Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-30
CHAMBERLAIN cnrNTY.

Alta meeting of the Democratic Republican party oil
% county of Cumberland, at the Court House. on Mon
day the sd instant John w. Wilson, Esq was called
10 the chair and William w. Wilson, Esq, appointed
Secretary The objec, of the meeting having beenex
planned The following preamble and resolutions were
submitted by Thomas Nj. lsbc and adopted by the
meeting
PREAMBLE.
Whereas a late Democratic State Convention was
convened in the city of Richmond for the purpose OF
considering among other things the proper place. time,
and manner, of holding a Democratic National Con-
venton to nominate candidates for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency: And, whereas the said State Conven
ton did, after much diversity OF opinion recommend
Baltimore as a suitable place. and the 4th Monday in
November, lo43 the proper time, Tor the meeting oil
the Democratic National Convention and that The votes
in SAID National Convention be gwen by States, ana
not per capita: And whereas much has transplred
since the adjournment of the State Convention to JUS
tfy the Democratic Republican party of the county
of Cumberland, in believing the action OF The SAID
Stale Convention, in relation 10 the lime and manner
of holding the National Convention, to be precptale
.advsed and more anecedenl TO, than consequent on
the popular these SUBJECTS and so Tar al
this county concerned altogether inexpensive oil its
wishes on The Presidential question, and, carried OUT
eminenty calculated 10 disturb the peace ana nafmo
nv of the Democratic Republican party, ana 'hereoy
endaDeer its in the next PRESIDENTIAL eiect'oh
And whereas, this meeting sincerely desires 10 aVoo ana
an1ousy homes to esca calamity so unfortunate and
disastrous To the canse Of sound Republican doctrines
and deeply impressed with the important necessity OF
preserving unmpaired the integrity OF the Democratic
Republican party, which 1t expects 10 elect ny elcng
full free and manly expression ni The pubic senti
mcnt the interesting topics involved IN The fies''
dental question, and not by administering an opiate to
the public mind in the nature OF political lullaby
calculated 10 induce quiet sumbers and dreamy mac
on when the whole country is calling loudly Tor the
highest exercise Of its eneges-thls meeting, for these
reasons as we'll as in justice TO 'ts own opinions, ana
l.: H. & nlicp, IN fhc N r
is compelled 20 declare IFS own sentiments on the sub
ecls in The premises. Therefore
/ l. Rcsoired, That we disapprove OF the recommen-
daton of the late Democratic Convention of Virginia,
as 10 the time and of holding the Democratic
National Convention 10 nominate candidates lor The
Presidency and Vice Presidency.
Pesoired That cordially approve Of the time
and manner of holding the National Convention as
recommended by the States of South Carolina, Loui'
siana. &c.
3 Resored, That after the solemn decision of twelve
of the States of the Union declaring May, le44 as the
proper time for holding the National Convention, q de
cent respect their opinions should dispose Virgins
10 reconsider the views which led to the action OF hei
late Democratic Convention.
4 Resolred That this meeting heartily responds 10
the nomination Of The Hon John g. Calhoun Tor ihe re
sidency made in various States of the Unon because
the spolless purity of his character genieman-the
maichess powers Of his richly matured intellect ana Inc
ripened experience OF long life OF distinguished pup
lie services-because ofbis eminent Executive 'aehls
and because lie suly identified with US in ieei'ng ana ~
interest and because he has been the ate and iafnfu
expounder and defender of Stale Rights principles
Under the most trying circumstances and 'i'e steacias
| friend of the plantation States, when their interests
have been seriously threatened and shamctu'iy sacfi
feed TO crafty the cupdy OF lew nonop'iz'ng ca
pilasts.
s. Resoired, That while this meeting thus decided,
expresses lis preference for the distinguished Soutneff
statesman il will cheerfully acouiesce the Jealous
support Of any sound Democrat, whom the gatneFe'
wisdom of the National Convention may decide 10 o.
more acceptable TO the Democratic Republican party
the United States.
G. Resoired, That copies of these proceedings De sen
10 the Editors Of the Washington Spectator, ana Il
Enquirer, with request that they be published II
their respective papers.
On motion, The meeting then adjourned
JOHN w. WILSON, Chm n
WIN W. WILSON, Sec'ry.