Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-11-18
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.

AL meeting of the Republicans Of Chesterfield,
held Mt the Courthouse Of their county, on Monday,
the 18th Of November, in pursuance OF notice pre-.
viousy given-Silas Cheatham, Esq, was nominated
as Chairman, and Col. Woodson Hancock appointed
Secretary-S. Bassett French then explained the
object Of the meeting and moved that Committee OF
Nine be appointed by the Chair to prepare and pesen,
Preamble and Resolutions for The consideration OF
the meeting. The Chair then named S. Bassett French,
d. Il. Flournny, w. +. Blankenship, WooGson Han
cock W. F. Winfree, z. Turner, Thos. Gregory, Mel
SON Gregory, and Benz Horner, Esqrs, as said com.
mre; who, after few moments retirement, returned
and presented the following Preamble and Resolutions
Whereas, free people at all times are privileged TO
express their opinions the acts Of their public ser
yants-und whereas is also right aud proper that the
shoud.s so du-Therefore, be it
L. Rtsoirfd That the Republicans of Chesterfield do
most cordially protest against act passed at the late
session Of Congress- protesting to be an act to pro.
vide revenue-as violation Of the Compromise act Of
1o3-as being more onerons than Inc arm OF as
being unequal and opprrssve-as being injurious in Ills
effects and as being violent pervrrson of the power
10 provide revenue by Tariff imports.
g Resoicrd, That Congress has no constitutional
authority foster any particular interest to the injury
of Others and that by this act, direct protection Is
given to manufactures, while it cripples agriculture
and commerce.
3 Resoirtd, That the hardy yeomanry of The land,
depending on their eliorts-their unaided
energies asking only health and smiling Providence
as protection enough for them-in their iDdomltable
love of independence disdan TO crnge and supplcate
support from the General government al the expense
of others.
A. Resorsd, Tint the sckly plants Of hot bed manu-
factories, ncapube of existing independently in the
free and open air. and ready TO PERISH if not fostered
by the shelter and artificial slimuants Of protecting
Goycrnmrnt- that the spectators and monopollsts,
who for their own selfish ends, raised up these hot
beds. and fu,ieued and grew rich upon the abors md
energies of oihers-who, for personal aggrandzement
lost 10 al Of public good, are most Jealous Tor
protcc lon and most camorous IN ompalnls-compose
bnt very small proportion of the population Of The
Uni,ed States, and involve, comparatively, but very
small capital
/, Resolr,d, That this Tariff is, in effect taxation
on the hardy of this countrywide trust to their
own Industry alone for their suppot-cansing them TO
nav nearly double price for every imported article
that enters into the daily consumption of their families
that the rich manoposis may grow richer, and their
depe nden,s may increase in number, and become more
this ysem is calculated 10 discourage,
to diminish and TO destroy that hardy race best adapted
10 uphold and support true hepubIlcon nslln.,ohs-
tina, il tends to multiply astncra,ic distinctions between
wealthy capitalists aud pauperized dependents, which,
sooner or later if such system be adopted and pur-
sued by the General Government, NEST lead TO The
gradual decay aud final dissolution OF public liberty
g. Resolrfd, That Tariff, bearing equally on oil
classes for the purposes Of rercnuc alone, IS desirable
hut Tariff for Rtrenuc and Protection in any shape
il 10 be avoided since importers and consumers are
taxed to produce revenue, and thus support The Go
yernmeni while these, whose Interests are protected
by the Tariff on imports, receiving oil the Dement'S,
contribute nothing TO the sustenancc oi mat very
cow.r which extends 10 them its fostering care.
T. Rssoyred That of the three great interests IN this
conntrv the manufacturers, regard to the numbers
engaged therein and capital invested, is the leust De.
serving of proeclion-snce manufacturers constitute
but one nineteenth Of the aborng classes-and The
c,pila invested in manufactures is little over one
yept;sh Of Tho pital enpiuypd agriculture alone
-omting in the estimate sfares and household pro-
periy
onerous on the agricuiturisfs and the assessing
the rery highest duties manufactures aid The Gerry
iores or none on foreign productions-ia5ng The saf
of the poor higher than the ,cnes Of the rich placing
hearicr bur,lens the cations, coarse eooens and
iron which used in every Aoneste0d than on the
i,r.,s and siks worn in the saloons Of 'csaM and
Iashion.
Q. Rssolsed, That our Delegate and Senator eject
upon The meeting Of the Legislature do moro aud vote
our in Congress 10 bring in and vote Tor
bill repeating the present Tariff.
TO- Resoirtd That il is desirable thing, Thai inc
sessions of the General Asse mby shall be as contracted
as will comporl with diligent and faithful oischarge
of the public dutes-und our Delegate and Senator are
instructed 10 their every effort 10 allan TINS oeSra'
BILE end
H. Rssolred, That the Hon John w Jones, our lie
preventative in Congress- by his able and faithful per-
Torrance of the trusts reposed in him, morris ano hds
the undivided confidence and esteem OF The Republicans
Of this county.
IL. Resoioed, That the following gentlemen oe p.
pointed delegates 10 the Convention, 10 be holden III
Richmond. on the 4.h Of March next: Messrs. Daniel
fl. Flonrnoy, James Elan, g. Bssseit French, James
Jones. W. f. Blankenship, Alex Jones, q. II. Brooks
w. P. Winfree, Green Hall. P. Turner, P. Cannon
Charles W Friend aud our Delegate and Senator elss