Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-09-12
trrom the Winchester virslnian, Sept. g.,


party throughout the State an expression OF lis view
relative 10 certain nterrogatories, contained in sail
Circular touching the mode OF pocee ding IN the cleo
ton of delegates the National Convention, and TIL
mode of proceeding in the Convention itself These
matters which seem have assumed peculiar prom
nence in the discussions going on IN different sec
lions OF the country and regard 10 which seems
be important that the views OF the party should no
only be harmonlzed, far as practicable, but that
good dersandng in regard to them should exist a
as early day possible Anc as IN inns secuon OF TN
State at least, was believed, that but one opinion
existed among our Democratic friends upon the sub
iect, we deemed it proper, that an expression of on
views as concerned the points involved In the Crcula
referred to- should be given at once 10 be enabled II
do So in form that would prove most satisfactory Il
our friends abroad, we gave the notice Tor pub
meeting of The party, which appeared in our last
the proceedings of which, given below show that here
at least have but one opinion reiatVe 20 me cues
tons mooled by Of our Democratic TRENDS abroad
We 60 here, for the election oil Delegates 10 inc Con
yention by districts, recommended by our late State
Convention, and for the Convention itself organizing
and proceeding in the manner Notwithstanding tina
such system results directly from the people them
selves and will directly reflect their wishes on the
subject. We consider, however, that, though there i
necessarily contest involved in the issue, 1t Is con-
test not Of principles but only of PREFERENCE and that
in regard to it we may confidently refer its decision
the ennobling spirit of compromise ana patriotism
which we know will guide and control the Convention
and which regard adequate assurance that The
very best results must issue from It's deloeratons-Ie
sulis in which the hole Democratic party may most
freely harmonze and which they will delight 10 unite
in browning with success
i Az to the ENQUIRER, we think the Circular frankly
issued by it, was the only successful plan by which II
could arrive al some suitable expression OF the views
of the party regard 10 the matters referred TO- and 1t
deserves our cordial thanks for the free and open
manner in which it has opened up the channel OF com
munication on the subject What We all desire IS, n
common agreement upon some just ano suitable oasis
ms 10 the mode and manner of reaching the ultimate
suit which is TO give common ground for the party
TO occupy maintaining the fierce contest tor the Pre-
sidency in which il is soon to be engaged No one
dreams but that such common ground will be reached
BY the party and the only question that can now have
interest al all is in regard TO mere preliminary which
ceases to exist, the point is reached at
which the party is enabled 10 concentrate It's action
upon the object at which 1t aims This II cannot do
until subsequent In the Convention itself IL will then
be one and indrisbe-unl.ed in action, as it already
is IN principle, and will have good cause to hope for
success.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
AT a meeting of the Republican party, held ut the
Court House, pursuant TO notice. on Monday the 18th
day of September, Mr.. John Baker was called 10 the
chair and Joseph Long appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was Explained by Mr. Jno
| Bruce,-on whose motion 1t was
Resoioed, That committee of five be appointed by
the Chair to report suitable preamble and resolutions
for the adoption of the meeting.
Pursuant to the foregoing resolution, the Chair named
John Bruce Jno Fletcher, Henry Sewers, ST., Joseph
B Hackney and James ii. Carson, as members Of said
committee
The committee retired for short tme and then
made the following report, which was unanimously
adopted
Ii s in accordance with the usages of the Demo-
cratic party, that ,ts members should, from time 10
time meet together and in their primary capacity ex
press their views of that of public policy, which
10 them may best calculated to extend the useful
application of their principles TO maintain the harmo
ny and 10 cultivate the strength of the party al home;
and by freely communicating their sentiments with
their political brethren in The different parts at The
Confederacy, may bring about such general concert OF
action, as may insure The continued triumph of Re
publican principles throughout the Union disoosl
ton calm frank conference with our political bre-
thren at all times the dictate Of prudence, is now rem
dered an obligation Of duty from the number anc dis
,incton of candidates, put forth by their friends DIFF
ierent parts of the Union for the highest offices OF
trust and honor VIII CHI freemen confer: There.
fore
Resolred, That we acquesce in the pos;ponem'nl Of
the General Convention for the nomination OF andi
dates for the President and President of the |.
to the fourth Monday Of May next-as it seems be
approved by the Democratic party In majority o. the
to determine for itself the munner Of upponngdrIe
gates 10 said Conventon:-but that we prefer ,pre
entation by DISTRICTS because, in our opinion best
calculated to bring out the fullest manifestation po
pular sentiment from the homes OF The voters nd
attach the greatest respect and confidence to IL de-
cisons of the Convention that we approve the
election Of four Delegates from ench Congress onal
, District, as recommended by The Democratic Con-
vention al Richmond, believing that it will elter
ensure iuR attendance and a far representation
, Of political sentiment in the different counties NOR
can we see how that, even larger number, aoud
be objected 10 by our political brethren elsehers,
nasmuch as but one vote can be given froueach
DISTRICT and il is the peoples right and interesto see
that their representatives. cast this with all III safe
~ and Satisfaction which Increased counsel
municate.
Resotved, That approve of the mode of yaniz
ing and voting in the General Convention, recommend
ed by the said Richmond Conven,on-that is, at The
f minority OF delegates from each State alldeer-
mine the vote of that State, and thus count he full
number to which she may be entitled by the Id fede-
raj apportionment; because we think that suchystem
best accods with that adopted by every Staldn The
Union IN casting its electoral vote for Presidential v
President; and il, we believe, in accordance ah the
usage OF former Conventions, and the most leIy 10
insure the election of those candidates who ma yeceiye
, such united nomination.
Resoloed That, while the foregoing are the lie libe
rate opinions of this meeting, we are willing ,yeld
10 tne general sentiment of our political frnds in
regard 10. tbs mode of proceedings and trust
mat IN organizing and conducting the buses of
me Convention, its members will cultivate n heal
ING spirit OF compromise and concila,ion FROM hich
sprung Inc neautiin fabric Of our Constitute, and
The almost uninterrupted triumph of RepubIica prn
cp'es' LOT more than forty years; and deere it,
r as our opinion, that member should en-. the
ntIon with the least dstrus that his efothus
d'recled Tor the good of his party and his entry,
VIII fa TO place before his constituents such aomi-
nation as will receive the hearty support of eve Re.
publican.
On motion,
Resotoed, That the proceedings of THE meein be
published IN the Winchester Virginian and o,hr E.
nocrac papers in the State OF Virginia, and in le
Washington Globe
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOHN BAKER, CHI
JOS Loso, See'y
From the Albany Argus. Sept IL