Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-11

ysRiisn 10 10 hold In siisdse.lie, on Tho htas MON
| day in May next, FOR the purpoas ot adopting ea
suras for The advancement Of Democratic pfine''
pies: And, whereas, we have strong ana ap'ai"s
confidence in the truth and business OF the primer
plps of the Democratic party, set forth III the
resolutions Of the Baltimore Convention, and believing
that they the only ones upon which tins Govern
ment be equitaby admlnistered-ths confidence is
slreng hened By the reflection, that these principles
were cherished and supported by Jefferson, hhcon,
and very many other noble Fathers of Democracy and
equal rights, who only lived for their country good
Therefore, we deem it TO be our Duty inasmuch Us
these valuable and equal rights have been bequeatneo
to us and our posterty and for the good and
of this Union, to tenaciously claim ana mahiuiiy ae
fend them againstthe encroachments OF Federal power
And although the Democratic party nave Deen ue-
fated in the election of their Chief Magistrate ana tue
nrouress of the true State Rights doctrines may meet
rw;,b !, mome ntary check from Federal Legislation
ley NAV be stayed for time, by the exercise oy eoh
gress of powers not granted IN the CONSTITUTION, ehu
which were denied them by the trainers OF that inslru
ment: vet have permanent ana uhshaheh cohh'
dence in their ultimate success
therefore Rcsolred, That we heartily approve OF
the object for call Of the Convention to be held IN
Miedrepille in May next; and hail the meetings iea
throughout the State this subject as an earnest OF
the increasing strength of the Democracy.
Resolred, That We are opposed 10 the creation oil
National Bank, because it is unconstitutional, ana
therefore nexpedent and in support OF this doctrine
we quote the language of John Tyler, VINO saia
q Far Sir inasmuch as Jeiierc the creation OF ms
iacorporation UNCONSTITUTIONAL, cannot 7ciMout q
rioiation Of my onth hesitate TO repair the breach
thus made in the Constitution, u WHEN An orroR-
TrslrY PRESENTS ITSELF OF DOING so-witnout vio-
a,ine the public faith. But believing also, that II IS
rxrEDIEST PUT IT DOWN, and other gentiemen
feeling themselves liberty to follow up that inquiry,
propose to express you my views on that subject
Rcsolrfd, That opposed to the levyng tro-
tectiye Tariff because we deem II unconstlutona un.
equal and unjust in its operations and IN support oil
this doctrine we quote the language OF John Tyler,
who said: ain the names of the great actors Of that
very edice IFaneu Hall, | invoke honorable Sena-
tors 10 pause they decide that this grinding system
shall receive no abatement Its oppression, If that
we're the only circumstance, would be as nothing IN
comparison with the alienation of feeling which 1t has
produced. What compensate for the loss OF alice
ton on the part Of single State in this unon'
Flater not yourselves this is exclusively South Ca
rona question. No. Sir, it is Southern question.
Every State on the other side Of the Potomac feels alike
interested in it, labor under tho morbid apprehen
sion that to grant relief can produce the slightest ten
dency 10 dsunon. Do you seek to give perpetuty 10
the Union practise not Injustice for, certain fate
itself, they who injustice will reap niquy'
| Resolred, That opposed TO the construction
of works of Internal Improvement BY the General Co.
yernment because such act would result IN mus
lice TO one the other section of the Union and in
support Of this doctrine quote the language OF no
! TYLER, who said-"I III that Congress which was
the frs, enter gravely into the discussion Of the
sutona power Of this Government 10 make roads
and canals. | then aentivcy weighed all that WAS
urged by the advocates Of The system-f system that
may he called, which is nJne-and my decision was
against them. Every subsequent reflection has con.
irmed tho opinion then cxpressed and the experience
Of the last six years has satisfied that in its
else, all that is dear and should be considered sacred
in our institutions is put to hazard
Resoirtd, That motto ever has BEEN "n,easures,
moi men, and believing that the action Of the General
Government should be confined T. strict construction
Of the Constitutions and fear from the recent
citation which has been formed between Jno. Tyler, orr
present Chief Magistrate, and those who hare alcays
adroraitd Federal doctrines and Federal measures, and
the tone of his Inaugural Address, he will renounce
his Republican principles and approve of those to
which lie has always been opposed We therefore
regret that he should take leave Of those principles
which had always found in him Jealous defender, and
in his Official capacity sanction measures which can
only find for support, the dangerous doctrine Of "a
liberal construction Of the Constitution"
On notion the following gentlemen were appointed
TO select delegates 10 attend the Democratic Young
Mems Conventions Messrs. Ellis, Adams aud Sturgis.
On motion the Chairman added TO the Committee.
On motion, the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
lshed in The Democratic newspapers Of this city
The meeting then adjourned, sine die.
w. WADE, Chairman.
w X DEGRArFESRIFD, SeCretarg.