Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-23
On motion,

Bovd Steven Jenkins, Hugh Barr, J. w. Jones, E. J.
Davidson. ]. f. Shyrock, DR.. G. Linn, WIN. Baly,
VIM J. Reed, Ed Hoffman, VIM {. Bright, Jr J.
Iar ! v Brown. WIN Jones, WIN. Coontz George
NJ Coon,z, Geo. W. Leg, Ezra Boston, Samuel Lloyd,
VIM Gill. VIM Langley, Sr, John Anderson, Adam
Anderson, VIM. Wndle, Adam Windle, Alfred Win
die. Jacob R Nicklin, John w. Grim (of Charles
John w. Grim Of Jseos Rome Grim Isaac b.
Mo,oan Green, Jacob Lrder, John Arnal, William IL
Heeb,nsliue Michael ghass, Ed ward Hines L,sles
Grim, S T. Grim, George Pelter, Jacob Grim, 6. w.
Greene Isaac IL Fakner, John Ro,nford, P. Sherrer,
George Hoover, H. Haymaker, William Haymaker,
l,mss STRIKE Henry Striker, Jr. George Haines j.
" Haines. w liam Larry, VIM I. Wall, William b.
garr. John Barr, Robt Barr, Jr, of Frederick. WIN.
New bough of Berkeley.
On motion,
ond Resofred, That a committee consisting OF three
delegates from their respective delegations for this Con-
oressional District be appointed by the Chair draft
series of resolutions setting forth the object of this
meptng and the order of it's proceedings; which com.
mit,ee Consisted of the following named gentlemen:
Frederlck-W G. Singleton, James II. Carson, ia
cob Baker
Cameron.
Clarke-Alfred Castleman, John Burchell, Doctor
Wigginton.
Warren-Joshua Mckay, Samuel R. Miller Thos
N. Ashby.
Page.-Jacob Baker, ID. Bumgardner, A. u. AL
mond.
Berkeley B. Made nbousch, E. G. Aburlis, Pc
ter Gardner.
The above committee reported as follows:
Whereas, the approaching contest between the two
treat political parties OF the United States involves
the future course Of the American Government, and
the prevalence of The other oil TWO systems OF
administration diamelrcally opposed and hostile t"
each other; and whereas, thoroughly convinced
that the best interests Of the country Will be essen
tally promoted by The success OF those principles
which have been advanced and maintained by the
great Democratic Republican party of the Union:
And whereas, the fate Of those principles VIII, IN
great measure, be decided by The result OF the a T.
preaching contest, we deem II q matter oil the las!
i'm portance TO adopt all reasonable measures lead
ing the security Of lnion Harmony, and Concert Of
.4cfon.
Be 1t therefore Reso,rcd That this Convention re-
CARDS the usage OF holding National Convent on. for
the purpose Of selecting candidates for The offices OF
President and Vice President Of the IT, States, lnds
pensabe to secure the efficient cooperation OF the
frie nds of Democracy therefore, heartily ap
prove of the Convention proposed TO be hi Id in Balt-
more in May next, and that will as cheeru!ly, yea
ousy and faithfully acquiesce in its result, as we
cherish and support the principles, whose ascendancy
we are thus seeking TO secure
Rcsolued, That opposed TO the re-est1blsh-
ment of National Bank-l.t, because we believe the
exercise of that power by Congress, is in direct con-
ct with the Constitution Of the country and 2nd, be-
such institution tends to initiate the currency
DANISH specie from circulation, create fictitious prices
angender 4 spirit of wild and reckless speculation
amongst the people, and reproduce Pancs, consrac-
lions, suspensions, bankruptcies and ruin.
Resolred, That, whilst utterly opposed, both
upon groupds of constituionaty and expedlency, to
hat odious system of partial Legislation, which lays
me section oil the country under contribution TO ano
her and Expresses its grea, agricultural and mechani-
,al interests we ure nevertheless, friendly TO the en-
lciment Of Tariff law by Congress, which IS restrict
ID in its aims and provisions 10 the legitimate ana con-
ttutonal object of such lawhe raising OF an ade-
pate for the support oil Government, econo-
nlcally administered.
