Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-18
Louisa, June, ISL.
cuESTEpFIEJ.D COUNTY


A called neetin" Of the Democratic Associa-
ton of the county of Chesterfield, was held al
the Court House on Monday the 10th instant, Tor
the purpose of ratiyins the proceedings a. lar
as il is concerned OF the Baltimore Convention.
The first Vice President called The Association 10
order, and Patrick Cannon was appointed Secrc-
tarv pro tenn. when the following Preamble and
Resolutions were submitted and unanimously
aloplel:-Wc. members Of the Democratic As
sucialion OF this county, having associated togc-
Their Tor the more efficient organization OF our parry,
and believing that tire crisis requires unsIrepl1
vigilance on the part oi every Freeman, who Is
proud 10 honor those principles, which the spirit OF
90 and - developed, and tie Apostle ri Liberty
subsequently, esahiS.ieG--and. in Inc sincerity OF
our hearts belicvin" that tho election ot Henry
Clay TO the Chief Ma@isiracy oflhi: Union would
lead 10 the immolaiion ri those principles and
would ciicctuay revive and establish that system
of Federal measures. which. twenty years ago
was viewed with utter adherence and deieSiaton
BY the American peoplc-Therelore, with an
cyenol to man. but To 0Hr ccna!rR and tooHr priAci
MES we would dishonor the name of Freenen, il
devotion to anv man should abale our rdor in the
support OF those who have been selected 10 carry
out those principles, which we have - long
honored. and which we believe essential 10 the
preservation of our liberties 10 the promotion o
terests of our common country. ami the pcrpclu;!-
ton of The blessings of Free Government. Be.
lcving that the election of Henry Clay 10 the
Presidency would cndan9er those great principles
of Democracy which secure 10 us all The rights
and privileges of free people, and. in lieu thereof
would introduce these principles, and. with them
that train of measures. which would bc as Gala
mitouS Ia our best Interests and dearest rights, a.
his celebrated maledcion. "war, pesiilence and
famine" Wctccl constrained, BY every ieelingtha'
can actuate the patriot, To rally around the stand
dard of our principles, with renovated energy and
10 use all honorable means to defeat his election
Therefore, be it
l. R.Solrcd. That We have heard with delight
the glorious results of the deliberations OF The De
mocratic Convention lately held in the city 81
Baltimore; and that VIC hail with enthusiasm the
nominations of James *. Polk and George NJ
Dallas for the high Offices Of President and Vice
President of the u. States.
3 Rc0ircd, That the acknowledged abilities
pure principles and exalted character OF these
distinguished individuals, cmincntly cntille them
to the support OF the American people, and tina
we will use all honorable means in our power IL
secure their election TO The offices to which they
have been respectively nominated.
3. Re@lrcd, That our Northern friends, in pre-
scnting 10 us STAKEHOLDER and friend of Texas
as their candidate fer the first office in the Gov
eminent, have eyinced disregard OF scc,iona
feeling and prejudice. and devotion to principl.
and the Union, alike creditable 10 themselves, anC
ominous of The success Of the principles OF De
cracy.
The Association was then honorcd with stir
ring speeches from Henry A. Washington, Esq
of Richmond, and James II. Cox and 5. Basse
French, Esqs, members of this Association.
The following resolutions were then unani
mously adopted
Rc@lrcd, That The Secretary of This Assoca-
ton do invite our distinguished representative &c
give to his constituency, at our next Angus
Court, an account of his stewardship; and that
he do also, in the name Of this Association invite
other distinguished gentlemen Of our party to adj
dress the people of Chesterfield al the same time
Rcolred, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be published in the Democratic papers OF lhc
State
The Association then adjourned.
HIGGISON HANCOCK. Chairman.
PATRICK CANNON, Secretary, pro- tern.