Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-16
DEMOCRATIC PROCEEDINGS IN AccoMAe


ing in very happy aud effective address
On motion of Dr. Peter F. Browne, MIR. John w.
II Parker appointed Secretary.
On motion OF Mr.. VIM. 7. Ba. y, it was
Rts0iotd, That n committee OF seven be- appointed to
report suitable res buttons for the acton oil this
ing.
Whereupon The Chair appointed the following gem
tlemen:
M-ssrs VIM. P. Bayly, VIM. II. B Gusts, James
J. Aworth, Geo s. Savage, Geo. ii. Bell Rnber;
Poulson, and Francis d. Miller who .mmed iately re-
tired.
During their absence, cell was made upon Mr..
John l. Upshur, of Northampton, who responded in
an argumen,ative speech, Of much beauty and elo-
quence.
The Committee, having returned, reported through
their Chairman, Mr. Bayly, the following:
Living under free Government and holding il to be
our duty, well as our sacred privilege, to express
pol teal opinions freely and fully upon every sub
iect which may be nga,ed in community, em-
brace this, proper OCCASION 10 proclaim 10 De-
mocratic brethren throughout this State, and to the
people generally, both here and elsewhere, OPT
Mons and principles in regard t. The approaching con-
test for the Chief Magstracy Of this Union.
We hnd, that th're are but two great political par
ties in the country; each entertaining and endeavor-
ing 10 establish principles and measures diametrically
opposite t, the other. And it requires but little
Election to discover, that these same parties existed
as far back the establishment of present Con-
stilut'on. AT an early period after the adoption
of that sacred instrument, two powerful and i'm
posing parties sprang into fall rigor, ready armed for
the battle, which commenced under the administration
of the illusrous Washington. These two partes were
known by their appropriate names. The one had as
its chief, him whose immortal pen drew the sacred
Charter OF our libertes-THE SAGE OF MONTICELLO!
The other led by no less distinguished siatesman
than Alexander Hamilton of New York. These two
renowned patriots exeried all their energies and acu
ties to gate and establish the controlling prin-
cplss in he administration Of this government, the lie
ooFf thai pecitup rftpn u,nS
IDENTIFY in favor Of strict construction OF the Consu
tion close adherence 10 the letter and spirit of that
immoit ii instrument To the last day ct his brilliant
career, he an uncompromslng enemy TO that
loose and atitudnous construction, zealously sup
ported and ally enforced by General Hamilton.
sgh, glance at the principles avowed by The llam'lt'
niaus of that day, ard the measures OF the present
Wg party, will satisfy the meres Tyro that they are
essentially the slne or ut least 80 nearly allied, as
would require soptcs KEEN to discover The difference
They have, indeed, merely changed their name vsiny
ina ginning thereby, betray the people into the belief
that they had changed their principles also. Ih''
party, formerly, being impressed with The idea
that the people incapable OF sef-GoverDment, are
endeavoring by the establishment of Clay Clubs ard
by false representations of principles deceptive
pledges in relation to their own, to enlist under the bal
ner OF Henry Clay Of Kentucky, the honest yeomen OF
our county. Whilst opponents are thus busily IN
gagged in organizing themselves into Clubs, whose
ayowed objects are The incubation and establishment
of the most dangerous Federal principles, does it not
become US, as good Democrats 10 devise come mod o.
counteractng their movements ?-movements, nost
unauihor'z.d aud esuitical, whose real, though not
avowed object, IS 10 persuaded portion OF cur country
men TO pledge themselves TO vote for Henry Cay,
without the poor privilege of changing their detetml
nation, even though he were to turn traitor to his
country, he has already proved himself ral.er 10
the South 1t is, indeed solemn duty oil palrIohsm'
a duty alike 10 our country and our parry, 10
use all honorable and legitimate to defeat tie as
eendaney of the Hing Party Hence, propose TO
form ourselce int, IN Association the Constitution
whereof sh II be IS follows:
CONSTITUTION.
