Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-04

Is requested 10 furnisB TIE saiu Delegate Win cHPy
OF these proceedings.
Resofrcd, That the proceedings OF this meeting BE-
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, an, coy Tor
warded TO the Editor Of The Richmond Enquirer tor
publication THOS. w WEBSTER, GsaHm"a.
FaAScIs J. f. JosEs, Secretary.
PORTSMOUTH,
Agreeably to public notice. the Democratic party as
semblcd, at the Masonic Hall, Tin Portsnioul Mon
day evening, Goth instant, when DIR. Arthur r. Smith,
was called to the Chair, and A. f. Cunningham chosen
Secretary The Chair, in opening the meeting by stat
ing IFS object introduced the proceedings OF the Rich
mond Caucus, when B. ONei Esq, presented the fol-
lowing Preamble and Resolutions, which we're scpa
rately put, and unanimously adopted:
fREAMBLE:-H hereas, under Government, in which
the voice of every individual who hears arms or sup
ports 1T by the payment of tax IL any FORM
should be heard, II is the Duty it is the right, of
the people TO meet IN primary assemblies, and give
expression to their sentiments, and instruction to
their Representatives; therefore, we cordially adopt
The sentiments of our State Rights Democratic Rep
resentatives, expressed in Convention at Rich
mend, and will respond to them by sending Dele
gates to represent Norfolk County in the Demo-
cratic State Rights Convention, to be held at the
State Capitol, on The both of February next.
RtSoired, That we have strong and abiding faith in
the virtue and intelligence of the people, and will strict
~ adhere TO- ana support the Constitution of the United
Staes and all such measures will naturally flow
from il without 'lorccd" CONSTRUCTIONS for party pur
poses; or partial ends.
Resored, That Martin Van Buren, rs President of the
U. States, has pursued that which has command
cd our unboundcd confidence and won our sincere ad
mration; that in him the South has tried friend and
the North an able and honest Representatives and that
will give him that cordial support which correct
principles always deserve.
Resoired, That and -- be ap-
pointed our Delegates to represent views in Con-
vention to be held the Goth of February next, in
Richmond
The blanks in the preceding resolution filled
by the meeting with the names of Bernard 0'Ne and
Thcophus Fisk.
Resoired, That should these gentlemen not be able
to attend, hereby respectfully request the Hon
William Tod of Matthew'S and the Hon. Arthur Smith
of Isle of Wight to carry out views in the Conven
ton.
On motion, it was RESOLVED, That when this meeting
adjourn, it do to meet Monday Evening, 18th of
February, TO nominate candidates to represent this
county in the next General Assembly.
RESOLVED, That these proceedings be signed by the
Chairman and Secretary, and published in the Com
mercal Chronicle, Old Dominion, and Richmond En-
quirer. ARTHUR r. SMITH, Chairman.
A. F. CUNNINGHAM, Secretary.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
meeting Of the Democratic Republicans Of Jeffer-
son county, convened at Thompson's Hotel Charles
town. pursuant 10 public notice, on Monday the goth
January, 1910.
The meeting was organized by calling Jacob Morgan
Esq, to the Chair and appointing James r. Ilayman
Secretary.
The Chair stated the object Of the meeting to be the
selection of Delegates to represent the County in the
Democratic Convention to assemble in Richmond on
the Goth February; whereupon it was
Resoircd, That Col Rraxten Davenport and G.. B.
Wager, Esq be appointed TO represent the party of
this county in the Democratic Convention I'd assemble
in Richmond the goth February.
Rssoieed, That in either ofthe above named gen
teman should be unable TO attend, that Maj. II. l..
Ope and JUDGE f. S. G. Tucker be requested TO repre-
sent this county in said Convention.
Rcsolred, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the HarpcrsFcrry Constitutonalist, Win
chester Virginian and Republican, and the Richmond
Enquirer.
JACOB MORGAN, CHM.