Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-22

oainlng OF the seas; amidst the storms and empess of
the ocean, II still points 10 the polar star When Gen
Jackson was conlcnding with The ability of statesman
and zeal of patriot, for rights, against proud
ovefgrown, inflated corporatlon and cndea
voring TO sustain him, were tainted with being blind
slaves, collar men, but "whose hand do we now ki.s
that is raised 10 shed blood" 10 whom do
"bend tue pregnant hinges of the knee that thrift may
follow iawning:" Gen. Jathson has retired from
all the turmoils and conflicts of political stri'e;-
and IN his own eloquent language, must soon have 10
render account of his stewardship, before that tr
buna where conquerors cease to be oaocd, and usnp
expiae their crimes Whatever may have been the
errors of his policy, md whatever msioriunes gentle
men may think he may have brought upon his country,
he has surrounded his brow with capet oil undying
donors. Yes Sir, he will live in story and song live
in marble and BRASS and live forever enshrned IN the
hearts and affections Of his countrymen.'
Mr. Henry Shackleford then offered The following
solutions, which unanimously adopted:
/. Resoiced, That this meeting approve the Conven
lion of the Democratic party 10 be held in the city Of
Richmond on the 2nd day Of February next.
9 Resoced, That the Chair appoint; twelve gentle
men to attend the said Convention, as Delegates from
this county, in addition TO those already appointed by
the meeting in Stevensbnrg.
The Chair then appointed the following gentlemen:
Major Armistcad Brown, Nlplos Thomas Hill, w. n.
Hausbrough, Henry Shnchieiord, Col Pierce Perry,
Joseph S. FAINT, Major rhrs. j Griffin, Capt George
Stark, William Strn,her Wallis, Robert Z. Mitchell,
William F. Flint, Thos. o. Flint
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were added
10 the delegation.
On motion, it was
Rcsoired, That W H. Tlansbroush be requested 10
furnish copy of his remarks, 10 be published with the
proceedings Of this meeting IN The Richmond Enquirer
and JefIsrsonian. \. z. lllLt, Chairman.
r. t. NALLE, Secretary.
LorpouN COUNTY
AT meeting Of the Republicans Of L'uioun, IN
Lceshurg, on Monday, January 10Th, Col. Benjamin
Shreve Jr, in the Chair, and Richard Throckmorton,
Secretary; motion OF Westwood 1. hkfson The fol-
lowing resolutions adopted
Whereas, the Democracy of Loudoun~ully concur
in the proprety and cxpedicncy of holding an Organ
zntion Convention, in tie city Of Richmond, on the I'd
of February next
Resoleed, That committee Of FIVE persons be ap-
pointed by the Chnr 10 select and present 10 this meet
ing the names of ten persons 10 represent the Repub
cans Of Lpudoun in said Convention, and when such re-
commentator shall have been acted upon and confirm
cd they hereby appoint delegates
Resolred That while hunoring the acting President
for twice interpcsing his constitutional the
impending danger from The enactment of unc0nsti
fuiionai measure regret having express our most
decided condemnation Of the 'Exchequer, scheme as
ned under his direction, by the Secretary OF the
Treasury 10 Congress.
ReSoired, That the Chairman OF this meeting shall
nominate three gentlemen Of the City Of Richmond,
Aernates, who hereby requested 10 act in the
event of this county proving 10 he entirely unrepre.
scented BY the OF the regularly appoint
ed Delegates: and tina; Tie Secretary be directed TO for
ward copy OF these proceedings to each Alternate.
The Chair then appointed the following gentlemen
the Committee OF freio nominate Delegates:
Westwood Il. Mason, G. r. Dowell, Landon l.. Car
ter Joseph Leslie, and James Adams.
