Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-27

, the Petersburg Inteeencer OF yesterday, In whose
editorial of the Democratic meeting we rerret
to find the following sentences:
"The Meeting, hear, addressed by Mossr Wallace
Martin and Greenw who, We hear, cqui ID themselves hand
some come e nc mnor members u The parry too We hear
kent IN good humn by atha were made lhcm Of
their efforts, however, we have heard nothing"
We shall harsh language towards the In
telllgencer, atributng TO mprudence, rather than
malice, his most uncalled for unnecessary, and unjust
sneer.
But who are these ''minor MEMBERS, who had 10 be
"kep in good humor by cults, and of whose efforts
"nothing was heard /?
Was 1t MIR. Allison, long established and respect
ed lawyer of this town. Was it Mr.. William Robert
son, Jr gentleman of the highest responsibility, who
took a prominent part in the contest OF lS40, and,
moreover, might have thought, from his rela
ton the President Of the Clay Club, had claim
10 he treated nj least respectfully by its organ? Was
it Mr. J. A. Jones, a gentleman who, although not
long resident in Petersburg, has acquired both at the
bar and in private life, most enviabe reputation p
Was il David II. Branch, whom the people of Peters.
burg have honored with their legislative trust, and
whom every body knows to be of the most popular
and influential men in the town:
These are the gentlemen who addressed the meet
ing, and whom the lnelligencer holds up in invdious
comparison with Others who would not presume 10
claim superiority any of them. We do not
know the grade by which the lntegencer regulates
his majo and his minors; but we feel justified IN say
ing, with all respect to our Clay friends, that these
gentlemen will compare, favorably any point of view,
with any citizen of Petersburg who has addressed, or
who can be induced 10 address, the Clay Club.
We surmise, that friend of the lnelligencer
not little out of humor, when he heard OF the
glorious Democratic meeting; but he should not have
allowed il TO excite unknd and sneerng remark against
respectable and uuofendng gentlemen; and we hope,
that has been the rs II may be the last subject OF
comp laint between US
Proceedings Of the Democracy Of Petersburg.
At meeting of the Democratic Republicans of the
Town of Petersburg, opposed TO the election of h.
Clay to the next Presidency, and TO The measures OF
the Wing party, held 10 The Court House, on Satur-
day evening, the 2lst instant, Thomas Wallace presi
ded, and J. Travis Rosser acted as Secretary.
| On motion of Col. VIM. G. Parker, Committee of
thirteen, consis ing Of Messrs. VIM G. Parker, Ma
thaniel NJ. Martin, Washington Greenhow, DR.. Joseph
E. Cox, Lewis Lunslord John A. Peterson, Robert
Leslie Capt. David II. Branch, VIM. Hawthorn, Jas
S. French, VIM Robertson, jr., Capt John Pollard,
and Lod wick Brown, was appointed by the Chairman
10 nominate officers, and recommend laws for the De-
mocrac Association; who, having retired for that pur
pose reported through Col. VIM. c. Parker, their
Chairman, the following Preamble and Resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
PREAMBLE.
Engaged in contest, not for men, but for principles
which we hold sacred, have resolved 10 avail
selves of all legitimate and honorable OF sus tain
ing our cause. Our political opponents fast forming
themselves INTO "Clay Clubs"-we will endeavor to
couneract their Designs designs which we deem hos
tile the best interest of our county by Democratic
Associations, and with hearty and honest zeal strive to
support principles consecated by the noble and patrl-
otto exertlons of the great and good men OF our State
whose talents and virtues shed unfadlng ustre over
our annals at the cuse OF the last and the opening Of
the present century. The questions issue, The
same principle, which marked that memorable era
and the Wing party, no longer seeking TO deceive, OF
desparng OF in such attempt for the second
time, with show OF candor, openly avow the
leading measures which they desire to impress upon
the legislation and policy of the country. National
Bank Protective Tariff, Distribution Of the proceeds
OF the public lands among the States, are INSCRIBED
upon their Clay banners, bold relief and conspicn
characters. II is longer considered caumny TO
charge upon the Wings of the South, disposition TO
charter United States Bank-a change has suddenly
come DER the spirit OF their dream, and now they pro-
claim, "trumpei ;ongued, the establishment OF such
institution indispensable 10 the interest and good
morals Of The country.
still are, the advocates Of other measures
equally violatory Of the Constitution, and of most per
ncious and dsmoralizng tendencies. AT their never
be forgotten Extra Session, they passed. hot haste
Bankrupt Law, Objectionable IN many oil It's Tea
lures so open to fraudulent evasion and so destruc
tive of public confidence, and the morals of the com
muuity, excite the honest indignation of an over
whening majority Of the people, and induce them, III
which could not be dsregarded, to demand its in
slant repeal. The present candidate OF the Wing party
gave his earnest and efficient support TO this bill, IN
contempt of the wishes of the people he in part repre-
scented in the Senate Of The United States and we have
no evidence before u.s. that his opinions on this subject
have undergone any change Under such circum.
Stances what security have we, that this condemned
measure may not again be favorite banting of the
Wings, il they should succeed in obtaining the rens OF
Government, We will not charge opponents, az
u body, with favorlng the assumption Of the enormous
1t. ,haS Nv bo Eoup ept. but
we are proud to believe, that not single member of
the Democratic party has been found to countenance
such alarming intraction OF the Constitution, and,
that the only support has as yet obaned IS from the
Wing ranks. Like other balls which have been set IN
motion by that party may gather strength as rolls
along, until, acquiring the tremendous force OF the
mountain avalanche, it becomes irresistible IN It's
terrible course. Under this fearful apprehension, we
will use our utmost efforts to crush it in its first
formation, forgeiling that measures, which only
few brief years ago. when ascribed to the Wing party
by ts opponents were denounced as unconstitutional,
and the charge of advocating them, represented by
them a false and malicious libel now openly APP
proved and warmly espoused Against the latltudnous
construction by which alone such vast mitable powers
can be claimed we solemn protest and will
unce asingy combat. If our blessed Union, and with
it our free institutions and glorious Liberties, have ever
been endangered has, in our opinion, been the re-
suit of an assumption and exercise of doubtful and
questionable powers by the chartered and limited Co
vernment Of the United States The Bank-the alien
and sed,,ion laws-the odious, unjust and oppressive
tariff Of 1893 all fully attest the truth of this remark
The real conservative principle of our free Institutions,
is 10 be found in the extension and claim CT power
by implication but in its wholesome restraints by
strict and rigid construction Of the Constitution. Such
was the consideration, which induced the venerable
sage and tried patriot, George Clinton to give his
casting vote as Vice President Of The u S. against the
Bank bill Of 1911 To carry this principle and re-
SYST the encroachments of Federalism, We, the Demo
Gratis of the of Petersburg determined to make
united and energetic exertons
l. Resolved, therefore, That we will form ourselves
into Democratic Association for the Town of Peters
burg, to be styled and known such and all persons
who opposed to the election of Henry Clay, as Pre-
sden and to the designs and measures proposed by the
Wing party, are cordially invited to cooperate with US
n this society.
2 Resoiued, That the Officers of this Association
shall consist OF President, three Vice Presidents, two
Secretaries Treasurer, and Corresponding Commit,
tee of fve which last shall be invested with general
powers to adopt such measures may, in their Cpl
nion be cacu to promote the views OF this Assoc
cia,on subject however, to the approval or disappova
upon the part of the Association and that the aforesaid
Officers and Committee shall BE- elected RIGA coco by