Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-30


cond man was actually elevated To The Presidency,
who lad long been odious to The American people
man who not outstanding his extraordinary acquire
men,s has by the puer''ity OF ms conoac'' "e w.
Ieoc. of passions. and, in some instances, TO-.
t,l d,srepard for truth ITSELF drawn upon himself
| the contemut Of large mass OF his te!'o"-cit2ens
After having filled the highest stat on WITHIN inc s"'
of man-after having altnned the utmost goal OF hu-
man an5ijion-when tor lntFefiy ne shoulu "aVe oee
respected for wsd m honofed and for nge veneraed'
ba b,s SINK into an object Of aud disgust We
trust that lar results VIII Tor the future
be puarded against with the utmost caution we nave
the most serious apprehensons, That the VI
olen, and lhberal course OF portion OF oar TRENDS,
wopld become the means OF INJECTING wounds and en-
uenderiou anmosit,es which II would subsequently
prove difficult IL not impossible, to heal In most m
stances we that such movements have been IN
sgated ebe, by greedy office seekers, whose sole IN
centive is avarice, or by intriguing politicians ana po-
ltical asuirants ready crafty nordinate ambl'
ton AZ whatever cost 10 their coun,rys welfare we
cannot believe that there exists that man. sincerely at
tached to the cause of Democracy whose bosom beats
with one throb of generous patriotism, yet who tor the
mere advancement Of individual ambition, would en-
danger the triumph Of principles intimately and essen
tally connected with the happiness and prosperity OIL
the people Already il is evident that our adVersarie
are rejoicing the dlssensions which have seemed
TO be arising between the different sections OF our par
~ Let us bY union teach them the folly oil Such
homes Let US net, in our admiration Tor men, iorgei
| FOR a moment the Importance OF principles. Inc hal
mony recently manifested at the Seat OF Govefnmen'
affords think, good ground to hope that all our o-
ferences will be readily adjusted, and that, as the con-
m approaches our friends from every quarter are pre-
pairing - buckle their armor and to unite IN one ee-
neral strenuous and successful effort Tor victory we
trust that we shall not be disappointed IN this exPecs-
! ton, and that harmony may result IN eeVa""e
agaln TO the Presidency, that man, who IN the stfug
ale or sI0 was hunted down and sacrificed Tor sus-
tanning principles dear To the Democracy-lhat man,
who upon the very eve of this defeat-llheral as hao
been the treatment aud bitter the abuse oil his ADVERSE
ries-presenled manly bearing, generosity ana
dignity hch commanded The respect and caiiea lof'h
the co concentrations OF his deadlesl foes
The only mode of settling our differences YET sus
gesled and the almost nyar ably esored 10 IN
cases is BY n General Convention oil the party. we
presume, therefore, that all who desire ha,"'hy WI.
acouesce in the p.oprety Of holding such Convention
As to the time and place of lis meeting, IT seems 10
have been generally conceded that II SHAH oe III ba'
more during the month OF May next. ne po'n'S
which may be considered as yet unadns'eo, rea'e soe
ly to the manner of It's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES lis mehne'S
shall be appointed and what shall be the mode OF Young
in Conventon-w whether by States or ny o's'''cl'
These certainly points upon wiiicn '"e'e - nv
tbroug bout the party, that unity wh'ch co".u "
sired. To it seems PLAN, so obviously Jus'' ~
so strictly in accordance alike with The pfihc'Pes "
the Constitution and long-estabsled usage ,ha'
each State shout settle for ITSELF matters OF h's Guar
acter that we cannot believe there WIZ ui'''ha.ey
arise difficulty in adjusting such q"es"o"s' ~ -
! however, purpose 10 eHiei "F~" 80
son Such discussions seldom, II ever, result III sooo
and if not conducted with the utmost caution ana
proper spirit Of forbearance nre but loo apt 10 e
rupt that harm ,nous action, which II Is Tie great oo
;ect of Con yention TO bring about AireodY pefhaPs
the mpruden, zeal OF OF political associates
has inflicted injury on the cause IL Is our i'rs
object TO al!av possible, all excitement upon these
nuestions-nor do we deem them important, since we
would willingly doubt the honesty OF any pofV"h
Of the Democratic party
In accordance with the recommendation OF our
State Convention held in Richmond in March last
we think i, advisable that the Congressional Districts
of the Slate should al proceed to hold conventions
and to appoint delegates to the General Convention
We therefore, suggest that convention Tor tbs d's-
trio, be held in Charlottesville on the first Monday IN
April next.
