Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-02
KING WILLIAM COUNTY


;. + T. E Etsn' Secretaries.
KING WILLIAM COUNTY.
The Democratic party in tie county of King
w liiiam held public meeting at the Court
house, on Monday, the 21th June it being the
first meeting as 4 Democratic Association The
meeting was well attended, and the proceedings
conducted with perfect harmony, and great de-
gree OF public spirit and enthusiasm Alter Il
few remarks from Gen. p Ayleli, who presided
as President of the Association, Col. L. T. Dab
ney, one vi the delegates 10 the Baltimore Con-
vcnlion, addressed the Association. and in brici,
but animated manner, gave Il history of the pro-
ceedings OF the Convention, OF the difficulties
which were encountered i'll the effort TO make the
nomination, and Of the manner in which those
difficulties were overcome. He expressed his
hrm belief, that the nomination which had been
MADE. met with The unanimous and hearty con-
culence ol the whole Convention; that the
difficulties growing out of the number of disin-
sui>hed men who were proposed, and whose
friends were all equally Jealous had been finally
adjusted by the selection of TWO faithful and able
men. who had no previous connection with the
movements oi the Democratic party in relation
10 the Presidential election, and who, for that
reason, formed a proper rallying point for the
rs policy In conclusion. Colonel +. proposed
that the Association should take some action on
the subject and in a way which should satisfy
all our friends and colaburcrS in the Democratic
cause, thai we approved and ratified the nonna-
lion, and would give il our hearty support Col
+. then proposed committee OF len 10 draw reso-
luliunS which committee, as named by The chair,
was composed OF the following gentlemen: +. f..
Dabncy, VIM. ;. Foniainc Carer w. Wonnly,
Avlelt HAYES, Thomas Dahncy, Geo. Edwards,
Roger Gregory, Thos w. ). Gregory, Christie
phcr Tompkin>. ana DR.. VIM. =. BraXton. The
committee then retired, and the Association,
through its President and various members.
made loud calls on sundry gentlemen who were
present for speeches. These soon became The
order OF the day. imparing 10 The Association the
highest degree OF animation. John B. Young,
Esq. was the first called Tor, who in fact
stands in the relation OF an honorary lncin-
Der of the Kin. William Association. hay
ing more than once gralilled the citizens
of the county with his bold, manly and frank
way of treating political subjects. The ex-
element and enthusiasm rcse 10 4 great height
whilst Mr.. Young was speaking and he was al
last permitted 10 stop lor no other consideration
than the expectation OF being followed, ins!ancr
by another and anoiher-and 80 II was. Carer
NJ Braxton was Immediately called Ia the tn
bunc's stand who in his usual llucn! and a@rcca-
bic style OF public speaking, covered the whole
gronnd dedicated 10 Ike Presidential canvass
sometimes serious, then comic, sometimes inSinu-
aiing plain matter OF fact, under we'll con
sructed irony, ana then telling The truth in bold
and lofty style OF Indignation.
Mr. e. said tie Wings found great fault with
the Baltimore nominees. Gov. Polk HEY said
was not famous enough 10 be Presidential can
didale he was unknown: and yet III TWO DAYS
after he was nominated, they had found on he
was notorious for many things, and he rccounlei
the many ialschoods which had been already pub
lishei and circulated 10 stain his heretofore spot
less character and blast his fair ialDe-ind Mr.
b. then rccilcd the principal incidents connected
with Gov. Folks life and public and private cha
rac;cr and Instituted a striking and just COMPARE
son between the political career of Gov. Polk and
his great Wing rival, Henry Clay
As to Mr.. Dallas. he said The Wings did not
like him any better than Gov. Polk Mr. Dal-
las was TOO much OF Il Bank man. they sai,:: and,
said Mr.. E.. il il was true that Mr.. Dallas was
n Bank man, il would indeed he Il matter oil
grave consideration for the Democrats, bul then
the Wings might he satisfied il j; was true; but.
said Mr.. B.. this is one OF The misrepresentation
which are apt 10 be made whenever a man has
offended by being loo good and conscientious a
representative. The Democrats however. said
+. b.,h u.
Bank votes; they knew he voted under the inst!l,c-
lions oil the PENNSYLVANIA Legislature. AMI all
Democrats acknowledged the right OF instluc.
lion, and the duty oi obedience 10 them; end
in this matter of Instructions The Wings dc
not agree with the Democrats. Mr.. BrayiOn's
speech gave general satisfaction called tor;hinucf
applause, and was quite enough, along with John
T. YoungS, for moderate men. But the Demo
Gratis would have another speech, and just n the
moment that all were looking about for another
speaker the Chair, knowing the temper Of the As
ISOLATION, addressed himself to Mr. Francis w
Scott, and invited him 10 come forward. Scott
however would have gotten Oft, If there had been
a reasonable chance but seeing there was no hop,
of an honorable retreat, he looked the danger il
the face maniullv, ana although taken hy sur
prise, he ralnbed and scrambled through Will
great spirit and unrvallcd presence of mind, anG
having seine grave matter at heart, lie told them
many things which Lord Coke would call wci"hiy
and so ended the speeches.
The committee on resolutions then reported
through r. +. Dabncy, the following resolutions
which, being exactly 10 The laso and up 10 the
spirit OF the meeting, were adopted nem. CON
| /. ReSolred, Thai we most cordially and from
the bottom OF our hearts approve, raliiy, and
stand b., through evil as well as good report The
Democratic Republican nominations made by the
giving TX James X Polk, the ircGd and coiGpccl
of Jackson for Presidents and We also thank
them for the chance they have given Us OF voting
| for a good PENNSYLVANIA Deinocrat-Georse NJ
Dallas for Vice President
,. f2emlrcd, That lie distinguished abilities
the purify of character, and the sound Rcpuali
can principles OF the said nominees, merit, ana
ought to receive, The united zaaln.ls and cn'hsias
tic support OF the Democratic Party all over the
Union and we, the members of The Democratic
Association for the county of Kin. William
and ali our absent friends. will give them tina
same kind of support TO which we hereby
| pledge ourselves
3. Rcsoircd That We regard the votes given b,
| VIM. c. Rivcs, and WIN. 5. Archer, in the Uni;eC
States Senate, ON the Texas Treaty. as the con
summation Of a long mcdita,ed ,rcachery agains
the principles OF our Republican form OF Go
vcrnmcnt and as fufilmcn, of their own poll
teal degradation, in the eyes of all hieh-nindct
| and true-heaIted lireiaiGas
| 4. Resolrcd, That the late treaty made witt
the Government of Texas, is and ever will he
noble monument OF the patriotism and sagaci;,
of John Tyler President If the U. Saics--and al
though the labors Of his lgh; useful adninistra
! ton have in that respect been ioicd by a conspi
racy Of Wings and Democrats in the Senate o
the IT, S.; yet the tree planted by his hands. vii
\ DC HuIScu anu IlllIOHS Oh itclHGH
until lis yerdant branches shall have spread orc
the soil Of two kindred republics and made then
one and indivisible
All these resolutions were received, and passel
with the highest degree OF enthusiasm
| A resolution was then adopted, directing TN
Secretary to transmit the proceedings Tor publica
lion in the Richmond Enquirer Petersburg Re
publican, and the Madisonian. The two las
mentioned papers ale respectfully requested I,
copy from the Enquirer.
| And the meeting adjourned.
p. AlLETT, President
L. LlrTLErAoE, Secretary.
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