Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-21
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DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING.

\ Mass meeting OF The Democracy OF the CITY
oi Wheeling was held at the City Hall on Tues
day evening June /, 1911 The following Off
GERS were elected:
John Hamilton, President; Jacob Maser, vice
President. David Maclane, Secretary
The object ui the meeting having been stated ny
Mai l. t. = Hale, liz read Ia the meeting the fol-
lowin. resolutions which were received with ac-
CARNATIONS by The crowded audience, amidst the
laundering OF cannoas GA the river shore:
Whereas, the Democratic National Convcn-
ton, recently assembled III Baltimore have placed
in nomination for The Presidency and Vice Pre-
sidcncy. those tried patriots ana faithful Demo
Gratis. James X. Polk 81 Tennessee, and Cleo
NJ. Dallas OF Pennsylvania therefore,
R.Nircd. That we hereby freely relinqui>h all
former personal preferences, determined 10 rally
to the coriial support Of the nominees
Restrict, That We recognise in Colonel James
X Polk. orr nominee for the Presidency, a states
man of eminent abiliy-a Democrat o; untal
icring integrity. and citizen I'll unSpo,tcd honor
and will cheeriuly bcstow our suiiragcs 10 pro-
mote his election.
R.soired. That the Hen George NJ Dallas Of
PENNSYLVANIA. hy a lie devoted to the cause Of
Democratic principles, has won our entire conf
deace. and shall receive our undivided support.
Rcsolrcd, That we hereby adopt the creed Of
Democracy as promulgated by the Democratic
Convention al Baltimore.
Rtso!rcd, also, That the members Of the Demo
cratic Convention hy the unanimitv with which
they consumrnated the respective nominations, are
entitled 10 our waTmesI thanks.
At,er which Col. c. w Thompson. dele
gate from this district to the National Democrat
ic Convention engaged the attention OF the au-
dencc with al account Gi his stewardship in said
Convention during which he gave succincl but
comprehensive outline of the political history Of
Col. JAS. h. POLK of Tennessee. and Hon
GEO VI. DALLAS, OF Pennsylvania. the nominees
OF the Democratic Convention for President and
Vice President Of the United States
After the conclusion of Col rs speech Mr. l.
Cooper offered message on the part OF the Demo-
cracy of Wheeling, 10 their political friends
throughout the Union, as follows, which was re-
>ponded 10 with acclamation
The Democratic association Of IpheeliRg, TO their
political brethren throughout the Common
wealth of Misunderstanding
We have this day taken vote on the nomina-
tons lately made by our national Convention, of
James X. Polk Of Tennessee, and George NJ.
Dallas OF Pennsylvania. 4 candidates for Presi-
deat and Vice President Of the United States, and
have ratified the same, unanimously.
We now pledge ourselves 10 reduce the Wing
majority in Ohio county below what it was in
1910. This i not made like the Wing promises
OF that memorable year, 70 be broken; but i one
which, in all candor we believe, that We can. and
will perform. and which our friends throughout
tie State may rely upon with perfect confidence.
On motion of Sherrard Clemens, the meeting
after giving three hearty cheers for Polk and Dali
Las, adjourned till Friday evening week the l4th
inst in the City Hall. al early candle lighting.
JOHN HAMILTON. President
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