Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-05-29
Prom fLs Chariesiea CSnricr.
GREAT VI Il ETING
or Tiie FRIENDS OF TRe ADMINISTRATION OF
PRESIDENT TYLER

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numetous, more respectable, or more enthusiast
sssemblage than that which was called together, o
Saturday evening last, TO sustain and support III
principles OF the Wing Party. The capacious build
ing selected for the occasion was crowded to suffo
cation with an audience eager 10 listen TO the ex
position Of WING principles, from the lips OF the frs
orators Of the State or the country
On motion OF r. Yeadon, Jr, Esq, the Hon'bl
Thomas Lowndes called to preside over tn
deliberations OF the meeting; and, on motion o
George $. Bryan, Esq, Col. John Bryan, Col. JOIN
s CogdelI, DR.. VIM Wilkinson and John Robin
son. Esqs., chosen to assist rs Vice Presidents
$ A Hurlbut, Peter DE La Tore and Henry {
King, EsqrS, were requested TO act ms Secretaries
The venerable President, on taking the chair
impressively addressed the meeting.
The meeting then proceeded to business, and
James l.. Petigru, Esq, moved the appointment Of
Committee of thirty two, TO draft preamble and
resolutions expressive of the opinions OF the meet
ing, on the great subjects which had brought them
together.
The CHAIR then appointed the following Commit
tee: James Petigru, William Bell, Robert CALI
well, DR.. Cornelius Dupont. Otis Mills. ID. Pinck-
nsy Johnston, Andrew Moreland, II c Bissell, Geo
Reynolds, sr., s. Chadwick, Esquires, Major A.
Black, Henry u Lesesne. WIN ii Wilson, Neil
M'Nei John Horlbeck, Smith Mowry, Jr. Esqrs.,
Dr. J w Schmidt, William Patton, Charles Mag
wood, Esqrs, Col w Brown, N A Cohen, Esq,
Capt. John Seigling, A. LATTE, James w Y Wal
ton, James Preston, Samuel s Farrur, Il Press
ley, James Lamb, William Gregg, l. Baker, Ca
u
cd and, after short absence, reported the follow
ing:
PREAMBLE
when so many questions of great Importance arc
pressing the attention Of the American people, 1t
Is impossible 10 be carces Indifferent to the pre-
sent state of public affairs. BY innovations on the
long established practice Of the Government, the
Executive Department. under the late Administra-
tons, had become in effect the sole depository OF
power; and by disastrous financial experiments, the
q q he
thens of distressed community. The intelligence
of the people has indicated their authority and ex-
PEELED from their the occupants Of a power no
longer exercised for the public good. The triumph
eli the pure principles OF the Revolution, by which
the Wing party are animated and IN which the foun-
datious Of the Federal Government were laid, has
called In the helm of State new public servants on
whom the people rely not only for the correction OF
abuses, but for wise and liberal views of the public
sood-and although the great and popular name OF
Harrison longer governs the masses who acknow-
lodged HIM the first choice of their affections and
the object of their warmest confdence-allhough the
Joy which his deserved elevation the highest dis
tlnctIon in the Republic conveyed to the minds OF
'nIons, has been overcast Cy his lamented death,
yet we have abundant reason 10 be proud of the
faithful and able plo. who has succeeded 10 his task
But IN consequence of long course Of mis-govern-
ment on the part of the late occupants of power,
ihe Wings succeeded to empty Treasury, a con-
dcmncd and worthless system of Finance, with a
distressed community and defenceless frontier. The
eNISencleS of the public service have quircd ex-
trIOrdinary convention of Congress, and after the
waste aud destruction Of years, the Government OF
the country has TO he re constructed. Subjects Of
The greatest interest are, therefore, forced upon our
attention. An adequate revenue is TO he provided
asystem for $ collection and disbursement i. 10 be
eStablIshed-sO that the whole field of financial poll
cy is open TO discusson. In these circumstances,
there Is escaping from the responsibility OF taking
part, except by culpable Indifference TO the pub
Inc welfare IL IS not TO asitae, but to prevent the
dissemination Of error, by allowing 1t TO be suppos-
ed that the silence OF the people is equivalent TO an
scquescence in the aberrations OF professed poll
uoIans, that we desire public expression of our
ailments.
