Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-28

Resolred, That we second the resolution OF the De-
mocrnis OF Sussex county, invtnga District Conven-
tion TO select candidate to succeed the Hon George
B. Cary, in the Congress of the United States, ana
that James d. Massenburg, N'.hl T. Williams, koot'
Ridley James Meget, Jere Cobb, Francis I. Ridley,
Wm S. GOODWIN, and Allen Edwards, be appointed
delegates 10 attend said Convention in the town OF
Suffolk on snch day may hereafter be agreed on.
After which, lae following preamble and resolutions
were introduced, end unanimously adopted
Preamjic.-!a viewing The political history of our
country for several years past, singular degree OF
versatility seems 10 have characterised her course aud
success and defeat have variousy attended the ef1rs
of Democracy, TO sustain the principles of equity ana
JUSTICE or which she has commended II has been her
constant province TO against oil luttudnous con.
sructons Of The Federal Constitution, and all monopo'
lies having tendency to aggrandize favored lew
at the expense of the great producing class OF our
country, out of whose hard earnings every other class
lS and must be supported; yet, with The plain and Oh
viors principles of Justice inscribed upon her banner,
she has repeatedly becn subject 10 the mobilization o.
defeat and forced to witness the exung triumphs ei
Fed, rasm
The between the two parties, orgsnized,
to. the first time fairly made up in this county "
extraordinary election i'll January, $50, Oh winch
occasion efforts crowned with success; but al
the regular election in the following April. were
defeated and Like result took place i'll 1856, 81, and
A making it draw battle up to The last Spring; when
we again rumphed, beating the strongest man the OPP
posing party could Drlng INTO The leln ana again puo
ing the ascendant, where good cause, if pro-
pery seconded by diligence our part, must keep us.
In the struggle of $780, charge ourselves with no
derelicton of duty The receptions then practised by
the Wing party, to their real principles, accompanied
with the most unbushng SANDERS of The Democracy,
so smohercd the truth in their poisonous folds, as TO
place of citizens, for season, in false Po-
sition The election in The Spring Of 4 came be-
fore tie smoke raised the fall had blown off, the
rubbish of that eventnl pesod could be cleared away,
and the result was such as-mght have been aniIclpa'
ted But on other occasg:is, we cannot so well clear
skirts; for, it is belle e that the cause Of our de-
ia, has been most fequeiay the result of apathy
the part Of many of faAds and still greater de-
gree of culpabiiity ~ part of others, who have
sacrificed their political Obligations the altar of per.
sona feeling In the prosecution of the great cause in
which are engaged, it ssjmportant that We should
shake of The spirit of liAtHssness, and on all suitable
occasions. enforce the ,ru.M of Democracy.
Resoiced Mercore, ASA means of accomplishing the
object in view, will Sedalously guard against dv'.
Sons in cur ranks, whereby may BIZ weakened and
probably destroyed; and That will not permit our
personal attachments to override our political duties.
HoSoined, That our present Delegate, DR.. William
A. Spark has fully realised expectations OF his zeal
and ability; that cordially approve his course during
the present session Of The Legislature, ard hereby no
inmate and recommend him 10 the citizens OF The county
for re election The fourth Thursday in April next
Rsso'red, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Richmond Enquirer.
W. B. GOODWIN, Chairman.