Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-11

hailed BY 7mericans with patriotic thanks and gratitude
and not have been insulted he was by the contune
" and contempt which were thrown upon ham, as q
Federal tribute TO The CrorR 81 BRITAIN
s. Resoired That tins meeting look forward WIN
anxious expectation TO tie approaching elections 10
Congress throughout the Union III the confident hope
of the triumphant restoration 10 power 81 bc Demo
crnc marty and lis na;ataaEd necessary consequences,
to the repeal modification OF the "d'ons, oppressive
unconstitutional measures recently enacted, aud to The
re establishment of that Republican system OF policy,
and economical administration CT The affairs Of the 20
yernmcnt. for which they have been SO long and so
palriotcay contendng, and upon which the liberty Of
the people and the prosperity OF the country so essen
Eesolrsd Tha, in the opinion Of this meeting, the
Hon | F Holmes has faithfully represented his con-
snents and sustained the principles OF the Democratic
n,,,v and That therefore they cordially approve and
CONNIE nd the Aul;.y, patriotism, and zeal with winch
he has DISCHARGED the duties OF his Office as The Repre-
sentative in Congress of The Charleston District.
:. EeSo;rtd, That this meeting highly approves the
po,rio,iso and ability with which the Executive De-
nar,men, Of ,hs State has been administered by his
Exc.ency John F. Richardson, and that, as has term
OF service Will expire during the ensuing session OF The
LEGISLATURE they entertain the hope without requiring
pedpe from any one TO that effect, that the gentle
men who NAV be chosen 10 represent these parishes
u Owe their support for the Office of Governor to the
Hon lame, H. Hammond-a citizen of distinguished
ability and sterling Republican principles, and whom
they REGARD as well qualified to discharge The duties OF
that high and important station with honor to himself
and advantage to the State.
g ResoIrsd That the term of Senate. Preston in
the Concress of the u S, will expire on the 4h of
March next, and the Legislature, consequently, will be
called upon It's coming session to appoint successor
to TINT pentleman and, Us this meeting are earnestly
desirous That the high office Of Senator from South
Carolina should be properly and adequately filed and
as the crisis mperousy requires able and consist
en Republican TO represent this State and they know
no one more eminently qualified either to adorn that
station by exalted intellect, faithfully TO represent
this Democ ratio State by the soundness and uncom
promising irmness Of his political principles than the
Hon George McDutiie they entertain The hope, with
out requiring pledges from those whom they intend 10
support HAT the gentlemen who may be elected TO re-
prese these parishes will give their cordial and nno'
viied support to the Hon. George McDuife for the
office of Senator TO Congress, at the election by the
Legislature in December next.
g. ReS0Irea, That this meeting has beheld, WIN un-
mingled qualification, the numerous and decided ma
ns,a!ios Of popular opinion winch have been recently
exhibited in all the different sections OF the Union, IN
favor of our eminent fellow citizen, John C. Calhoun,
MS the candidate of the great Democratic party for the
next Presidency of the United States and that though
they require pledge, they entertain no doub',
but on the contrary, feel thoroughly satisfied and as
sured that the gentlemen whom they intend 10 support
for the Legislature will n elected cordially concur and
CO operate in any measure that may be suggested or
adopted by the Democratic party IN The Legislature,
tending 10 sustain the claims and advance the election
of this avorte of South Carolina to the highest Of
fee the gift of the nstion-an Office 10 which he IS
pre rninently entitled, ard for which he is pre- emf
nen,ly qualified by the unequal splendor and pro-
foundness of his intellect, by his important and long
continued public services BY his varied and evenliul
experience political li!e by his intimate acquaintance
with The true principles of our Government aud by his
uniform, ardent, and untiring devotion TO the true m
terests and honor Of our country.
10 Resoired, That this meeting entertain profound
respect and gratitude for the distinguished abilities,
important public services and sound Republican prnci-
pies Of the Honorable Martin Van Buren,, and partcu
iry Tor the noble and patriotic position which he as
suncd and maintained as President OF the u 3, IN
relation to the domestic institutions OF the Southern
States and tile severence OF the Government from the
corruplng power and Influence OF the Banks and that,
r>posng undoubted confidence in his PATRIOTISM and
nbh,y they will cheerul!y concur his selection and
cordially give him their support las ell true Democrats)
for the next Presidency nj The Union, should he be de.
sgnaed, by National Convention, as the candidate OF
the Democratic party, though they thus publicly avow
Mr. Calhoun as their first choice for that important
station seeing that they regard it duty TO 90 for
measures and not for men, and TO prefer the manen-
ance OF their principles, and The success OF the great
d. mocralic party of the Uuon paramount 10 the ee.
walton To Office Of any individual whatever.
H. Rtsoircd That, in the opinion OF this meeting,
indulgence should be given by the Slate to the bor-
rnwers Of the fund raised by the State for the rebuild
ing of this city, in consideration OF Tie peculiar di!
cullies the times and the unprecedented lowness to
which the value Of real estate has fallen; and therefore
they express The hope that the gentlemen who may be
elected represent these Parishes will exert their in
huence in The Legislature 10 attain that object.
II And whereas, this meeting firmly believe, and
ARE thoroughly satisfied, that all the principles and views
indicated in the foregoing Resolutions. will be main
ained advocated, and enforced by The gentlemen who
compose tie annexed Ticket for Senator and Repre-
scnatves, they. therefore respectfully recommend the
said ticket to the support and appreciation of the Demo
cratic electors Of ST. Philip and ST, Michael, especially
as Of oil those Of the present delegation
tried and faithful servants and well known undcyat
ing Democrat,,) who have not declined reelection
and of six additional gentlemen, of undoubted compe
,cncy and sterling Republican principles, who have
been carefully selected supply the vacancy OCCASION
ed by The withdrawal of that number OF the present
delegation.
Fc, State Senator William Aiken.
Far Representatives. Edward Frost, G. G.. Hem.
minger, B. F. Hunt, w D Porter, r. w. Seymour
G B Eckhard, Tho o. Elliott, X w. Roper, W
C. Geddes, c. b. Norhror, j ID Yates, James 81.
mons, Peter de la Tore, John Phillips.
After free discussion, and general interchange Of
opinion the question having been put by The Chairman
upon the preamble and resolutions, they were unan
mously adopted by the meeting, and with every mani
fps,a,ion of cordial and decided appreciation.
The ticket for Senator and Representatives then
also adopted, with decided appreciation, and genera
and strong determination to support il.
| On motion, it ordered that the proceedings oil
the meeting be published the different papers Of the
city
The meeting then adjourned.
L. NJ. WHIrisC,
DoINGs AT DAYTON.
Ii appears from The bulletin given in this morning