Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-23
COUNTY.

AT a meeting OF the Democratic citizens of the
county of Preston, convened a, the Courthouse,
on SATURDAY. the 23l June, 1914, Solomon ?.
Herndon was called 10 preside over the dclibera-
,inns of The meeting, assisted by Ro. Brown; ana
James Ii. Carroll was appointed Secretary, as
sisted BY John ]. Brown.
The oblec, Of the meeting being briefly stated
bv tie Chairman thereof, the following Ecso!u-
lions were offered by VIM. G. Brown, for the
consideration OF the meeting, followed by an able
address in favor of their adoption:
r. Soired, That the Democratic Convention OF
the eth Nav last, deserves the hearty thanks OF
the Democracy ofthe Cnilcl States, for the spirit
| of compromise and harmony which characterized
| their whole deliberations, as well as for The very
acceptable nominees presented for the support OF
all good Democrats. who prefer principlesio men,
and the promotion OF the best interests Of llicir
country, their whole country, and nothing but
their country, 10 the triumph OF a mere party,
held together by the love OF Office, and a system
of political Legislation calculated 10 plumber one
half the community To enrich the other.
Resolrsd, That the thanks Of this meeting be
most kindly rendered 10 the delegation of said
convention attending from this district; and let
them be assured that we will do our duty in car
rying ont the work by them 50 nobly and Siori-
ously begun.
Rcsolrcd. That we deem the election Of flames
K. Polk and George NJ. Dallas. TO the high of
noes for which they We're nominated, as essential
TO the best interest Of orr country, and We shall
hail their success as the harbinger Of better times
Rtsolrcd, That we view The annexation OF
Texas. as OF the utmost Importance 10 The pros
pcrilv, security and permanently of thcSe United
| States, and, so believing, VIZ prefer clec,ing TO of
fee. men pledged 10 use all lawful and p~caceablc
WAYS and means 10 accomplish that most desira-
bic object.
RcS5lrcd, That We recognize Texas and her CT
tizcns as bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh
ard those whom God hath joined together let nc
man put asundev.
RcSolrcd. That no nation oi,hc old world shouk
| be permitted TO hold or occupy any territory il
| North America, South Of the British Provinces
| and that all attempts of the English Government
10 possess themselves of either Texas or the Ore
| gon territory, should be promptly met and resisted
by the gouernmen! and people Of the u. $.
RcNlrcd, That the thanks of this meeting he
lcndcredto our political opponents for christening
our distinguished nominee, Jas. X. Polk Of Ten
ncSscc-the friend and disciple OF Andrew Jack
>on-"loun9 Hickory for, in our opinion. the
odd Coon is a srea; political sinner and deserve
10 be beaten with many stripes, and hcked with
Young Hickory.
After the close of the remarks in favor of sai,
resolutions, they were ~severally propoundcd IL
the meeting, ami unanimously adopted. Where
upon, on motion of John A. +. Wartin, it was
LicAired, That the Committee OF Vigilance FOL
this county be enlarged by establishing indcpend
ent branches thereof, in all the election precincts
within the same, and that the said Committees b
requested 10 meet and enlarge their meetings res
p~ectively, and 81 organize as 10 insure a full al
tendance OF the Democrats al the polls in Novem
Der next.
In pursuance of the last resolution, The Com
miltccs were then appointed.
On motion,
Rcsolred, Tha, The proceedings Of this mcciin:
I've published in the Western Virginia Argus
Scion OF Democracy and Richmond Enquirer.
S. p. HERND0N, Chm'n.
BOBT. BROWN, Assistant.
} 5snx i !. Gpa as r Secretaries.