamble and resolutions to a meeting of the
committee 10 be had on tomorrow at 10 o'clock. The
gentlemen were appointed said committee
Maj E. II. Smith, Col A. Al"fiett, DR.. J. d. William
Stevens.
The Committee of Conference having met, the fol.
lowing gentlemen, who had been appointed by the
Wings, viz A. Waterman, Esq, George Chrisman,
Esq, d. S. Jones, Daniel Ragan Allen c. Bryan, Esq:
A. S. Gray, Esq, and VIM Eiler, entered into the
arrangement, viz that Gen. Baldwin should
open the discussion in speech of two hours and
half at the end of which time he should be called to
order by DR.. Williamson. MIR. Smith was TO follow in
speech of the same length, and at the end thereof
Baldwin was then to reply i'll speech of one hour,
and Mr. Smith again 10 follow him in speech of the
same length The arrangement was read at the Court
house TO the people, and was strictly conformed TO BY
The speakers. The discussion conducted with
great order and decorum by both parties, and listened
10 with the greatest interest and delight by the people
il was conceded all hands, that all the charges
brought against the Administration by the Wing Elec
tor ere completely removed by the very interesting
and eloquent speech of Mr. Smith, which proved con-
cusvely that the of the present Administration
one which is and should be approved by patriotic
and an intelligent people.
After the discussion had been closed, notice was
given at the Courthouse door, that A1essrs. Randolph
and etchrr would address the people the next day
AT o'clock at the tavern of Mr.. Vanpelt. large
and respectable number of the ctzeas attended and
listened with interest to the very eloquent and aPpro
pirate addresses delivered; after which, the company
sat down to most excellent dinner which had been
prepared by Mr.. yanpelt in plain, Virginia, Demo
cratic STYLE After the cloth had been removed, the
toasts were offered which were warmly re-
ceived and cordially responded TO by the company:
|. William Smith, Esq, an orator of "he faithful:
When the Philisnes upon US, he came to our re-
lief and laid their champion low at our feet He richly
deserves the thanks ofhs Democratic brethren of Rock
ingham
) Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Esq, the grandson
of the illustrous Jefferson son worthy of his sire
3 John Letcher, Esq, the untcrriied Democrat:
Surrounded by Federasts and battling for Democracy
At an adjourned meeting of the Democratic Com
mtcc of Vigilance held in Harrsonburg, on Tuesday
the 10Th INST the following preamble and resolutions
reported by the committee appointed for that pur
pose, and unanimously adopted:
The committee to whom were referred resolution Of
the Democratic Committee of Vigilance TO report to
this meeting the proper to be pursued in the ap
preaching Presidential election, have had the I'M
der consideration, and have come to the following
port and resolutions thereupon
Your Committee, feeling the importance of the APP
preaching election and seeing that the present cam
paign is in which their principles and those of their
Republican ancestors assailed by party uniting
upon no one principle, that of their opposition to
the present Administration, headed by VIM. H. Ilarr-
SON who is now in the hands of a"Confdcntal Com.
nitee and who refuses to avow his political principles
on all subjects which now agItate our country, some Of
which even threaten to dissolve our happy Union,
sustained by Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, the
friends of high protective Tariff United States Bank
and Internal Improvement by the General Govern
ment, and even by John O. Adams, the great champion
Of modern Abolition.-And your Committee having en-
tire confidence in our present Chief Magistrate, Mar
lin Van Buren,, who has opinions to conceal, but
who has frankly fairly and honestly responded to all
enquiry upon all agitated subjects And heartily
curing with him, think it becomes us and all true
Republicans of the Jeiersonan school to unite in his
support and adopt all honorable means to secure his
reelection:
Therefore, Resolred, That Committee Of seven be
appointed by the Chairman of this Committee at each
Of the precincts in this county, which shall be deemed
the Committee of Arrangement and Correspondence,
and to procure subscriptions for such political papers
and documents as may be deemed necessary.
Resofred, That the Chairman of the Committee at
each of the precincts be requested to call meeting OF
the Democratic party at each of the precincts, in the
month Of August.
ResoIred That the Chairman of the Committee OF
Vigilance be requested to call general meeting of the
Democracy at the Courthouse the lst day OF our
next October Court, or sooner if necessary.
Resolred That the Committee, at each of the pre-
cnc,s shall rcnort monthly to the Chairman of the Cen