Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-03-11

ne xt, for the purpose Of nominating candidate for
Congress from the 18th Congressional District, Reu
ben Thomas called to the Chair and q. w. Fen
dleton appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained
BY Jas. Il. Hill, in short and appropriate address,
upon motion, the following gentlemen were appointed
James T. Hill, H. Carver, Milton Krlly, James w.
Walker, n. Wclch, Jacob Miller, Morris ID. Newman,
| Abncr Parry, John Weaver, Benz. Crisler, Simeon
Blanknbeksr, Geo. A. Rucker, VIM. J. Wright, FL
bridge G. Wayland, and James Blnkey.
Ordered, That the proceedings OF this meeting be
published in the Enquirer.
| The meeting then adjourned sine die.
REUBEN THOMAS, Chm'n
| G.. w. PExDLEroy, Secry
ISLE OF WIGHT.
At meeting of the Democratic Republican party OF
the county of Isle of Wight, at their Court house. on
Monday, the lsl March, (eouridny Cray Carroll ESQ.,
was called to the Chair, and w IL. Jordan appointed
Secretary.
The Chairman stated the object of the meeting, to a
point delegates the dourned Convention TO be held
in Norfolk, Thursday, the 18th nsl tor the purpose
of nominating suitable person as candidate TO
represent this Dislrc, in the 9th Congress
Whereupon it was resolved that this meeting approve
the object of said Convention and will proceed TO up
point delegates TO represent this county on thai,
| occasion.
Resoiced, That James c. Jordan, Jacob II. Duck, 10
siah Hulleman, Merit Womble, Jno b. Butler, Jno T.
Thomas, JOS b. Whitehead, Ren. Butler, Davy Ro-
berts, Col J. Thomas, W. w. iioeman, Dr. Glover,
Ed Pedin, w. H. Day. Joel Hoeman, T. d. Ripley,
| J. NJ. Shivers A. CHANNEL, Jno Goodwin ST., r. NJ.
Bnykin, A. G.. Boykin, Glenn. Battn, II. II. Womblc,
Dickson w Kitchen, Jno. Bunkley, Jos. +. Wren, d.,
D. Hail, A. G. Shivers, \. Ballard, n. W Noteworthy,
Jno P. Ely, Jno. B. Pedin, n. P Wills, ~ p. Young,
Wilson Jones' A. G Jones, A. G. Moody, Jas Thomas,
Jno. Driver, y. p. SPRINGFIELD, Col. Gwa,hmey, Ro l..
Ely, a. r. Butler, A. Lester }. W. Duck J. Freeman,
NJ f. Dardcn, L. l.. Ballard, J. F. Adams, and j. NJ
Jordan be appointed in accordance with the foregoing
| resolution.
Resoircd, That the Chairman and Secretary be add
ed TO the delegation.
Resolred as tie opinion of this mccting That we
should have n candidate in the coming election; and
that we pledge ourselves TO all honorable means
TO procure his election.
| On motion II was
Resolred, That the proceedings be published in the
Richmond Enquirer and Portsmouth Old Dominion.
| On motion, the meeting adjourned.
GRAY CARRELL, Chmn
w. H. JORDAN, Sce'ry.
tFrow tae Ame Ttnnes.,tan--EI,raI
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
We felt highly delighted al the unanimv and good
feeling which pervaded the bosom of every Delegate
who attended this assemblage TO select candidate who
would truly and faithfully represent the great primer
les for which the Democratic party have contend
ed since the adoption of the Federal Constitution All
personal considerations were sacrificed for the public
rood, and those mo thought that Col Hopkins had
alienated himself from his friends upon the currency
question: willing 10 forget the past and look To The
future for the honorable and manly course he pursued,
whe he found the institutions Of the country about
To be ieopardzsd and thrown into the hands OF Federal
ooarchy By rebutilng ably and eoqnently every base
ms representation which calculated to mislead an
honest and coniidng people. Under these circnm.
