Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-11-24

DEMOCRATIC MEETING Is MARSHALL COUNTY.
At a meeting of The Democracy Of MARSHALL comfy,
or Saturday, the HIN inst, motion, Henry Hobht-
zeIl ESQ., was called to the Chair and Benjamin She
herd appoined Secretary.
The object Of the meeting beng explained, II pro-
cecded u the election of delegate to the National
Convention, TO be holden in Baltimore in May next,
which resulted in the unanimous choice Of Alexander
Newman, Esq
The meeting then proceeded to nominate candl-
date for The Presidency; and Martin Van Buren, Of n
York being the only candidate brought before the
Convention, our delegate was instructed UNANIMOUSLY
to vote for him.
Upon ballot ug for the Vice Presidency. Col r. NJ.
Johnson of Kentucky, was chosen without dissenting
voice. but statement being made that 1t was uncer-
tain whether Col. J. would accept of nomination for
the Vice Presidency, our delegate not instructed
u vote for him.
Alex. Mcdonald and Benz Shepherd then np-
pointed commit to draft preamble and resolutions
expressive Of the sense Of The Convention, and reported
as follows
Whereas, the time is fast approaching when the De-
mocracy OF Marshall county will again BIZ called upon
to their utfages for candidates to fill the offices
of President and Vice President of the United States:
Add, whereas full development of The popular Will
of the party is essential to insure unan'my IN the sup
port Of its candidates. thus enabling Us TO present Oh
unhroken front to the enemy. Therefore,
RcSofred, by the Democracy of Marshall county. IN
General Convention assembled, That Martin Van Bu-
Of New York, the firm, faithful and able defender
of the CONSTITUTE n is our first chome for the Office oi
President of he u :. Thu cons ,fatons INF Ieacpa
Us tn this cllp.e may BE- briefly named:
LIST Mr.. Van Buren, has been n consist nj exponent
Of The principles profess, during life devoted to The
cause OF popular sovereignty.
Cd In vcisstude Of party warfare has he suffered
his rmness, his principles t, be sh,ken but whether
in victory defeat, have ever found him the same
dauntess Democrat.
Sd. His overthrow in the memorable canvass OF 1910
after receiving than four hundred thousand votes
more than given to Gen. Jnckso when he car
red the whole Union, like awhirlwind-sev evidence 10
our minds that the most corrupt system of fraud ever
adopted prevailed in that CONTEST the event has proved
that the sober second thought never wrong, and 1t IS
due to the man, and the principles which fell with hun,
that should reinstate him in the Presidential otice
Resoired That Richard NJ Johnson of Kentuck y,
the defender Of his counrys rights, both IN the bat,
,lefeld and Legislative Hail. is first choice for The
office of Vice President and that the considera-
tons above stated, influence US in our choice.
Rsso'red That Alexander Newman Esq in behalf
Of the Democracy of Marshall county, delegate from
the 18th Congressional District of Virginia 10 the
Baltimore Convention be, and is hereby instructed to
vote for Martin Van Buren, for President.
Resoired That we have entire confidence in tho
ability and integrity of the distinguished Statesmen
who have been nominated candidates for the Pres
dency and should either of them be chosen the De-
mocratic candidate, we will give him hearty sup
port.
Resol1ed, That approve OF the appointment o.
Colonel Thompson by the counties Of Oho and Brooke,
one of the delegates to The Baltimore Convention.
RssOired, That the County TYLER be requested
firm the nomination Of our delegate. But, ii they may
wish to appoint any other select three delegates 10
meet Colonel John Thompson, Captain BENZ. Shep-
pard, and Jefferson 7. Martin, who are selected as
our conerees to meet them al the Mouth OF Fishing
Creek, at any time they may desgnata.
cd hiatt he fer nj n
are requested to hold meetings and confirm the nom'-
nation of Mr.. Newman.
Resolred, That we will give the nominees OF the
Baltimore Convention uneonditionaliy, one hundred
majority in "Democratic Marshall Z"
&. HOBLlTZELL, President.
r SHEPHERD Sec'y