Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-23
MISUNDERSTANDING COUNTY.


cans at the Lombardy Grove Precinct, for the comfy
of Mecklenburg, Saturday, the 18th April, 1874 tor
the purpose Of forming Democratic Association OF
that place, Col VIM r. Baskerville was called to the
Chair and James S. Moss appointed Secretary.
A committee of eleven then appointed by the
Chairman to draft a Preamble and Resolutions ex-
pressve Of the sentiments of the said Assccat'on-and
also for drafting Constitution for the government OF
the same. The committee retired, and returned win
the following Preamble, Constitution, and Resolutions:
PREAMBLE.
there was ever a time in the political history OF
our country requiring all the energies OF The Repuo-
lcan party be put forth, against the violent and un
ceasing efforts of the Wings, 10 fasten upon the people
of this nation the most oppressive injurious ana out
Gus measures the present is that period And, believ
ing that principles advocate, and "hich nave
been uniformly advocated by our party, IT acted out,
10 the councils OF the nation, would insure TO Inc PEG
ple system Of legislation the most advantageous,
bearing alike upon ALL and injurious 10 none and IN
strict conformity with our sacred Constitution; we
conceive il TO be solemn duty, as well as our ex-
allied privilege as freemen, TO oppose with hrmness and
with united action, the election OF any man as re-
preventative Of the people, and especially as Chief
Magistrate Of this mighty Republic, whose principles
do not accord with our own We believe the tine mas
come when every hones-hearted patriot and lover OF
his country and his countrys good, should, IN The ex
ercse of his dearest right he right Of suilrage) re-
solutey discard ell preference or Parilay Tor men,
and adhers strictly TO the patriotic motto OF Inc Repuo
licnn party that 90 Tor measures ana not Tor men
In The present contest, the principles advocated by
the two great political parties are fully arraysd-a
National Bank Protective Tariff, the Distribution of
the proceeds Of the Public Lands among the States
aud internal improvements by the General Govern
ment, and which would finally bring on The assump-
ton OF State Debts These are measures now sought
TO be fastened upon the American people by the ede
raj party in the election Of Henry Clay to the Pres
dency-and the very measures They actually :epuo'a
ted in $780, so anxious they TO "caich bros OF
eyery feather" But now, having found that "hones
ty is the best policy, they acknowledge their 'avoIe
ofspngs and spare efforts 10 force them upon the
people. We cannot forget, that in lSiO, they declared
these very measures Federal, and recommended 0en.
Harrison and Tyler too, To the people OF the United
States as candidates for President and Vice PresI-
dent, because they opposed TO those mea-
sures-and now they claim, as the "only fruit OF
their victory the odious, oppressive and abomlnnbis
tariff Of 1912 Will this free and independent nation
continue repose confidence IN party who has so de-
ceived them, We cannot believe II bu, believe they Will
receive the condemnation of indignant peope 10 No.
yember neSt Against these them these princ-
ples and this course OF the Federal policy party, We
enter our solemn protest We believe them TO be uh,
constitutional, unwise, and impoiitic; snovers've Oh
the riphts and liberties of the people-benetitting
few at the expense Of the many, and dangerous TO our
Republican institutions These are our views, and we
opposition upon the broad baEis OF our Cons
luton support Of which, behooyes every man 10 act
well his part sacrifice, il necessary, bis personal
friend and his own individual claims, and to unite harmo
niously and individually upon The most available cand
date throughout the country whose election will
the nscendancy in the Legislative Departments Of the
Government, Of the principles We profess and SO high
" CHERISH the best OF carrying oui our prin
ciples-Therefore, ,
RESOLVED, That we will use all fair and honorable
means defeat the election of Henry Clay as fres
dent Of these United States.
Reselrea, also, That will use all far and honora-
BILE means to promote the election OF the Democratic
nominees of The Baltimore Convention tor President
and Vice President
Resolpsd, Tha, we believe the time has arrived when
the annexation of Texas the United States is neces
sury to IN. safety peace and harmony OF the nation ;
and, that, in this SENTIMENT we express Tue OPINION o.
The mass of the people in this section OF the Old Do
minon without regard to party; and mat our senators
from this State be instructed and cur Representatives
in Congress be requested, 10 support and vote or The
same.
Resolred, That this Association recommend 10 Inc
Democratic Republicans Of the different precincts OF The
county Of Mecklenburg. to form Democratic Assoeia-
tions at their several precincts without deiay ahd 10
urge the Importance every Democratic voter TO at
tend the polls at the ensuing election for Delegates TO
State Legislature and also 10 press upon them Inc
great Importance Of being at their post IN the Fan Tor
the election Of President and Vice President oil these
United States
CONSTITUTION.
AIR l. This Association shall be styled the Demo
cratic Association of Lombardy Grove precinct OF The
county Of Meckenburg.
Arr g. The officers Of this Association STALL consist
If President three Vice Presidents, tao Secretaries,
and Treasurer; and Corresponding Committee ofeigh',