On motion Of d. &. Lee, The following resolution
was adopted:
Resofscd, Tha, Committee of serea be appointed
by the Chair, TO select and report TO this meeting the
Of fire persons, To form Ceatal Corresponding
Committee for the county OF Loudoun, TO serve for IL
months, and 10 whose Judgment and discretion the pro-
prely of making nominations, &c, for the Democratic
purity is confded and that 1t shall be their duty 10 call
meetings Of the party whenever they may conceive 1t
necessary
Messrs D. c. Lee, Col E. T. Best, y. c. Mason,
John Jones, Z. Peacock, VIM. Mershon, and Stevens
t. Mason, then appointed the Committee OF screen
to select the Central Committee
Mr.. Mason from the Committee 10 nominate Dele
gates, reported The of the following gentlemen
which were concurred in by the meeting: Stevens T.
Mason Dodridge c. Lee, Or. Samuel Turner, ~
Carroll Mason Jacob Shut, Col Alfred Rust, Alex
ander Skinner Richard Osbourne, ST., Beverly Hut
Gibson, and Col Enos I. Best.
On motion of &. X. Dowel tic Chairman and Sc
cretary were added.
Mr. l. e, from the Committee to select the Central
Committee, reported as follows: Aessrs Westwood l.
Mason, Col. b. Shreve, $ t. Mason, Richard Throck
morton, and Edward Ha.nmatt.
Mr.. S. T. Mason stated that, in accordance with
resolution passed the Us, OF January last, it would
be his duty Chairman Of the Central COMMITTEE Tor
the pas. year, to call meeting on the 2lst, that con
ceivng such meetirg unnecessary, he wished 1t dis
pensed WITH and moved the adoption Of the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the Democratic Wceting required on
the 2lst, by resolution passed in January last hereby
dispensed with
Mr. S. T. Mason asked pcrmiss.Gg Of the Chairman
to suggest the names Of the Ater,,aes which being
assented TO- he proposed Nlcssrs. Thomas Richie,
Thomas Ellis, and P. v. Daniel, Jr Concurred in.
On motion of Wn.. Mershon,
Resoleed, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by the Chaf&n and Secretary, be published
IN the Spirit of Dem racy, Richmond Enquirer, and
Alexandria Index.
When, on motion, the meeting adjourned,
BENZ. SHREYE, Jr., Chm.
RICHARD THRocKMSEroS, Seey
ALTEMARl.E COUNTY.
At meeting Of q portion vi the Democratic party
of the county of Albenae al Charlottesville, their
Court day, Monday the Sd January 1912 for the pur-
pose of selecting Deiega;cs 10 the General Democratic
ssy s ID Of Fssss M"y
was called to the Chair, and Robert H. Garter appoint
ed Secretary.
The object Of the etiug having been explained, the
following gentlemen were motion respectively aP-
pointed Delegates to Tie aforesaid Convention, VIZ;
Col Thomas jefferson Randolph, f. G. Ruflin, Shell
ton F. Leake, Garrett white, G.. w. Craven, Peter
Meriwether, w. l. Craven Gen. William F. Gordon,
r D. Sims, William C';tcrton, jr., COL David Hays,
John Thompson Brnwr, Col. William Brown, George
w Randolph, DoctorI +. Trice, Tucker Coles, Ma
sampson Lyman M Doctor James u neEe51
Doctor Benjamin +. Randolph, John d. Craven, and
Robert Fl. Carter.
On motion, Rcsolred, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Jcersonian Republican,
and then the meeting adjourned.
(Signed) TIL. w. MAUkf, ChmH'
ROBERT II. CARTER, scc'y.
rlxc WILLIAM
In accordance with the proceedings of public meet
ing of the people of King William county, published
in the Enquirer of the ao,h of November last Thomas
W. S. Gregory, Col: B. F. Dabney, Dr. coTbIn Bra1-
ton, Wilson c. Pemberton, Major William 8 tontanr'
Roger Gregory, Christopher Tompkins, Nathaniel B.
Hill Capt Samuel Robinson, James It. Sandwich,
Richard Gwa,hmey, ard George R. Trant, have been
appointed Delegates TO represent the said meeting in
Convention of Republicans, to be holden at Richmond
on the 2nd OF February next, and the Chairman and
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