Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-19
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et Prom the Bestoa Auss.
EssEx coUNrv VINO CONVENTION
4 The foIlouin: account cfthe doinss ofths Whis
Of old Essex q, their late Conven,ioa in lp.uieh
: : take fou the Salem Register. Il is remarkable
the spirit and vigor With which the proceedings q
the late Fanucil Hall whig Convention are sfiirme
: and 70 affirmed. by the Wings ,hroushou, the Com
monwealih. The nomination Of Hsnry Clay an
John DAVIS. aud the alienation from John Tyler
. have received the sanction Of nearly every VIII,
: meeting in the country;
ESSEX COUNTY WING CONVENTION.
II A Convention OF the wings Of Essex County wa
held at ths Courthouse in Ipswich patsuaat to pub
lie notice, on Tuesday, lth inst The Convention
was otgsn,z ID by the choice OF jane, IL Dune ,n
OF Haverhi,, as President-Tcmple Cutler. Of Ham
ilton, and Joshua Aubin. OF Amesbury, Vice Pre-
siden,s-and Richard Attweu, Of Lyme, and Oh,
kimbaG, Of Ipswich. Secretaries.
Ga motion Of Mr. Parsons, of Salem. a COMMITTEES
OF ono from e,eh town was chosen, IN report ter
names TO the Convention from whom Ave candidate c,
were to bs selected, 10 be supported Tor Senators al
the ensuing election.
The following gentleman were nominated, to be
supported as Senators, viz:
| ALLEN w. DopoE, of Hamilton,
yoHN SANFORD, oil Beverly,
| ReBgRr CRoss, OF Amesbury,
| Francis NEwHALL. of Lynn,
| ALrREp ktrrREpGE, OF Havsrhill.
committee of five vas appontedto prepare and
SousiuStatiOh VI inc OOn-
vention.
Mr. Rogers. OF Salem, from the above committee,
reported the following, which were adopted:
| Resolved, That while the good Old State Of Mas
sachuselts is so much indebted to true VIII prin
epes faithfully carried out in the administration OF
the Government, for the high station she holds
among her sister States-tor her undoubied credit
at home and road-for her comparative prosperi-
~, every enjoying the fruits ct hi, honest in.
dusiiy under wise and saUtary laws, while other
members OF our great National family suffering
from civil commotion and domestic violeucc-for
the means OF education 40 widely q fused, and the
measures of philanthropy and benevolense which
have done so much to improve the condition of the
uniortunate-for those great schemes OF internal
improvement now in successful operation-we will
do all that can be done 10 perPetuate these princ-
Piles and this policy. and TO prevent the Repeal"
our opponents pledge themselves to effect.
Rescirsd Thst il view OF the obligations res,-
ns on the Wing party. Il IS peculiarly incumbent
on IT'S members IN this County TO lay aside all pure
y personal considerations, and give their united
support TO the accompanying ticket, for Senators,
selected as 1t has been 10 represent all the interests
OF the County.
Resolsei, That we cordially approve the nomi.
nation OF His Excellency JOHN DAVIS. for Go.
vernon. and of the Hoa. GEORGE HULL, for
Lieutenant Governor OF this Commonwealth, and
that We will endeavor by all honorable means to
secure their reelection.
Rssoirea, That the conduct OF John Davis a,
Governor OF this Commonwealth, mee,s with our
entire appreciation; that in opinion it has been
marked Ly wisdom, n odera,ion and hrmness-by
a Just regard to the rights of our own citizens and
the honor Of our own Commonw wealth, combined
with due consideration OF the rights Of our sister
States.
RsSOlred, That the long and faithful public ser.
vices of John Davis, both in the General and State
Governments, AMI especially his abe, uniform and
Jealous support Of the principles Of the American
System ef giving to American Industry that JUS,
and adequate protection required by due regard to
the rights an6 interests of tn. whole Union, entite
hIm TO the undlmlnished confidence and unanimous
support Of the Wings OF Massachusetts,.
Resolved, That the nomination made at Faneuil
Hall, on the l4ih Of September, of HENRY
CLAY for President, and JOHN DAVIS for
Vice Presidcn, of the United States, meets with
our entire and warm appreciation, and ,ha, we will
cordially operate with our Wing trethen in oil
parts Of the Union, in the most strenuous efforts
TO secure their election.
Rtsolred. That IN our opinion the great and Lead
ing principles OF the Wing party are essentially
connected with the best interests Of the country
that the experience OF many years past has shown
that the prevalence of these prime pes has been the
main cause Of whatever prosperity we have enjoy
ed. ana the same experience has afforded melancho
ly evidence that their neglect or abandonment has
been productive of disgrace, embarrassment and
run-and that by the election of such men as
Henry Clay and John Davis, the triumph of these
principles. and the prosperity Of our country, will
bs most effectu,lly secured.
hesolrsd, That John Tyler, by his dupliciy
and his opposition 10 measures which We deem use
fol and expedient-by his use of the great conser.
vative power in the Government, TO tramnei aud
direct legislation, and to crafty personal feeling
by his interference with the private opinions Of
and his opposition to honesty and Independence in
Government ofhcers-and in fine, by his abandon.
ment in office Of those principles under color Of
which he Outlined it. has lost the confidence OF the
Wing Party, and can no longer be considered as
representing their sentiments.
The following gentlemen were chosen by III.
Convention, who, with tn. Charmen OF the several
Town Committees, and the Chairmin OF the Coun.
~ Committee. shall constitute the Wing County
Cnmu'iIt=e fos ths ensuing yeaI.
David Choaie, Of Essex;
John Tennev, OF Me;huer;
Thomas B. Pat,en, OF Newbury;
Gustavas Attwill, OF Lynn;
Samuel Preston. of Dinvcrs;
Jabez r Colt, Of Rockpor.
Voted, That the County Committee be nu,horiz-
ed TO ill any vacancy that may occur ia the ticket
nominated as candidates for Senators.
Voted, That this Convention earnestly recon.
mend to the wings Of the several towns in the
County, 10 adopt measures for n complete and tho
rough organization forthwith.
Voted, That the proceedings of this Convention
be published in the Wing papers in the County.
JAMES II. DUNCAN, Prtsii.nt.
Iaa5.' A GGnar'' Vice Presidents.
o 3 H Krnsa1a Secretaries.
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