The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-06-15
HARrER's FERRY June lllh, 1874.


At meeting held on the 9Th instant, for the ex-
preston OF the political sentiments of respec able
portion of the citizens of this town and yicinity
John Sellers, Esq, was called 10 the Chair and r.
L. A. Richardson appointed Secretary.
Me-. Francis Flagg then arose and addressed the
meeting in style Of mastery eloquence, in refer
ence to the political features of the country depre
eating the means 10 which one of the political par-
ties resort for the purpose Of riding into profit and
power, at the expense of the moral dignity of the
people; Portraying the ruinous tendencies thereby
enta-I upon the country, and concluded with a
warm eulogium on the honesty, integrity and firm
ness OF John Tyler, which was heartily responded to
MIR. J. s. Duncanson then arose and moved that
committee be appointed to draft resolutions ex
pressive OF the sentiments of this meeting The
Chair appointed the following gentlemen. MIR j
Dupcansou, r. Flagg, John cClelland, J. A. Fitz.
Simmons J. A. Souillard.
Alter the committee retired, the venerable Presi-
dent entertained the meeting with few chaste re-
marks IN his peculiarly cheerful manner.
At the return OF the committee Mr. Duncanson
presented the following resolutions, which we're
adopted with cheers
lst Resolved, That we hold in high respect the
hrm and unwavering course of our present Chief
Magistrate IN the most arduous and peculiarly en-
barrass'pg career through which he has passed ma
triocally sustaining the Constitution and promo,ng
the best interests Of his country uuwavered by the
| seductoDs OF treacberous party or tile or,ogani
| and tyrannical denupciatons OF party
%. Resotred, That the true american and Repub-
lican principles have been honestly exeuiplhed and
maintained by our Chief Magistrate and that we con-
sder the Constitution itself appeals to the people for
the support of a guardian who will as he has done
preserve It from the polluted hands Of corrupt fac
ton who seek TO mould II TO their unhallowed pur-
poses.
I'd R'soired That consider the immediate an
nexalion OF Texas TO the United States not only "a
Important TO her best interests but also as
necessary to the safety and pcrPetuy of her nsti.
&th. Resolved, That we cbeerfully respond To the
voice OF the late Convention in Baltimore which
nominated our present Chief Magistrate as oand,-
date for the Presidency at the ensuing election and
pledge ourselves TO sustain the noninat ton with true
Virginia energy.
Amer the adoption Of the last resolution. Sam.
uel Rilbam, Esq, addressed the meeting and in the
manly tones Of an independent, freeman drew forth a
constant interruption OF cheers TO his vigorous and
srgumentat've address, concluding with motion
unanimously adopted, that the proceedings of this
meeting be forwarded to the editor Of the Madiso-
man requesting publication. On motion,
The thanks Of the meeting was tendered IN the
venerable President for the kindness he manifested
IN coming forth in good old age to participate so
spritedy as he has done, in the objec, OF our meet,
ing. JOHN SELLERS pre,;dsn,
~ u, n. RfcHAnpsoS, Secretary.