Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-23

very spirited meeting held on Saturday.
February l0th at Leon in Madison county. The meet
ing organized by 1.-THE appointment of Nathaniel
Tatum, Esq, as Chairman, and j. L. kemper Secre-
tary.
The object of the meeting was stated by Morris
d. Newman, Esq, 10 be the organization of q Demo-
cratic Association 10 meet regularly at Leon, Tor the
purpose OF promoting the interests Of the Republican
party in Inc approaching contest
On motion of Captain John Hi, tie Chair was
requested 10 appoint committee TO draft suitable
constitution Tor the government OF the Association.
Nhercupon, Captain John 7. Hin, VI ID. Newman
and Captain Andrew Carpenter appointed said
committee.
| The committee, after having retired short time,
submitted the following constitution 10 the meeting,
| which was unanimously adopted:
CONSTITUTION.
| ARTICLE This Association shsll be called The
"Denocra.:c Association Of Leon and all true Re-
puhlcans who nre opposed 10 the principles and
of the Wing party and who are in favor of low
du!ies; 10 debt; separation from Banks; economy;
retrenchmenl strict adherence TO The Constitution,
and the nominees Of the Democratic National Conven
ton for President and Vice President, are cordially
vted 10 BECOME members of The same.
ART. 2.-The officers Of this Association shall con-
sist of President four Presidents aSecre,ary, Trea
snrer q Corresponding Committee consisting Of seven
and a Committee Of Vigilance consisting Of one hun
dreJ
ART 3-Tbs Association shall hold regular meet
ngs mt this place, on the second Saturday in eact
or in his absence The Wee President next in grade
who may be present, and II shall continue in existence
until the second Saturday in December next.
ART At shall be the duty Of the Treasurer To
solicit contributions 10 the Associations 10 take charge
of all monies accruing it, and TO disburse the
upon the order Of the Socie'ysgnsd by tho President
and Secretary.
Arr Seven members shall constitute quorum to
transact business
ART. The Association may adopt nny bye.lawa
inconsistent with this constitution and two thirda
o! The members present may alter amend The Con.
s,ution at any regular meeting, provided, that such
amendment has been submitted 10 The Association one
month previous 10 lis adoption
ART This Association shall be governed IN the
ransaccn Of ia business by the rules OF The House o.
Delegates of Virginia.
Ga notion the meeting then proceeded 10 the cleo
ton of officers rhereupon Merry Aylor Esq,
unanimously elected President Of the Association
and Nathaniel Iatnm, F. Thornton Fry, John A.
Cave ard Andrew Carr, Esqs, were chosen Vics
Pre- sdens.
Ga notion, Captain John P Hin was appointed
Treasurer 10 the Association.
% motion, J. l.. kemPer was elected Secretary 10
the Association.
On motion, Morris D. Newman, Captain A. Car
pen,er, John s. kemper, John j. Jones, William A.
Ill., George ~. Pendlson and James Bickers
appointed Corresponding Committee.
The following named gentlemen were then elected a
committee Of vigilance Simeon b. Wayland, A n.
Carpenter, John T. Tucker, F. Thornton Fry, John
A. Cave, James Bickers, John j. Jones, William, A.
K,lby, William A. Roberts, Abbott Rosson, VILLAIN
r. Roberts, James Ford, sr., A. Gwlnn, James Shot
well, Hobart Newman, L. w. Wager, Thomas Iay-
lor, ST., JOB Hit, VIM. Kemper Morgan Taylor, Thos
Taylor, IT,, N. Talum, NJ. D. Newman, Andrew Carr.
John r Hill, George p. Henshaw, Andrew Carpen
ter, William Hoffman, James Harlow; J Kempsr,