Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-12
THE TRUE SPIRIT!
TO THE EDITORS or TIE E-NQc
DeryMoSpTows Accomack, Nov.

TO TIE EDITORS OF THE FNt2CIRER
DgumMoSprows, Accomack, Nov. %
On Monday last, The first day Of our county court
the Democrats Of this county assembled in the Court
house for the purpose of forming Democratic Associ
alton, and for the further purpose OF thoroughly organ
lzng the part; preparatory to the approaching Pfes-
dental contest. The meeting was organ zed by call!
ing George P. Scarburgh, Esq 10 the Chair and ap
pointing John w II. Parker, Esq, Secretary. Mr.
Scarburgh, ia brief but focible and perspcuous ed
dress, explained the objects of The meeting, and the
necessity for such association the proposed to
be formed The Tariff the questions Of Distribution
aboltn the lac assam, upon the veto power, and va
r,cas other Federal abomnations, which the Clay
Wings are erdsavorng to fsstea upon the peorl: Of
this country, were successfully noticed by MIR. Scar
bu-sh, and their anti, Republican Character exposed
cad denounced. Mr. the great Hurry himsej
suffered TO escape without due share o! the orator
attention. MI Clay summary and sqniyoca conduct,
as Dis ayed in his recent Georgia letter, was held up
10 the pubic gazi and the pay fraud upon the South
which tina, Liter involved, was commented upon By
Ir S in style distinguished alike for ingenious ar
gumsntlto and TIE canstic severity of it< sarcasm
Me Scarongh urged up0n the Democrats the necessity
OF acting in an energetic and harmonious manner in
he present evcn,iul political crisis. He reminded
hem Of the un;iring zeal which DIST nguished the &C
ton OF their Federal adrersares IL warned them,
t:at the great cause Of Democracy now, Perhaps
more seriously endangered than !. had been since The
formation of our Federal Union, and that upon the
vjrtGr, intelligence and i-mness OF tie people alone
depended tn future csceudancy in this land o! genu
inc Jefiersonan principles.
After MIR Scarturghs address concluded, Mr..
John l. Urshlr of Northampton being present was
called on TO address the meeting and responded to the
call, in an able and tl,quen: speech. He briefly
but satisfactorily reviewed the prominent measures
of the Wings. and presented many facts, ust a
tive of their nGnity and injustice. He explained
the true character Of conederative system, the
causes which induced its formation, and The objects
which it was expected 10 accomplish. lie then dis
ha ctlyPp on
clearly showing its unconstitutional character, and
proving 10 be- MT only utterly destructive OF South
e7n interests, but in The highest degree insulting 10
Southern spirit Mr.. Upshur next noticed the SUBJECT
Of distribution. This measure lie described as part
Of the great protective scheme, and not the least or
icctionahle feature Of that odous sys.em. From this
subject, he passed 10 the delicate and complicated char
ace. of our relations with Great Britain and the Repnb
lie OF Texas Upon this subject, he dwell al considerable
length. MIR. Upshur concluded his speech, by max
ing an appea to the people, behalf OF those principles
so well known the principles of The le!ersonian
creed we cannot prt tend, in this brief sketch, to do
Justice 10 Mr.. Upshurs remarks. They were highly
satisfactory TO the meeting, and evinced thorough
knowledge of The Political history OF country, and
wr can only add that hope Mr. Upshur will call TO
his G. the Not,lnghams, TIE Simkns, and Fishers OF
his county. ard that hey VIII go forth prepared to ex
pose the Federal doctrines Of the Wings, and once
mo.e ,esasci'a,e tie States Rights principles which
have been lowed 10 slImber IN northampton, since
The death Of the lanented Parker.
Mr. Upslur was folio we'd BY Mr.. John w. H Parker,
whose speech dsting uished for The richness Of its
huinour, pointed wit and the chastity and beauty Of
It's stye.
William P Bayly. Esq also addressed The meeting,
in happy and fore III manner. We have rarely ever
witnessed noblcr spirit displayed Ly the Democrats
of this county than ,ha, which marked their proceed
ings on Monday last. We have not doub', that thu
next Democratic vote of Accomacs, will be just such
the friend OF the good cause most wishes it
to be.
wish had time t, detail the proceedings Of last
Monday that you might be enabled TO form an accurate
judgment Of the feeling which anmates the party in
this county.
THE Official proceedings are long, and will appear
in Tie next Enquirer Mr. Robert J. Poulson was mp
pointed President Of The Association And MIR. Geo
2. Scarburch was unanimously requested t. deliver
an address Il Bell Haven the following Saturday.