We deem it right tina, the people in their primary
meetings should publicly their opinions as TO the
PRESIDENT candidate. We do indeed hesitate TO
pronounce it the duty of every good and true Demo.
cra zealousy and cordially 10 support the nominee oil
the contemplated conventon-ye we think that decis-
rations of this kind coming directly from the people,
will be that body the best index to guide their Sc sc
BY such indications they will be better enaoieo
10 point out the man who shall in truth be the choice
Of majority of the party and no one we presume
will DENY, that he who is a choice OF the majority,
should in Justice be made the candidate oil the party
II is with this view, that we have introduced resoo
ton declaring our preference Tor Martin van bu1en
|. Pesoired, That n Federal Bank of discount is
alike DANGEROUS I, the liberties and fatal 10 The best IN
terests of the people and that uncompronslng hosi'
lily every such institution, is the inst great cardinal
point of the Democratic creed.
9 Resotrfd That q Tariff Of protection s at once
pniust unwise and uncons,i,uiionai-that every tariff
must necessarily cease be tariff of revenue, IN the
exact proportion that It becomes tarh OF pro'ecuon
and that is therefore, absurdty 10 tell us OF To-
riff Of revenue directed incidentally 10 Objects Of pro-
lection. -,
3 RssoIrsd That the distribution to the States OF the
nroceeds Of the public lands would, under any cncum-
stances be mpotc end unconstitutional, ou', At a Pc
Rod like the present, WREN The national finances are
exhausted, and national deot rap'uiy accumua''"s
such measure would certainly seem the extreme Of
folly. ,.,..
Resolued That the clause Of the late aPportonmen'
hill Which directs the State divide themselves into
districts is a new, extraordinary and unwarantabe as
sumption Of power, and most dangerous invasion OF
State sovereignty.
Besolned. That John Terrell J. B Newman, J.
Willis, Dr. Thomas Gibson, J. + Taaferro, Colonel
Roe r. T. Willis, r Il. Willis, G. Pannell, junior, j.
Newman and A. Madison be appointed from this coun-
TO n meet such persons as shall be appointed from The
other counties of this district at Charlottesville, on The
LIST Monday in April next or at whatever time and
Mace may them appear most convenien-to choose
delegates TO the Baltimore Convention, and 10 consult
upon all other matters involving tne interests VI Tue
Democratic party.
g. RESOLVED, That oft avowed confidence IN the
sterling integrity and devoted patriotism OF Martin Van
Buren, is unchanged, and that the delegates IRON this
urge his nomination before that body as the first choice
Of their u.s. however, to cheer
full support of The nominee, whoever he may be-
l. Rssotoed, Tha, John Willis James Newman,
Madison, Boston, E. Ilenshaw, J. b. Newman,
s. Terrell, Peter Skales, Dr. S Barbour, e.. Pannell
ir Colonel J. Voolfolk and Captain T. Davis, be ap-
pointed delegates the State Convention called IN
Richmond in February next
| 8 Rssoired That it is deemed expedent that Demo
cratic Associations be formed at Carpenters, in the up
per part of the county, the Robinson precinct, and
at this pace--and that J. Newman, Willis, G. Scott,
and E. Henshaw be appointed a committee 10 report on
February court-day constitution for The Association
at this place.
| On motion, it was
Resoloed, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Richmond Enquirer and Petersburg
Republican. J. NJ. MACON, President
| Thomas WEIGH, Secretary
uJ- The Petersburg Republican - requested to copy
SCOTT COUNTY.
AT meeting of the Democratic citizens of Scott
county, held a, the Courthouse the 9th day Of Jan,
1914, (being court day.