The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-14
SURRY COUNTY.

AT meeting of the Democracy of Surry Va held at
their Court House, on the Goth August, that being
court day, Drury Stith called to he Chair, and
VIM H. Edwards was appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained,
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Resoiped That the uomina ion Of James X PoIE
Of Tennessee, and George M. Dallas, OF Pennsylva-
MA by the Baltimore Convention, as the Democratic
candidates Tor the Presidency and Vice Presidency
meets cordial approbation-and that we pledgs
ourselves to Republican brethren throughout the
State to render good account oil ourselves at Tie
polls in November next.
Resolved That we highly approve of the Conven.
ton 10 be held al Charlottesville on the 10Th day Of
September and that the Chairman appoint hlteen
delegates to represent this meeting in said Convex
ton.
Whereupon, the Chairman appointed the follow
ing persons, viz: Dawson Warren, Peter T. Sprat
lev, Chas. H. Graves James 5. Clarke, w. Dillare,
Travis w. Taylor, Albert S. Edwards, Walter s.
Booth, David Booth, David Hargrave WIN. p. IN
dervood, Edwin White, Boiling Jones' Arch'd. Da-
Wis and Benz. c. Bell.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were add.
ed TO the delegation.
Resolved, That we deem this proper time TO rei-
crate often expressed political PRINCIPLES, so that
election, las firmly believe we shal) we may not
be approached Ui rant Of honesty Ia eoneeaHg from
the people true political opinions.
LIST We believe that Madison's Report and Rsso-
buttons of'9S and 80, contain the true Republican
doctrnes-the lar dmarks by which the ship of State
should always be steered.
81. We believe the People the sourbc Of all politi-
cal power; and that their Representatives should
obey their will, (no matter how ascertsned,) or re-
sign the trust which has beea conhded to them.
Sd. We are opposed to all Protective Tariff, as I'M
just oppressive and not warranted 10y the letter or the
.pirt Of the Contribution monopoly Of the worst
Sort taxing the hsrd-workng, daily laborer, for the
benefit Of the wealthy manufacturing nabob
4th. We are opposed to all Banks Of the United
States, as unconstitutional, and dangerous to lib
er,i S.
5th. We are opposed to the Distribution Of the
Proceeds Of the sales Of the Public Lands.
9th. We are in favor Of the immediate re-annexa-
ton of Te-ao to the United States as a that
would prove advantageous to all sections OF our
country.
Resolved, That the thanks Of this meeting be pre-
sented to the Hon. John Tyler President Of the Uni
ted States, for his timely and manly withdrawal from
tne approaching canvass LOT tne fresidency-at Ne
same time offering our cordial appreciation Of the
most prominent acts Of his Administration as wit
messed his firm and honorable defence Of our time
honored Consttut on, and esp cslly his patriotic e.
forts TO obtain the rich gift OF Texas
The meeting was addressed by MIR Wyndham Ro.
bnson, Jr Of Petersburg, in short but eloquent and
impressive argument, for which he received the
thanks Of ofIts members.
Rcsoiped That the proceedings Of this m citing be
published IN the Richmond Enquirer and that the
MadIsonian a,hington) be requested to copy them
The meeting then adjourned
DRURY sTITH, Chairman.
Wn. II. EDWARDS, Secretary.