Res0ieed, That reject. with scorn and contempt,
he ridiculous iasiunat0n that the Democratic Repnb
lean party is in favor of drawing the supplies Tor the
support Of Government, from system OF direct taxa
ion and that we unlesitatngly denonnce all such i'm
,u,a,ions, as gross and unfounded SANDERS upon It,
Eesolred, That we opposed 10 a distribution Of
he public lands amongst The States, because we can
recognize principle in the Constitution which au-
hor'Zes the Federal Government to become collector
or the States any principle Of SAFETY or propriety
which would Justify The States in becoming recipients
IF gatultes at the hands Of the Federal Government
Resotred That we are opposed to the assumption oil
he debts of the States by the General Government,
believe that it is unwarranted by the Con-
ttuton of the u. S and because it violates every
principle Of justice and equality require the solvent
md thrifty States of this Union to contribute their re-
sources To tho payment OF the debts OF those STATES
which have wasted their means in the prosecution oil
Wild aud reckless schemes Of internal Improvement
Resolrsd That the highest need of praise IS due 10 |
he Hon James Buchanan, U. S. Senator from the
State of Prnnsy yania for his noble patriotic and DIS
Interested course, in Withdrawing from The list OF IRE
denal candidates, and that he is entitled TO the ndm-
alton and gratitude of the Democratic Republican par
v throughout the Union, for the effort thus made 10
ecure union 10 its ranks and insure certainty to the
glorious triumph Of our cause.
Resotred That whilst MIR. Van Buren,, among all the
distinguished gentlemen spoken OF as the candidate
# the Democratic Republican party for the oiice OF
PRESIDENT Of he IT, States, is the irst choce OF this
convention nevertheless, the members thereof pledge
themselves collectively, and ind duay, TO use all
air and honorable means, To promote lie elecuon OF
he nominee Of the Baltimore Convention Tor that OIL
ice.
Resolred, Tha, the Convention do proceed to
he election of four delegates and like number OF
errates to represent tins Congressional D!stf,et IN
he National Convention proposed to be held IN Dal'-
more in May next, for the nomination OF CANDIDATES
or the offices Of President and Vice President oil the
J. 5.
Resoired, That the delegates elect TO said Conven-
ion, are hereby empowered to cast their votes IN
he proposed convention, as in their judgment sha'i
est promote the interest OF the Democratic hepuocai
,arty and secure the asendancy OF Democfa'c hePuo
Ican principles. !. ..,,as,.
4 n select from their NUMBER three members, "ho' $
one,ber shall constitute a committee to nominate TO
his convention four persons as delegates, and our as
I,s,nstes to the said National Convention. a
Resoircd. That the Editors of the Winchester Viz
inian, Richmond Enquirer, Globe, and martlnsburg
republican, and oil other Democratic papers friendly c
the cause be requested to insert these proceedings IN
heir respective papers, and that the Secretary here
Y directed TO transmit the same 10 the Hon. James 5
accompanied with lstter suitable to the
ccasion n
On motion, it was
Rcsoircd That the respective delegations be request
10 retire carry into effect the objec, proposed in
he 9th resolution And the said delegation having re-
red, reported The Of the following gentlemen
,ho compose the Committee of nomination, TO wit
Ffeaerick-Joseph Long, Jacob Hieronlmous, Cen
II. Carson.
Clarke-Jacob Isler, WIN. A. Casslcman, Francis
Mccormick.
Warren-samuel R Miller, Joshua Mckay, c. II.
Greene
Paee-A. J O'Bannon, j. r Kevser, E Overall,
Jefftrson-Thomas Watson, q. NJ. DAVIS, Or. H.
'srren.
Berkeley-Wm a. Summerve, J. B. Naden-
,ousch, Capt +. Z. Gardner.
Morgan Isaiah Bnck
The Committee Of nomination reported the follow
gentleman delaoafes nlternatss the Bal