Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-23


DEMOCRACY OF LUNENBURG COUNTY.
At meeting Of The Democratic Republican STATE
Rights party of the county OF Lunenbnrr at the Court
house, on the 9th day Of January, 'S43-On moiIon
Capt VIM A. Stone was called to The Chair, and Nj
choas E. Davis appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting fully explained by
John T. Street and motion made, that the Chairman
appoint Committee of nire persons to report to this
meeting such resolutions may be thought proper Tor
its adopton-W hereupon, the following persons were
appointed John T. Street, William Wood, Joel Black.
well, ir Robert H. Alien, Capt. VIM. Williams John
J. Boswell, John Organ, Upton Edmondson, and John
Blackwell; and the said Committee having retired for
a shor; me returned and submitted the following re-
solutions:
l. Resolred, That the proposed Convention TO be
held the ID day OF March next III the city of Rich
mond, TO be composed o! Delegates appointed by the
Democratic Republican State Rights party from the
different counties, towns, and boroughs of the State,
meets with our entire appreciation.
= ReS0iecd, That rs the attention OF the Convention
no doubt will be directed to the great interests of the
country, both local and federal, recommend such
shall suggest themselves for their promotion;
we'll the correction of the existing evils and fur
ther to advise such for adoption, they, in
their wisdom, may deem proper, TO advance the great
Republican throughout the Union; we are pre-.
pared afford them tina, cordial support they may claim
at our hands
3. ReSoioed, That the unenvable situation of many
of our sister States should be beacon lights to
of the OH Dominion, against such catravagani
schemes OF improvement and should teach our Repre-
sentatves that they mast and Will fail, and in their
train lead 10 onerous system OF taxation, or bank.
rupicy and reputation.
4. ReSotred, That currency, sound and beyond sus
picon, should be the desire of alive would there
fore earnestly recommend to Representatives,
both State and Federal 10 use all proper means OF so
placing it shall challenge the confidence OF all
D. ReSoiued, That the times loudly call upon all to
practice economy, bu, more particularly on those who
are in high places; that they should look TO the cur
tailent topping of OF all unnecessary expenses,
being mperiousy required by the existing state OF
the times, and more becoming Republican pFinci-
Piles.
G. Resolr.d Tha: we cordially approve of the pro.
position TO hold National Convention al period
10 be subsequently agreed upon, in the City of Bat-
more, by the Republican Stale Rights party.
:. Resoircd, Tha; we decidedly prefer ,be Republi-
mode of appointing delegates, fresh from the peo-
ple who viii, for ihat purpose, act III their primary
assemblies 10 the mcde wsich has been b. some sug
gested Of the Intervention OF Eectoa. College; the
first is the mode that accustomed to; 1t
calls upon the people themselves to act the other is
mode only resorred to under peculiar circumstances.
2 Res0iced AS there many individuals emnent.
iy qualified the ranks of the Republicans for the
distnR ushed Offices The Government differences OF
opinion may be expected; but true patriots,
prepared to make proper sacrifices the altar of public
good, to meet and compare opinions, and 10 unite on
such individuals shall ensure
.. Rssoiea, That bold viih strict construction
are dangerous and Will niaaelg tend the subvcr-
sion of the Government. We therefore enter solemn
protest 10 National Bank. under whatever
character II may Gsume; also 10 the b, passed at the
Inst session of Congress called the Revenue bill, be-
cause believe TO be false IN It's assumptons- as
snmes as object increase the revenue, when lis
inevitable effects must diminish the sane we consider
il resorted to maiuy to protect the mannfac
turing interests the expense OF the agricultural; 10
tax the many for the benei, Of the few; build up
and sustain The interest of Tie wealthy manufacturer
by grinding down the poor laborer TO add more TO the
i'll gotten gains Of the lordly opuent at the expense
OF all other classes.
10 Resocsa, TIA; we are opposed to distribution
OF the Proceeds Of the Public Lands amongst the
States; first, because consider 1t al variance with
the several grants of the States: secondly, because
consider it no less Than brlbe offered 10 the States
particularly the indebted onesto break down and de-
stroy all Of those land marks that are so beautifully
erected by ancestors in the frame work OF the Co
rernment, which designed to protect the States in
their sovereignies and 10 introduce that scheme OF
Government so long sought after by certain set OF
poltcians-a grand consolidated Government, where
pluralties are 10 rule-where the bankrupt and diss
pated may govern the rights and Liberties of the dis
Greet and prudent.
IL. Rcsotred, That we dlsapprove OF the Bankrupt
Law, and believe it TO be both unconstitutional and M
polite, and ought TO be repealed
On motion,
Resoired, That the Chair proceed to the appoint
ment OF persons to represent The Republican State
Rights party oil TINS county IN the salG Convention 10
be held in The City OF Richmond The Pad day Of
March next
The Chair, in pursuance of the said Resolution, ap
pointed the following persons:
Col Johu T. Street, John Organ, Capt Washing
ION Maddox, James Neal, joel Blackwell, jr, John J.
Boswell, VIM Wood, sr., Robert S. Bagby, Robert
Blackwell, Robert H. Allen, Upton Edmondson, Ebe-
nezer Hepburn, Capt. VIM. Williams, Jas q. Black
well, and Fhos. r. Tisdale, jr.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary, and also
our Senator and Delegate in the Legislature were
added.
On motion of Capt joel Blackwell, the following
Resolution adopted;
That, whereas this meeting has been satisfactorily
informed, that Dr. Robert L. Marshall our present
Delegate Intends after the close of the present
sion of The Legislature, 10 retire from pubic life
Resotred unanimously by tins meei'"g, That Col
John T. Street be recommended as candidate 10 be
voted for to represent the county Of Lnnenburg, in
the next Legislature Of Virginia.
Resolred, That these proceedings be signed by the
Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded on to the
Editor of the Richmond Enquirer, with request that
they be published.
WM. A. STONE, Chairman.