Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-20
IT,. ~ Mill. R.ris,er, Feb. la.l

From The Mobile Register, Feb ~
| The friends Of Mr. Calhoun heia nee' wv ~ ~
.,,t.v .venino nj the WaveIlv, DR.. John W Moor
| in he Char, and John /. Donald otcfe'a'y.
h, ve no d. TITLED account OF their proceedings OF
tons, but any thing bu harmony pfeVasu -.
v,nhsrs assembled. The meeting was small-not CT
o.d,nr fity who took part; with spectators " mgn
81 ssveo,v or eighty Among them WIDE nef
| - f nn,nion WINS manifested, aud some animated
d,scussion took place II sprung OUT OF P''pos,,o
no Col Phillips 10 make genera deeia'a'o" " a""e
mo n the Democratic party, and support 10 IT'S no
:, pol,,more. In sustaining this view OF tat
dntv of sacb ms are Democrats, Col fh'ii ps maze
oe,y able speech, during the course OF which, wh
repeang his warm personal REGARDS ,or WI oaihou'
he defended the character oil MI van Du'en, an'
revie ed the post OF the Democlauc party 10 'n'
,mneudinp contest with MIR, Clay. HE read and com
men,ed MON the several public pledges made by the
friends of Mr. Calhoun at their public meetings mere
oo,e held m tins city, to abide by the decision oil the
Democratic party on the question Oh personal Pfeie.
.nce: stated the unequvoca eviuences mat lns dec
sion has been made for Mr. van buren, anu ,"Ss''e
earnestly and strongly u,on The duty OF redeemins these
Ieds N cood faith HIS proposltion winch was, as We
heIve in the firm Of mendment TO me or'gnai re
solutions brought forth an aniihhtru ueoa'e W "Hei
J,hn 4 Campbell and Percy walker, Esqrs., loon
the lead in opposition During tue progress VI "i''
discussion it was broadly ntmaied oy the CHAIRMAN
ND y, leas another that Col. Philips, and they who
think with him, were out oil place IN "Calhonn
meeting The chairman gave notice also that he
would possibly not feel himself oil liberty 10 sign any
nroceedinps which contained the sentiments Of Coi
Pbllios The distinction oas not, however, enforced
ha, M nerson has place in meeting Of the 'friendt
If Mr. Calhoun" who wishes reunion oil the De-
ocrac na,ty in favor of MIR. Van Buren,; especially
when such rule of exclusion wouio smut out such
man as Col Phillips one of the warmest admirers Of
Mr.. Calhoun, who had beer frequently selected by ina
portion of the party as the CHAIRMAN oil inpoftaht Po
| litical meetings. -
Tine amendment proposed by Col. Phillips was lalc
on the table, and the original proposition adopted. Bn
The thnness Of the gathering and the course oil tht
discussion satisfied the bystinders that there VIII Os
few among us disposed 10 abandon the Democratic
party at this crisis, either for union win Wgs,os ts
| forlorn hope Of creating third party
Col. Phillips Thrilling Resolutions.
The near approach to the Presidential election ur
gently appeals 10 the Democratic party TO concentrate
their force TO cast behind them all minor differences
and to arm in spirit of generous enthusiasm Tor the
great struggle which already begins 10 agItae our and
For this contest preferences were for one whose
spoess character and eminent abilities, iully entitled
him 10 the high position which our partlales "ouio
have assigned hi,n-and deeply do regret The crcum
stances which compel US 10 yield this preference Eu
from these regrets duty calls US TO the cause; the
great canse Which, independent OF the chances oil une
or the fate of individuals, sancthed IN lis own great
truths still survives dearer TO affections by the IN
creased danger which threatens It,
| Calculating that would hazard our cause by a
blind adherence to particular candidae-our political
opponents flushed with the prospects OF success found
ed alone upon divisions are every where onsiy and
zeaously completing organization, which, in few
months MORE will cover as With net the smallest SUBJ
division of our territory
eau we, in snpneness or indifference witness the tri
umph Of prnciples-whch will subject the weaker por-
ton of the Conederacy 10 the arbitrary rule OF the
stronger aud gradually change our Federal Union into
consolidated Government This would be TO dlshonor
the distinguished leader we had seeced-,o dishonor
ourselves aud The great cause for which We have SO long
| labored.
Resolred That a general meeting of the Democratic
party of the city and county of Mobile be convened
that by the formation Of Democratic society and a
thorough organization, may be prepared 10 give Elf
cen aid to the establishing of hoe great political
truths which were declared in 1910 TO be the compact
of our party unon-and that friends throughout the
State be requested to form similar associations in their
several counties.
Resoired, That by the action of the Democratic party
in the several States it now clearly demonstrated that
Martin Van Buren, of New York is The choice OF the
great body Of the party ha having full faith in his sa
racty wisdom aud MISUNDERSTANDING him 10 be fully
identified will in political principles we are pre-
parcd TO aconiesce caeeruily in this decision and IN
The language Of the Calhoun meeting of I'd December
1912 'sne have undimiushcd confidence in his patr-
o,sm and ability, aud will zcalously aid in again eevat
ing him 10 the Presidency"