Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-10-18
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THE, DEMOCRATS


day night and organized themselves into association.
Tor the more efficient support and dissemination of their
. and principles.
The meeting organised by the appoinmcn, OF Capt.
VIM. d. Wren, Chairman and Charles Ellis, Secretary.
On motion Ut Mr.. Rchic, committee of Is gen
tlcmen appointed report plan OF organizing De.
nocrntic Association. This committee retired and
manned out for time. In the interim, speeches
made 10y Messrs. Greenhow Editor Of the Petersburg Re-
pblcanJ John ;. Caskic, VIM. Crump j. Il. Young. and
Wm Nnniod, who were respectively called upon by the
meeting
Mr. Grecnhows speech devoted mainly the clu-
cdnon OF the difficulties which have the Calhoun and
Van Buren, divisions ut the Democracy IN array against
each other Mr. &. spoke emphatic strong language
and pretty plainly indicated that the side which he did
not belong, he belongs the Calhoun sic) had caused
the discord which prevailed; aud he inmatcd. that IL
tam leaders permitted To hold continued sway the
Democratic party would be routed horse foot and Dragons
lie said these leaders be pulled down from their hob
by, or they would ride II death.
lie spoke IN ridcuc ct the Syracuse Ccnvenuon-dcned
that from the people. could be taken express
ing the will OF the people. lie pretty plainly informed
the meeting that those with whom he acted could sub
mt n the decisions OF convention constituted rs II
IN the principles OF representation the
National Convention, laid down by the Syracuse Conven
tion. Ills remarks in this particular made part the
audience look little serious and uneasy; while they elicit
ed much applause though tins last II was conoctured came
from the whig benches. Mr. g. suspected much,
might be inferred from the he gave his speech He up
Peaed 10 the meeting To pursue that course which would
and removing the at disSeutiOn and TO act IN
such dsappoint those who had evidently come
there with the expectation OF seeing "dOg fight" lie
urged the Democrats 10 take lesson from the gmhcauon
their deod impaired io the wings and to quarrel
among themselves He concluded wtha very spirited ap-
peal harmony ot action ami denuncaon OF those who
should continue 70 fom,nt discord in their ranks.
lie followcdby Mr.. Caskc, who threw great deal
OF oil upon the troubled lie mingled with his
appeals harmony, very good humo which inspired
much good feeling. MIR. C. took Wings by surprise
by his appearance the Democrats. We among oth-
crs had though, him Wing. lie had before taken
part in public party proceeding. lie commenced by
menonn. tins fact, and nv remarkng that impor-
thSt starting ne should right and that he then
enrolled his Tor lite, IN the Democratic ranks.
queer way II starting night. Thought the Wings. lie had
better make strong pledges for the iuurcthe Scrip
tural adagc knowcth what a dny may bring
FORTH. is applicable # possible, the politician, than
amy other human being The party have valuable acqu
siton in Mr. {.
Mr. William Crump oppressed himself very happily in
short speech cNh,ring 10 harmony and zeal
Mr. VIM. Muuiori, Young rccrut-his frs, appearance
IN the party arcnaeNcuscd himself IN modest and be-
coming for not making speech when called upon
Mr. John b. Young made buel and energetic speech
similar spi OF Mcssrs Caske and Crump There
little sand against the Wings, the healing ct the Demo
cratic discussions seemed TO be hc first and important hs
The committee here made their report consisting of
preamble and constitution, together with the Of Of
hcorS for the organization The whole adopted mem.
CON- and Mr. Richie closed with few remarks touching
the spirit with which he aciuaed and the spirit
should actuate the party. The following is the list Of Of
fces
Presidcnt-WM. D. WREN:
LIST Vice Presidcni-James Bosher:
3D. do do stafford II. Parker.
Secrc;ary-Chares Ellis.
TreuSuTcr-John Womble.
Corresponding Commi,ec-Thomas Richie James A.
Seldom, and VIM T. Watson.
From The Enquirer
The Republicans Of Richmond assembled ON Friday
night in the City Hail. III considerable force to form Dem
ocratc Association They called under notice
oppose the election OF Henry Clay the next Presidency
and the measures OF the Wing party This spirit ANNA
ted their proceedings.
Mr. Washington Grecnhow first addressed the meet
ing
The meeting also addressed by Mcssrs John s. Cas-
kie, William Crump, William Munford, and John g.
Young all four understood prefer Mr.. CaIhoun We
~ eloquent and appropriate favor our
ranks and energy our acts.
We recommend the of our Constitution TO the at
enon OF our Republican friends throughout Virginia, and
earnestly ADVISE them To and 10 form similar Assoca-
tons. We cannot permit ourselves for one moment To
doubt, but that the Association this city continue
lone and inGlvisbie"-and will prove most efficient in
strumcnt in 1914, in 1870 urousng the People
and ihwarIing the designs of the Wings.
We call upon the Republicans, in all the Counties To
meet together unite together, and form Democratic
Associations Let them lay their foundations harmony
OF spirit and unity of purpose. Unite aguinst Mr. CLAY
and the Coons. Sink all questions calculated produce
internal Discussions. Let avoid all wranging We have
had enough in the newspapers las Aaron Burr said in
Couil-much, and too much of tins species OF war. Let
us Danish all "rangng from Democratic Associations
and from social circles Let exhibit to the at
tending Wings ridiculous spectacle Of conicntion-or
one Of tho orators called Friday night dog fight"
Let us suppress oil such differences OF opinion and pre-
sent one common front 10 the common enemy. They will
give employment enough for all energies and will
require all united forces cope with their ebatted
clubs, and subdue their combined and complicated powers.
We must not for gladiat1rs lest their skill
and shed each others blood But meet 70 martial our
forces, and discipline ranks, against the Wings and
Henry Clay In tins spirit let mco-in this spirit act
and-n this spirit, energies the end Of the cam
pngn. Thus, may keep ourselves united, and thus
rally our strength against the Coons.
One hint 10 these gentlemen in the CITY Of Richmond
Our doors open you-But Is it right is il cnnsi.
that Olcraon which the stronger party in Richmond owes
To the weaker Ia attempt way, participate in our
cdngs, and mix your loud appnscs with any n the
sentiments which may be uttered by any of our members
and those appauses given with the hope Of flaming the
cmbcrs.
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.
At meeting OF the Democratic Republicans of the city
Of Richmond, opposed to the election Of Henry Clay To the
next Presidency aud 10 the Of the Wing party
held IN the City Hall, Friday evening the 18th instant
Captain VIM. d. Wren presided, and Charles Ellis acted
4 Secretary.
Or motion Of MAJOR Charles II. Hyde, it was
Resolved That IN the opinion ol this meeting, OK
p"di"nt 10 form Democratic Association in the city Of
Richmond.
On motion Of Mr.. Thomas Richie committee Of dir
teen, consisting "f Mos-T.. Thomas Richie james A Scd
dom Charles H. Hyde Samuel ID. Donoon Robert g. scott
Carter VI. BnAton, John W. mblc, Thomas H. Ellis VIM
!. Watson, james Bnshcr, Robert T.. Wicker Chns Wor
tain, and VIM Wallace, appointed los the Chairman.
% nominate oiccr, and recommend suitable laws for the
government IT said Associations; who, having retired for
That purpose, reported, through Mr. Richie their Chair
man. tine following Preamble aud Constitution, which were
unanimously adopted:
PGlANnLr.
Tho Democratic Association Of Richmond has been for
med ioT the purpose Uf uniting Democracy aud produ
cling concert and efficiency their action The great exer
TONS Of onr opponents and their extraordinary de-