The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-14

form SO well calculated TO promote peace, happiness,
and prosperity among the great mass of the people.
Resored, That the present crisis calls for prompt
! action, steady and firm adherence TO Democratic
principle and that the approaching contest at the
polls ought iorewarn Us of the necessity OF imme-
date union OF feeling and puri for the sake of
union.
ResoIusd, That we approve Of the proposed Demo
cratic National Convention to be holden in tie city
of Baltimore IN May 1914, and that the candidate
nominated by that Convention shall have our cordial
support.
Resoired, That we deem it inexpcdient and unwise
at the present time to give expression TO the
candidate preferred for the high office of President
Of the United States
Resolred, That while some may honestly prefer one
candidate and some another, yet we believe that the
welfare OF our country and the maintenance of sound
democratic principles depend upon willingness to
give up private preferences for the public good
Resolred, That we have confidence in the honesty
capability and integrity of purpose of our present
Chief Magistrate John Tyler, and that his Independent
course Of action entities him to the respect Of every
true democrat.
Messrs. Starkweather, Craw and others OF The Pc
culiar friends of Mr. Van Buren, opposcdthe adoption
Of the resolutions.
Mr. VIM. v Craw moved that the resolutions lie
| OH The table. This motion was seconded and put to
vote and voted down by decided majority. Find
ing that there no hope, that the resolution must
pass, Mr.. Craw moved an ad ournment Of the meet
ing. This also voted down by decided maiorl-
ty.-The Van Buren, division Of the meeting there
upon withdrew taking with them the Chairman
The meeting was thereupon recognized by call
ing II. N. Barsow, Esq, TO the Chair and appointing
Robt Parks, Esq, Scc'y Mr. Barstow upon taking
the Chair made solne very appropriate remarks IN
relation TO the circumstances which had Just trans
PRED and aninadverted with force upon the dis.
position manifested by the minority Of the citing in
attempting to browbeat the people and Illustrate
full fair and candid expression OF the views aud
tments of the majority.
J. e FairchiId thercupon offered the following res
olutions which he supported with few appropriate
remarks. The resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed viz
Resolved, That we desire to see the principles of
the democratic party triumphant, and that this can
be accomplished in no spirit Of exclusiveness; but
can onlysb secured by iorbearance, mutual
sons, and fixed determination to merge all minor
preferences for men in the great contest for principle
RESOLVED, That wherever this spirit has been incu-
Gated and followed out IN practice in the several states
where elections have been held the great principles
which we desire 10 see maintained have triumphed,
and IN those states, as was the case in Tennessee,
where it was not incucated and practscd upon. but
where the contest was narrowed down 70 exclusive
ness, in the support of men who welded to
or two measu es which had been strongly repudiated
by the Notwithstanding the support of all demo-
Gratis who would not come up to this standard-the
democratic party have suffered defeat.
Resored, That the District System Of sending dele
true and only republican mode Of attaining correct
expression OF the views and sentiments of the people,
and that any attempt upon the part of State con-
vention to take the matter out of the hands of the
people would be subyersve Of democratic principles
Rcsoiped, That we have every confidence (and this
confidence has been greatly increased by the result
Of the eections that those great principles OF repub
canism, which asserted by Jefferson, supported
jackson, and nobly defended by Tyler in resisting
the encroachmcn,s OF an unprlncped Congress, upon
the liberties Of the people viii, i'll the end be triun
phantly maintained.
Resolved, That we have every confidence in the
wisdom aud discretion of the National Democratic
Convention which is about 10 assemble at Baltimore,
and bclive that the claims ofhe several distinguished
gentlemen, whose names have been mentioned IN con-
| uecon with the first office in the gift of the people
| will be fairly, candIdly Aand maturely considered
and although the present able patriotic and efficient
Chief Alal iStrate first choice and desire 10
the country continue reap the benefit of his in
valuable services, still should the Convention, other
wise determine and fit 10 place any other rcpub-
Iican in nomination, will yield him Should lis de-
liberaons be fairly conductcd) cordial aud undi-
vdcd support
A committee Of vigilance consisting OF one hun
cred citizens was then appointed 10 carry out the
principles Of the above resolutions.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
H. n. BARSlOW, Chairman.