Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
Al meeting of the Democratic Republican
party OF Augusta County, on Monday the 27th of
November-On motion, George Baylor, Jr., was
called TO the Chair, and Win. ii. Hartman ap-
pointed Secretary.
James Poage, after few pertinent remarks ex-
pianatory Of the object Of the meeting, moved
'na' committee oil Ave be appointed to draft a
preamble and resolutions.
Messrs. Poage, q. w. McCallock, C. G. Mil
Ter, "m. Young, and Jacob Baylor, were APP
pointed said committee by the Chairman.
Ai'ei snort retirement, the committee return
ed and made the following report, which was
adopted:
The citizens Of Augusta County, who claim to
DC Republicans, taking counsel from the organi-
Hation OF their county men, who used to be called
ana VINO We're not ashamed to call themselves
rederalists, but now call themselves Wings or
Ciayites, deem il necessary also to associate
themselves for the protection of their rights, and
TIE advancement OF what they think the best i'm
terest oil their county. We do not propose TO as
sociate In Clubs, for We are opposed to Ciu6-Law,
but 1t Clubs should ever be found necessary to
settle political questions, we should greatly pre-
fer hickory, to a Cdy-Ciub. We propose, then,
to associate as American citizens-to sustain and
perpetuate our Republican Governmental Go.
vernment of the People; and to prevent its being
tsraed into Government of Party, whether that
Party be Clay, Tariff, Bank, Distribution, or
Abolition Party-or all these combined.
In order the better "to sustain and perpetuate
our Republican Government" we propose to aid
by all open, fair and candid means, in the selec-
ton OF President, who will truly, faithfully, and
ooedtenfy carry out our princpes-who will adj
minister the Government for the benefit Of the
people, and as far as practicable The ,rhote people
90 eiectuate our purpose, we will resort only to
fatr.argumen,, and the free exercise of our ac-
knowledged and defined rights. Being Demo-
Gratis OF The Jeilersonan school, we will not at
\ Tempt to deceive our fellow-clizens by proclaim.
'eing our sentiments from Bank Palaces or support
"a Mill-Boy" for aa Office which requires man
to fill it properly.
eve viii worship no Idol whether Clay Calf or Coon
No-rathcr would we cat with golden spoons
Resolved, therefore, That the Democratic Re-
publcans of Augusta organize in a Central Coun-
~ Association, by the election of President,
vice President, and Secretary, and that the said
association meet In Staunton on. the llh MONDAYS
OF March, April, May, June, July, August, Sep
'ehoer, ana october OF next year, with view
more eiiectually OF carrying out their plan.
Resolved, That the formation of similar ASSOC
Gallons be recommended at each place in the
county where precinct elections are now or NAV
oe authorized to be held but if no such associa-
lion be formed at any such place, then a commit
lee shall be appointed by the President of this
association, TO supply the place and perform the
duties OF such association.
Resolved, That forty representatives be APP
pointed to attend the Convention in Harrisonburp
on the otll oil January next, amongst other things
to select four Delegates from this Congressional
District TO the Democratic Republican Convention
which is to meet in Baltimore in Nav next. TO
select candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States.
RESOLVED, That we consider our participation
an the organization of said Baltimore Convention
constitutes sufficient pledge that we will cheer
'uliy acqulesce in and zealously support the re-
commentator of that body, with this single ex-
ceplon, That we will vote for no man as Presj-
dent or Vice President, who will not administer
the Executive Department Of the u. S. Govern
ment, according 20 the Constitution of the United
States' as IL IS ,0riEen, and not according to- any
"Vagrant power which may be supposed
20 exist In that once sacred instrument.
RESOLVED, That we opposed to a National
BANK; Protective Tariff; the distribution of the
proceeds oil tie sales the public lands st the
States and Internal Improvements by the Gene
RAJ government, except those, the power of ma
King wnich,.is expressly granted to Congress,
ny the Constitution.
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to any restric-
zion oil the veto power granted by the Constitu-
aon, to the President; and that, we are in favor
OF enttusling this power to any individual who
may be selected by the National Convention TO be
holden in Baltimore in May next.
Resolved, That we are particularly opposed to
Henry Clay's Bankrupt Law, passed at the me-
morabIe Extra session of the 9th Congress.
resolved, lhat be appointed De-
Iegates to the Harrisonburg Convention.
The meeting then proceeded 10 elect Presi-
dent, Vice President. and Secretary, of the De-
mocralic County Association, as authorized by
the first resolution.
On motion Of Col Patteson, NJ CARRIER, ESQ.
was elected President; and on motion of DIR. G..
w. McCullock, Benz. Crawford, Esq. was elect
ed Vice President, and James A. Poaue. Sc.
.cretary.
lhe PRESIDENT then proceeded to fill the blank
In the Sd resolution with the names of S. b.
Brown, DIR. G. w. McCulock, ]. G. Dickinson.
Zach. Johnson, Charles Bates, Thos. Burke.
I uhos. r: Wilson, Esq, DIR. G. X. Harris, DR..
VIM Blair, Jos. II. Hottie, Jacob Baylor, Esq,
MAJ ID. Summers, VIM. Young, Esq, John H.
u. Miller, BENZ. Crawford, Esq, VIM. Kyle, NJ.
u. Hartman, b. F. Larew, ]. A. Poage, ID. w.
Patteson, Esq, r. G. Bckle, COL ]. ID. Coiner,
J. M. Dunn, V. T.. Geiger, WIN. Patteson. VIM
II; Hartman, 2. A. Heiskell, Esq, John Ran
dolPh, L.. l.. Stevenson, Thornton Berry, D..
woodward, M. CARRIER, Esq, James Gregory,
lanes Jane! Berry, Esq, Casper Conner, George
Shreckhise, and James II. Clarke
On motion of ]. A. Poage, the Chairman was
added to the delegation.
On motion, Resolved, That the StauDton Spec-
tator be requested to publish the PROCEEDINGS of
this meeting, and the Richmond Enquirer, VALLEY
Star, Sentinel of the Valley, Rockingham Regis
Ter, and Winchester Virginian be requested to
copy.
The meeting then, on motion of D. w. Pate.
son, Esq, adjourned
GEORGE BAYLOR, Jr., Chairman.
VIM. II. HARTMAN, Secretary
N e G. r oEs FOR SALE.