Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-16
FAUQUIER SENATORIAL CONVEN.
TI0N

The members OF the Convention which met
a, Warrenlon, Va, on The 22d OF February l647
10 nominate candidate for the Democratic par
" oithe Senatorial district composed OF the coun
ties OF Fauquier and Prince William, after trans.
acting the business Of the Convention, resolved
itself into primary meeting, and invited all The
Democrats in attendance as spectators 10 parti-
cira;e in the proceedings.
On motion, VIM. F. Phillips, Esq, of Fau-
quer, was called 10 the Chair, and P. d. Lips
comb, Of Prince William, appointed Secretary
b. II. Berry addressed The meeting in few
appropriate and spirited remarks, in which he
warmly complimented the presen, administration
Of he General Government and defended il
against Inc unjust assaults which have been
made upon it. He strongly denounced The tai-
lure Of Congress 10 support the President IN his
management oil the Mexican war, declaring that
this conduc, was opposed 10 The feelings and great.
ly behind the spirit OF The people. He concluded
by offering The following preamble and resclu-
lions 10 The meeting for lis adoption.
Whereas there arc times and occasions when
the people, in their primary assemblies, should
speak on, their sentiments, plainly and boldly
upon The condition and management OF The al.
fairs Of The Government, tina lneir servants may
learn their true position in the judgment vi tht
people, and be deferred thereby from The pursui
Of vicious course, OF encouraged in good one
and whereas, the present is such an occasion, il
the Judgment OF this meeting; therefore,
|. Resolved, That we have Unlimited conf
dence in the ability and integrity OF The presen
administration OF the General Government
D. Resolved, That the thanks OF the people .
this Union are due TO James X. Polk and Cabi
net, for their successful management oil The Ore
gon question, Tor The present Unprecedented sue
- n.m,cratio pripriplpS and far IN,
unrivalled prosperity OF all the interests Of lhl
country, by reason OF the overthrow Of The IN
natural, iliberal and anti.Tepublcan doctrine 0
| restrictions upon trade and commerce.
3. Resolved, That, in our judgment, the pre-
sent war with Mexico was boh provoked ans
commenced by that dended nation; tina, v:gn
rous prosecution oil il is the only way 10 ermi
nate il, speedily and honorabiy; and that il nigh
have closed before This, bu; Tor the unpalrioti'
course OF portion OF The Wings in bringing
into The arena Of party strife 10 the encourage
ment Of our foreign foe, and 10 the injury anc
disgrace of their own country.
a. Resolved, That we have viewed with in
dignalion The hesilancy aud delay OF Congress
when called upon 10 vote supplies for the war.
s. Resolved Tha. we have no sympathy will
mere politicians, who, moved by disappointed
ambition or present hopeful aspirations, in TIT
Ullusl bl Il Wdl Will IOISiSh lcti "eAhi ~ 49,
production OF delays and strife in our naliona
councils, 10 humilae the American Government
before It's own people, before that lreacherous
emhi,lcred and cruel Zoe, and before the world.
6. Resolved That we are becoming more anc
more convinced Of The propriely oil passing oye
proiesscd politicians and taking from the rank
Of Inc people, President Of The United States
although il may disappoint and moIliiy these Pc
licans. and result in The choice Of 'hird rate
man.
J. Resolved, That in our judgment the de
mocraiic peoy,c Of this Union are pleased vii,
The administration OF Mr.. Polk, and prepared Il
rally 10 its support with singular unanimiIy an'
zeal
) Resolved, That we condemn and reprobal
The conduct OF The Senate ol the United States il
exn.ll;ne The "Elitors OF the Union" from il
floor Tor slf-atiudged libel, BY which an aac
was aimed al The freedom OF The press-"the ou!
wark OF our liberty"
Q. Resolved, Tha, we highly approve the con
duct of The democratic Senator from this Stale
Mr.. Mason, in opposing, by an able speech
well as by his vote, this encfoachment upon on
OF The dearest and most valuable rights oil Tree
/ men.
The vote was taken upon each OF the resolu
! tons. separately, and resulted in the nnan,mo'
adoption Of The frs, aren resolutions, The adoP
ton of the eighth with tlco votes in The negative
and Of the ninM with one vote in the negative.
On motion OF BAIL Brawner, Esq, OF 2. Wi
! liam, The Flag oil 9S, Alex. Gazette, Union an
| Richmond Enquirer were requested 10 publish IN
/ proceedings Of this meeting.
On motion The meeting adjourned.
WIN. F. PHILLIPS. Chairman.
P.D. LlPscoMB, Secretary.
PRIVATE ADVlCES FROM MEXICO
The French journal al New York gives The sno
! stance of private letter, received BY way oil aa
vana, which throws some light upon The reac
lion which is now said 10 be gong on IN IN
! Mexican capital. Ii would seem that Inc clergy
whose property has been threatened by Inc wa
party, has decided 10 make its cause that OF In
republic, and 10 show its influence on The sue Q
peace. Its plan 10 arrive al such result IS YER
simple. II is 10 overthrow The Federal Congress
| from which IL has now nothing TO hope, ana Y
substitute in place of il an absolute power slron
| enough IL constrain Mexico 10 peace. Sucn !
The double process which il undertakes and II J
reported that The clergy have cast their eyes upo
Santa Anna as the proper instrument 10 accom-
plish their purpose The Mexican Genera
should, therefore, BY this account be on The pom
Of reaching the dictatorship second lime, b.
the aid Of the clergy, and on the express condi
ton OF respecting lis property, and concluding
peace aiIhou. delay There is nothing impTc
babe, says the Courier, In this combination
events, regard being had TO the existing state G
things. The person from whom we gather hi
information, Is moreover In position whic
gives much weight 10 his words and we shout
be by no means surprised 10 see new revolution
burst out in Mexico, even while all eyes, IKE
exclusively on the theatre ri the war, seem fo
the present 10 forget The political combinations c
the country Union.
| TuToR-Ths Advertiser, a Graduate of an Engs
univerity, Is dssirous OF an engagement as Tuto
In private family OF as Classical Teacher in respet
table School or College Address letters, postpaid
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