Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-11-14

all 10 do their beet for the recovery and preservation OF
The 'oVernmen, which prospcrad under the ndminis-
traion ot Jefferson and his Democratic successors for
a f"r'od 81 "c,:lv :oriy years Therefore,
! htso!red, That opposed TO every cons,ruc.
i'n oi the frcrral Constitution which trenches upon
ihe fisha OF the 5iars, because in tliem through the
intimate depAnd"nce between representative and con
stinen', We behold The softened influence of domestic
law, operating equally Tor the protection and develop
ment OF social and individual interests, and find their
wa'chn policy, the surest safeguard against the iron
rule oil consolidated and necessarily despotc Go
rernment.
.. Resoioed Tha, we are opposed to the establish.
ment OF U. States Bank, believing il TO be uncon
shuona; alike opposed 10 il on grounds of
cxpedency; fr trial Of twenty years but lately
minated, proved that such institution, instead of
maintaining uniform standard of value or regulating
the exchanges Of the country, by expanding the
rency al one time and contracting il another placed the
interests Of The farme. and the mechanic ct the mercy
o; tie reckless speculaior-was the grand of
habits baneul TO our Republican insti,utions-and by
iraud ana Encouragement, entaed upon the country
an amount Of pscrn,afy loss and dcredii, which can
only be atnned for by Of the most prudent ad.
mins.ra!ion % the Government, and economy and ia.
dusiry among the people.
5 ReSolped, That are opposed 10 Distribution
among The States of The proceeds of sales of the public
lands, because it belongs not TO the General Govern.
ment TO confer upon the States what was specifically
rulnous, which would give 10 them with one hand fifty
dollars and take with the other one hundred, which
they now in effect, receive out Of the fund,
drawn by taxation from The pockets OF the people, and
principally from the luboring classes; which would pay
IN corruptlng State subsidies, through host Of Federal
officers, what goes to lessen the expense of every
citizen at his home would lead 10 the increase of i'm
posts, that the annual dole might be enlarged
iatter the States and the people with the idea of
nihcence, in the General Government-while it was
insdiOnqv b,nc hoth thpiru
ton.
q Resotrcd, That in favor of such speedy re-
vision Of the existing Tariff will yield revenue
ample TO the support of economical administration of
the Government-but opposed to such impost
duties as tend 10 foster domestic manufactures while
they keep The Government poor-siop, or suspend
many Of its essential operations; and render it depend
ant upon remedies of doubtful consituonaty, for the
maintenance Of lis credit We farther opposed to
such Tariff subjects section Of the Union, and
The great body of its cizens, To the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT oil
ano!hewhich fixes the rates at which the farmer ond
The neghborhood mechanic must buy articles of domes
tic consumption, and leaves unprotected 10 hopeless
exerton, the labor and product npon which forty nine
htleths of our people dependent for their veilhood
and by unwise restraints upon foreign commerce,
cudes from exp ration Europe tie surplus food OF
our soil whose fertility has been fully tested
because It's cultvators has never been fairly encou
ragged
s. Reso|ced, That the members of this meeting, while
uO ~ dfUW preference luT WAX
TIN Vas BuREs candidate for the Presidency,
have no design 10 disparage the distinguished states
deemed by many Of their Democratic brethren
better qualified TO fill that high olce-or, they believe
1t TO be the basis Of all fair conference candldly TO ex-
press their opniun matters of public interest
and literally TO listen 10 Tint G! others and If IN this
spirit the delegates from tie various parts OF the Union
meet in this spirit organize their assembly, and conduct
its deliberations, the members of this meeting cannot
doubt the triumphant Of the Nominee Of the
Democratic National Convention by The decision of
which they pledge themselves to abide.
g. ReSoped, That - delegates be appointed com.
pretending fair representation from the different pre-
cincts Of this county, to attend Congressional Con-
vention, to meet in Winchester the 9Th of January
for the purpose of appointing delegates to attend
the National Convention 10 be held in Baltimore, on
the fourth Monday of May next, to nominate Demo
cratic Candidates for President and Vice President Of
the u. States
MIR. Byrd submitted the following resolution, which
unanimously adopted, expression Of the OPT
MON of this meeting in regard 10 the moral, political
and Official worth of Henry F. Baker, Esq late Pos:
master at Winchester, who was prescribed by the pre-
sent Administration for the honest expression of his
opinions free citizen of this free land:
ResOined, That respectfully recommend our fell
low citizen, Henry f. Baker, of the representa-
tives of this district, in The National Convention. His
purity Of character, and unwavsrng devotion to lie
publican principles, entite hm TO the fullest confidence
OF his political friends.
which unanimously adopted by the meeting
RESOLVED, That il be recommended 10 the Democrat
ic Republican party OF Frederick county 10 meet in
their respective election precincts early be
for the purpose Of organizing Democratic Associations,
with view Of promoting the election 10 The Offices Of
President Vice President of the United States the
nominees Of the Ballimnre Convention.
The blank in The sixth resolution was filled with the
of the following gentlemen, viz; Henry Sce*ers,
sr., William Stephenson, Jacob Baker John w Miller,
II. +. Baker, w. G. Singleton, John Bruce, John
Fletcher, William Kerr, James B. Hackney, James
Robinson, William Smith, Back Creek) David Davis,
Felix Good, William Rosenberser, Jacob Richard Jo
Sc ph Richard, James a. Russell, Capt. Sydnor, John
Wright, George Brinker, II. Fl. Hte. Capt. Joseph
Long W Grove, Col p. Rieley, Jacob R. Nicklin,
Jonathan Lovett Jr, Dr. R. P. McCandess, Cen J
RI Carson, J. G.. Bowyer Jacob Huntsbury, William
Eddy, Robert Brannon, Robert Barr, ST., Daniel Col
Inns, Jacob Allebaugh, Col Robert l.. Baker, William
Smith, ID Z Brown, Jacob Hieranimus, John Griffith,
Sd, James Nelson aud Robert Smith.
MIR. Eichelberger offered the subioncd resolution, a,
the close of the proceedings, and II was unanimously
adopted.
ReSoircd That it be earnestly recommended 10 our
Democratic friends in this and the adjoining counties,
to use their personal efforts for enlargng the crcula
ton Of the Winchester Vrgniau, recently transferred
to the charge of J, Bowyer Esq, with view of Sc
curing efficient support to that important organ
Of the Democratic party, and for better disseminating
Democratic principles
On notion it was
Resolred, That the Editors of The Virgnian, Rich
mond Enquirer, Washington Globe, Baltimore Repub-
lcan and all other papers favorable to the Democratic
cause be requested 10 give these proceedings nser
ton in their respective papers.
Upon motion, the meeting adourned sine die.
ROBERT J.. BAKER, Chairman
J. G. BOWER, Secretary.