The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-27
From the Richmond Enquirer, Feb. e.
Republican State Convention.

me nail OF the House OF Delegates, agreeaby to adjourn
ment The question being the adoption Of the subsii.
ute offered by Mr. Floyd, OF Wythe, for all the resolu.
lions reported by Gen. Wallace from the committee OF
% sa some on RICHMOND s S
Cox OF Chesterfield Gen. Wallace rose and concluded
MS defence OF the resolutions of the committee which
Alessrs bocock, and Caskie replied. Messrs Voolfolk
and w aace reoined IN few remarks, and the question
was taken, first striking the resolutions on mo-
non OF Gen Carson which motion the yeas and nays
were demanded and were recorded yeas 49, NAYS 76
The resolution of thanks the President of the United
States Tor his strict adherence TO the constitution and the
ability with which he had conducted foreign rea-
an unanimous vote several OF the peculiar friends
OF Mr. Calhoun Withdrawing from the conv ention
Sfl0I Tew hs Hsvs 81 q hs
sylvania; MIR. William M. Amber, senator from the
Louisa district and Mr. Caske, of the city of Richmond
all OF whom addressed few remarks to the convention
declaring that in retiring from it, they did not mean 10
quit the republican party They expressed their firm de-
yohon to Their principles, and said they would not be
driven from Their support by the edic of "self consu
On motion OF Mr. Cox of Chesterfield, two resolutions
were substituted Tor two reported by the committed and
two Of the resolutions the first and second offered BY
Mr. Floyd, were adopted; the second being first amend.
ed, ON motion of General Wallace BY striking out part
o, n hv the retirement Of the above named gentle
ing resolutions which were adopted were opposed Mr.
Anderson of Prince Edward before the close Of the pro-
ca against the proceedings he paid eloquent tribute to
the ability purity and fidelity to the principles Of yig
MA, exnlDlted by MIR. Folk 8 administration
1t will be perceived that the resolutions which were
adopted, (Which will be found beow,) have firmly but
with moderation maintained the principles and usages of
the party Less than this they could not do--and we
are satisfied they give not the slightest cause to any man
OF the party for dissatisfaction The friends of Mr. Cal
hom-very few in numbershould not expect to dictate
measure heretofore pursued should be abandoned, while
OF their opposition.
The resolutions adopted will, we have no doubt, meet
win the hearty
the State and country, Those upon the war and the
vote OF thanks TO the Presidents are especially wise at the
present unctue The war and the President are assaed
as means OF breaking down the party and on that ac
count, well for the honor of the country we must
o a ba here will e
have declined to unite in the second resolution of the
committee, giving the thanks of the convention to the
President, should have withdrawn from the meeting
before the action of the convention upon the resolutions
which were afterwards modified, and which they might
have further moved to amend
cans of Virginia. satisfied that they will meet their hearty
appreciation The policy recommended is the same un-
der whchwe rallied and secured the triumphant election
OF James H. Polk, the fearless champion of Virginia
principles. We can see nothing in them which should
force any gentleman hitherto acting with us to sever
himself IRON our party.
As far we can hear the friends Of Mr. Calhoun in the
convention totally differ with him. They are in favor OF
the Of the Senate in excluding the editor Of the
Union from the Senate chamber though they protest
against ITS being regarded as an infringement Of the lib
ery OF the press at the time, however refusing to
suggest any amendment of the resolution Stern strict
justice Is one OF the proud attributes of the republican
party They claim to exercise the right crtcise and
condemn the public acts OF public men; and, in canvass
ing the of Mr. Calhoun, they have done nothing
than they did when Col Bentons public acts met
with their d,sapproyial Upon this broad principle OF
will not cordially sustain the action of the late con-
venton.
Under the enlightened and wise policy of the present
administration. Al.
most inequalities knotty question with Great Bgtai,
has been amcably settled, and war avoided True.
versal conviction of the republicans of Virginia, that war
was forced upon us by the insoence of Mexico and
be vigorously pursued to peacehe hating, fatal policy
OF the wings to the contrary notwithstanding. We
called on by the highest motives to sustain admins
traon which has fearlessy carried principles
and ably maintained the honor Of the nation at home
and abroad SO far from containing the seeds of schsm
the resolutions breathe spirit of harmony and union
Which praesed upon must make Virginia once more
will, we doubt not be received by the people OF Virginia
everywhere, and give us continued victory:
l. Resoved That the with Mexico ought to be pros
eeued with the utmost vgor, the most efectual means
of obtaining peace and satisfaction fol outrages wantony
m,nd s on the persons and property Of c,izens Of the
and that to the President in whose ability TO conduct the
war this convention has entire confidence, ongh. be
conduct TO successful termination by negotia
9 Resolved, That the President of the United States is
entitled to the thanks of the republican party of the Union
ana tney are hereby rendered to him behalf OF the
republicans OF this Commonwealth for his strict adherence
the doctrines of the constitution the ability
with which he has conducted foreign relations peace
and
g. Reolved That the resolution of the Senate ofthc Uni
ted States excluding the editor of the Union from adms
sion to the floor OF that body for the publication pa
per OF communication the signature of "Vindcator
which portion OF that body have been pleased term
public lbel is an Infringement OF the liberty of the
press and breates the spirit Of the odious edon law.
H. Resopcd That this convention has with sincere
regret and Misrepresentation the pursued by
aors Of the United States heretofore acting with the dem
editors OF the Union from the floor of the Senate, and in
votng lor suggesting or proposing measures in opposition
10 the vigorous prosecution of the against Mexcoa
course OF conduct, their part which, in the estimation
OF this convention is in violation of the highest commands
of duty.
g. Resolved That the thanks of this convention are due
gy, ability, and fidelity with which has upheld de-
Tended the principles Of democracy for upwards of forty
years. and that we hail him still their fearless and pow
erul advocate ready TO suffer martyrom than
o. Resolved, That national convention, for the purpose
OF nominating candidates for the Presidency and Vice Pres
dency OF the United States the best and practical
BILE mode OF concentrating the sentiments of the democratic
party.
T. Rssolrd That this convention satisfied by experience
OF the efficacy OF the of the republican party
ommend steady adherence TO thcm well calculated to
haroniZe conflicting opinions and concentrate the strength
OF the party in support of and
sustain the principles they profess
Resolved That object of paramount importance
the election republican representatives
in the approaching elections
g. Resolved, That union, harmony, and of
ton are most earnestly recommended TO the republican
cendancy OF the great principles to defend and maintain
which that party organized and has commended,
and to that end that all personal predictions and prefer
should be dsregaded i'm jealous support of the
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