Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-09
MATTHEW'S COUNTY

MATTHEWS CQU My.
At meeting Of the Democratic Association Of
the county Of Mathews, held al their court house
on Saturday, the 22d June, VIM. II. Roy, Esq,
Zone of the Vice Prcsidents,) being in the Chair.
and John P Minter acting as Secretary, Doctor
William Shultice, one Of the Delegates TO the
Baltimore Convention, delivered an address expla-
na,ory OF the proceedings of that body.
Mcssrs. Tribe OF Essex, and Ship OF Madi-
son. being present. were called on. and delivered
two eloquent and spirited speeches.
Whereupon the following resolutions. submit
ted by DR.. William Shulice, were unanimously
adopted
/. Rcsolrcd, That the Democracy of Mathews
feel with modification the false position they
cupy in the Legislature of Virginia, and before
their brethren of the State; which arose from a
combination Of circumstances, and not from their
own inability But they are doubly resolved TO
wipe that blot out from her escutcheon, and place
her where she has ever been, in the front ranks Of
the Democracy.
? Re0ired. That We contemplate, with the
greatest pleasure and qualification. the happy,
successful and harmonious result OF the Baltimore
Convention. in presenting 10 the Democracy oi
the United States, Tor the two highest Offices, such
able pure consistent statesmen, and sound, I'M
welding Republicans, as James X. Polk OF Ten
nessee. Tor President. and George NJ. Dallas, OF
Pennsylvania, for Vice President.
3 Resolred, That we look forward 10 the cleo
ton rs a matter almost hcvond doubt: and we
shall consider the Republicans Of Virginia as Gc-
-elict in duty if they fail 10 give the Democratic
ticket less than five thousand majority We pledge
to our brethren to do our duty, in promoting 10
the best OF our abilities, the success of the cause.
4 Resoired That VIC were opposed 10 Henry
Clay in lS2i--we were opposed 10 him in lS32-
we have much stronger reasons for being opposed
10 his election in 1874.
5 Resolrcd, That We approve Of the proposed
State Convention to DC held in Charlottesville in
August next, and appoint - delegates 10 re-
present US in said Convention
G. Hesoirc9, That the Democracy of this coun-
" have entertained and still hold in grateful re-
membrance the course pursued by President ~
Ter in yeoing the Bank, and more recently in ar
resting an evil, which was rapidly extending IL
self by Congress making large appropriations Tor
the Improvement of rivers and harborS, in direct
conflict with the Constitution of the U. States.
:. Rc0ircd, That, inasmuch as the Democrat
ic party of the United States have determined 10
call out James K Polk of Tennessee as their
standard-beacr liz tnr coming contest and BY so
doing, have passed BY the strong claims of many
able ard deserving statesmen in the Democratic
ranks, all OF whom have come forward, like true
patriots and Republicans, and pledged their best
efforts 10 secure the success Of the nominee; by
now coming forward and following tl!cSe noble
examples OF disintercstcd patriotism, President
Tyler would secure a place in the affections of
the Democracyo OF this country which could never
he efaced and wonld afford more real qualification
than the mere trappinss of Office could ever confer
g. RcSolrsd, That we view with Indignation the
course pursued in the United States Senate in re-
fusing 10 rati;y the treaty for the annexation OF
TeXas-and thereby sacrificing the interests. the
welfare and security Of our country, TO the unlal-
lowed ambition Of Henry Clay.
9. Re@trcd, That we do not entertain doub;
but that the American people will demand the
annexation of Texas in such language as cannot
be misunderstood and we entertain the hope, that
our Texian brethren will hold the question open
until the next session of the Congress OF the
United States. By that period, the voice Of our
people will be heard, in such strong expressions
in favor OF that measure, as will carry II through
triumphantly.
The blank in The fifth resolution was filed with
the following names, viz: DR.. VIM. Shul;ice, DR..
VIM. ). ThruSton, Thomas Edwards Charles H.
Edwards, Thomas James, A. X. Shepard, Thos.
NJ. Huney, Walter G. Lane, Isaac Foster and
Houder Hudgins
On notion William H. Roy and John P Min
ter were added to the delegation
Re0lted That these proceedings be published
in The Richmond Enquirer Richmond Sentinel
and Madisonian.
The meeting then adjourned with three hearty
cheers for Young Hickory. Dallas and Texas.
VIM II. ROY, u p.
JSo P. MiSrER, Scc7etary