Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-04-03
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The Convention Oh delegates seieCttu ny INC
Democratic party OF The Senatorial district COM
posed of the counties of Loudoun and Fairfax
mel By appointment at Dranesyille, on the 10Th
OF January, ulmo, when Major Charles Doug
las was called 10 the Chair, and Dr. Ira Williams
appointed Secretary.
The Chairman called The meeting 10 order,
and explained the objects which had brought the
members of the convention together, and the
importance of those objects TO the Democratic
party.
On motion, a committee consisting of Messrs
Mathews, Hewett, Barker, DR.. w. B. Day and
George w. Hunter, Jr was appointed 10 drail
and report resolutions expressive OF the senIi-
ments of The convention upon the subjects, The
proposed consideration Of which had brought II
together, and 10 nominate candidate 10 repre-
sent the Senatorial district in the next General
Assembly of Virginia
The committee retired, and after deberaion
returned 10 the convention; whereupon, the Chair
man reported the following preamble and resolu
tons, which, upon notion were unanimously
adopted
The fact, as established by the experience of
all ages is indisputable, that firm reliance on
the uu,h oil their principles, together with union
and harmony of action, are essenta 10 the success
of all who aim al reform. We have ample evil
dence Of this in the enjoyment OF those civil ana
religious blessings which our torefalheTs secured
for US, and which we should improve and trans
NIT 10 our children. Believing, as the Democra-
tic party has always believed, that The principles
upon which they have based their policy, are
those on which the integrity and stability of our
institutions, and the happiness Of our people de-
pend, it becomes them 10 assume and maintain
such an altitude as will be most likely 10 coniri-
butte TO their preservation and advancement
Composed, as we are, OF various political bodies,
which are often subdvided into many smaller
ones, il is equally proper That each OF these, in
its contracted orbit, should exert due vigilance
and activity But, whilst the Democratic party
OF our State and of the Union has been moving
forward in triumph, il is not to be disguised that
the portion OF it composed in this Senatorial dis.
trict has not been animated with the energy and
concert which are calculated TO increase its
strength and influence by challenging respec! ior
is principles, in district having so large an ad-
verse majority While we regret this apathy,
let us sci 10 work diligently to correct IL. Be II
therefore
Rssolred, That We, the delegates 10 this con-
venlion, chosen by the Democratic party OF Lou
doun and Fairfax counties, do earnestly recon-
mend 10 the Democratic party OF those counties
The most prompt organization; and in order 10 Sc
cure such result, that they nominate candidates
representing their principles previously 10 all cleo
tons TO State and federal political Offices; and that
they harmoniusly and zealously sustain those can
didates at the polls
Resolved, That 10 be at all times Jealous IN the
propagation oflheir principles, is solemn duty
they owe themselves and their country.
Resolred That the minority have rights as well
as the majority; and, although We regard the
right Of instruction as cardinal doctrine OF me
Democratic creed, We see no reason therein why
The minority should be disfranchised or placed in
a false position, and compelled 10 vote for men
whose political opinions 10 general, are diameiri-
cally opposed TO theirs.
Resolved, That we conceive the opinion which
is entertained by some individuals, that The mi
norily should not nominate candidates OF their
own party because they may not be able 10 elect
those candidates, to be founded in the error OF
making the incident the principal, and 10 be nJu-
rious in its tendencies; our first duty being TO sup
port our principles whilst the election OF The can
ddates is only incidental and should be secon-
Diary consideration.
RESOLVED, That this convention deem il highly
e1pedient that the Democratic party be repre-
scented at The ensuing election in this Senatorial
district.
Rcsolred, That we propose ALFRED Moss, Esq
as the candidate Of the Democratic party OF this
Senatorial district.
Resoired, That we feel mos, anxously interest
tt III all mat COnCcEDS luc
of our beloved Virginia; and, considering The
proper exercise of the elective franchise and the
general education of the people as elements the
most deeply involved in these results, we trust the
period is rapidly approaching, (and as good ciii-
zens il becomes us 10 hasten its progress when,
with The fewest possible exceptions consistent
with the public safety, every citizen will be vo.
Ter, every voter reader, and every reader the
friend and supporter of our Democratic institu-
lions.
Re,olred. That We are in favor Of judicious
system Of internal improvements by the Stale, so
conducted as not to burden her with unproduc.
tive Indebtedness, but which will afford 10 every
part the means and the inducement 10 bring into
cultivation and profitable use, lands now idle or
Of little service and which will promote that So
cial intercourse which binds community toge-
ther and gives standing and stability 10 The whole.
Re0ired, That the people Of these United States
have abundant cause TO be satisfied with the
choice Of James f. Polk as the Chief Magistrate
OF The Republic; and that the wisdom Of their
choice has been shown in The patriotic and states
manike course he has followed in relation 10 the
Tariff, the constitutional treasury, the Texas and
Oregon questions; and we doubt not the whole
country will give him efficient support.
On motion, Messrs George W. Hunter, and
MePherson, were appointed committee 10 ac-
quaint Mr.. Moss of his nomination as candi.
date TO represent the counties composing this Sc
Material District, ia The next General Assembly Of
Virginia.