Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-04
MapsuaII COUNTY MEETING.

Agreeaby 10 previous notice, numerous
meeting of the citizens OF Marshall county con-
vened AT Beeler's Station precinct on Saturday.
The 2Ist November.
The meeting was called 10 order, and John
Wilson, IT., chosen Chairman, and James Best
appointed Secretary.
The meeting was then addressed by J. 1. Mar
lin ard The following preamble and RESOLUTIONS
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the present Constitution OF virginia
is. in MANY of lis provisions, radically detective
and wrong in principle depriving many good and
virluous citizens OF the right OF suffrage and per-
milling others to voe in as many counties as they
may be nabed To visit on The day OF election
taking the power 70 elect all their officers and
agents from The hanis Of the people, and placing
that power mainly in The hands OF seli-created,
irresponsible County Courts, in which also IS
placed The power ofiaxalion without representa-
lion-a principle refused 10 be recognized by The
patriots Of The Revolution and the founders OF our
republican government.
These, with many other anli.republIcan proyl-
sions of The present Constitution, call loudly Tor
The corrective hand OF The people 10 be applied,
for It's modification and adaptation 10 The feelings
and interests Of the present time, which can only
be peaceably accomplished by legislative prov-
sions directed 10 that end.
Be it therefore, Resolved, as the sense OF this
meeting, That the principles laid down and adept
ed at meeting of The citizens Of This county al
the Court House, on The 23d of May last, are the
true principles upon which republican govern
menl should be based, and will ensure the conf
dence and protect the lights oi all portions Of The
Commonwealth and all classes OF community.
Rcs0lred, That we recommend TO The Dele
gates from the west, in the General Assembly, al
lis next session. 10 accept OF some reasonable
compromise from The eastern portion Of The Stale,
by which our rights and Interests will not be CON-
promlied, but which will secure the call OF con-
venlion TO amend the Constitution, securing alike
the gbts OF persons and properly.
Resolved, That, next 10 the white basis oil re-
presentation thai oil The Federal basis is least OBJ
ieclionable, and most likely 10 harmonise The IN
Icrcss OF all portions oflhe State, and secure The
confidence OF majority OF The people
Resoired, That, in the Tariff Of 1916, we re-
joice 10 see the principles of Democracy more
nearly Appropriated than in any former Iarih
bill since the introduction of The anti.republcan
doctrines Of 1916.
Resolved, Thai, in recommending and sustain
ing that measure, as well as that OF the Sub
Treasury, The Executive has truly reflected The
principles and wishes OF the Democratic party.
Ipesolred, That, in The war with Mexico our
brave troops have covered themselves with never
fading laurcls, and our country with imperisha-
bic renown.
Rcsolred, That in The speedy prosecution 81 The
war with Mexico, the Executive will have the
hearty CO operation Of every friend OF his coun-
try, and The opposition of none bu' those who
prefer party success 10 their eOuntry's glory.
issoired, As The sense OF this meeting, that our
present representative in Congress, The Hon. w.
G. Brown, has, in his votes on all important
questions reflected the will and wishes OF The
Democracy OF this portion OF The district anu, ~
again put in nomination by our Democratic
brethren OF the mountain counties, we pledge
them our undivided support 10 secure his re
election.
Rssoired, Thatlhe proceedings of this meeting
be signed by The Chairman and Secretary, and
published in the Wheeling Argus and Richmond
Enquirer.
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