Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12

COMMUNICATED.
The Spartan Band IF the city Of Richmond 10 The
Rescue.
Al an adjourned meeting of the Democratic Repub-
Leans o' lhe 1I'y o. Richmond held at the Exchange
Concert Room on Wednesday night, the 10th of MAY,
lS43 the meeting vas called TO order by Washington
Gfcenhow, on whose motion, Major Charles H. II yde
VAS chosen Chairman, and John Lynch appointed
Secretary.
The Chairman in few brief a nd pertinent remarks
explained the object of the meeting; whercupon Rob,
G. Scott clt'ed the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted:
Rcsolred, That the Democratic party of the City Of
Richmond, mere assembled, congratulate their pot-
cal brethren throughout the State on their triumph
III the recent electonsa triumph, achieved under all
the Disadvantages attending contest in which our
advefsaries urged against the increase of The
Of the people, and appealed their passions and
prejudces-a triumph, mat vindcates the honor and
good faith OF TINS tlma-lionored Common wea th-and
proves that lie. PEOPLE arc ever true to those Repub
cen principles, which illustrated her character IN her
ma lmes days.
Resotrtd' mat we stand prepared 10 unite with our
political iscncS IN sustaining those cherished prnci
pies common 10 our party, in the coming Presidential
election and 70 AID IN giving political opponents
another signal defeat.
Resofred, mat IN the opinion of this meeting, the
charge OF fraudulent voting made by Of the Wings.
against 'he belnocratc party, IN the late Congress
sonal election Tor this District is unjust and unlrue
mocratc votes have not been given il is absolutely
true, that many illegal Wing votes have been poled-
and upon full and just scrutiny oil the polls all con-
dence IL entertained in The opinion that there will be
found on them as many Illegal Wing Democratic
votes.
Resoieed also, That should the right of the Hon.
John w Jones, u represent this District in the
Congress Of The United States, be contested by his
opponent The Democrats of Richmond pledge them
selves to render Mr. jones all proper aid in CARVING
that contest, and IN srstnnino tho r,oh. AZ tho
District TO be represented By him. who has been fairly
elected who is the decided choice of The District and
whose sound political cpinions long and faithful pub
nc services, elevated character and distinguished
ability, secure Tor him our admiration and respect.
ReSoirtd, That Committee Of five be appointed, to
communicate TO Mr.. Jones a copy of the preceding
resolution.
The Chairman appointed the following gentlemen TO
compose said Committee, Robert G. Scott, Washington
Greenhow, Thos L. Giles, Johnson Eubank and WIN.
Wallace.
James II. Cox, of the county of CHESTERFIELD Wash
lngton Greenhow, Robert &. Scott, aud Thos Richie
addressed the meeting.
Thomas Richie offered the following resolutions,
which adopted
Resoired, That Committee be appointed 10 examine
the polls Of this city possible, for the pur
Pose Of assisting Mr. Jones in the contest about 10
take place for his seat.
Resoiced That our Republican brethren in the seve.
raj counties OF this District be requested to cooperate
forthwith III cnrryip. ont similar investigation into
the polls 81 their respective counties.
"heTeupon, the Chairman appointed the following
gentlemen 10 compose said committee, Robert c. Scott
Washington Greenhow, Thomas T. Giles, James b.
sher. Robert G. Scott, Jr, and Samuel ID. Denoon; and
motion, the Of Charles H. II yde was added 10
said committee.
On motion Of Thomas r. Giles, it was
kesoired, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by The Chairman and Secretary, and published
III the papers Of this City.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
CHARLES II. HYDE, chm.
JOINS Ly>cu Scr.