Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
Rildmond Democratic Association.

NJ meeting Oh the DetlocTdllC Association
of the city OF Richmond, held at the Concert room
in the Exchange Hotel, on Wednesday, the 9th
of November 1914:
Capt. w. d. Wren President in the Chair
Robert G. Scott, Esq, addressed the associa.
ton in an eloquent and impressive manner, and
offered the following Preamble and Resolutions
which were unanimously adopted
The members OF the Democratic Association
of the City OF Richmond, before separating, ten
der their hearty congratulations 10 their fellow
! Democrats throughout the Commonwealth, upon
the achievement OF the lale signal triumph o.
our party in the election Of Mr.. Polk to the Pre-
sdency and Mr. Dallas TO the Vice Presidency
OF the nation--a triumph, deemed BY US more
important To the preservation OF the true prnci-
! piles Of the Constitution, as learned by Us from
the teachings OF the fathers of the Democratic
| party, Than any which has been obtained BY any
party from the institution OF our Government
a triumph, which will save US from those inca
sures cherished by the Wing party, which, when
adopted and preserved as the settled policy OF the
country, would build up Il great central Govern
| ment whose absorbing influences would prove
| alike dangerous TO the rights OF the States and
! liberties Of the people-Steadiastlv adherins
ourselves 10 those principles, which early in the
late canvass this Association affirmed, as those
upon which the issue before the people rested, we
deem it now most appropriate and IT. TO rc-aiilrm
hem, as The principles upon which the Demo
cratic party have crowned their labors with sue
cess, and by which we confidently anticipate, The
honorable and distinguished men upon whom we
have bestowed our sufrases, will he guided in
the administration of the Government:
R.solrcg, therefore, Tha, the members OF this
| Association, now, Al the moment OF their Sc
paration do hereby repeat their cordial and
entire appreciation Of the principles avowed IN
the resolutions unanimously adopted by the AS
ISOLATION on the 10Th day of January last
Rcoired, That We look forward 10 the con-
summation OF the great measure OF the annexa-
ton of Texas, as one now TO I've secured by the
administration OF MIR. Polk.
Mr. Scott also offered the following Resolu-
ton. which was seconded By Washington Green
how, Esq, and unanimously adopted by the As
ISOLATION:
Rcsoirsd, Tha, TO the Editors Of the Enquirer,
but especially 10 Thomas Richie, ST., ESQ., its
Senior Editor, the Democratic party owe debt
of the heaviest gratitude for the fidelity, firmness
and distinguished ability, with which that press
has throughout the recent most excited canvass
maintained the Republican cause-and that this
Association tender them, for their untirnS and
invaluable services their sincere and grateful
thanks
On motion OF Washington Grcenhow, Esq,
Pcsoircd, That the Democratic Association oil
the City of Richmond tender 10 Mr.. Mllson and
others, proclaimed By the Governor OF the State
of Virginia, Electors of the said State in the Pre-
sidenial Election, q Dinner, on Wednesday, the
4,h day of December next.
Rcsired That Committee OF Thirteen be
appointed to superintend the arrangements thereof
Rssotred That Thomas Richie, Esq be APP
pointed President OF the said Dinner.
The President OF The Association appointed the
following Committee Of Arrangements for the
Dinner:
Robert G. Scott Washington Greenhow, sam'l
d. Denoon. Charles Fl. HYDE Charles Workman,
VIM II. Allen, James A Seldom, John S. Cas-
kie, T. T. Giles John Lynch Jas. Ii. Poindexter,
John Womble and Daniel Trueheart.
Mr. VIM NJ. Ovcrion and Mr.. Jno. 5. Caskie
addressed the Association in spirited, eloquent
and appropriate manner
A collection was then made, for the purpose Of
defravng the expenses of the Association, and the
Treasurer reported that he had received enough 10
meet all demands upon him.
Mr.. Ro. G. Scott offered the following resolu-
lions, which were unanimously adopted by the
Association
Resolrcd That we tender 10 our President our
heartfelt and grateful thanks for the able and ad-
mirable manner in which he has presided over our
| Association.
Pesolred, That the thanks of the Association
he cordially given TO our Vice Presidents and Sc
cretares for the efficient and faithful discharge Of
their several duties.
Resoired. That the thanks of the Association
are due TO our worthy Treasurer for the fidelity
with which he has performed his duties and espe-
ciallv for his successful eyertons this evening in
collecting money enough 10 discharge every Pc
/ cuniary obligation Of the Association.
| The President Captain Wren, responded in a
feeling and eloquent manner 10 The resolution o!
the Association; and Col. Francis Wicker, Vice
I President, the Secretary ard the Treasurer, also
made their acknowledgements for the resolution OF
! thanks 10 them.
On motion OF Mr. w Greenhow, seconded by
/ Mr.. ;. ID. Denoon,
BE- deposited with Thos. Richie, Esq, for preser-
yation.
On motion OF Mr.. Ro. G. Scott,
Restrict, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published.
And then the Association adjourned SIM die.
WIN. II. ALLEN, Sec'y.
The following are the resolutions adopted by
| the Association on the 10Th January last:
AT an adjourned meeting of the Association on
Friday; January ~ lsll-Mr. Garter NJ. Brax-
ton As Chairman OF the Committee, made the
following report, which was unanimously adopt
ed:
"The Committee, 10 whom was referred The
! Preamble and Resolution submitted by Philip
Mayo ESD. to the Democratic Association OF the
CITY of Richmond on the 18th day OF the present
month. having considered the same, beg leave TO
submit The following
REPORT.
"The approach OF The time, when the Democ-
racy of the Nation ought 10 select their candidate
Tor the Presidency, and when they will be called
on 10 rally TO his support, and save the Republic
from the hereSes, the dangers, the mischiei>, and
the decentralization which must follow the sue
cess of the Ultra Federalsis, and the Ultra Fede-
raj doctrines of our times, demands OF Us, if We
seek union OF action, and victory OF princi-
ple. 10 make known. in advance those great and
leading principles, which govern and direct MS as
a par,y Seeking no disguise, desiring no conceal
menr, and eschewing all deception, we soemnly
declare The following as cardinal principles OF our
political faith:
lsr That the Federal Government is one oili-
m,ed powers, derived solely from the Constitution
which is 10 be strictly construed by every depart
ment Of the Government, and that it is unwse
neXpedent, and always dangerous 10 exercise
any power ofdoubnu constitutional grant.
i'2d That the General Government has no con
stitutonal authority 10 commence or carry on a
system OF internal improvement, or to approprI
ate any part of the national FUNDS OF MEANS &c
such purpose.
"3d. That any Tariff, except only for revenue
purposes, and TO provide adequate means to pay
the debts and defray the current expenditures o
the Government, economically administered, y
unconstitutional, unjust and odious-sound poll
cy, as well as proper sense OF equal right ant
Justice, alike forbidding the Federal Government
10 foster one branch of industry to the delrimen
OF another, or to cherish the interests OF one por
ton, to the injury of another portion OF our com
mon country.
18th. That we cordially recognize and approve
the wisdom of the Tariff, passed the ID day 0
March, 1888 commonly called the Compromis'
Ac,-tha, if the principles Of that law be adhered
to, and the maximum rate OF duty OF ~ per CT.
as asccraincd thereby, be only varied. either BY
diminishing or increasing the same IS The reve
nue. wants OF the Government may justify; ant
adhering 10 all its other details and provisions
there will be such an approximation 10 equality
and fairness as will leave but little ground TO