Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-05

John J. Sfinger.
Byonis-Thomas BaiDbIck.
Brunsp,ck John F. Maclin, George w. Haf
riSon
BscktngAum-Willis p. oocock.
Ca6citand lTapne--John Morf..
Campbell -Paulus Powell.
Ca,ol,ne--J. NJ. G. Dickinson.
Cnayiohe--W. II DENIM.
Chestertehd-Juhn w. Jones, James II. Cox
Dinwtdd.e-W William f. Thompson.
Elizabeth CRY and Warw,ek-Thomas +
ChSman.
Fauqu,er-W X Smilh, John K. Wallace
Favsue aud N.ehoias Hiram Hill
Fl0yd-Samuel a. J. Evans.
Flnuanna NJ. Amber
Franklin William A. Street, John {. Carpcr
Frsdeyick-J James II. Carson.
Giles and Meycey-Cofnelius White.
Gloucester r. T.. Jones.
Grauw,t aud Cay,ou-Jotn Carroll.
Green6r,er--John B. Calael
G7eensu.ue-- William II. Walker, t. P. Scott
Halsta1-Sa muel b. MAJOR, Jonathan
Stoyal,, r II. Baplis'
HamysAi7s- asa Hieu, Daniel Thompson.
HanDtsr--W. M Amber.
Ha,dy-J. J. Williams
Hzrras0n end Doddfidse-J John J. Stnn2ri.
Hennc0-Samuel Col,rell, William NJ. over
ton.
HcNy---Over,on r. billiard.
lie u W,gdt-Shimuel Godwn.
York AMI HiliamsJnre--R. K. Garrett.
JsEerma-Thoma. fl Ellis, Jane, Casllenan
J. A. Carson, K. G Sect John 5 Ca>sic.
King anu Qaeea--John Gaines
Lee-Wiiam Rich'rond.
Logan--S, Clair Ballard.
Loniso William ". Amb!..
Lan<nburg-U Edmun!son
Madison = Robert A. Banks.
lzarion-W j. Wiley
.haliheus and lN.adhse1- liis o1her
Browne.
MeellenJug Edwin a. William, L. il. har
list.
No,pnp9l,a-W. J. Wiilry.
Moruoe-Chis,cpher J. Besnc.
lonteomrv- James L. Edinnndsun
s se;s sssalts "a 81 slG 19sSr,a.-
Observation-Disclosures Nems, James NJ
Smith.
Oh4o-S. Clcncns
Orange & Grcene-rhomas Davis, aud John
Voolfolk.
Pase-James Cas,leman.
Pat,ick-E1ward Ta,um
Pendieton-A. N. Newman.
f'cte,sbuyg-W. r. Drinka:h, James IL. Cox,
Samuel Marks.
I'ocahonltas WIN. Cacsley.
I'ophaian-James III. Cox.
Preston -Rnckner Fairfax
Prime Edmerd-Samue G.. Anderson.
Prince Gcorcc--Tim itives, i. Ii. Daniel.
Iorine. HiH,am-John w. Tyler.
Rappatanneck-lohn Voolfolk.
Richmond City john Rutherford, Robert q
Scott James Bosher, w. +. Richie. John ). Cas-
kie Il. Il. Wicker S. ID. Denoon. w. Grernhow.
Thomas II. Ellis, Il. A. Washington, Joel l..
Brngg VIM Wallace.
Roanoke-Wm N. Cook, John Mccanley.
Roekinghnn,--N Mason Bare, John &. Brown
Russel-F. McHluen.
Seott-lVilliam II. Morrison.
SaenundOah--DanieiS ickley.
.Snyth-- Thomas NJ Tate.
Southampton VIM. S. Goodwin, w. Spark
.cpoitsylrania-A.cx'l R. lioladay.
.SiaHord-E Edmund &. Filzhugh
.Smfy-David Harefave.
.Sussex--Jobn Il. Freeman.
Taylor-J.J J. Slrinser.
Warren & Clorke-James Cast!eman.
Washington +. Goodson.
Wood--lohn J. Sningcf.
Wytie-Bcn. r. Floyd.
Mr.. .siovall Of HALIFAX, offered The following
resolution, which was adopted:
Re,oiped, by This Convention. That ahy person
present who may have been appointed by ATTY
county meeting in lhs Comm"nv cath Ia repre-
sen, them her" is invited To take 4 seat as such.
Gen. Wallace from the select committee APP
poialed Dy previous meeting ol The Democrat
,c members OF the Legislature 10 draft iesoln.
lions for The action 81 This Convention, presented
The tolluwin. rcsolntic:s Tor the consideration ci
The Contention:
l. Reso,ped, That The war with Mexico ough,
Ia be prosecuted with The utmost visor as The
most eiieclual means u Obtaining peace anu si-
,slaction for outragrs wanIonly committed on The
persons and property oi ctizens OF 'he ohnea
States. and for rights withheld Ivy that Republic,
aud tina, TO the President, in whose ability 10 con-
duct the war this Convention has entire conf
dence. ought To br committed all The means ne
cessary Ia enable him TO conduct i 10 a success
fui termination BY arms OF negotiation.
, Resoivcd, That The President Of the United
States is entitled 10 lnc thanks OF the Republican
parry, and they arr hereby rendered 10 him on he
half nr The Republicans of this Commonwealth,
Tor his slrc, adherence 10 The true doctrines OF
the Constitution, and The ability with which he
has conducted our foreign relations in peace and
war
3. Resolped. That The resolution Of the Senate
at the United States excluding the editor OF The
Union from a,imis ;1n 10 the floor OF that body
for the publication III his paper OF commun;ca-
,ion over the signature OF Vindicator," and
which portion OF that body have Leen pcascd 10
term public libel, was an act of tyranny in de-
rosalion Of the rights o tree people and the liber-
~ Of the press, and deserves TO &c classed with The
ndious "Sedition La" OF the elder Adams
4. Resoired That the Republican party can no
Longer give their confidence IL those Senators In
Congress, who, protesting &c be Republicans, uni
ted with the nn1,.,raous vc.c 81 The Wings 10 al
sail one ofbe most precious Liberties ol trdemen.
S Resolred, Tha, The thanks OF this Conven-
lion are due 10 Thomas Richie. Editor oi The
onion, for the zeal energy ability and hdellly
with which he has upheld aud defended The prln-
ciples OF Democracy Tor upwards VI forty years
and that We hail him rs still their fearless an
powertul advocate, ready To suffer mallyrdcnl
sooner than surrender principles held sacred by
every enlightened ireenan.
6, Resolved That a National Convention, for
the purpose of nominating candidates Tor INC IRE
sdency and Vice Presidency Of the United States
Is the only fair and practicable mode OF concen'
tralins public sentiment, and that Tins Conven'
iion are hereby pledged 10 sustain the nominees
of such Convention ior the canvass oil 1910, un.
less they be advocates OF the "Wilmoi piovlso
T. Resolved, Tha, This Convention, satisfied By
experience OF The efficacy Of the usages OF lhf
Republican patty, recommends steady adherence
10 them, as well calculated TO harmonise clnd CT
ing opinions aud concentrate The strength oi The
party in support OF men ant measure, necessa-
rs to sustain the principles they profess.
8. Resolved, Tha. State Central Committee
o! thirteen members be appointed by The Chair
and that they be requested 10 prepare an Address
10 the Rerublicans Of the State before The Spring
elections.
9. Resolved, That COMMITTEE Of Vigilance
be appointed by the Chair for each county, city
and borough in The state, that said committees be
authorized 10 appoint such other committees III
their counties and towns az they may deem e2Pe'