Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-25

At meeting OF q portion of the Democratic Rspab-
lcan party OF the county of Alecklenburg, holden at
the Court House agreeahly TO previous notice. on Mon
day. the 18th day OF January, lS44 1t being court day.
the meeting was called 10 order by VIM. 0 Goode,
and on motion of Beverley Jones, Mark Alexander
was appointed Chairman; and on motion oil william
o. Goode, John +. Finch was chosen Secretary. The
Chairman, taking his seat delivered iorc'oe anu
appropriate address, explanatory of the objects OF The
meeting Whereupon, William O.. Goode moved that
committee of five be appointed by The tha 10 report
resolutions for the consideration of the meeting, which
was agreed to, and the following gentlemen, VIZ VIM.
O. Goode, Beverly jones' Paul &. Venabe, Tlngnall
Jones, and Christopher iaskius, named as said com.
rniitse who having retired for short time, reported
the following preamble ana resolutions:
The Democratic Republicans Of The county of Neck
enburg, fully Impressed with the importance OF the
contest now going between the political parties al
The day in The election Of the mex. President tor the u
s. deem necessary, III order 10 form more united
erton declare the principles which have regulated
their public They profess 10 belong 10 The states
Rights party, and opposed 10 all iatud'nous con-
attractions OF the that the Fede
raj Government has power bit what Is expressly
gwen aud proper 10 carry INTO effect some
granted power. In the approaching contest, " IS ma
II fest, from the measures conceived and urged By the
Wings upon the country, forming The claims OF Their
candidates 10 the appreciation OF the people, the Old
division OF parties must arsP o! these who are IN Ia
vor of strict ruction and limited powers IN the
Federal Government, and those who act upon general
free will and discretion.
Rssotred, therefore, That we ale opposed 10 pub
lie debt time of peace, and the principle oil borrow
ing money and deerrng payment tor length OF Tune.
=. Rssoiced, That mc cherish warm and nnaitera
bic attachment for those great principles which
timed the Republican party through the eventu CRISIS
of 1900; that opposed 10 the incorporation OF
Federal Bank; 20 the adoption OF protective Tariff
10 the application OF the monies OF The Federal Govern
ment to local works of internal Improvement; to the
distribution among the States OF the proceeds OF the
sales of the public lands and to the assumption b the
Federal Government OF the debts o! the indiVdua
States
2 Eesoired That the Congress OF the United States
have no pnwer derived through the Constitution, TO
pass laws for Tie purpose OF protecting American ma
ufscurers at the expense OF all other American citl-
zens-or TO enable :avor''e class c American c'''-
zens to esor from all other classes OF their country
men, price for their commodities greater than could be
obtained in any market OF fair competition.
A. Resoircd, That we will cheeiully submit 10 the
operation of law, which shall provide tor The cciiec-
ton of a revenue from dates mposts, adequate 10
the support of the Government economically admins
tered on the principles OF Constitution, and for the
accomplishment OF the objects conemPla:edby the an
thors of the existing compact of Confederation
s. Resoioed, Tia; wisdom, justice, sound policy, and
the principles Of the Constitution, demand that The Ia
r, act, passed in 1912 should be repealed and law
enacted in its stead which shall provide for The collec-
ton of duties imports on revenue rncp!cs.aone,
withou; reference TO the projection OF American manu-
factu.erS-whethcrs GCh
" or the primary object of the measure
& Resored That the union OF the States is indis-
pensable to the happiness Ct the peorle-and the
maintenance of the compromises ui the Constitution
j, ndispens sable to the preservation OF The Union
T. Resolced, That We regard as enemies OF the Union
all who seek to deprive the South OF her Just influence
IN the adm nlsration Of public aiaiss as secured by
express conventional arrangement inserted IN The eX
isting compact of conf, deEation.
g. Resolced, That regard the fanatics and fac
th,irl IN th~
of mischievous topics connected with the institutions
of the South, public incendaries, seeking 10 wrap
The country in flames, TO sever the bonds OF our 50
cred Union, and to embioil the country IN civil war
g. Resoiced That any candidate for the Presidency
who at anu staGc of the canrdss shall yield 20 the 81
oestions Of gaii.y ambition, and By himself OF
through his friends shall affiliate with the enemies Of
our peace or for the sake of securing their sutrages
shall further their plans, counenance tier schemes
or encourage their hopes will forfeit all claim 10 the
suppor, of Southern Republicans, and incur our heav
est resentment ,
10 Pesoiced. That having warm ard decided
references in the choice of the Republican candidate
for the Presidency mutually pledge ourselves 10
one another 10 waive strong personal predictions
and 10 unite cheeftuly heartily and in good jaM with
the Republicans Of the Union, IN supporting tne chosen
candidate OF the General Republican Party as repre-.
scented in the National Couventiun insisting on, ana
desiring other qualification or condition, 'ban tna'
he profess principles and stand pledged 10 exert his
personal and official influence 10 preserve the Union, 10
maintain the compromises and observe the limitations OF
the Constitution TO resist he establishment OF Federal
Bank, the distribution Of The proceeds OF the Public
Lands, the assumption of the debts of The particular
States, and the odons policy OF protective Tariff,
whether exhibited in the form OF bold and aroc'ous
fayortism or introduced with the perfdous cant OF
discriminating 10 favor OF American industry
H. RESOLVED, That opposed to any amend
ment of the Constitution which proposes change IN
the Veto Power as it now exists. We see IN It the
wisdom Of our fathers, who wished TO protect me
wepk agains, dominant party who might arise win
ont the fear of God the love of the People or the Con
s,tution and in the penitude of their power should
a,tempt TO oyerawe the Executive in the discharge OF
its public duties.
l2 Rssolrsd, That this meeting approves Of the re-