Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-16
SUSSEX COUNTY.

AT a meeting of tie citizens of Sussex county.
friendly 10 The immediate aHncxatipn OF Texas 10
the United States iicld PURSUANT t. previous Nc
tcc, Ill Sussex Col;it-housc, IN the 1 h day If
July, 1871:
On motion. Col jesse Elargravc was called to
the Chair, and John W. Potts apronted sccrcta-
rs.
The object Of the meeting was explained by the
Chairman.
On motion, Ro Ridley. Esq. Of Southampton,
was requested TO address the meeting who re-
sponded To the call in brief and handsome aG-
dress
John Fl. Walker was called on 10 address The
meeting: he declined doing 80.
On motion,
Resolrcd, That a Committee Of seven he ap-
pointed by the Chair 10 draft resolutions expres-
sive d. the sense Of this meeting.
The Chair appointed Col. William Parsons
John II. Walker, Major Lliileon Lanier, John
Is. Freeman. Col. John ]. Prince Col Thomas
Masscnburg and William Judkins that Commit
tee.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were
added 10 the Committee.
The Committee after retiring COR short time.
reported Tie following resolutions, which were
adopted:
|. RsW'rcd. That This meeting considers the i'm
mediate remuneration of Texas TO the United
States of more Importance 10 lie American peo-
pie than any question that hes been presented io
them since the Declaration Of Independence: and
we look upon The loss ot Texas 10 The L. States
as one of The most important steps towards the
abolition Of slavery Throughout, The United States.
> Res0ircd That we respectfully appeal to
Texas 10 wait until the people of the l.. States
can speak for themselves, ana he heard upon this
great question. IS we have every evidence that a
large majority OF the people are in favor of i'm
mediate annexation the decision OF the Senate OF
the United States to the contrary Notwithstanding.
) RcSircd, That we repu'iae the idea OF cor
suliing Mexico upon the annexation OF Texas 10
the Uni'ed States 10 do so, would, in our opinion,
be conceding toe much to Mexico, and would I've
insulting 10 Texas
t. RcMlrcd That We will support no man for
President OF the United States wha is opposed io
the immediate annexation OF Texas 10 the Unitel
States Our motto is Principles, no; men-every
thing for our country and nothing for mem we
will 90 a. far a those who will 20 larlhest 10 pre-
serve the Union-but our country first and thcn
The Union-.or. what will the Union he worth if
Texas should fall into the aims OF Great Britain?
J. PcS%rcd That our thanks are due to the
President Of hs United States. and TO the Hon
John c. Calhoun, for the patriotism which they
have evinced upon this a-imporant subject; and
we say IN them. 20 on ard exhaust every cxpcdi-
ent to effect so desirable an object.
Is. R.solrcd. That our Senators in the Congress
of the United States have wlfullv disresaried the
known voice OF the people of Virginia; and, by
voting against the ratification Of the Texas Trea-
IL. they have, in our opinion, voted in violation
OF the known wishes of a large aoritY OF their
constituents.
l. Restrict. as the opinion Of this meeting
That. after the refusal OF the Senate TO admit
Texas into this Union, and Congress 10 modify
the Tariff OF Isle. (Which We consider an act Of
Legislative 'planter and robbery if we are
wise. We should look 10 ourselves Of the South 10
protect our property and secure lis in the rights
which the Constitution has euarancedto Us.
3 Rsm}red, That this meeting recommend a
Convention Of delegates fron the several States OF
the United States. friendly 10 the immediate re-
annexation OF Texas, 10 assemble At such time
AMI place as may hereafter be agreed upon
On motion of Maj. L. Lanief. il was
RsMir5J That We now organise a Democratic
meeting for the purpose of ratitying the nomna-
tons OF the Baltimore Convention, &c
PcS9ircd That this meeting ratity the nomna-
lion. of James X. Polk Tor President and George
NJ. Dallas for Vice President of the United State
and we pledge ourselves TO use all honorable
means To secure their election.
Ptm'rc@. 1'ha, Gen. George c. Dcomgoolc be
respectfully invited by this meeting 10 address Inc
citizens Of this county. al or CouTi, OF the first
Thursday in August next
H,soirsd, That the proceedings of these meet
;ncS he signed ~ The Chairman and Secretary.
and forwarded 10 the Editors OF the Richmond
Enquirer for publication
JESSE HARGRAVE, Cjairmoa.
Txo w PORTS S,rrc'Gyp