Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-21
VOICE OF TIE DEMOCRACY.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NORFOLK COUNTY.
AT an adjourned meeting OF the DemocralIc party
held in the Town Hall, Tuesday evening, the l4;h inst.
DR.. VIM. /. Cooke in the Char;
The object OF the meeting having been explained by
the Chairman
On motion of Mr. VIM Morrill,, committee of five
were appointed 10 report resolutions to the meeting
when the Char appointed the following gentlemen
VIM Morrill,, J. NJ Bnford, Henry Robertson, John
S. White and J. F. Staples, Nbo, having retired for
few moments, reported The follow NJ resolutions, which
adopted
Resored That we approve the Convention to be held
in the CITY o! Richmond The I'd day Of March en-
suing. for the purpose of again prnnu'g ang those De-
mocratic principles wich have led Us 10 victory here
;oiore, and for recommending the most proper time
and place for holding National Convention, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for The Offices OF
President and Vice President Of the u States and
indicate the best mode for e.ectinr delegates said
Convention
Resotrsd, That 90 delegates be appointed by this
meeting to attend the Convention to be held in Rich
nohd at the time above specified.
Resorcd, That our Delegates 10 the State Conven
ton be instructed urge the propriey OF having dele
gates elected to the National Convention by the people
of each Congressional District, and exercising their
best discretion TO the mode Of appointing, 10
obtain the full and fair expression Of the will OF the
people.
On motion, the following gentlemen elected de-
legales DR.. John Z. Young, Dr. william Collins,
William Morrill,, J. NJ B,nlord, John S. White, DR..
Arthur r Smith, R. G. Baylor, Dr. Robert loung,
Doctor VIM Tatem, Christopher Miller, ~ NJ. Ia
tenn, DR.. Sylvester, J. F. Staples, Henry Robertson,
VIM. Grimes, VIM Todd, John Ivy, Joel Tart, Col.
Cherry, Captain ONeil
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were added
10 the delegation.
Resoiced, That, in the opinion of this meeting, the
Hon. John Caldwell Calhoun, by his patriotism, fideli-
~ to the Constitution, and eminent services to his
country merits the admiration and applause Of his coun
trymen, and would fill with signal ability the highest
office in The gift of free and powerful people
Rcsotred, That We recommend Congressional Dis
tric Convention 10 be held in Suffolk on the second
Monday in March next for the purpose Of nominating
suitable candidate 10 represent this District The
Congress Of the United States
ReS0ioed, That when this meeting adjourn it adjourn
10 meet at this Hall on the 22d instant, al clock T.
nj, for the purpose .. appointing Delegates 10 the
District Convention in Suffolk, and that the ctzens Of
the three parishes in this county be requested 10 APP
point Delegates TO the same.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered TO be pub.
Richmond Enquirer.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
VIVA |. COOKE, Chairman.
r. II. STEVENS, Secretary.
PoGT swoUTH, FEB. Is, 1913.
Sir-When the resolution was offered las, evening
at the Democratic meeting euiorisng John c. Cal
houn, made the melton 10 lay SAID resolution the
table without giving my reasons, hic STALL do here
after, through the medium of newspaper.
| an, very respectfully,
THOMAS II H. COOKE.