Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-03
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Pursuant to notice previously given, a meet
ing OF the Republican party of Augusta was held
at the rHouse in Stanton, on Monday the
2lth March.-On motion, JACOB BAYLOR,
Esq. was called to the chair and CHAs. II. MRR-
RIFT appointed Secretary.
On motion, Resofued, That committee of five
be appointed TO draft resolutions expressive of the
sentiments of the Democracy Of Augusta.
The Chair appointed Messrs. VIM. ii. Har-
man, DR.. VIM. II. Roberts, DIR. G. r. Harris,
Capt. George Baylor and v. T.. Geiger.
On motion, Resoired, That Committee be ap.
pointed TO take into consideration the propriety Of
nominating two Democratic candidates for tina
House of Delegates.
The Chair appointed Messrs. " f. Geigef,
Jacob Shreckhlse, George Baylor, jr., Ferdinand
Helskell. Joseph Hotel, Benz. Crawford, VIM.
Young, b. +. Graham, Il. P. Wilson and James
M. Dunn.
The meeting then took recess until half past
three o'clock.
AT the time appointed, the meeting re-assem-
bled and was called to order by the Chairman
WIN. H. Hartman, in behalf of the committee. re-.
ported the following preamble and resolutions,
which were adopted
Believing that it is proper for the people in
their primary assemblies, TO express their sen,i-
ments frequently and freely upon all the subjects
which agitate the public mind, and to call the at
tenion OF their servants TO their wants, the De-
mocracy of Augusta have this day assembled for
the purpose OF giving an expression of their prin-
ciPles, and of heartily congratulating each other
and the people of this Union generally, upon she
suspicious commencement Of their President, Mf
Polk IS Observation-Disclosures,
Resolved, That the joint resolution Of Congress
annexing Texas TO the U. States meets our most
cordial approval.
Resolved, That we concur fully with Mr.. Folks
views upon the Oregon question, and that we
Will labor zealously in support of our right 10
that Territory and in opposition to British enc
croachment.
Resolved, That we feel deeply the importance
OF taking the sense of the people upon the SUBJ
Ject of a call ola Convention to revise and amend
the Constitution Of Virginia, which we honestly
believe is defective and oppressive in many Of its
features.
Resolved, That we respectfully vet earnestly
entreat the Democracy throughout the State, to
discard all sectional feelings and personal piques
In the approaching election, knowing as we do,
that the advancement of our principles, and there
by the interest Of the Union, is dearer to them than
any selfish motives can be.
Resolved, That we feel deeply grateful to ex-
President Tyler for the great good he accomplish.
ed during his administration; and though we
could not go with him entirely, we still believe
that he deserves, and are willing 10 award to him
the need Of swell done good and faithful servant"
V. f.. Geiger, in behalf of the committee APP
pointed TO consider as to the propriety of nomina
ting Democratic candidates for the Legislature,
reported, that the committee being unable to a.
gree, referred the whole matter back to the meet
ing
On motion, ii was then resolved that two De-
nocratic candidates be nominated by this meet
Ing Capt. GEORGE BAYLOR, jr., and PORTER
FIELD A. HEisKELL, Esq. were then unanimous
ly chosen as the Democratic candidates.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be published in the Augusta Democrat, Staun.
ton Spectator, Richmond Enquirer, Rockingham
Register, Valley Star and Sentinel of the Valley.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
JACOB BAYLOR, Chm.
G.. II. MERRITT, Sec'y.