L. This Association shall be styled the Democratic
association Of 7ccomack-and all persons who are op.
posed to Protective Tariff, National Bank, Dstri.
button Of the proceeds Of the sales Of the public lands
Internal Improvements by the General Government,
the abolition any modification of the Veto power;
aud favor OF Free Trade, Low Duties, Debt
separation from Banks, Economy Retire nchment, and
strict adherence 10 the Constitution, cordially
invited to cooperat. with to promote the great cause
Of Democracy.
That the officers Of this Association consist Of
President twerts FIVE Vice Presidents, two Secretaries,
Tba, the en Hsaoa; ortespond"g Committee
,hs Cart House. on the ARd9a " regular meet.
oo,i, shall assemble atsuch other Tune ana place
in the county az may he previously determined.
A. That any of the Vice Presidents may call meet
ing in their respective neghborhoods, whenever they
may think proper 50 10 do.
each precinct, and each village IN the county,
whose duty it shall be all honorable Efforts for
tn. promotion Of the Democratic cause.
In addition TO the above recommendations, the Com
mittee beg leave report the subj oned resolutions
Reso,oed That every effort to abolish or modify the
"veto Power as IT present existing in the Constu-
ton is n reflection The wisdom and patriotism oil
the trainers Of our Federal compact and TREASON 10 the
South. 49,
Reso,red That in Henry Clay we see the Wing
oh of Fede lime
who in the prime and vigor of manhood, unmarried oy
the promp:ngs Of ambition, was The eloquent oppc-
nent Of q United States Bank-flenry Clay, who, IN
1885, the great neeotao OF The treaty OF peace ana
ami.y' between the producing States oil the South,
and the manufacturing Sttas of the North but its un
scrupulous volaor in 1912 Henry Clay who though
reared in the school os Jefferson is now at war wan
his old associa,es-the s,aunch advocate OF u alted
Sia,es Bank-a Tariff almost prohbiiive-tae dst'lou-
ton OF the proceeds of the public landslide eSpendi-
ture OF the public money works OF internal improve
and 10 effect his ends, aims to repeal one lot the
safeguards Of the Constitution" and, therefore, we WI"
use all fair and honorable means TO defeat his election
To The Presidency.
After some explanatory remarks from Mr. Bayly, in
relation to the organization proposed and the necessity
for prompt action in which he eoquen'ly appealed TO
every officer and every member to do his duty, the en-
lire report was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. james j AL sorlh submitted resolution, INV.
ting all who are opposed to the election of Henry Clay
and The measures nfthe Wing party, 10 unite in this AS
sociston; to which Mr.. Parker offered an amendment
which was accepted by Mr. Alwoth, and the resou-
ton as amended, reads rs follows
ResoIrtd. That whilst cordially invite oil who
like ourselves, opposed to the election Of Henry
Clay, and the measures of the Wing pary,to unite
with Us in this Association, we will nm, seek 10 swell
our numbers by means Of premature enstmehts OF s'g
natnres calculated TO orestaH pnblie opinion but We
will rely for success upon The eorretaess priaei-
pes and Tie intelligence Of tie people; who should be- al
all times free 10 act according 10 their unbiased
Judgment.
Which resolution, after speech from Mr.. Parker,
was unanimously adopted.
On motion Of Mr. will am II. B. Gusts, twas
Resotccd, That Mcssrs. WIN. z. Bayly, IF Browne,
l.. S. Joynes, Jr., Robert Ponl'on, George T. Scar
burgh, YIN. l.. Major John w ii. Parker, James II
Dix, and John II. Gusts, be appointed special com
mit,ee to recommend any measure which, il their OPT
MON, may promote the Democratic cause in tbs
county.
The following officers OF the Association were then
elected: President, Mr. Robert J Pouson; Secrdires
James j. Ailworth and NJ. II. Higgins Tteasnrer,
G. Wyatt; Vice Presidents. ID. Waop,F d NJ Tier,
D. Broudwaer, James H. White, James tNorlham, K
Conquest, George w Bundick, George E.el ST. y
T. WISE Colonel Levi DIX, DR.. Browne, G B"nt1n,
Nnaft