Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-30
joins CLEsK, Secretary.
PUBLIC MEETING IN MADISON.

Al me citing OF The Republican Parry of Madi-
son county, held at the courthouse on Thurs
day IN. 18th Of February (Cnurt day,) on mo-
ton Of NJ. d. Newman, Esq, F. ii. Hill, Esq
was called 10 the Chair, and DR.. James a. Reid
was appointed Secretary.
The object of The meeting having been cx-
planned by the Chair, Capt john P. Hill submit
led The following preamble and resolutions for Inc
consideration OF lie meeting, which were unani-
mousIy adopted
Whereas we have ever regardedlhc press and
The freedom OF the press Inc bniwark OF liberty
The safeguard of Republican Institutions
septines upon the watch-tower sounding the
alarm when danger threatens; and whereas,
any attempt 10 manacle the press, especially in
reference 10 The acts OF public men or measures,
would be an usnrpation Of the most alarming and
dangerous nature-Thereiorc,
Resolved, That The resolutions OF The United
States Senate, exFeline the Editor of The Wash.
nston Union from The Senate Chamber are in
the opinion OF This meeting, in character with the
Sedition law OF l793-an assault uron the free
dom Of The press and rights Of The people-wor-
lhy OF kings, empeTors and tespols-and deserves
10 be e1ecrated b. every American citizen.
The following resolution was offered by J. C..
Walker, Esq, (having been drawn by Cap. T.
J. Hur phieys. who was unayoidably absent, J and
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, Thai The course OF the Hon. James
M. Mason, Senator from Virginia, in defending
The liberty OF press in the Senate Of The United
States meets The cordial appreciation OF This meet
ing.
Mr.. Walker then offered, al the request OF the
same gentleman, the following preamble and re-
solutions, which were also adopted by a unani-
nous voie
Whereas, the Republican party OF this county,
believing that the time has arrived, which calls
upon the people in their primary assemblies, for
an expression Of their opinions concerning
The administration OF affairs by the Gene
raj Government, and more especially since
lhe country is engaged in war with foreign
power; war forced upon The United States, and,
in the opinion Of this meeting, just and unavoid-
able, and dema nded BY the national honor; and
this meeting, entertaining perfect confidence in
the patriotism, fidelity and ability OF the Presi-
DENT OF The United States, and in his devotion 10
The PRINCIPLES of seli-eovernment-Therei
Resolved, That, in The opinion of his meet
inc. The President OF the United States, in the dis
charge oil the duties of his office, has been true
and faithful in carrying out and maintaining the
views and principles which he proiessed before
his election, and that we have mistaken conf
dence in his purity, honesty, ability and patriot
isGl.
Resolved, That The President in his conduct
towards Mexico used all means in his power,
consistent with national honor, 10 avoid a war
with that Republic-a war forced upon us and
rendered necessary by The enormites and asgres-
sions perpelrated by Mexico uron our soil and
our ciizens-by an utter disregard upon the part
OF Mexico OF her most solemn Treaty sIipula-
tons; and that the Administration ought TO lie
sustained IN vigorous prosecution OF the said
war until Mexico shall consent 10 make ample
amends Tor her lransgressions.
Resolved, Tha, this meeting fully approves Of
the resolutions passed by The House OF Delegates
OF Virginia on the 18th February, on the subject
OF the NV iImot PIoviso.'
Dr. William A. Hill submitted the follow
ing resolutions, which were also unanimously
adopted:
Resolved That we, the people Of The county
OF Madison, present an undivided front with
reference 10 the individual 10 be voted for TO re.
present us in The next Congress OF the United
Siates-and that individual! is Shelton F. Leake,
Esq. of the county of Albemarle.
| Resolved, That We regard any call for Con-
venlion TO nominate candidate as unnecessary
and al This late date as subversive Of The best in
terests Of the Republican party.
| On motion OF Captain Hill,
| Resolved, That The Editors Of the Union, En-
quirer, Recorder and Charlottesville Republican