Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-12
WILLIAMSBURG.

WILLIAMSBURG
The State Rights Republican party Of this civ
assembled at he Cout liouse on Wednesday
evening the 81 inst, 1T candle light On motion
oil A. e. Southall, ESQ, Dr. Robert NJ Garrett
was called to the Chair, and Parkcs Slater ap-
pointed Secretary. DR.. Garrett eSplaine, the OBJ
Ject of the meeting in neat AMI impressive
speech OF about twenty minutes duration. STAT
ing, amongst other things. that the meeting had
been called for the purpoie CT expressing an OPT
Mon as to the rejection by the Senate OF the treg
for anncxirg Texas 10 his Union. and taking
such other action in relation thereto, as to the
meeting might seem proper. When the Doctor
resumed his seat, il being known that Robert c.
Scott Esq of the city Of Richmond was in town
and would probably take part in the proceedings,
a committee was dispatched 10 invite Mr. Scott
TO address the meeting. In compliance with this
request. Mr. Scott very soon appeared and when
he assembled the stand. his presence was greet
ed with applause, long and loud. So soon "a
quiet was restored, Mr. Scott commenced and
( for an hour and a halt, commanded the close
and deep rveited attention OF the largest Gad most
enthusiastic rpdicncc that has assembled in
Williamsburg for MANY wears. As he depicted
the inc>timable advantages which must flow from
the immediate Remuneration Of Texas 10 The
United States-the deep and lasting injuries 10 be
sustained from is luSs-ihe tergivessatons and
shameless turncoatisln Of Henri Clay in his
views on this question and The gross and crmi-
nal BETRAYAL of Southern rights and interests hy
those 10 whose fidelity ana loyalty these rights and
interests had been entrusted hy coniding con-
>titu-ncy, ard as he presented 10 view. The awful
precipice 10 which the country had been hurried
By the partzanS of TIE day. the interest of the
numerous and dense auditory, was ever and anon
testified b. such manifest demonstrations OF high
wrought feeling "a 10 leave no doubt. that how
ever the res, Of the Commonwealth might act.
in the coming struggle, oH IIIH:0Elstifg, hc
cfG4!c IF Libcfy would he true 10 the principles
that gave birth 10 our glorious Rroiation. In the
course of his remarks he frequently called on
anv CiCV Wig present 10 controvert anv po-
silion he had laEen-and distinctly stated
that he would yield the floor 10 any Gentle
man who iel! disposed 10 accept his ofcr--he ire
Qaen;iv paused 10 give an opportunity for q reply
but no radiant hRt2h OF the CLAY pariv could
be found joN and rasi enorsh 10 enter the list
arainS, this champion OF the lcorlcs cause Mr.
Scott took bold and strong ground in defence Of
the Democratic principles Of John TYLER, and
ably and triumphantly defended him against the
charges and misrepresentation OF Mr. CLAY and
. his myrnidons. When Mr. Scott concluded the
/ house rcSoanded over and over again with the
most rapiurous applause.
Mr.. 4. &. Southall then rose and offered the
! following resolutions, which were carried BIZ uni
versal acclamation-the rcadin. Of which was
frequently Interrupted by the piaudis of the audi
cncc.
! l. Rmirea That The present condition Of our
/ COUNTRY i such Is demands orr mos; uniiring
I and unceasing eyerions III behalf oi The anrcxa-
/ ton If Tcy2S-anC we c2ll upon the friends Of
/ tina. measure every where 10 rally to The rescue
and swear never 10 support any man who is 80
totally destitute OF all patriotic feeling As 10 0p-
Z trgtirrl
/ yan,ages to our Union.
! , Res0irc3 That in the leader OF the aati- Tres
/ pats, Henry Clay, we recognize the nan who
has Tor years been waring against the South on
Amos; every vita! question ana that in addition
10 his Federal and oppressive measures of Bank
Tariff and Distribution. his p'e~n gastl0a Justly
entities him 10 the distinction Of being the ffH
OF all the distinguished men of this country. who
in an evil hour, darei.o plot treason against the
Z land oi his birth.
3 Reoird, That Henry Clay, in the opinion
of this meeting is unworthy Inc confidence and
support OF anv true lover ri his coun,rv-and
we anxiou>y look forward 10 November next,
when We feel confident that the American people
will pronounce Ms condemnation in 4 voice tia,
will make all traitors igemble
4. RsSo{rsd, That joins TYLER is ctr first choice
fer presden; OF the United States Of all The candi-
dates now before the people ami that our delegates
at Baltimore having. with entire unanlntv. no
minated him for that high Office: we shall boldly
throw our banner 10 the breeze. inscribed with
/ 11ler. TroS. Oregon. md TIC tR}0n.
I ) ReWired, That We should deeply deglorc any
dissension in the Republican ranks. and sincerely
hope that the distinguished leaders OF our party
will in spirit OF attachment to our glorious prin-
ciplcS settle all seeming differences hy rendering
entire Justice 10 the exalted head OF this Union.
s. Rcsojred. That the friends OF President
TYLER are ready and anxious to make common
cause asains, the common enemy, and in spirit
OF entire good WILL we hope union ticket Will
be formed, satisfied by 50 doing, we shall be
( gloriously triumphant. but which ii not effected
NAV result in the sacrifice OF Tie Republican
cali>e.
! Remircd, That 40 one can eypcc, the friends
OF .J9ln Ig'e, 10 vote for any one else ana a. he
has been nominated in almost every hamlet and
village. VIC pledge ourselves 10 them 10 support
him with determination ana zeal.
: Pcmired. That we will Join with our friends
throughout Virginia. in holding State TYLER
Convention in Norfolk, ard respectfully suggest
to our friends in Aceomac ami elsewhere. the pro-
prictv Of po>;poning the day until the tcs I'aes-
tar IN .Stp'enb.r Rcu.
9 R.S0irH. That tie course pursued b. our
Senators in relation 10 TtaS, proves concluSively
to our minds, that their love Of country is sso,ad
10 their attachment 10 Henry Clay, AMI that
William {. Rvcs who, while strongly III favor
OF annexation voted to rejec; il. presents an IN
examp!ed instance OF the most shameless ADAM
donmcnt OF those principles and measures, upon
which he believes the prosperity Of our Union
depends
10 Reso'rcd That we are deeply devoted TO
the Union. and that the assertion Of the Ri1im0nd
Jihig. that the friends OF President Tyler ana
John e. Calhoun are seeking TO dissolve ii, jSo
5ae s'ande', and in keeping with the ctar@eter
pdith n possesses.
H. Rswired. That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Richmond Enqui-
rer, the Madi>onian The Petersburg Republican.
and the Chronicle and Old Dominion.
4 resolution OF thanks 10 Mr.. Scott for hi very
able and c;eciire speech va, then unanimously
adopted, and tcndclcd ham through Mr.. Sou;ilail,
i'll behalf OF the meeting.
The meeting then adjourned in the finest
spirits. and with determination, maniestiy ex-
pressed on the countenarcc> Of all to DO battle
man!ully in the cause of our common country.
r. NJ. GARRETT Chairman.
PARKEs SLATER, Screi0,g
LOUISA COUNTY.
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