Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-06


The Democratic meeting 1T the Mansion House
TO ,oice lie victory in ~ York, reminded 10 81
cid tunes, when tie party here better organized,
and We marched 10 he polls with the full assurance ct
logging opponents Then We had ambition 10 set
an example Of zeal; satisfied 10 rejoice
victories of which reap the benefit but take part
in the trouble or toll.
This triumph Of our Democratic brethren, in OPT.
nion, entirely settles the question Of the Presidency
Some Of the Wing papers in New York, clearly init.
mated that that would be the Waterloo Of the coming
contest, in which the victory and defeat would be hna
Henry Clay, il is known, hes deferred giving has
consent to be candidate, and it is said the answer
would depend upon tie New York election. The an
swer therefore, with US, and who will lead the
Of the Wings to the greater defeat in lsiI, is yet
known.
DEMOCRATIC JcEiLrr.-O On Tuesday, the Democrats
held meeting at the Mansion House, at which Gen
Taycr President, and +. J.. Andrews Esq, SecTe.
tary Tie object Of the meeting was to commemorate
the great Democratic victory III New York. Ai.sr
Col! Boykn, in briefspecch, had proposed The follow
ing resolaiions which were unanimously adopted Johh
A. Campbell, Esq delivered an address in his ATTEST
manner depicting the nature and extent OF the objects
which drew the meeting together. The multitude;
then formed into Processlon end with Illuminated tie.
vices and nuse, proceeded 10 the public square, where
ore hundred guns were fred aaa great deal ofolier
eXcusable noise made
Whereas, il has been customary from time im'nemo.
RIAL 10 celebrate in becoming manner, The triumph
alike Of nations and Of pr:ncples and whereas there
there he no better fern IN which free people can
maze known their icy in messing the supremacy OF
truth over ersor-the abiding confidence Of pos,erny
in the erra. principles that lay mhcdded in The Cen.
sli.u,lon handed them legacy beyond all value,
than assembling in social and 'niiona! way TO congra
tu.ate each other lie confirmation OF the fact, that
though naluaCn may rule tie hour, there is ultimate
redemption III the "saber second thought
&c therefore Resoired, That the recent ;riumphs Of
Democracy throughout the Union, betChen speedy
return of purer Goys and be!,er times.
Resoired further, That the great Democratic victory
in New York, particularly announces that the Con.i..
lis manifold blessings will soon be fell b. Tie gtsat body
Of the people.
Resolred, That in the onward march Of Democrats
pnc,p pies. ha the approach OF returning prosperity
the retrorfessiGi OF the Government 10 first prime
pies; economics! in liz administration, impartial IN thn
distribution of lis Offices, sustained by hcnar al home,
ana respected oI its un"aycring :mness, in demand
ing it, abroad.
Rcsoirtd That the signs Of the times are prophctin
of The Gay when We shall sta mind and virtue al ihe
head of the Government controlling il under wise
system OF lass. producing economy and rerenchmen.
IN every department-l5w Iuties-iree trGde-divoroe
OF Government and Bauk, and constitutional cur.
rency.
RtsOlred That the load voice that reaches US from,
the EXTREMIST portion Of The Union, hear the
Grafton Of Federal overthrow, 10 which respond in
the welcome shout OF amen
Resolctd, That Standing upon the Constitution Gs tie
rock Of faith aud agreed upon fundamental principle.
Of Gevernnen, our enemies shall derive no cGnifora
from The hope o schsE,s auorg us, that individual dii.
erences for mon shall create difference principle
aud that for veal or for wee, pledge ourselves
G,an seadast 10 the cause Of Democracy, and rally
to The support with all orr soul and might, c. Tie choice
of the Democratic party
ffsoleed, That We repudiate any course that has
tendency 10 dsparase the claims OF any Of the
Democratic aspl:ants, with the view CT eleva.ng those
of others,
Realized, That we recommend every where, pru.
dence, moderation and harmony in the advocacy OF all
he merits Of the sevea! distinguished gentlemen spo.
ken Of as Democratic candidates for Tie Presidency
Resoircd That their claims should mol ne considered
tc rest upon sectional grounds but upon the whole
length and breadth of the Union
Resotecd, That we congratulate on. Northern Demo
cratic friends for their zeal in the good capsa and feel
proud Of the glory they have achieved in Tie late elsc
tons.
Resored, That the best way OF tesifying The sinoer
~ Of congratulations, is 10 sher them that We CT
the South can do Likewise.