Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-11-17
From the Lynrhbnrs Republican of November ID.

called the meeting 10 ana tue
absent, James Z. Ford, Esq, was appointed III hl
stead
The Committee appointed Monday evening, TO
preparing Constitution for the Association about TO b
formed reported through their Chairman, Mr. Perez
val, the following
sent contest involving, does, the prlncp which
we believe indispensable to the welfare Of the country
and the purity OF the Federal Government, aud be-
leving that these principles directly opposed &c
those Of The Wing party, should he wanting IN duty
il we failed in the adoption Of all the Legitimate une
honorable of successful resistance TO that party
While our political opponents are organizing themselves
:nto Clay Clubs, with National Bank, protective
tariff aud the distribution OF the proceeds OF the pubic
lands inscribed upon their banners it becomes tie
solemn duty OF those who regard these measures as
and sbvesye of The best interests OF the
country, to counerac their efforts by Democratic ms
socalions or any other Legitimate means. by this
MEANS and not by indifference and inactivity, can we
hone successfully 10 oppose The torrent OF Federalism
and that tendency 10 centrallsm and corruption
which we believe nseparably connected with the tr
rmph of Wing measures Thus the Constitution may
be protected from threatened decoration, and the prn
cpes which constituted the Republican faith al the close
of the last and the opening of the present century
,.,mapently established principles which have been
held sacred by those great and patriotic men, whose
talents and virtues have illustrated their native State
aud shed honor and upon the country. No
longer seeking to carry their measures by indrecon
| nOuc0mmtaiiSm ana upCepuoHi tHe "HIBS HoW opcHy
ayow the leading measures which they wish 10 en-
oret upon the legislation OF the country. They no
longer tell US that Bank of the United States has
ceased be "a practical question, or that 1t Is IAN OBJ
.olete dea do they repe the charge OF design to
charter that institution calumny; butt protIng by
recent experience, and assuming virtue If they have
it not they candIdly declare their determination TO
fasten that institution upon the country, and advocate
its establishment indispensable to the interest and
good morals OF the country Nor are they less candid
|
n measure which, unwarraned alike Ivy the compact of
unon and productive OF the grossest inequality and
injustice, has already, but too recently engendeed
n spirit of hostility TO the Union and brought it
TO the brink Of impending dissolution. They have
been and doubtless sill advocates OF other mea-
surcs which deem equally demoralizing i'll their
tendency and vioative of the Constitution. We have
seen them at the Extra Session passing Bankrupt
Law obnoxious lis principles and details, open
10 fraudulent evasion demorazng and destructive of
public and private credit, as TO awaken at the
honest Indignation and alarm Of vast majority Of the
people. But the loud murmurIngs and protes,ations
of indignant people, and their positive instructions
to prevent the passage procure the repeal Of this
lniquitous law dlsregarded We have the
leader Of that party and the candidate for the Presi-
dency voting in the Senate OF the u. States in
tempt Of The known wishes of the State he represented
in favor OF that bill Of abomnations which has been
appropriately styled bill TO abolish the Indebtedness
of the country, and 10 dissolve the bgation of
tncs Il true, this law is longer in existence.
1t has done lis work "f corruption. But what
is there, that this party and leader, who have
enacted this nquitous law, will not revive 1t whenever
in their opinion il may be demanded by the circum.
stances end condition Of the country
"The Distribution Of the proceeds of the Public
Lands is another isvor,e measure of the Wing Party
which deem alike unwarranted and uncalIed for,
which regard virtually nothing than the
doctrine Of the Assumption of the State debts in dis
guise. These are some Of the measures which the
Wings endeavoring TO impress upon the legis
atIon of the country, against which enter
lemn protest, and pledge uncompromlsng resistance
II is only by prompt aud energetic action, and unlring
vigilance, that hope successfully to arrest these
dIsorganlzng and dangerous measures. To carry OUT
this object aud resist the encroachmcns of Federalism
We, the Democrats of the town of Lynchburg and its
vicinity, determined 10 make united and energetic
e1ertIons.
al. Resoircd therefore, That will form ourselves
into Democratic Association for the town OF Lych
burg to be styled and known such and all persons
who opposed to the election of Henry Clay as
President and 10 the designs and proposed by
the Wing party, cordially invited to cooperate with
Us in this society.
! go Resoired, That the officers of this Association
shall consist of President, three Vice Presidents
Secretaries, Treasurer, and Corresponding Com
mtee Of FIVE, which last shall be invested with ge-
neral powers to adopt such may, in their
opinion, be calculated to promote the views Of this As
ISOLATION, subject, however, to the approval dIsap
pfoVal upon inc part OIL the lnat the
aforesaid officers and committee shall be elected uiUa
rocc by this meeting.
"a RcSotred, That this Association shall meet the
third Saturday of every month and special meetings
may any time be called by the President, in his
absence inability TO attend TO business by
more Of the Vice Presidents, upon the application of
any FIVE members and this Association shall continue
until dissolved by the consent OF a majority of its
members.
"a. Rcsolred, That Vigilance Committee of ten
e. nd el,n1 Ia Tad tha
President of this Association, and which Committee
shall have power 10 enlarge their numbers, from time
to time, Us may be- deemed expedent.
The vote taken the Preamble, and adopted
unanimously
The first article of the Constitution was then read
when W. Daniel, Jr., Esq, moved the following
amendment:
"S,rke out, 'And all persons who are opposed TO the
election Of Henry Clay, &c, and insert, And all per-
sons residing in Lynchburg, and the country, who
willing TO support Democratic candidates for the Of
fees of President and Vice President of The United
States, who may be nominated as such by the Demo-
cratic Convention 10 be held in Baltimore in May,
1884, are invited 10 become members of tins Associa-
ton.
Mr. John Percval, Sr, opposed the amendment in n
good hrmored speech. Whilst he avowed his own
Willingness 10 support the nominee Of the Convention.
ne declared his unwillngness 10 make the support OF
those nominees test Of membership in the Associa-
ton.
/ Mr.. Perciva followed by Mr. Daniel, who sup.
ported The amendment in Of those able, eloquent
and convincing speeches for which he is celebrated
We shall attempt brief sketch of it in next
r. K. Cral!e, Esq replied to Mr. Daniel, in an alba
and eloquent speech which listened 10 with much
attention and respect He said in conclusion that The
amendment, 1t adopted would deprive him of the priv
ege of membership, but that he should leave his best
wishes with the Association He should still conle nd
for the principles of the party.
MIR. Daniel reJoned in brief speech He though
the time for assocatng together, simply for the pur
pose OF examining and discussing abstract pr,n
ciptes in reference 10 he next Presidential election
had passed-that a Convention composed of delegates
appointed By meetings Of the people "opposed 10 the
principles and measures of the Wing party, had last
Spring assembled in this State and passed resolu-
ton declaring, that "any individual, however eminent,
who refuses loabde by the decision OF fairly elected
and fairly conducted National Conventions and give
its nominee his cordial support foreits his claim to
the confidence OF the pary'-ihat he (Nr D. thought
the party ought TO adhere the principle then and there
adopted
Mr.. Gray supported the amendment in few re.
marks after which The call for The question Gus