Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-08-30
MASON InIrNTA.

Ata mectin" of the Democrats OF Buffalo PFC
cinct. Mason county, Virginia, held on Saturday,
llth Nav. lsH, in the Town of Buffalo, Tor The
purposc of forming 4 Democratic Association
on motion. John Farrar, Esq, was caiet! 10 the
Chair. ana George L. Allen appointed Sccrc'a-
on notion the following gentlemen were ap-
Constitution. 10 wi,: Captain George l.. Allcn.
l.. L. Bronansh, Ihos. Garlen, and Lorenzo ID.
Norvell.
On motion of Capt; Allen, r. r. Harvey Esq.
was added 10 the ahorc committee.
After retiring for a short timc, the committee
reported the following preamble and Constitution
which were unanimously adopted:
Ii there has ever been a period in the political
history Of our country, requiring all the energies
of the Republican parry 10 be put forth against
the violent and unceasng efforts OF the Wing par
~ to fasten upon The people Of this nation The
most odious, oppressive and injurious Federal
mcasures-surely that time is tie present.
And believing, as We do, that the principles adj
yocated by the Republican Parry, ii acted upon
in The councils Of the nation, would ensure 10 The
nconle system Of legislation the most advanta-
scolls, bearing alike npun all, injurious 10 none.
and in Strict conformity with eur sacred Cons;i-
luton. We conceive j, to bc ol.r solemn duty, as
well as our exalted privilege, as 'reenicn, 10 or-
nose with lirmnc>,, ard with united action, the
election Of any man, Is Chief Magistrate OF this
mighty Republic, whose principles do not accord
with or Own. IL tic present contest. the politi
cal principles advocated Il lietW great political
na,lss are fully ariavcG 4 National Bank
Protective Tariff, Distribution OF the proceeds
of The sales of the public lands or an indirect AS
sumption OF State Debts, internal improvements
by The General Government, Abolition Q! The We
10 power, &c, &c.-.hc>c aIc part vi Inc mea-
sures the Federal Wing patty intend fastening
mon The American people should they succeed
IN the election of Henry Clay. Though, in 1910
these yery measures which they now advocat.
were renuliated by many OF ,hcm--so very anx-
;ous were they 10 ''catch bird, Of every leather;
Int now, discovering that honesty is The best pc
6cyn they acknowledge their iavoriic measures
and will spare re efforts 10 force them upon ihe
nrople We cannot forget that in lolo they dc
.l,re,i these measures Ec,tcrai ami recommended
temperance and TYLER ton. as .leitcrSonan Re-
nnhic:ns opposed 10 the very measures they NOV.
advocate; and they are now Boosting oi tic fruits
Of their victory tie ,.ous. unus, anu oppressive
/ larin of 1912.
viii this free and intelligent people continue
10 rr, ,se confidence in 4 party that has deceived
1 them in every particular Will they aid then
again in their schemes 70 duIe and deceive ?
| Will they cas-, their votes Tor a parry, who will re-
sort 10 every mcaas t. accomplish their political
cndsl The means resorcd to by the W hlSs IL
secure he election Of Ccn Harrison in 1910
should cause every moral Wing in The country Il
pause 10 take sober, second ,housht," before Il,
gives his vote 10 promote such a party 70 power
we canno, bu believe that the Federal Viii.
party merit and will doubtless receive, the con
demna,ion OF an indignant people. Asa!ns
these measures, then, these principles, an.
,h, course d! lie Federal Wing party, ~
en.cr GU, solemn protest, We believe ,hc. Il
r. Unconstitutional, unwSe and imroiiic, sub
yersiye Of the rights and Liberties OF The Ameri
can people, bene!iliing lew q ne expense o! IN
many, ant dangerous 10 our Republican inS'i'ti
tons. As The best means of accomplishing Gu
OBJECT, We are now determined 10 organise our
selves into Democratic Association. The iol
lowing shall! sa our Constitutions
Arr. This Association shall be called Ill.
Ru.ilio Democratic Association.
Aa~. livery citizen o: the laair who Is 81
p>c;i ID tie election &C ii,nci Clay ios Tie arX
pres:,icn; is cordially invited 10 become mem
bcg OF tbs Association.
Arr. 3.-Thc officers Of this Association shall
be President. three Vice Presidents aSecretaIy
Treasurer. ana Corresponding Committee q
three whose duty i; shall he 10 correspond Wit
other Associations, and 70 procure The al'endanc
of suitable persons 10 address the Associations
is regular meetings. There SHAH also Tue i SAND
ing committee Of ten, whose duty it shall he {
procure members.
AR. The officers OF this Association >ha
BE- elected. and the committees shall &c appoinle
BY the President,
Arr. 5.-Scyen members shall form quoru.
Cor the transaction OF business.
AR. 6.-This Constitution shall he subject I
alteration a.d amendmen! by a majority Al an
regular meeting.
Asr. This Association shall hold lis reg1
lar meetings on the Isl Saturday Of every lnon,l
unt after lie mex, Presidential election.
The officers .! ti.ii Association are, Ala
d. Brown, Esq, Prcsi'icn: Nielsen Hundic,
L. l. Eronauph, and Geo l.. Allen, Vice Pre-