Whatever may be the effect OF an exclusive al.
taehment TO any sectaran reputation, no one rho is
IN situation to judge of public men with any thing
like freedom from degrading prejudice, can deny
10 the President of the United States the possession
Of eminent abilities, nor dispute his claim the merit
of steady adherence To those principles of policy
Shat are cherished with zeal by the people Of the
South. We admire in his character the union OF
moderation aud hrmness so essential 70 the qualih-
cations of an enlightened ruler, and heartily concur
IN the principles which he has avowed the rule o.
his conduct IN Office.
II is our hrm conviction that Revenue Tariff
adapted TO economical administration of public
Affairs 10y far the eligible mode OF prov ding
a national revenue; and that, within those Iimis,
discrimination among the objects OF taxation is not
only conformity with the practice OF the Govern
ment at all times but with the soundest principles
OF policy and justice. We therefore maintain the
principles ct the compromise Of 1888, considering
that celebrated measure one OF the signal services
rendered 10 his county by its distinguished author
No one who has due sense OF his country's honor
can wish 10 dePrecate the fame Of Henry Clay; but
On the long list Of public services by which his life
has been dGtlng UisheJ, there is which does
more honor 10 his name tina the compromise 10y
which the great and apparently diseordan, interests
al agriculture manufactures and commerce were
blended in peace.
But ia the collection and disbursement Of the z, ,b-
tlc Revenue, experience has demonstrated the inds-
Pensible demand for n National Bank And the
same tacts which establish the utility Of such an
lhstUtiOa fully satisfy and remove all constitutions
al scrupies; "a as much 1t is expressly declared
10y the constitution itself, that Congress shall pos
sess the power 10 pass all laws necessary and pro-
per for carrying into execution the specified powers
vested IN them by that instrument To those who
still doubt the expectancy OF National B Ink and
ns whom the warnings Of wisdom and the double
experience al prosperity and adversely have been
equally thrown away, It would be superfuous To
urge arguments, which are only intended for
persons Who have no inyincible Tepugnance to the
truth.
/. Therefore, Resolr,d, That revenue Tariff is
mode Of providing for the National Defence not
only consistent with the uniform practice Of the
rOuntry, but entitled TO decided preference over
any other scheme Of taxation, and that we regard
the COMPROMISE Of 1888 as the bond Of peace and
surest pledge Of equal justice to the various and
conflicting interests OF our extended Federal Re
public.
2. That the question Of the constitutionality Of
n United States Bank has been settled by reason by
authority, and by experience Of its indispensa-
Die utility.
8 That no other remedy has been found for the
multiplied and increasing difficulties Of a hetoToge-
neous currency, and that the Time and place for the
establishment Of such Bank are subjects which
call foe the mature and deliberate consideration Of
Congress.
!. Thatthe Hoa. William Preston has well and
faithfully served the State as a member of the Sen.
ate Of the United States, and by the uniform tenor
Of his course, hiss proved himself superior To the
establishments Of power and the terror Of proscrip-
ton. That while we admire his eloqiIeace we
stdl more highly appreciate his hmness and eonsis-
tcney as Statesman, and heartily unite IN award
'ng 10 him the confidence which he has 80 well de.
served.
;. Rssolpei That the right Of instruction and the
rcquisi0n 10 obey or resign, never admitted by the
state OF South Catolina, cannot surely belong 10
neighb0fhood associations District meetings. hat
Ne trust ~ the hrmness aud sound judgment of our
esteemed Senator steadily 10 resist and repudlnte
any such usurpaiion Of authority. And that we
heartily approve Of The course be has pursued in
regard 10 tbis matter and the expression Of senti.
uent conveyed IN his reply to the demands made
upon HIM by sectional convocation composed Of
hi' political opponents. That the political indie
Pendence OF the Representative is not only priv.
i'se' hut sacred duty, an element Of our institu.
ICONS absolutely essential 10 the well being Of he
publican Constituency, and that Col. Peslon il emit.
ued To our cordial gratitude, and our prom pt and IN
~oyerrlng support N the manly stand he has taken in