Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-31
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IL CLARKE.

At a large and respectable meeting of the Demo.
crazy of Clarke County, assembled on the 23d Octo.
Der, 1913, at The Tavern Of Thos. w. Reynolds,
Nathaniel Burwe, Esq, called 10 the Chair and
Thomas Mccormick, Esq, appointed Secretary
On motion, the following gentlemen were appointed
Committee charged with the duty of drafting
lutons expressive Of the of the meeting, viz
Dr. Cyrus Mccormick, Patterson ID. Shepherd, John
Hewitt, James Cas,leman, Buckner Ashby, Henry
! Sewers, Sr, and John Bu.chel, Esq who, having
retired for short time, reported the following reso
utons, which unanimously adopted
Resoiced, That the law, which distributes the Pro-
ceeds of the Sales of the Public Lands among the
States, is unconstitutional, and ought TO be repealed
That the question: of receiving Vlrgnas quota, di-
rectly involves violation of the Constitution, and
our delegate in the Assembly, hereby instructed to
vote against the same
Rssoired, That although the Hon James Buchanan
Of Pennsylvania is first choice for the Presidency,
and Col Richard NJ Johnson of Kentucky for the
Vice Presidency, yet, should the National Conven.
ton nominate other distinguished Republicans, will
give to such nominees Jealous, Cordial and hearty
support.
RESOLVED, That approve of the time and place
Of holding the Natono Convention, hut we believe
that each State has the right 10 choose its dele
gates in its way
Resolved, That - be delegates to represent this
county in The proposed Conren,on 10 be held in Win
chester, on the - day Of -
The blank. in the fourth resolution, was filled with
rus Mccormick, Buckner Ashby, Dr. FauntIeroy, Col.
John b. Earle, DR. Janney, William A. Castleman,
James Cns,leman Maj. Squire Bell, William &. Ever
hart, Samuel B. Lane, John Burchell, Thomas Briggs,
Alfred Csstleman Bennett Russell, DIR. Jas Williams,
John Cant, Samuel Mccormick, John Hewitt, DR..
Benz. Wigginlon, Nathaniel Burwell, Mathew james,
Thomas Sprint, Col. j. Tuley, John Alexander, David
Trlsler, Moses Trussell, John Louthan, Otway Nc.
Cormck, S. Heflebower, Stephen r. Mount, Robert
Ashby, Peter Royslon, John Locke, Paul Pierce,
T. Al t1.(>. TIT T.
dom
Resolrcd, That should vacancy occur in the Sc.
nate of the United States, would respectfully
suggest the of distinguished fellow citizen,
Henry 81, Geo. Tucker.
Resoired, That the thanks OF this meeting due,
and are hereby given to John Tyler, President of the
United States, for his several vetoes and although We
do not approve of some acts Of his administration we
believe he actuated by pure and patriotic motives
Rcsoircd, That would respectfully recommend
to the Democratic Editors to bear and forbear 10 DIS
principles, and permit the people, who are every
way competent, 10 decide upon the claims Of the dier-
ent candidates.
Rssolred, That these proceedings be signed by the
President aud Secretary, and published in The Globe,
PENNSYLVANIA, Richmond Enquirer Winchester Vir
ginian, hartinsburg Virginia Republican, aud other
papers friendly 10 the advancement, of Republican prln.
cples NATHANIEL BURWELL, President.
THOMAS McCoRMcK, Sccretary
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN PAGE.
AgreeabIy to public notice throughout the county,
large meeting of the Democratic party assembled at
their Court House on the 23d October, lS43, being
Court day Upon motion thereto, Col John Mcpherson
was called to the Chair, and COL Jonas Aeshire ap-
pointed Secretary.
The Chair, after making some appropriate explana-
tory remarks, appointed the following gentlemen a
committee 10 draft Preamble and Resolutions for the
consideration of the meeting to wit
Gabriel Jordan, Jacob Stroe,
A. j. O'Bannon, Thomas Laner,
VIM M Robertson, A. ID. Almond,
Frs. H. Jordan, George Kite,
David Bumgarner, 6. T. Jones,
Jacob Baker, Ed. Christopher Keyser,
Col Jonas Aleshire.