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

illustrated her claims 10 be regarded an ndnnau-
dent nation b. all the principles OF national law
and the previous acton OF this Government, and
her pcrlcc, right 10 raiilr treaty of annrxa,ion
with the United States. He pointed cut the Great
advantages 10 the whole Union III national treat
ness and prosperity and the especial benefits 10 the
South, i'll tue extension OF the planning States,
The greater diffusion OF our Peculiar institutions.
and the mainiainance ola balance oi mower be-
tween the North and Sonih. He closed with am
eloquent appeal 10 our svmPaihie> Tor the infant
Repubic-calicd upon Us 10 add the ''Lone Star
to our national banner, and 10 extend the ample
protection oil the American Eagle over her future
dc>tinies.
He was frequently interrupted BY VACCINATIONS,
and closed amidst bursts OF applause The meet
ing then repaired 10 dinner. and The President a.
sumcd his seat Immediately ailer the rcpa>t was
finished.
James Garland, Esq, of Piltsyvania was then
called upon. and in humorous vein depicted the
promises and performances OF the Wing party in
lerspcrscd with lively Jests and pointed anecdotes,
which were received with great laughter and mer-
rimcnt. He rdculcd the absurd prctcnsiors. that
the Bankrupt, Distribution, and Tariff laws pro-
NOTED the prosperity Of the country, in Tie happ-
est manner. lie presented a striking contrast be-
tween the political principles and private char
ac;cr OF Clay and Polk, ami closed with an earn
est and admirable address 10 the Democracy in
favor of Polk Dallas and Texas His srecch
was received with great enthusiasm and satisfac-
ton.
William NJ. Trcdway was ncxl introduced 10
the meeting. and cncha;ned their attention by Il
powerful address Oh the leading principles and
fundamental differences ol The FedcralisiS and
Democrats He Traced, with 4 masters hand
the gradual surrender oil their cherished princi-
pies by The sel!->tved States Rights Wings, from
lie DAYS OF Qualification 10 the pescnl time, when
hey have gone overto the camp ofihc enemy, and
raised the flag ol Bank. Distribution. and Tariff
Clear in his premises and logical in his deuc
tons. he WIS heard with profound attention, and
made a deep impression on The people. The De-
mocracv will long remember and highly apprc-
ciale his noble effort.
John r. Ehmunds, Esq. the present Delegate
III The county, was next called oui. Ilc briefly
reviewed the leading measures of Jackson's and
Van BurcnS administrations, and passed on 10
minute examination OF the connection between
the "IafiH ami tic Times" But YOU are too well
acquainted with him 10 need any comment on his
speech.
Dr. Thomas II. Avcreti, late Delegate 10 the
Baltimore Convention, delivered a Very able and
impressive speech against United State, Bark
He gave cheering ana animating accounts OF the
state OF public icelin. he Witnessed in Baltimore
Philadelphia, New York &c The meeting ma
infested gcat ea9elness 10 hear every word he III
tered, and demonstrated their enthusiasm by IT,
peated applause.
After the close of the speeches, Doctor Thos
w White offered The following resolutions
which were >eyerally uaa,timonsiy 0doptc9:
l. RcWircd That This meeting cordially ap-
proves the proceedings Of the Baltimore Demo
cratic Convention, and feels itself called upon To
express lis heartfelt qualification, that patriotic
devotion 10 the principles Of orr Government:
and the best interests Of the people induced the
Convention 10 surrender MI preference for men,
and 10 present unc,l and mtcrrilied opposition
Ia Henry CLAW the reckless and ambitious leader
OF the FcdcralistS.
> Resoircd, That the nomination nj James h.
Polk amt George NJ. Dallas receives our WARM
c,t appreciation. and presents 10 The country the
strongest assurance nj triumphant success that
through leir Success, We may confidently expect
Ia redeem The country from the perncoi> effects
Of the Wing victory of 1910 ana 10 save il from
the continuance Of disastrous measures.
3 Resoircd, That the annexation Of Texas is
a great national question of vital importance 10
the safety and prosperity of the whole Union in
the support of which, all previous partiaicS for
men and party connections should be yielded 10
the arden, love OF oar country and the promotion
oi her national greatness aud glory.
l. Rc~lrcd, That we have seen with deep re-
grct ana indignation, the refusal by the Senate OF
the United States 10 ra,.ly the recent treaty Of
annexation; and We do especially condemn The
vote Of the Senators OF Virginia, confidently be-
licving that they did not express the wishes oil
the people nor the true interests oil The State.
). Rmiscd. That the members %! this meeting
assure their Democratic friends OF The county and
throughout the State, that they mean 10 put forth
their entire strength i'll the approaching PIe>i-
Dental election, and they offer beatty and en-
thnsaslic cooperation i'll hliall of i'ota, Dolt"s
and 1;.caS
6. Rcsoircd. That these proceedings be forward
ed To the Richmond Enquirer and Lynchburs
Republican.
The meeting then adjourned with high en,hu-
siasm and deep satisfaction.
BEv. BARK$DALE, Pres't.
LEWIS TCRBEyILLr. Scc'y.