Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-23
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meeting Of portion Of the citizens Of Page county
held at the Court House, in the town of Luray,
the 18th February, 1913, pursuant TO notice
previously gwen, Which was organized BY John Me-
pherson beng called 10 the Char and appointing Isaac
ii. Strchlrr Secretary The object Of the meeting
having been briefly explained by the Chair,
Francis IL Jordan, Esq, offered the following reso.
luions, accompanying them with few thrilling and
suitable remarks, in further explanation Of The object
of the meeting, which were unanimously adopted.
/. Resoired, That this meeting cordially approve OF
the plan Of General Convention for the nomination of
President and Vice President, and at the proper time
is the purpose of the Democracy of this county TO hold
the necessary meetings, and appoint fresh from their
hcdy, good men and true, 10 represent this portion
Of tie "Tcnth Legion IN such convention.
. Resolrtd That this meeting cherish with undated
ardour the principles which animated the citizens OF
this county al The last Presidential election and which
induced them 10 give an Amos, unanimous VOTE for
that tried patriot Martin Van Barren.
, ReSolred, That approve Of The contemplated
Democratic State Convention 10 be held at Richmond,
Virginia, on The I'd Of March next.
4. ReSotred. That the chairman appoint -- de-
legotes 10 represent this county in said Convention
s. Resolred, That We have abiding confidence in
the wisdom and patriotism of our political brethren
throughout The State, and hereby authorize and re
quest said delegates TO operate in sad conyen
ton with our political friends in all proper measures
that shall have for their object The perpe;uty and
premacy of the true spirit Of Democracy But we DO
not delegate 10 saiu representatives. or 10 SAID cOnven
ticn, any power authority 10 act for Us in matters
touching the coming Presidential election, intending,
as expressed in resolution FIRST to attend that para
mount duty ourselves.
On motion of n w. Wager, Esq, the blank in 4,h
resolution was filled with the number of fifteen.
Whcreupcn, The chair proceeded 10 appoint The fol-
lowing gentlemen delegates from the county: n. w.
Wager, Esq, And:cwF G5ayson, Daniel spi,Ier, F H..
Jordan, Esq, Col. Jonas AI,shire, Mann Almond, d.
Bumgardner, Esq, Geo. Kite, Major a. J. Dannon,
William Bradley, Esq, Addison 4. Jones, Reuben P.
Bell, Esq, Jacob Baker, Esq, David c. Gilman and
Isaac Il. Slricher, who were appoiaied by tie meet.
ing.
On motion Of Andrew F. Grnyson, Esq,
Rtsoleed That in order TO secure full representa-.
ton of the Democracy of this county in said conven
ton, Jacob S,7ols, Esq, Joel Holle,nan, Esq, Major
Charles Hun,on Judge P n Nicholas, Thomas Richie,
Esq, and Col Vim. Carson te, and they are hereby
chosen aIiernaes
The following preamble and resolutions offered
bv Maj A J OBannon, and accompanied BY a short,
bu. cogent and appropriate, speech, they were unan
mously adopted:
Whereas, the names of several distinguished indi.
vduas Of the Democratic party have been informally
presented to the consideration of the people, suitable
persons to be chosen candidates for The Presidency
Of the u. Sand, having been taunted by our enc
mics with the prediction, that ty The influence Of