Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-03
1Erom d. pyrtgnou.h Old Doniaion.,

From The Portsmouth, Old Doniaionl
ADJOURNED DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
Agreeable to public notice, the dou1ned lyer meet
mo look olace al the Town Hall IN Portsmouth, Va,
on Tuesday evening, the 9Th September
The spacious room crowded IN every part, and
many went away, unable TO gain Abundance
Dr.. P Young took the Char and Mr. L. 3 Gayle
acted Secretary.
On motion. it was
RESOLVED, That committee OF five be appointed 10
draft preamble and resolutions expressive OF the sense
Of this meeting.
The following were the committee Theophilus
Fisk, VIM Collins, Thomas Green, John A. Foreman
and Hollis Amidon.
The committee having retired for few moments,
Mr.. Fisk reported the following which were adopted
by reclamation:
1, is principle universally recognised and acknow
lodged by the Republican party in this country, that
the PEOPLE the source of political power; that
they alone possess absolute sovereignty and that their
will is The supreme law; that all power possessed by
the Government is derived from them and that all
laws enacted by their agents should be impartial.
equal and Just administered for the benefit of the great
whole, promote the greatest happiness of the great
est possible number. Recognizing these cardinal prn
cipes, claim the unquest,"nabe and inherent right
of assembling together discuss the merits Of on. pub
lie agents. to examine their principles and policy, to in
vestgate their public acts, and then to approve
denim facts may warrant, and as stric, justice shall
determine.
Governed by these principles, actuaed by these mo
ives, We nave IUet lo9etHcE tuiS cFeuibS. we
come up from our homes on the present occasion, to
exercise the privilege Of freemen to express our no
convictions of right and truth and justice, with
out fear and without favor or hope of reward Be IL
therefore
Resoired, That the President of the United States
merits, and should receive, the profound gratitude
and respect Of every patriot IN the land for his
unshrinkng hrmness, his unwavering devotion to Re
publican principles, in defeating the attempts CT the
Federal party to fasen upon the country a mammoth
National Bank.
Resoiued, That in defeating this wicked continuance
he has saved the country from the msrule of Federal
ism, which for the next quarter Of century, would
other have be2n enailed upon like over
towering incubus lettering our free thoughts blight
ing national prosperity, and undermining our civil
liberty.
Resoiced, That in the administration of John Tyler,
at present conducted, recognise the principles Of
the old school Of Repubcanism, practised by JEFF
ferson, Madison; and Jackson; and that believe
them TO be such must commend the present Chief
Magistrate to the warm and Jealous support of all who
prefer principles to party
Resotced, That under the wise policy of President
Tyler, difficulties with foreign nations have been ad-
iusted, vexatious questions amcaby settled and the
great interests Of this proud Republic, have been watch
ed aud protected with the most jealous care; our
former prosperity painfully eclpsed for the las, few
years. is assuming the most cheerful and promis-
ing aspect; all national interests Improving,
and 1t is not much 10 hope that al distant
labor and Tprse will again command their adequate
reward
esotved That in spite Of the malicious ISLANDERS Of
his political enemies, Chief Magistrate has stood
forth the mistaken champion of the rights Of the to
ing millions, and that we have the promise in what he
has noby done, that he will continue TO stand their
friend and the protector of their rights, while he
tans political power. No President ever done more
TO advance their interests, and one deserves more
gratitude and respect at their hands
ReSniced, Tina, IN the appon tmen of the distinguish
ed Democrats, Messrs. Henshaw and Nelson, to n
place IN his Cabinet, the Chef Magistrate has given
the highest pledge in hs power that the Government
shall hereafter be administered upon the principles OF
Jeffersnnan Democracy; that we cordially approve
Of these appointments, believing them to be The hap
piest that could have been made.
RESOLVED, That we have viewed with deep
ment and dsaf r-"hatinn, the uncaed for un wse IN
generous and unjust s:,cks of the Washington Globe
and few other papers protesting 10 tie Democratic
upon the present Administration Justice, TRUTH right
we'll as sound policy, demand that this gnobe war
fare should cease al once and forever.
Resoired, That we approve of the proposed Conven.
ton to be held at BALTIMORE IN May next, 10 nominate
a candidate for the Presidency that we consider
it indispensable the harm"ny Of the party as we'll
demanded by equal and justice, that the dele
gates should be chosen by DISTRICTS and per capita
and that any other mode would be anli-Repubcan
and unjust.
Resoued, That we are the uncompromisng foes of a
Protective Tariff, National Bank. and the Distrbu
lion Of The sales of the Public Lands; that The
unwaverng advocates Of complete divorce Of The
Government and the Banks, of economy in the public
expenses, simplicity IN our form OF Government, and
OF equal laws and equal rights
Rssoired, That we repose full confidence in the Re-
publican principles Of John Tyler, and should he be
nominated by The Democratic Convention, We wall
spare efforts TO secure ms election in 1874.
MIR. William Morrill,, behalf of the Working
men, offered the following, which were unanimously
adopted
Whereas, President Tyler has declared that The
workingmen Of the country, may justly be regarded
it's main stay and support; and that he would
chageable with any other offence that of injustice
oppression TO them"
And, aohcreas, all his public acts President Of the
United States having bearing upon that "merorious
class have been strict conformity with that deca.
ration
Be it therefore Resorsd, That his unwaverng de-
votion to The welfare Of Working Men, and the prcdu
cling interests OF the county, have for him
highest esteem ard confidence; and, we do cheer
fully recommend The of J"Hs Tyler, 10 the
Democratic National Convention, suitable
didae for the Presidency, 10 1914 and we will use
all honorable means to accomplish SO desirable
suit.
Resoloed, That The time has arrived, when it will
be criminal IN the working men, not to sustain such
men as sustain the interest and the dignity OF labor
and to this END, we call on the working men through
out the country TO act in unison with us.
feso'Oed, mar al newspapers throughout the Union
friendly to the triumph of Democracy over Federal
ism-honesty over fraud-and jus, compensation
for diligent labor, against stock gambling and money
shaving, respectfully requested 10 publish these
proceedings
On motion, il was
Resoired, That this meeting earnestly recommend 10
the friends of President TYLER throughout the country
to hold public meetings once organise forces
Tor the coming campaign. measure Of this sort is
indispensable TO future success