Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-21
DEMOCRATIC MEETING M PRINCE GEORGE.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN PRINCE GEORGE.
In pursuance of notice previously gven there was
meeting ofthe Democratic Republican party Prince
George court house. Tuesday the 18th Of February,
that being conrt day,
On motion, John f. Meade was called 10 the Chair,
and E. a. Stands appointed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting beng explained by the
Chairman, the following resolutions were offered by L
Rufn, Jr, which unanimously adopted
lnasmuch il seems 10 he the wall Of The State
Rights Republican party of Virginia, meet IN Con
venton al Richmond, the 2nt day Of h!arch next,
for the purpose Of considering the e place and ads
of holding National Convention, for the nomination
of candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency
of the U. States deep OF the great Importance
OF the subjects TO be considered, well due
gard for the opinions OF Others require that this county
should be represented in SAID Convention.
l. Resoired, therefore, That the Chairman appoint )
Delegates to represent the county OF Prince George in
the proposed Convention.
2 ReSOiceG, That IN the opinion Of this meeting, a
National Convention organic to reflect July
and fairly the will OF tie people, and conducted wi'i
strict honesty OF principle and due justice 10
ALL will tend TO give confidence, command the respect,
and harmonlZe the feelings and views nf the Republic
can party throughout widely extended territory.
> ReSoired That TO effect such end, II IS mat
ter Of the importance that the Delegates 10 the
National Convention should he selected directly by the
people themselves, Throughout tue Union, aud tina, We
do hereby earnestly protest against their appointment
either BY the State Convention or By caucus of the
State Legislature or any other body OF men.
d Resotced, That the National Convention should
not meet earlier than the Spring Of 1911, TO allow
ample lime for full discussion Of The merits Of the
many eminent men, who are, may be brought
forward for those high Offices
5. Rcsotred That those who desire to suppress dis
CUSTOM and 20 precptate The meeting OF the Conyea
ton, opinion, aim TO eiude the vii! Of the PEG
pie and seek 10 throw the of the candidates
into the hands Of office seekers personal partzaGs, and
hackneyed politicians.
g. Resolrcd, That it is desirable that some central
place should be selected for holding the Convention
which shall be free possible from all Improper IN
fluences which might be brought TO bear by any con
gressional Legislative, or other organized body OF dis
cipned politicians.
On motion of Dr. Harrison, the following resolution
was cheerfuy and unanimously adopted:
Rssolred, by this meeting, Tha, We cordially noml
nate and recommend JOHN Y. MASON, of South
ampton county, as a candidate for the Vice Presidency
of the United S!aes subject TO the decision OF Ma
tional Convention.
A resolution was adopted, recommending the Pc
tersburg Republican TO the support OF the Democratic
party.
Messrs Thomas II. Daniel, T.. Rufin, Jr., William
Shands Rober, Harrison, Peter B'rchett, William +.
Proctor James s. Gee, Alfred Butts, y. D. McBfoom,
II. G. Heath, J. w. Scarborough, George +. Taylo
William Fuqnay, and William II. Harrison, were ap-
pointed in pursuance Of tie first resolution Delegates
TO the Convention.
Resoircd, That the Republican and The Enquirer be
requested 10 publish these proceedings.
JOHN L. MEADE, Gin.
F. A. STANDS, Stey