Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-18
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

j.
j. B. CAREY Secretary "un
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY
At called meeting of the Democra,c
Hampshire county held on the 25h Of Marcs w q
town Of Romney, the object Of the mee,,' :" he
been explained in a brief and cogent name, +, ~
Perry; after which, on his motion, Georue 7rboor-.R
was called 10 the Char, and Norman E SmoaF'a
pointed Secretary p
The following resolution vas offered and u,an;r,,.
ly adopted
Resoleed, That q committee of nine be sp,or,.,
draft preamble and resolutions expressive or -
views of the Democratic party of this COUNTY =. 1
the subjects likely 10 DE involved in tae corn,o,ns
test for President and Vice President OF the q S..
Wherenpon the following persons were an,o,,,.s
viz: William Perry, Thomas Sloan, Daniel sbar.s
Jr., James Parsons, Jr., john Horn, Cac,,io ra'
Dye, 1homas Dunn, John Don:!dson ard Rar; .u'-
Corbin, who having retired reported the olowo, ~.
amb!e and resolutions for the consideration a. -.
meeting: '"S
Whereas, the approaching elections involve c,...
tons and principles Of vital importance to the n,Ma.
and every individual in the communicative
landmarks of party remain Us they were planted a.
RAPID Advancement Of the Republic, notwIlhr,,d
the efforts of The self-.,l.d Ways to eface ,b.,
changing their names The Democratic party, II ms y
proud to belong has been the same IN n.,o'
pie, as well as in name, from the earliest dsy, -.
Republic-the same which elevated J, fsrsoa. NJ
son, Jackson and Van Buren,, TO the Presidents. cb'.
and susta ned the honor of our country thrupsb 49,,
and evil report-the same which has eyer cdyos,,s.
the interest Of the great body Of the people the l,
ing class, IN opposition TO monopoes and specal.,,,
while, on The contrary, the party men calm, rt.
selves Wings, are bound by III. lies Of ancient :. -
Fnsm, without It's purity Of motive: They four an,
nents) advocating which tend To opp,es, =,
people, IN order 10 benefit the spectators and 10 b
up monopoiIes, at the expense OF the i.botinp class
They, for while, boldly asserted tina, the peope w.
not capable OF self government, and were repestS
condemned for that insoence. They have since i
tempted - practice upon what they were pleased "a
term The creduy Of The people, by false promises ar
professions, by humbugs of the vllest character ar
by every other appliance which uol,ical dishonos,c
could invent 10 efftctua,s is unhoy pnrpcsas Tht
triumphed 10. season. They seized the reins Of Ga
vernment; and every hour snce has bn, unveiled H.
dark a,rocty of their motives and Their practices
But we Will not despair OF the Repull we viii =,
place firm and sure reliance upon The in,ehpse,,
and honesty Of The people Of the uniied Saiss AZ
upon that everything Providence, which has so ois
nterposed 10 uphold US, or give awful warning
Theref re,
Eesoircd, That the first and hches, Juty Of eyer,
Democrat, js to support The Constitution the unr,
States against all ercroachmen.s-!oreign and dome
tic.
Resoyred, Tina, the measures Of the Democratic ~,
",
ment, have always been in strict accordance with the
Constitution while those of the Feteraiss have been
in direct violation Of it.
Resoieed That there never has been can be- bu
two parties in this country, and they derive her Dis
gushing characteristics from a difference IN Tie
very of man, and have been in continual hos
iy to each other in all ages and nations Of The wo.
Resoired That The first of these parties may be To.
ly termed the "Democratic party" whose measgrt,
ire designed to promote the public good by manta.
ng the equal rights of all the cltizens-opposed 10
,opolles and exclusive prvieges-to legislative 5oua
les and a!l unnecessary and unequal exaet'onss'.
gainst ell Governmental interference with The pfIVas
fairs Of men, except so far as may be strictly nece''
" 10 promote the common good of The whole comm
ATTY
Resolced That the other party NAV properly be DEN
minated the "Arstocratc party whose object f"
az or select few OF the expense OF the many, by
ny Up privileged class, through the agency o! motc
poles, and Governmental bounties, u he su2poti
oppressive e1aclions upon the honest industry OF liz /
mass of sorlety.
Resoloed, That in the Sedition Law, an
Temp; to suppress the freedom Of opinion and Of spe
in the Alien Law, al arbitrary and dangerous p3ws /
in the head of the Government, upon has own susp
rim aud at his own will 10 sczs, conine ry, lu. l
condemn to removal from his residence and occupa0l
Of any man not having in bis pocket the title paptn
of ctizanship-in system of Internal Improvements
Tariff, an object Of vast expenditure and source
vast revenue p.otting some By imposing bu''bensoms
ex ctions upon all ohets-in the Distribution las,
purpose 10 make way for yet higher and more oPprr'
sive taxation upon The peope-In the Bank charter 20
engine Of fearful power union with the GovernmsG
save when patriot hero was at the helmD and VII
he favored few, TO corrupt the morals and crush to-
liberty of the yeomen Of the nation-and in the n.s
cheme OF assuming the Stale debts, the last and BIZ
'xpedient TO bury Democracy in the grave OF ntoenf
lie taxation and to build upon its ruins the s;upsr
lous and ordiy castles OF rich and llcenous hfso
.racy.
Resolred, That against measures fraugh, with >
much evil, and against party desperate cnd ami
ious, it becomes the Democracy TO arouse, ard b.
he in their power, and all the energy oil hsr
nature, to save the constitution and MAINTAIN tuff
,irlbrghts American reemen in the great battle \
,e fought in November next.
R,sotred, That Henry Clay can be, ought TO &c, arc
must be BEATEN in this, his Lust, desperate struggle M
he Presidency; and we, portion Of the people o.
hampshire mean TO do our duty, and to enJoy All"
hare Of the honor fins defeat
Rrsoircd That the thanks OF this meeting be tente'
ID to Thos Sloan our present Representative IN tie =
late Of Virginia. for the faithful discharge Of his tr'
n that body
Resolrcd, That for the able and cficicn, munne'
Which Col Charles Blue and John Ward have Dc 4
harGed their duties as our Representatives in the w
,Inia House of Delegates, for the las, two yeats ""
hereby tender to them our warmest thanks, and ini
We will do every thing in power lin an hoho''
,le way to secure their eeect,on the present COZ
est.
Resolred, That the proceedings Of this meeting u
igned by the Chairman and Secretary and publshecE
he South Branch Inteli yencer, Winchester Vmglmsi
md Richmond Enquirer.
GEO. THOMPSON, C.'.
NORMAN c. SMcoT, Sec'y
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
At meeting of the Democratic Central Comm Il
se for the County Of Prince William, held, Pu'.