Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-23

ofthc Chief Magistracy of The Union, and The
guardianship Of iha, glorious charter os our Ii
berries, the Observation-Disclosures
RSolrcd, That in The unanimous nomination
OF the BaltimCrc Convention OF Inc dlstinsllshci
Tcnncssccar, James X. Polk, and Geo. NJ. Dal-
las, aS The Standard bearcrs oithe Democracy, we
most heartily concur; and from The Signs CT the
times We have every reason 10 believe, that this
nomination will be sustained BY 4 vast majority
Of the American people.
r. 0irsd, That James K. Polk. distinguished
as a man Of high moral intellectual qualities; tie
firm and prominent Suppo:lcr oi the admiii'StIa-
ton OF Andrew Jackson: ON all occasions mani
testing an unyiclding hostility 10 that cons,ruc-
, ton olthe Federal Constitution, which vests in
Congress the power OF making partial laws, and
comforting unequal privileges; recognizing IN thco-
nv and in practice The right o; instruction, that the
| representative is the mere agent of The constituent,
merits, and shall receive our hearty and unaEi-
nous support.
Restrict, That in our opinion, the measures OF
the self STYLED Wing party are of tendency ia
lal 10 The Tree Institutions olour ~county-that their
| principles arc Federal, subversive ofthe rights of
Inc States, and Of the sovereignty Of The people;
and We honestly believe that fl. Clay, Chat arch
| apo,tate from the principles oil the immortal Jelier-
| SOM the acknowledged leader oithai party, is indii-
tcrent 10 the best interest OF four country; and would
willingly sacrifice our liberties 10 promote his am
bilious designs. In support oil 'Eese grave charges
we ask 4 calm review OF his political history
charged with bargain, intrigue ana corruption
openly and before the worli, he has siSnaily failed
10 suislantia,e his innocence. He has repeatedly
violated n solemn duly. 4 trust reposed in him, hy
refusing 10 obey the instructions oi hiSc constituents
These and other facts should cause the American
| peoplc 10 regard with di>lrliSt and suspicion a man
whose elevation 10 the Presidency. We would de-
preca,e as the greatest calamity that could beiall
our country.
RcSoirea. That the best interest OF our country
and the preservation OF our Union, imperative
" demand the annexation OF Texas 10 the Uni
tel States, al the earliest possible moment.
Restrict, That we regard the qualifications
contained in that letter on the anncxa,lonoi Texas
in which III. CLAW says: THAT Texas should not
be annexed So long as a respectable portion OF The
people, (the aboli,ionists,) are opposed 10 ii, as a
virtual and implied surrender OF that territory;
and that We place no confidence in that party
who pretend to favor the annexation of Texas al
some future time, but are utterly opposed 10 iin-
mediate annexation. We think that such a shut
fling and time-servins course in regard 10 this
great American measure, should receive the
severe rebuke of an insulted and intelligent con-
munity.
Restrict. That this meeting solemnly pledge
themselves to unite in using all fair and honorable
means 10 insure the triumph OF those principles,
which they honestly believe 10 be most condu-
Give 10 the happiness and prosperity OF this ma
ton.
David Stuart then offered 10 the considera-
lion of The meeting The following supplemental
resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
|. That the separation Of the monies of The
Goyernman, from the business Of banking in
stitutions, is Indispensable for the safety of the
funds Of the Government and the rights OF the rco-
pie. baltimore re~solutions.)
,. THAT the Constitution conferS TO power on
the Federal Government 10 construct works oi i'll
tcrnal Improvement within the States by means
of appropriations drawn from the National Trea-
surv. Governor Folks Inaugural, October H.,
1899
3. That the Constitution does not confer au-
thority upon the Federal Government, directly or
indirectly. To assume the debts of the several
States, contracted Tor local internal improvements
or other State purposes; nor would such assumr-
lion bc Just or c1pcdient. (sesolutions OF late
Baltimore Conventlon.)
i "That our title 10 the whole of the Territory
of Oregon is clear and unqueStionablc that no
portion OF the same ought 10 I've ccdcd Ia England
or any other power and that the rc-occupation Of
Oregon, and the remuneration ot Texas, n the
earliest practicable period, are great American
measures which This meeting ~"fccominend> To
the CORDIAL support Of the Democracy Of the
Union
On motion, the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed delegates to the charlottesville Conven-
lion. which will assemble on Tuesday. the l0Ih OF
September next:
James Taylor, J. II. Fermillion, James NJ.
Aiken, Doctor T.. Watson, Doctor r. NJ. Craig,
E. Wygal, David Stuart, John Cadjall, MAJOR
J. r. Kinsolving, NJ. L. Lloyd, VIM L. Llose,
and Capt. John Martin.
Administrations ]. Randolph, William /.
Richie and Hon. G.. w. Dyomsoole.
And on motion, the following were appointed
delegates 10 the National Convention 10 he held in
Nashville. Tennessee, in August next:
]. B. Alexander, David Cloyd, Sr, A.. Mnir-
head, d. Cloyd, Jr, Uriah Ecrmillion, Thomas
r,aa,al. Wm. T'rimble and Giles 5. Cecil.
".seS-;n-nnoh&m Ct. W. Hopkins, Hon. A.
Alternaies-flo.:--reus"n "a w Ryars. and
a. Chapman, II. 5. Kane, E>.%' N
Col. J. b. George. ""''"~'
On motion,
Rssoircd. Thatthc proceedings Of this meeting
nc published in the Wyihcville Republican,
Lynchburs Republican, Richmond Enquirer and
other Democratic papers.
JOS. II. HOWE, Chm.
J. II. VERMILLIoS, seq.
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