Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-18
VOICE OF THE DEMOCRACY.

DEMOCRACY OF PRINEESS ANNE COUNTY.
At meeting Of portion of the Democratic party OF
Princess Anne held al the Courthouse, on the 9th Of
February, loi3
On motion of Jonathan Hunter Col Chas Henley,
was called to the Char, and Peter II Whltehurst was
appointed Secretary.
On motion of Dr.. J Jones, the Chair appointed
J. Is. Jones, iona Hunter, Joshua James, w. ". Ca
son, John ". Lewis, Il. I Cotnlck and VIM. Hunter,
committee; who, after retiring, reported 10 the meet
ing the following preamble and resolutions which were
adopted
Whereas, the Democratic citizens Of Princess Anne
county, cordially approving the suggestion TO hold
convention at Richmond, the 2nd OF March next, for
the purpose of general concert Of action throughout
the State, and TO nominate suitable candidate for the
xt presidency have met to appoint Delegates 10 the
snid convention. We respond 10 the call the
div because false rumors OF dsunon III Inc RANKS OF
the Democracy, have been trnmDeed abroad, und be
hope TO exhibit always The bright example Of
a party evincing the frnlness, union and devo.
tion 10 p:lncp III adversely Us 10 prosperity. BE It
therefore
/. Resolred, That we hold dear to our hearts the
maxim Of the old Romans, 'neyer 10 despair Of tie r.
public, and though experience tue direfui
suits OF Federal dlcia;i1r and mistue, The day fast
cawnng Of lasting Gnd complete Democratic fio'npa
2 Resotred, That having o7;nerly warned cur fellow
citizens of the opposite party, ananS: the injurious
tendency ola Distribution oi the public funds high,
onerous and unjust tariff the act lega2ing bankruptcy
and other measures Of the Wings behold their
sad effects want of confidence among men, probiy
tarnished abroad. pros,.a,ed and
ton bankrupt
8. Resoiced, That the present tariff act intended as
il evidently is, 10 encourage and to protect manuac-
ct the expense and to the great INJURY of commerce
and agriculture, meeIS our decided and marked con-
domination.
4 Resoiced, That contrary TO the Clay Wings, we
maintain, if Que OF The three great Interests Of thc
try should receive the peculiar and fostering care o.!
Congress-, commerce ana The shipping interest should
be that one that produce, whether of the soil
workshop, may find numerous and ready markets
abroad, as well as al home.
s. ReS0reG, That unu the burthens imposed upon
commerce BE- reduced 10 jus, ard equitable stand.
ard, and the laws Yioat,Ye OF contracts and :avoring
frauds be repealed, cannot expect our country 10 be
prosperous.
g. Rcsoteed, That among the prominent men spoken
OF as suitable candidates for ihe Presidential Char,
fluid none well calculated as John c.. Calhoun, to
carry out fully the views Of the Democracy and cspc
cially TO recommend aud promote just measures for
The increase OF conmerce and the restoration al n
sound currency; shat. therefore give him oar hear
~ support unless some other Democratic Candidate
should be regularly nominated in properly instituted
general assembly.
Resored, That DR.. J. B. Jones, jonathan Hunter,
Joshua James, w ". Csson, + II. Herbert, John W
Lewis, henry I Camp, 2. H. Whi,ehurs,, Edward
James S. S. Woodhouse, John James, Dr. Pitts, I. t.
Kemp, be appointed Delegates to the Richmond Con.
yention.
8 Rcsoired, That Delegates be instructed to op-
pose all Efforts have the proposed National Conven-
ton composed of State delegations and 10 insist upon
the gh, and duty the people Of the several counties
TO naSae their representatives, TO said convention
as the only 20 insure far expression oil
the popular will
On motion Of K. IL Whitehurs.
Resolocd, That this meeting recommend 10 the vo'
tiers of this county John w l-wis as fit and proper
person 10 represent them IN the next House of Dele
gates Of Virginia, and pledge themselves to use all no.
norab!e means 10 secure his election.
On notion the Chafman Of the meeting added
10 the list of Delegates TO represent this county III the
Richmond Convention
On motion, ReSoictd, That The Editors of the Nor
folk and Portsmouth papers, and Richmond Enquirer
be requested 10 publish the proceedings of this meet
ing
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
CHAS. HENLEY, Chr.
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