Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-09-12
pr.r11c MEETING IN FAuoulER.

p1,r1Ic MEETING IN FAuoUiER
| Al neiuhborhood meeting ot portion OF 'he De
mocratie ne,v held al Liberty Meeting house. 10 Tue
oou,ty of Fauouier, on Saturday the 26h oil August
ls13 nursuan 10 general notice to the Democfa''c pa'
ty at large on motion. Mr. beneoiGt Jones "ao .as
to the Chair, and Mr. F. Alexander oo"ef was 'pp''"
ed Secretary. ,,, ~. ,,a.,;nr !,
some hrir hn, nporopriaie remarks on the character
and object If the me citing, and concluded oy oel"s
the following preamble and resolutions, wh'cn "ee
submitted 10 the vote, we're UNANIMOUSLY aoop'eu'
Ayes 90, Nays co; n-ofo,rd
W.rEr,s This meeting, entertaining profound
son ~ ,ha merits and services Of John g. Calhoun
of South Caroj,aa avail themselves OF this occasion 10
declare their preferences for him as Tue mex. hepuo
can candidate for the Presidency, w'lhout oeoga'he
from the claims of other distinguished anu oeSelv"s
Republicans who are animated oy iauuaoio a'I'.'o
10 serve their country that exalted sphere; and fur-
,beror. their thorough conviction OF the pa
ramonnt ;mnoriance Of proceeding In the organza-
ton of National Convention as to secure iar repre-
senation of the popular WILL as Indispensable 10 .he
concentrated and harmonious acton OF the great ne
publican party of the oh'oh III ouPpo'' " VIZ
Therefore,
Resolred, Tha,this meeting having the highest con
fdence in the experience, WISDOM ana pro'ouhu pa'
o,sm OF John c. Calhoun; in the energy and intrepid
l,c Affairs have rendered him equal to the emergency;
in his knowledge Of the theory OF our Govern
men, and tho constitution of American society; ana IN
his familiar acquaintance with the wants oil lhe PeoPe
nv nubLc service Of more than quarter OF century
regard him as pteeminently qualified to l and adorn
the elevated station of Chief Magistrate OF the Union
Re,oJrsJ That in the opinion Of this meeting, no
statesman is better qualified to work out important re.
forms in the complicated subjects OF the currency ana
the tariff than Mr.. Calhoun; who has shown the cur
renew to be deeply diseased traced the malay 10 It's
,rue source pointed out its probable progress and con-
| thnrnuuhv corrected. proposed
remedy which would be both safe and efhcent, ana
who goes system of duties on imports laid purely
for re venue, allowing discriminating duties only where
true principles call Tor II, or IN olher WORDS
for fixing the scale of duties at the standard required
by the of the Government, economically and
efficiently administered.
Rcsoiccd, That this meeting duly estimate the long,
faithful and distinguished public services OF Mr. Cal
houn his high Executive talents as displayed ~ ms
administration ne the War Department under MT Mon
roe his sound Republican principles, and moral worth
Of character together with his deep devotion 10 the
Constitution, the liberty, and the happiness OF his coun
try: and earnestly recommend hun to the Democratic
party Of the u States their next candidate Tor the
Presidency.
Rcsolred, That Mr. Calhoun's patriotic conduct dur.
np the administration of MIR Madison in reporting and
carrying through Congress, under the most RESPONSE
BILE and trying circumstances, u bill declaring war
against Great Britain in the maintenance oil our neu-
trail rights in rousing the spirit and anmaiing the
Americans protect their liberties and honor, and to
meet promptly and boldly the hazard OF just and ne
cessary war; and in energe,cay supporting the war
through most disastrous trials and difhcultIes,
should not be forgotten by the Republican party; and
constitutes at this day, strong claim to the respect,
confidence gratitude, and support OF the entire party
Of the Union.
Resoloed, That this meeting implicitly conhde in
the honesty and ability of John &. Calhoun 10 INTRO
duce the most rigid economy and establish the strict
krap 0f thn puhllc r.
VICE and to consummate those great Republican re-
forms which alone restore the Governmental It's
original simplicity and purity, place It upon its true
constitutional basis and invest 1t with the affections
of the people, and that moral power which hxes the
character and establishes the permaneney OF all free
Governments.
Resoirsd That the glorious banner of "free trade;
low duties; no debt; separation from banks economy;
rereuchment and strict adherence to the Consli'u'
the banner raised by Mr. Calhoun himself, con
,ains the Democratic creed and as such, should
be hailed and sustained by every genuine Republican
in the land.
Rcsoircd That in the opinion of this meeting, 1t is
essential 10 our success in the next Presidential cleo
t,on bring back into ranks oil that large ano
portion of the Republican party, comprising
some of It's most prominent and Influential members
Who without renouncing any Of their political primer
ples separated themselves from Jackson admnstra-
ton after the Proclamation, and went off under the
State Rights banner and refused 10 CO operate with
us in the memorable contest of lc4O
ferent fractions oftns parry yafOds eIEG.J ne
the Union and ensure 10 The Democracya brilliant ant
enduring triumph
Resoiofd, That il is a.important in organizing De
moe ralc National Convention for the purpose of
Letting candidates for the Presidency and Vice Pres-
dency to adopt ha! plan which will secure the unet
and harmonious action of the whole Republican part,
in support of the nomination.
Rcs0ired, That this meeting respectfully suggest Il
their political brethren, that the District system OF send
ing delegates to the Convention be agreed upon,
that The per caPta mode of voting be adopted in thu
Convention, as the best possible plan Of asceitanng
fully and unequiyocally the wishes and views of
jority Of the party, and means OF concentrating
| instead of defeating, the will OF SAID party.
Resotued, That this meeting will most cordially ant
energetically support the nominee OF Democratic Ma
tional Convection constituted as TO give TO the party
the candidate of its choice.
Rcsolred That this meeting, in view Of arriving a
the popular will recommend TO their political brethren
throughout the country, full and free discussion o
the Presidential question, TO be conducted in spirit
conca,ion fairness and moderation.
| Minor Wallace followed 10 remarks at some length
explaining the grounds Of his preference for Mr.. Cal
houn for The Presidency; and expressing his admra
ton Of the character, and claims Of Mr. Cal
houn the confidence Of the people and the honos
the Government which 10 great emergencies he had
powerfully supported He admitted that he had strong
objections TO Mr. Van Buren; some of which he stated
He dwelt the district system and per capita mode
of voting in the Convention, as essential to full ant
fair expression of the popular will on the nomination
and concluded by saying, however strong weIe ~.
preferences for Mr. Calhoun, if majority Of the party
should nominate another, whilst he should deeply re
greet it, for the sake of the integrity Of the party, he
would support the nomination.
| Mr. Samuel Robinson then moved the adoption of
brief address (Which he had prepared) to the people Of
the county, which, being read, was adopted.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published III the Flag of 9a, Richmond Enquirer, Pc
tersburg Republican, Globe, Spectator, and Alexan-
dria Gazette.
The meeting then adjourned
BENEDICT JONES, Chmn
2. ALEX. BowHR, Scc'ry.
WiScHEsTER, Sept 6.
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weeks past have been increasing the interest of their
attractions agreeable resort for that portion of the
community, from our cities and else here who find