Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-08-06
DIR. A. CRrMp, President, &c.
HALIFAX COUNTY.

Al an early houI Oh Tue udt, oii i"oiud' VI
ODD JULY, (Cour day,) call was made for
meeting OF the Democratic Association, IN Ok
dience 10 which an unusually large number {
the Democratic party promptly convened IN III
upper room Of the Court House
The President being absent, Wootlson Hughes
ESQ. took the chair and called the Associat,o
10 ORDER after which, John II. Edmunds, Esq, ros
and addressed the Chair in explanation OF the oh
ject of holding the meeting al this unusual houl
and after a brief, but pointed and 1orclble review
of the distinctive principles of the two great pc
litica parties of the country, submitted the follow
inc Resolutions which, being read by the Secre
tary. were successfully adopted by Inc meeiln
with entire unanimily:
Resolrcd u.aniaous'u, That we recognize il
James X. Polk, a decided and able advocate @
the immediate annexation Of Texas. and tlrn
and consistent opponent of a high protective Ia
riff. National Bank, and Dis,ribulon-,hat ,hi
mee'ing cordially approves his nomination 10
the Presidency ofthe L. States, and will give hin
warm support.
2. R,0irel uaanimc,s'u, That the pledge 0
George NJ Dallas, a distinguished son OF Penn
sylvan;a TO sustain the resolutions OF the Bal
more Convention in any capacity ne may be call
ed upon 10 act, is Satist2ctory-and this meeting
therefore highly approves his nomination for Vice
President.
3 Reso,red unGn,moasv That the immediate
annexation of Texas the l. States is demanded
BIZ po.en, considerations Of national defence
greatness and prosperity: and is especially dc
msniei hy a regard 10 the safety and peculiar in
tercsts Of the South.
4 R.so'rca unani@easll That Texas is So
yercign State, whose independence has been &c
knovelgci by this Government, and the most
powerful nations OF tie civilized woili, aud she
has pertec, right ny n, laws OF nations, 10 an
mex herself 10 The u. States without he consent
of Mexico, or any other powe: whatsoever.
s. RM,ced ANONYMOUSLY, That this meeting
feels the serious and lasting importance ct the IS
sizes involved in the approaching Presidential
election the maintenance of all tie safeguards
and limitations of orr Federal Constitu,ion--;hc
protection Of our private property from unequal
and oppressive laws framed for the benefit ola"a-
ricous and eraspng monopolisis--thc defeat o!
a corruptins, controlling and ccn;Taiz;ng monicd
ins,itu'ioa-the annexation Of Texas TO our Union
the overthrow Of the Wing party, their alnbi-
lions and reckless leader, Fl. CLAY, and their per-
nicious mcasurcs-aEd they pledge themselves 10
,Lelr Democratic friends throughout the county
and the State 10 hearty and enthusiastic co-opc-
ration. ard 10 furnish their full quota Of votes at
the polls.
s. Rcsolre9, uaaniM0aSn That We approve the
objects ofthe Democratic State Convention, TO be
held in Charlottesville on the 10th day OF Septcm-
Der next and that --- be, and they arc
hereby appointed delegates to said Convention.
On motion, the blank in the above resolution
was filled with the names Of the following gentle
men: Richard Logan, Thomas H. Aycrctt, Thos.
Watkins. VIM. H. Clark, Paul Taylor. J. Il. Sto-
vail, WIN. L. Ballew. Edward NJ. Darlington,
Thomas Young. Matthew Young, Robert Faux
ner Charles X. Tnrheryie, Geo P. Richardson,
Philip Lockett, John y. Carring'on, Charles j.
I. CraddocI' Beverly f, Wesi, Little!on Edmunds
Sterling E'!nundS, Icander Faulkner, Samuel B.
MAJOR and Wodson Hughes.
:. Rc~lred, That committee OF ilvc be appoint
cd 10 make arrangements for meetings OF the pco-
PIE and 10 invite speakers in behalf the Demo
cratic cause
On motion, the following gentlemen compose
this committee: WoofSon Hughes. John r. Ed
lnunds. James +. Hamlet, Samuel 3. Major. anc
WIN I. Ballow.
s. Rc~lrcd, That these proceedings he forward
ed 10 The Richmond Enquirer and Lynchburs Re
publican for publication.
AT this stage Of the proceedings 4 call wa
made upon Dr. Paul G. Venahle of MecHlenbur.
10 address the meeting. The Doctor, though evi
DENLY taken by surprise, responded il very hap
pr manner, combining his remarks principally Il
The oppressive and grinding operation o. the Blaci
Tariff OF i2, on the agricultural industry OF Tn
South. After he had concluded his remarks,
On motion. the meeting adjourned.
WOODSON HUGHES, President.
JAMES T.. HAMLET, .SecTetlrH
-, The Lynchbuug Republican is requested Il
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