stances uud for the honor and glory ot the Democratic
party, feel proud that we are enabled TO announce
George W. Hopkins The Democratic candidate 10
represent this District the Congress OF the L. 5
THIS expression of public confidence at this important
crisis, when the fate Of country IL the hands OF
men who have not one single principle IN accordance
with the true intent and meaning Of the Constitution,
be truly auering to the nominee because the
pile of this District have selected him the STANDARD.
bearer OF their principles, whilst the Federaliss would
have sacrificed any thing within their power TO have
had him Land upon the shelf if for no other reason than
CRAFTY their political hatred, because lie would not
turn traitor 10 those principles which dear 10 every
State Rights Erginan. What glorious triumph Of
principles, a generous and magnanmous party has
sustained honest and faithful public servant who
knowedged ms error when he saw he was wrong for
boldly and iruressy retracng his steps IN lime 10
deem the ..Moher" OF Jricrson-the "Flag Sap Of
prncipcs-whose moral influence viii be felt from
end oil the Union TO the other II was, indeed amusing
10 see the Wings stationed the most prominent posi-
tons, expecting 10 find That there would be division
among the Democrats, and they would be enabled 10
slap candidate al the eleventh hour and bear of the
prize In this they have been decevcd and now thry
can bring forward any they please, II they wish a
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molly. They had their individual preference but they
sacrificed their feelings for the public good, and acqul
csced in the nomination THIS sterling Democratic
county cannot be hood winked By Federalism or de-
cervtd by aposale Democrats Tier principles are
cneva with her sturdy yeomanry and as steadtas, as
her everlasting hills She loves and chershes her IA
son. but she loves her country better, and nob
has she land ASIDE the preiensions OF the one Tor Inc
honor Of The other. THIS sacrifice of her individual
preference and wedding the nomination. must create
bosom OF feel Of adm mn
ton and gratitude The following the proceedings
OF the Convention, 10 which, We feel assured every
Democrat Will subscribe and yield to the nomination
united and hearty support:
All Convention OF the Democratic Republican par.
ty held Abingdon for the purpose Of selecting suit.
able individual 10 represent this District in Congress,
on Monday, the si day If March, lS4l, the following
delegates were in attendance from The counties COM
posing the District:
From Ta.ereH--John g. Floyd, Thomas Pcery, Ro-
bert Gillespie, Henry u. Hartman, George w. q.
Browne.
From Hlthc-David Graham, Richard T. Matthews.
From Smyh-Pcler KiIlmgcr, James +. Pemdlc;on,
William Porter, Harold Smyth
From RusseN-F Francis Browning, Joseph Z. Fc!ds,
George Gose William jesse.
From sc0u-Henry S. Kane, James l.. Shoemaker,
John S Martin, Robert E. Bradley.
4 Frcm Gragsoa-S Samuel Cox, PhIlanGcr McCarter.
From Huxhinyton-Thomas McCul!och, John Glib
son, Tobias Sln,lh, Nckerson Snead, Ahram Bradley,
Jonathan T. lanby, Daniel Tr'gg, Jacob Lynch,
Charles G. Gibson, w. Buchanan William DAVIS, lto.
bert g. Ed.nondson William X Trisg, William S. Lo-
gan, James l.. DAVIS, William Byars, Joseph Miller.
From Lee-Nohc.
On motion of Col. Harold Smyth, Col. William
Byars, Of Washing ton, was elected the President Of
the Convention.
On the further motion of Col. Smyth George W.
O. Browne and on the motion Of Mr. Kane, Of Scott,
John s. Martin were elected Secretaries.
On motion Of Capt. Floyd, ofTazcweli,
Resoiced, That Col. Harvey George, Thomas H. Gil
cspie and John w. Johnston, Esqures, be invited To
seats in this Convention delegates from Tazewell
county.
On motion Of Mr.. Kane, of Scott,
Resoired That committee, composed of two dele
gates from each county, BIZ appointed, whose duty il
shall be TO nominate suitable person as Candidate
to represent this district i'll Congress- and that the dele
CATION from the several counties fix upon the gentle
men who are TO compose said committee
The following gentlemen were nominated 10 compose
said committee:
From Scou-Co James l. Shoemaker, and john S.