Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-02-27

respondent of the n. inttllIgenccr a6StraconS, on
which "ocrans Of lux" had been cxhaused-an these
conumelous epithets republshcd by press of this
IT, The effect upon the House electric lie removed
according to apprehension, all doubt about the
constitutional right OF Virginia. us we'll as her duty
10 pass such bill. Ills narrative Of the rrogrcss OF
Abotonism was startling. His constitutional argu-
mcnt was irresistible. For taking such active course
in the defence of rights, General Bayly deserves
the thanks OF every citizen of Virginia.
Mr. Scott Of Fauquier DESTROYS of replying 10
Mr. Baylv but he too much indsposed To com
mcncc his argument. The bill was accordingly lad
unon the table to give him, any other gentleman
the opportunity Of continuing The discussion to-day.
BRUNSWICK CONVENTION.
AT a meeting of the Delegates composing the Demo
cratic Convention for the 18th Congressional District
held in Lawrencevillc, the 22d Feb, loll TO nom
nate suitable person TO represent said District IN The
next Congress Of the United States, John Jones was
called to the Chair, aud Geo. Stone and John L. Akin
son were appointed Secretaries.
On motion of Geo. Stone, the Delegates from the
different counties were requested to present to the Con-
vcntion testimonials of this appointment, when the fol
lowing named gentlemen appeared from the County oil
Mekienburg, w: Geo. Rogers, J. F. Finch Christ
Haskins ]. $. Moss, John J r. Spencer, AeA Dortch
Rich Boyd ana Wm. H. Jones.
From LunsnLarg.-Joel Backwcl senr., Upton Ed
monston, Nicholas L. Davis, Thomas Blackwell, John
Orgain, John c. Epes, Rchd X. Tisdale, Thomas Il
Tisdne, Roht. n. Allen, John T. Street, WIN. Wlher-
SON. Rpber; Blackwell, Senr., and WIN. Williams.
From Dineiddie-Dr. Rrchd. <. IIaskns, Arch
Thweatt and Daniel Butts
From Bruns,riek.-Dr. Frederick w Harrison, John
C. Jones' John r. f. LOWS john Jones, Rev. VIM.
Jones, Richard II. II. Walton, Charles TuFnhu, DR..
Henry Lewis, Robert d. Turnbull, Robert Kirkland,
Peter J. Turnbu Thomas GIbbon, George Stone,
John 7. Atkinson, Col. ls!am Trottcr, DR.. John Or
gain, and y. p. Edmunds.
On motion of Col Rogers the following resolution
was submitted and agreed ohy the Convention
Resoired, That in selecting nominee, each member
of THIS convention, Shall BE- entitled 10 give number OF
votes equal to the whole number Of Democratic votes
cast by his county the last Presidential Election d.
yidcd by the number of delegates present from his
y that he shall be at liberty 10 vote for any candidate,
pendently Of other candidates from the same coun
y and that whencYera majority 81 votes thus cast shall
be for any person, tina, person shall be the nominee
Of this Convention.
Esu and paid handsome tribute TO MIR. Garland $
abilities and qualifications for the Office Mr.. Turnbull
was ably supported BY MIR. Thos Blackwell, who, in
very appropriate speech, advocated Mr.. Garland
dnring his whole career, through pubic e, as
consistent, upright, aud dignihed
Mr. Richd. Boyd nominated VIM .. Goodr Esq
The nomination was ably supported by Col. John e.
Jones and Col Street. MIR. Turnbu and MIR. Black
WE'LL in answer Col Jones and Col Street, adYoca
ted the claims of Mr.. Garland at considerable length
Col Dorch supported Mr. Goode, giving reasons
why he preferred him to MIR Garland; when, on motion
of DR. Henry Lewis the previous question was called
for Whilst the call pending, the following leso
lu,ions submitted by Geo. Stone, were acted upon:
Rcsoired That It should be considered the duty OF
each delegate whatever may be his private Parlialiiy
or personal prediction, To merge them IN the general
good Of the Democratic party, that harmony Of design
and good feeling shond be observed.
Resolred, That each delegate enter INTO solemn
pledge TO supper, by his vote by his influence and by
his best exertons, its nominee.
The question being sustained, on motion If it
was resolved to proceed TO vote, and that each vote
should be cast rira coee. The votes being all cast
appeared that e74 we're given for VIM. O. Goode, and
500 for Hugh A. acknowledgements, Mr.. Goode was
announced by the Chairman 10 have received lory
of osl votes over Mr. Garland-and duly selected
s the Democratic cand date for this District in the next
Congress of the U. ).
On motion of Col. Jones a committee OF BE
APPOINTED TO communicate to Mr. Goode the fac, of his
be ing selected the Democratic candidate Tor tins DIS
trict in the next Congress OF the Y. >
The blank was filled with the names OF Col. John C.
Jones. Col Street, Col Rogers and Archibald Thweat
Esq.
On motion of Dr. Harrison, the following resolution
was submitted to the Convention, and unanimously
adopted:
Resolred That the acknowledgements Of this meeting
,re due and they are hereby rendered TO Gen George
c. Dro,nguolc the present incumbent OF tins Congress
siona District for the able, faithful and CONSCIENTIOUS
discharge Of the various and important duties devov
inc on him in his representative capacity, and that We
part with him with the deepest regret
On motion of George Stone, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas it is now ascerained that Martin Van Bu
ron the Democratic candidate for the Presidency Of
these United States, has been defeated by William
Henry Harrison, the Federal Wing cand,daie and
whereas this Convention representing the Democratic
marty of the 4,h Congressional District Of Virginia,
ayas itself of this occasion to most cordially tender To
Mr. Van Buren, the thanks Of the party for the trmness
and ability, with which he has sustained the principles
of the Constitution during his administration:
Besorcd, That this Convention in behalf Of the De-
mocracy of this District reerate the confidence lately
EXPRESSED by majority of the people Of this State in
the wisdom Of the and the purity OF the prin
ciples that have characterized the administration of
Martin Van Buren,.
Resolred. That Martin Van Buren, is eminently en-
titled to our thanks Southern men, for the uncompro
missing fidelity with which he has uniformly sustained
Southern rights and Southern interests
ResoIred That copy of these resolutions be forward
Cd To Mr. Van Buren, by the Secretaries OF this meet
nc assuring him in the Of the Democratic party
of this District that in his retirement he will have s
bes, wishes for his prosperity and happiness
On motion Of Col Dortch, Resolred, That the thanks
If This Convention be rendered TO the Chairman and
Secretaries for the able and impartial manner in which
they have discharged their duties.
Rcsolncd That these proceedings be forwarded to the
Editors of the American Statesman and Richmond En-
ouirer for publication.
On motion of Col. Street, Resolrcd That this Con-
yention do now adjourn sine die.
'~''''''' JOHN JONES, Chairman.
Ga"; S s. aFs,,,o,, Secretaries.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
It nav be laid down axiom in politics, that any
interest in society that is dependent upon the Govern
ment for support will supper: the Government, and
;,tor v.i1I a IN 0rt nj