The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-27

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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE
CONVENTION
OF Members Of the Legislature. lately assem-.
hled IN Richmond. We give heluw the r-sul, of
the 'ab"rs OF this body which was hastily formed
and imprudenrly advised II was hastily formed
because an "ppnrtnni,y was M, given To The
counties In send Delegates fresh from the people
lit was inprudeniy advised because i, has mi
trth three Resolutions asserting that which can
not be sustained. either by fact or argument, tina,
is. that the Withholding the unlimited inuress and
eIesS To the ioor at the Senate. is - an attack
np"n the liberty Of the press" We have hereto
i"re expressed onr opinion on this subject and din
n }, intend q worry ourselvs, r bore The rea, a,
with its repetition. We shall review the Com.
venl0n hereafter; in the mean lime the Resulu
tions Will he read, and speak for themselves.
|. ReSofred. That the war with Mexico ,uob,
I" he prosecuted with the utmost viuor. AS The
most effec'nal means of obtaining peace. and sal,
I>tac'l"n Tor ouirages wan,ony committed on the
persons and property of citizens of the United
States. and TOR rights withheld by thai Republic ::
duct the war this Convention has entire cunfi
dence, onght To be committed all the means me-
cessary To enable him tn conduct i, To successful
termination by arms negotiations
3 ReSotUed, That the President of tho Troi,ed
SlaieS is entitled tn the thanks of the Repnhlican
party OF the Union. and they are hereby rendered
I" him on behalf of the Republicans Of This Com
nonwealih. for his strict adherence To the ,,ue
doctrines OF the Constitution, and the ability with
which he has conducted our fureign relations in
peace and war.
s. Reso'red. That the resolution Of the Senate
nt the United States, excluding the editor or Tho
Union from admission Ia the floor of that body
inr the publication in his per of communica
Ton over The signature of" Vindicator.'' which
portion at that body have been pleased Ia Term
" public libel" is an infringement of The liberty
at the press and breathes the spirit Of the odnns
Sedtion Law.
a. Resotred. That this Convention has seen
with sincere regret and dsapprobation. the cour,
pursued by sumo Senators of the United States
heretofore acting with the Democratic party. in
casing their votes for the expulsion of The edi
t"rs Of the Union from the floor of the Senate
and in voting for. suggesting. or proposing. meas
nres IN opposition 10 the vigorous prosecution of
the war against Mexico-a course of conduct nm
Their part, which, in the estimation of this Con
ventinn, is IN violation Of the highest commands
of duty
g. RESOLVED, Thatthe thanks of this Conven
lon are due to Thomas Richie. Editor Of the
Union, for the zeal, energy, ability and fidelity
WIN which he has upheld and defended the min
riples OF Democracy for upwards of forty wears
and that we hail him as still their fearless and
powerful advocate, ready 60 suffer martyrdom
sooner than surrender principles held sacred by
every enlightened freeman.
D. ResOIped That n National Cooyap,;,, g.
the purpose OF nominating candidates for the Pre-
sldency and Vice Presidency of the United States.
Is me nest and most practicable mode Of concen.
trailing the sentiments of the Democratic party
Z. ResofUed, That this Convention satisfied
by experience of the efficacy of the usages of the
Republican party, recommend steady adherence
10 Them as well calculated to harmonize conflict
ing Opinions and concentrate the strength of the
party, In support of men and measures necessary
to sustain the principles they profess
8. Resotued. That ii is an object of paramount
Importance for the friends of the Administration
to use all honorable means to secure the election
oil Republican representatives. 10 the approachino
elections
y. Resotped. That union, harmony and con
cert OF action are most earnestly recommended TO
the Republican party of Virginia, for the purpose
OF maintaining the ascendancy of the great prin
ciples, to defend and maintain which that patty
WAS organized and has ever commended. and Ia
that end, that all personal predictions and pre-
terences should be disresarded in a jealous sup
port OF the Democratic Republican candidates al
the coming Spring Elections.
III. Resolved, That State Central Commi:
Tee ot seven cen members be appointed by the
Char, and that they be requested to prepare an
Address I" the Republicans of The State before
The Spring Elections.
ii. ReSOlved, That Committee Of Vigilance
he appointed by the Chair fnr each county, CITY
and borough IN the State that said committees be
authorized To appoint such other committees in
their counties and towns they may deem expe-
dent. and are requested 10 appoint Them al their
respective courts in March next. in order to effect
speedy organization of the psny.
The Chair appointed The following State Cen
trail Committee of Virginia John Rutherford
VIM. f. Richie. A. Stevenson, r. G. Scott, S.
ID. DenoOn, VIM. b. Hamilton. n. NJ. Martin.
John b. Young, Thomas II Ellis. Charles F
Osborne, joel B. Bragg. James Bosher WIN. c.
Allen, Daniel Trueheart. Richard o. Haskins.
John Wombe, Charles II. Hyde
For tue New Era.