Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-04

candidate for Congress- the vote shall be taken by
ballot.
Resolred, That the standing rules Of The House
Of Delegates OF Virginia, SO far as applicable, be
adopted as the rules and regulations for the GO
rernment Of this Convention.
Mr. Carlisle read The following resolution
which, after considerable debate, was adopted
ReWlrcd That the doctrine Of rotation in Of.
fee is the true Democratic doctrine, and that four
years service in the Congress of the u States as
a member Of the House of Representatives, is
under ordinary circumstances, term sufficiently
long for any individual.
On motion Of Mr.. Clemens, the following re-
solution was adopted:
Resolred, That while this Convention aclnow-
lodges that lis members have no power 10 ieuer
The action of future Convention, regularly APP
pointed by the people, yei We declare .as our OPT
MON, which we conceive 10 be founded upon a
correct and equitable principle, that rotation in
office is applicable to territory as well as TO per-
sons; and we believe, and hereby expressly stipu-
late, that the mountain and river counties shall
have the representative in Congress, alternately
each for four years.
MIR. Clemens read the following resolution
which, on motion, was passed without debate:
Rcsolrcd, That whenever il shall be manifest,
that majority OF the accredited delegates to this
Convention are in favor of any particular can
didate, that candidate shall be declared The unan-
imous choice Of this body as We believe il a cor
rect principle, that the minority should always
yield 10 the will of the majority fairly ascertained
and expressed.
which was adopted:
" of Ohio shall have votes, the county q
Brooke 5 votes the county of Tyler 5 votes, tie
county OF Taylor vote, the county OF Barbo1r
, votes the county of Randolph votes, the COM
" of Marion 6 votes, the county Of Preston
voles the county OF Monongalia votes and ne
county of Marshall votes.
Mr. C.. B. Pitcher then asked the indulgence
of the convention for brief explanation Of he
position of Marion county. Ii was well known
that her delegation had been instructed to cast
their votes in favor of our distinguished and muh
esteemed telow-ctizen, VIM S. Morgan; but IS
as il had now become apparent under the rule u
rotation adopted by the convention that those il
structions would not avail MIR. p. would say t.
The convention before the balloting commenced
that The friends Of Mr.. Morgan from Marion
would not bring his name before that body. Mr..
p would further add, that he felt himself aulho-
rized 10 declare that there was no man who would
more cheerully acguiesce in such rules as this
convention might adopt for their action, than his
very worthy ieow-ciizen, Mr. Morgan.
On motion OF Mr.. Harper, The convention pro-
ceeded 10 ballot, when it appeared that VIM.
G. Brown Of Preston received 81 votes, and Chas.
A. Harper Of Marion 4.
On motion of Mr.. Clemens, VIM G. Brown
was unanimously declared the nominee Of the
convention.
Mr. Langft Offered the following resolutions,
which were adopted:
Whereas, the constitution OF the U. States is an
abstract system Of Government, which The people
make practical by funclionaries chosen by them
for that purpose: And whereas, in thus doing the
work OF the people for them, such tunctionaries
should and are expected 10 comply strictly with
the wishes of those by whom they are respective
~ chosen; il is The imperative duty ofihe people 10
publish and make known their views concerning
any mooled constitutional question: and their de-
sires in relation TO any political or legislative pro-
blem, upon which il might be the province
of their said fuDclionares 10 act during their
respective terms OF office: And whereas, al
So this Convention OF the people OF this Con-
gressonal District, have nominated VIM. c.
Brown 10 represent US in the next Congress o.!
The United States, it is our duty 10 make known
to him our views on such subjects as we now ex-
pect him. il elected, TO be called on 10 act during
his term of Office, and therefore be it by this
Convention,
Rs~lrcd, That The Tariff law OF 1912 is un-
necessarily high, and was made rather with the
view to The protection of capiia than iabor or for
revenue purposes, and il is therefore highly partial
aud inexpcdient, and should be modified; and a
law providing Tariff tor revenue with inciden-
tal protection 10 commerce, agriculture, manu-
features and mechanic arts, enacted in its stead.
rh,t 81 md a
mean for collecting safe keeping and discussing
the public money is the cheapest, and the most
seiely secured against the dangers of embezzle-
ment that has hitherto been devised: and should
therefore be established by Congress
That any modification ofhe Constitution in
relation 10 The Veto Power, would be dangerous
to the safety of that instrument and highly mex
pedient and therefore should by all means be- pre-
vented
That the law Of Congress distributing the next
Of The sales Of the public lands among
The several States is a violation OF the Constltu-
ton of the United States, and at least as far as
Virginia is concerned, a breach OF the trust re-
posed in ii concerning said lands and ought there
fore 10 be repealed, and SO much Of said nett pro-
ceeds as have BY said law been allotted 10 Vir-
ginia as her share Of said money, reresed in The
Treasury ofthe United States
That the annexation Of Texas, is in point of
interest 10 the people ofthe United States, infinite
" superior TO every party consideration, IN Inc
mind of every Patriot, and should therefore be
annexed without regard 10 party effect
That any change in the present naturalization
laws, whereby greater probation than i've years
10 aliens will be effected, is dangerous and high
Is inexpedient. and should therefore be prevented
That VIM. G. Brown, allowing himself to be
a. ~ III,
BY expressly endorse the doctrines OF the lore
going resolutions, and promises 10 use his talents
and influence 10 give them effect in The details oil
practical legislation
On motion of Mr. Harper
Rcsolred Tha, if the Democratic party OF Tins
District would preserve their po-
Iitical ascendancy, thereby contributing their
mite in sustaining the great principles OF Demo-
cracy both in our Federal and State Governments,
il is most emphatically their duty 10 extend
more general support TO the "Wheeling Argus"
and "Mountaineer," The only opponents OF our
creed in this District
Mr. Carlisle presented the following resolu-
lions, which were adopted; ;.
Resolred That this Convention cordially APP
prove oflhe course pursued by the friends oil Inc
Hon. VIM s. Morgan in Withdrawing his name
rom the Convention, thereby giving their assent
20 the correctness OF Tue Icsoiu'ioh ~ 'Siiio4 ~
rotation in Office.
Peso,rcd THAT this Convention tender to the
Hon. w. S. Morgan their thanks for The servi-
,es rendered by him 10 the Democratic party.
On motion Of Mr.. Clemens,
Rcsoired, That the thanks OF this Convention
&c, and ,hex are hereby given TO our present woT-
l,y Representative, the Hon. Lewis Sleenrod,
OF his consistent course as the member from
his CONGRESSIONAL District
On motion of Mr.. Clemens,
Rso,red, That ifany Wing candidate is pre-
,ented TO the people of this District every Demo
ratio voter constitute himself committee Of one
or The purpose OF promoting the election Of our
nominee.
On motion Of Mr. Clutter.
Rsso1red That copy of The proceedings Of
his meeting be forwarded TO VIM G. Brown by
he Secretary, and he be requested to announce
himself as a candidate for Congress; and that
hey be published in The "Moun'aineer, Wheel,
mo Argus" "Scion Of Democracy" Richmond
Enouirer.n and aWashington Globe"
- D. MACLANE, President
l. Cooper, V. Presidents.
Jno. Scott,
49,. xs.Do,.,n Secretary