The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-28
MOVEMENTS OF THE MASSES.
Virginia.

Virginia.
An adjourned meeting of the democratic party of Ports
mouth was held at the Town Hall, on Monday, the 22d
ult Capt Francis Mahoey the chair and Robert Dick
secretary After being called to ORDER the committee
submitted the following resolutions, which were unan-
imousy adopted
Reseed That the policy pursued by the Presden of the
United in the prosecution of the against Me xico,
and the ability and success with which he has maintained
and carried out the principles of the republican party
which elected him, merits our appreciation. and should re-
eeive the united support oil every true democf" Oh 'h'
country. . Ca,
United States deprivng the editor OF the Union of his
privileged in the Senate chamber, for publishing IN
thai with decided dsapprobaon, wholly uncal
ed for Gas acgedD ndeaie the character oftha enlghl
party head Of ihnt venerable and faithful rsplb-
can editor he stands unsubdued aud ready to do bse
IN The great and glorious cause.
Resoeed That we sincerely regret that the listing
voted for the resolution expeling the editor of the
Union, Thomas Richie, from the Senate floor, thereby
theless, have undimnished confidence in his political in
tegsty his Distinguished abilities his purify Of eharaGeI
friend 10 souliem principles and rights.
R's0vea That me course OF Our IN Con
meets cordial appobation and pedge ourselves 10
give him united support and will use ahonorabe means
Tennessee.
At meeting OF part of the democracy Of Lawrence
county, IN the courthouse in Lawrenceburg the first
day Of March, lsl7; Maj; WIN. B. Hall was called to
the chair, and Isaac W. Afford appnted secretary. The
chair stated object of the meeting to be take
TO the prompt and harmonious action OF the
democrats of the county in the approaching election
b. M. Moore, esq, offered the following resolutions:
Resoced That each civil district is hereby requested
appoint delegates to the delegates from Other
place, on the fifth Monday of this month, to nominate
candidate for Congress, and also for State senator
Rssoped, That, the opinion of this meeting this coun
ty has claims for the this senatorial disct and
We therefore recommend to the favorable consideration oil
the convention the name of DR.. VIM. p. Rowles.
Resoiusd That the several districts in the county
hereby requested appoint delegates meet this place
Tho MnnInT in Nav lIflatts
| TO represent this county in the next legislature.
Dr. Rowles being called for, introduced the following
Resoued That although several the questions which
formerly divided the country have ceased afford groud
upon every etzen who prefers to advance lie true glory
aud interest OF the whole country to that oil party m
Resoped Thai those of citizens in and of Office
or who oppose the vigorous OF the
unjust or unnecessary neither entitled TO the respect or
confidence of the country.
stood, and will stand by country when right
they stand by her when wrong; and whether right or
Resoped, That the expulsion of the conductor of a
public journal from the Senate of the United States,
was, in the Judgment Of this meeting attack on
the freedom of the and so far as the vote OF the major
ny Of that body goes an abogton OF the oonsa'on,
pohenson because the freedom of the press, and the free
know which men and principles deserve their support
Resorep THAI copy Of these proceedings be sent to
and spare nor OF the ukewarm friends hidden enc
mixes S.Sya ns Hs the approaching elections
request all candidates take aires means
w B. HALL, Chairman
| j w. AFFORD, Secretary.
/ From the Nashville Union.
/ We have received the proceedings of democratic
meetings in Sumner, and Warren. These proceed
ings reach at too late day to be published in our
Weekly before the State convention and we therefore
omit the of the delegates to that conventions CIV
|
The following resolutions were adopted at the meeting
in Sumner
Resoiced, That this meeting fully approve of the admin
sation of James k Polk both domestic and foreign, and
our confidence in his ability and patriotism remains
abated.
Resoirea, That country is engaged in Just war
with Mexico-n the proper defence maintenance of
her rghsand that it is the high duty OF all patriots in
| tile present crisis, to sustain the government
Reotred That the democratic policy manifested by the
tariff OF 1915 has eminent degree, promoted ~
it will continue advance the best interest OF the country,
and its principles should be maintained
Rcofccd That the high handed measures oil the late Uni
ted States Senate in their effort to muzze the press and de-
grade of the ables patriots of the land meets WITH as
it deserves, the indignant rebuke of the American people
Resotred, That fully approve of the official acts of
his ability and patriotism remains undated.
| In Warren, our friends
| Resoircd, That his Excelency A. v. Brown for his firm
and unnching in the support and maintenance OF
prncples-fo his zeal and ability in the last
and for ong-tried and we-known talents defending the
principles CHERISH emneny deserves the continuation
OF the favor of the democratic party.
Resolved That distinguished Chief
OF the nation for his untring energy and perseverance in
prosecuting the with Mexico, wrongiullv brought
upon the American people by the of Mexico, for his
ability in maintaining the rights of his country and for his
entire while he has been in the presidential chair
deserves the thanks every OF his country and dem
onsacs the world that the choice then made of him,
their ruler, the which wisdom approved, and pa
uotism sanctioned