The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-21

Henry Rhoads Major John Elmer
George Goodhart Charles kerper
George Boyer Feter Rapp
J. Augustus Feather Charles Schroefller
Ferdinand II. Whitman Henry Felix
Henry Fiibert George Row
Lewis Diehl George Dietrich
Vim. Hayden Jacob Price
Solomon Doebler, John Lott
Secretaries,
VIM. Spayd Fichthorn Solomon A. Stout
The meeting having been organized, George G.
Barclay, Esq. presented the following preamble and
resolutions, which were read and adopted by acca-
nation
WHEREAS, the time has arrived when it becomes
all the friends Of democracy to their principles,
and organize for the great contest which must
take place, between the friends of equal rights
on tie one side and the forces Of federalism on The
other. AND WHEREAS it has been the custom Of the
democratic party from the days Of Jefferson to meet
in their primary assemblies and give their views in
regard to men or measures without fear or favor
Therefore,
Resolued, That hold it one Of the first principles
Of the democratic party to support those men, and
those men Only, whom they know to be true to the
democratic principles, without regard to dictaiion
from any quarter.
Resolved That in John Tyler, the President Of the
United States, we find the worthy follower of the
ustrious champions Of republican doctrines, who
have preceded him in this elevated station and the
consistent disciple of Thomas Jefferson, the apostle Of
Democracy
Rssolred That the firm adherence to principles
which in spite of the denunciaons of interested de-
magogues and hackneyed politicians, has characte
rized his administration, proves that he possesses IN
eminent degree those qualities which so much en-
deared the lllustrious JACK >ON to the people, and
at he he will he of
the honest hearted and unpre JUDGED Of all parties.
Resolved That the reckless and unprncipled as
saul,s which have been made upon the adminstra-
ton by partisan prints, and venal editors alike
destitute of common decency, and dsgracefu to the
national character and cannot but reco on the heads
Of their auth RS.
Rcsoired, Ttat no other candidate can so entirely
concentrate the support of the honest portion OF all
parties-lbe tue friends of republican principles
the unbiased farmers and mechanics and working
men Of the nation, as JoHE TYLER.
Resolred, That the democracy never forget
that when the nation the eve of being again
cursed with q National Bank, with power TO contract
and expand the currency at pleasure, President Tyler
nterered, and by the manly exercise OF his constu-
tonai rights, sranglcd the monster in ITS BIRTH
the whole country enjoying the advantages of his
wisdom and moral courage.
Resotoed, That every act OF President 1yter's life
every speech thathe has made in the councils OF the
tou-every document that has emanated from his
that he is democrat, thoroughly imbued with true
democratic principles, and eminent degree
worthy the support Of the friends Of pure repub
lican institutions
ReSoired, That we call upon the independent voters
Of the nation, TO Judge the administration Of Presi
dent Tyler by its acts, and not 10y the unounded ae-
cusaons and interested assertions Of partisan editors
Resolred, That the result of all our political expe-
riepce is, that as true democrats can support only
those men that have the will and the intelligence to
inquire and ascertain what is good for the people and
the country, and that have determination enough TO
adhere 10 carry il OUT and that since we believe that
John Tyler has Proved himself TO be Of this stamp and
character he is and shall be our man.
Rtsoircd That we place the most unlimited conf
dencc in the ability and sound republican principles
of the Hon. James NJ. Porter regarding his call TO
seat in the national cabinet deserved tribute of re-
gard to an esteemed citizen, and faterng compli-
ment to the Democracy Of Pennsylvania.
Resolred, That approve Of the nomination Of
John Ritter ESQ., the veteran editor OF the Reading
Eagle, believing his nomination to the national Con.
gress to be called for by long and we-spcnt life Of
public services.
Resotued, That we approve of the whole ticket
framed in the Democratic convention this day
pledging ourselves to stand by "the ticket the whole
ticket and nothing but the ticket" II is composed
of democrats, "good and true" and "worthy and
and well qualified" 10 discharge the duties OF those
offices, TO which they viii soon be called by the SUI.
frages Of their fellow citizens
Resoirtd, That as Democrats desire the com
pleie union and harmony Of the party in all its future
conflicts, pledging ourselves in the of JouN
TYLER, to abide 10y the decision of the Democratic
Republican Convention TO be held at Daltimorc in
May next, and that whoever may be the candidate Of
the party, we shall be found battling in his ranks.
Resoired, That he shall receive in old Berks alone,
majority Of 5000 votes.
After the above resolutions were adopted George
c. Barclay, Esq., being called upon from all parts of
the meeting proceeded to address the assembled null
titude in his usual able and impressive manner lie
stated that though personally indsposed he was will
ing at all times TO make effort to meet the wishes
Of his feowctyens, and especially when called up
on by so large and respectable an assembly. He
then proceeded to review the course of the present
National Administration, showing conclusively the
claims which the President has upon the confidence
and support of all true Rcpublicans-a who love
their country better than party. The principles Of
the Jefiersonan Democracy as exemphed in the
Administration of President Tyler, were warmly Gu
Iogiscd and met with an ardent response from the
meeting The address was cheered in the most en-
thusastc manner.
On motion Of Henry Rhoads, Esq.
Resolred, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Democratic par ers Of Berkes county
On notion the meeting adjourned with nine cheers
for John Tyler and Democracy.