Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-23

Our own opinions and feelings are, and have ever
been in fuvor Of the srces construction Of the Con-
stI,uion, and utterly opposed the attudinous
slfucton SO zealousy and ndefagaby conended BY
our opponents We 10 the exercise Of all i'm
ped powers save those which absolutely necessary
10 carry into effect those clearly granted We 60 for
arm Tor revenue only and that brought down to the
lowest standard compatible with object The raising Of
funds sufficient for the support Of the Government
J" go Tor economy and rerenchment IN the admins
'fauon, but not tor niggardly government; for the
separation OF the funds of The government from al
connection with banks, aud for firm, honest and man
~ administration OF ils affairs upon the sound and
steadtast principles of honesty and recude
we regard with adherence and disqustthe recent al
iemps OF The msdcap lncendaries in Congress TO repeal
Inc list rule, and 10 disturb the compromises of the
Constitution, 10 deprive the South Of part Of her Re
presentation IN that body and TO receive abolition pet,
uons and II deserves the condemnation of every Par-
OF and should be resisted by every legitimate and pro-
per means We regard the leader in these measures
s"a his associates, as enemies no, only TO thu South.
but as traitors 10 the Union; for can conceive no
other result than dissolution of the Union consequent
upon an attainment OF their obecta dissolution bring
ing IN us tram oil the evils OF civil war, greatly
hanced by The almost certain prospect OF its being
sefvie one. II these men persist in their object it
VIII soon oehoye the South 10 look 10 herself, and
take adequate Steps to protect herself We have NOT
yer, however, lost our confidence in Congress, or
IN the great body of fellow citizens OF the North
and have strong hopes that John Q. Adams & Co.,
representatives
The People, now assembled in Congress- Taking all
these principles together ard asking ourselves how
we are most likely 10 carry them out, the answer is
readily found, that the only hope OF doing 80 is to
use all our exerons for the OF the Democratic
cause-to unite harmononsly in concerted and
united effort, laying aside all sectional preference
burying all disputes and animoses and rallying
around the Republican standard in ore unbroken phs
anx Ii we do this, have every prospect of sue
cess, aud shall triumph over our foes and give TO our
sf0 nj lfp tph,r Rpt
allow ourselves TO be sednced from our duty by Sec
onul prejudces and individual preferences, We have
equal certainty Of defea and the probability of laying
our principles IN the dust for years 10 come-givpG
renewed impetus 10 all the measures and doctrines
which we have so energetically opposed and batled
against Why should we dispute about men? Has
not been cardinal principle of party 10 20 tor
measures, not men'-to be comparatively indifferent
about Individuals provided could carry out our
principles We then have determined 10 throw
strength into the scale Of the most available candidate.
and bury all sectional preferences for the benefit oil
all, believing our principles would be .as firmly and
seadly upheld and supported by either of the dslin
guished men who have been spoken of as candidates
Tor our party In iurtherance Of these views and de-
formations, we have resolved TO organize ourselves
into an Association md would respectfully recon-
mend TO our Democratic brethren throug the State
and United States, TO form themselves into similar
sociatiens for similar purposes The following shall
be
CONSTITUTION.
Constitution OF the Democratic Association OF Caro-
line county:
Arr. 1.-The style Of this Association shall be,
"fhe Democratic Association of Caroline
ART. 2-AlI citizens of Virginia. opposed TO the
election Of Henry Clay to the next Presidency, are
cordially invited to become members OF this Associa-
ton
ART. 3.-The officers of this Association shall be 4
President, ten Vice Presidents, Secretaries Trea-
surer, and Core spending Committee Of five, whosa
duty It shall be TO correspond with other Associations.
and TO invite from time TO time, such gentlemen to ad
dress the Association as may, in their opinion be DEEM
ed suitable TO advance the interests of the Democratic
party. In addition to ths there shall be two Standing
Committees, of fifteen members each; the duty OF the
and Of the second, 10 procure members and subscrp
tons.
ART. 4.-The officer: and the standing committees
shall be elected by the Association, voting RIGA voes.
and majority of the votes gwen aha be necessary for
an election.
ART. This Association shall hold its regular
meetings at the Bowling Green, the I'd Monday in
ry month, until the Association shall deem il best Ia
alter the place and time of meeting; but the Presi
dent or either Of the Vice Presidents, should il bs
thought cessary, may call meeting at any other
place or time
Arr. 6.-Twenty members shall form quorum for
the transaction OF business al regular meeting, and
majority Of those present shall govern
ART. This Constitution shall be subject Ia
change amendment by mo orty Of any quorum.
at regular meeting of the Association.
ART 5.rhis Association shall continue Ia exist ill.,
nlia, thp nc,t Presidential cpciion