Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-16
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been held in this city for years The numbers present
we're computed to be from six TO seven hundred, and
this, call published only two days. and on rainy
evening, where is known that the proportion OF De-
mocrals in the county, favorable TO MIR. Van Buren,,
is larger than in the city Making the most liberal al
lowance for the number Of Wing spectators, and Of
Democrats who prefer another candidate, the Demon
station was exceedingly gratifying to the friends of
MIR. Van Buren, and the feeling displayed Of the
right kind, reminding of the old fashioned rallies
under the banner, at the place, in 1886 and
/ 1870
| The proceedings appear at large in this morning
paper. They such, in opinion, to place the
general political questions involved in the next Pres
Dental election, distinctly before the party, that
there be difference Of opinion alleged on ques-
tons of principle, among the friends Of the leading
candidates. and they stale the grounds of preference
for Mr.. Van Buren, in such manner as cannot fail
to receive the respectful acquIescence of all true De-
mocrats, whatever be The inclination of their own minds
in regard TO the comparative merits of other ndivl.
duals
We have barely time to aude to the addresses Of
the several speakers. That of MIR. Gibbons was u
comprehensive and luminous defence of Democratic
principles and measures-a fine specimen of argument
and oratory. A. b. Moore, Esq, of Perry county,
being invited made very happy speech, IN which the
duty Of Cancellation and harmony enforced with
power and effect the appauses of the hearers test-
fed and Joseph Sewall, Esq, closed with spirited
and telling speech in which be handled some of the
late partial movements within the party, most effec.
lively.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
At meeting of the Democratic Republican citizens
of the county Of Mobile, who prefer Martin Van Buren,,
as candidate for The Presidency at the election TO be
held IN l344 convened by public notice at the market
house in the city of Mobile, Saturday evening, the
2olh day of April, le43.
GEN VIM Taylor was called 10 the chair, and Samuel
FRY appointed Secretary
| S + Wilson, Esq, opened the meeting by brief
and pertinent speech, and presented the following
preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted
Whereas, The unvarying results of the State cleo
lions for The past years have demonstrated that the
ascendancy of the Democratic party, which was tenn
porny destroyed by the extraordinary combinations
and frauds of S40 has been fully re established in
large majority of the States and that nothing but union
OF counse and action is necessary to complete the cv'
reform which has been commenced by the people, and
all branches Of the Federal Government ALSO in
1874 to the control of the Democracy:
And whereas for the office of President of the u s.,
the of many distinguished statesmen, in various
quarters Of the Union, have been presented by their
friends and above all things necessary that the De-
mocracy should have but candidate, and such can
didae az all will unite cordially to support:
Therefore, be il ResoiUed, That approve Of the
proposed general Democratic Convention for the no.
minaon of candidates for President and Vice President,
and will faithfully abide by the nomination there to be
made.
And whereas, differences of opinion prevail among
Democrats the proper time for the assembling of the
General Convention, the mode of appointing Dele
gates, and the manner of voting IN Convention
i And, whereas, in the opinion Of this meeting, an
early Convention is desirable on many points, for the
general quiet ofthe party, in the settlement OF dis
tracing question: which only grows more dangerous by
delayhe necessary preparations for organizing IN an
ticpaon OF an obstnatey contested conflict with our
opponents and the possibility OF being required to meet
The consequences of dsafFection from disappointment
among some of our friends;
And, whereas, the history Of the prominent candi-
dates is before the whole counlry-ther opinions
have been long spread before the people, ana are not
subject to the suspicion OF change, and their integ
rty and capacity hey nd the possibility Of question
Therefore,
Be it ResoIced, That we approve of the 4lh Monday
OF November next, for the meeting OF The Genera
Convention recommend ed by the Democrats Of the
States Of Tennessee, Missouri Virginia and New York
and virtually approved of by the Legislative meeting
of this State, which preferred the Sth Of January only
a few weeks later.
Resoired further, That if in The opinion Of moo.
rty of the party, later day should be deemed more
favorable to harmony, and desired by those who may
think longer discussion required for discussing the
claims of their favories will readily yield THU
preference as of inferior moment.
j, Resolred, Tha, the mode Of appointing delegates tc
the convention, should be such most perfectly to ex
press the wishes Of the people of the States; that where
elections by single districts will best effect this end they
TO be preferred; but that the mode for truly ascer
tanning the wishes Of the Democracy in any State, ant
of expressing them in convention is best left to bt
decided BY the mselves who have the Ultimate dsposa
Of the vote of the State and as the State Of Ala
bama throws, cons,uonally, nine votes in the cleo
n toral College for President and these votes are b.
her own laws cast undoubtedly for person, it jus
and expedent that her whole force should be cast toge
Their in the nomination. for the choice Of the majority
IL the Democracy.
And whereas, it is expedien TO make known the pre-
vailing public opinions in relation to the person who's
nomination will be most likely to general support
and onlte the party tremendously in the coming cleo
e tions; therefore, be it
ResotUed, That this meeting composing part Of tn
Democracy of the county of Mobile prefer the nom
nation of Martin Van Buren,, of N York, as the DE
mocratic candidate at the Presidential election, 70
d the following reasons:
That he is Of unspo,ed private character con
summate talents and long and faithful experience in tn
public service;
!. That he is an unwavering friend Of Equal Rights
, and has struggled through his whole life against ever
, doctrine and measure in conflict with the principles
: Democracy;
That he the friend and disciple of JeTerson-th
8 friend and counsellor of Jackson
That he was the author Of the Great Financial Re