The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-06
From the DeirOa Daily Free Press.

At meeting of the Democratic Republican cleo
tors of the Sd Ward Of the city OF Detroit friendly
TO the present National Administration, held pursu-
ant to notice. at the Clinton House in said ward on
Saturday evening, the 2Sih inst motion of James
Cross Alexander Leadbeater, Esq was called to the
chair, and Mr.. Edward Doyle, jr., appointed Sec
rotary.
The object for which the meeting had been con.
vened having been fully and clearly stated by the
chairman, it was, on motion of Mr. Williams, Re-
solved, That a committee Of three be appointed to
draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting.
Whereupon, Messrs. Duschene, Beaubien, and
Jackson appointed said committee. During the
absence Of the committee, the meeting was ably and
eloquently addressed by several gentlemen-where-
upon the committee reported, through their chair
man the following Preamble and Resolutions
| Whereas, it is inherent right Of the citizens OF
this Republic To meet together 10 discuss the various
questions OF interest which arise from the very nature
and operation Of free Government therefore, as
the united opinion Of this meeting, be il
Resolved That in the principles of Democracy as
inculcated by the immortal Jefferson and carried out
by his Democratic successors, country will ever
find her sures guarantee for present and future pros
perty.
Resolred That while honest differences Of opinion
may naturally exist with respect 10 particular cand-
dates for popular favor, and peculiar preferences be
felt and urged in the selection Of public servants yet
as measure of compromise and safety, hearty and
the majority is the bounden duty Of every true Re
publican Democrat
ResoIped That is the inestimabe privilege OF ey
cry American freeman to express his opinions open
" and fearlesy the Of the peoples servants
to applaud their merits and to denounce their
rors.
ResoIued That il is deliberate conviction that in
JOHN TYLER the President Of the United States,
the country possesses able, fearless, and ndepen-
dent Democrat TO whom the gratitude Of the Demo
= ,,,efly ~. .t,-,.l
frmness in successfully resisting the suicidal mea-
sures Of the Clay-whig majority in the late Congress
Resolved That the claims Of Mr.. TYLER, to a prom
inent place among the Democratic candidates in the
ensuing National Convention, are just and we'll
founded that the truly Democratic measures Of his
Administration, merit and should receive this mark
Of consideration from the party to whose welfare
Old Veto" has largely and efficiently contributed
Resolved, That while do fully appreciate the
merits Of other distinguished republican candidates.
as well worthy Of our political support, we feel
bound to use ali honorable exertons TO advance MIR.
Tyer's claims and to ensure his success as the "man
Of choice" for the surages Of the National Con-
vention.
Resolu,d That in the firm belief and assurance
that the Democratic candidate for Governor, John $.
Barry the people OF this State have honest capa-
bic, and independent public cervant, we will give him
our united and vigorous support.
Resolved That Robert McClelland the Democratic
Congressional candidate, is a every way worthy
oil our SURFACES anu ehtileu 10 tne warm support OF
every true Democrat.
Resolped, That the Democratic nominees for county
officers are true-hearted Republicans and shall re-
ceive OUT votes.
/ On motion Of Mr.. Carter, the resolutions were
unanimously adopted
| On mot,on Of Mr.. Callaghan, Resolved That the
proceedings Of this meeting be signed by the chair
/ man and Secretary and published in the Democratic
! Free Press, and Constitutional Democrat.
i Whereupon the meeting adjourned
A. LEADBEATER Chairman.
| EnwAnn DnYIr II. Secretary.