Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-12
PUBLIC MEETING IN CHESTERFIELD.

PUBLIC MEETING IN CtilS i hr I'LL
Al meeting 0: the Republican Party OF Ches-
,eIfe!d, held at The Court House OF their county
on Monday, 9Th March, is47-Daniel IL. Flour
noy Esq, was called 10 the Chair, and s. Gas'
set French was appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Mr. French James A. Seldom,
Esq, was invited 10 address The meeting, ana a
committee 81 three, Messrs Ambers, }. 3.
Jones and MOODY, were appointed 10 Ieques' ms
attendance.
In aicw moments Mr. Seidon appeared, and
in speech Vi some length replied 10 HE INVITA-
lion
while Mr.. S. was speaking, Colonel Flour
noy was called into Court on business, and MIR.
John S. Peers was appointed Chairman.
After Mr.. Seldom had concluded, a Preamble
and sundry resolutions were presented 10 Inc
meeting BY Colonel ID. II. Flounoy, and were
read by the Secretary al his request.
These resolutions produced much discussion;
and after they had been amended, By striking out
and inserting, the Preamble and Resolutions were
finally adopted, mem. con-, in The following shape.
Whereas. il is the privilege, rs we'll as duty oil
the people, in their primary assemblies, 10 ex-
press their opinions concerning the adminlsira-
ion Of public affairs and whereas, the Demo
crazy OF Chesterfield deem the present time
when all true patriots shoud unite in The support
ot lncir common country, engaged as II is in
war abroad. which is attempted 10 be brought mo
disrepule by party al home, thereby diminish,
inc the vigor and effect with which The war should
be prosecuted against common loe; ana Wneie-
as, We consider that mastery inactivity a.
this lime is equivalent 10 an abandonment, on NC
part of our country OF The true grounds ior which
The war has been declared, as from snch policy
we could expect no indemnify Tor The past nor
security for the future; therefore, Rcsotrti,
/. That President Polk has firmly adhered TO
and fully carried out all the great measures OF
Democratic policy, 10 which he stood pledged be-
fore his election, and that his administration i
entitled To and should receive the cordial support
OF all true Republicans
,. That the war with Mexico brought on by
The act of Mexico, is just and righteous war
upon our part, and that the protection and srcn-
rity of our citizens as well as our national ho-
nor, demand lis vigorous prosecution.
3. That the course pursued by the leacers Of
The Wing party in relation 10 the Mexican war,
is unwise and unpauiotic, and should receive,
As il richly merits, the condemnation oi all True
patriots.
i. That the Congress Of The Uniled States in
attempting 10 control the institution ol slavery,
whether directly or indirectly, openly or coverly
organization OF The soveresnirs which created H.
5. That we hold il to be the natural anu inde-
feasible right Of each and every citizen Of each
and every State OF this Conlederacy, 10 reside
with his property, OF whatever cescrip ion, ~
any territory which may be acquired by The arms
OF The United States, or yielded by treaty win
any foreign power.
s. That il becomes the duiy Of every Southern
man 10 oppose the passage Of any law by which
territory shall be acquired upon The condition Of
The prohibition Of slavery within Us limits; ana
lhatii any such restriction should b. adopted, 10
resis, il BY all peaceable means in our power,
and with force OF arms il necessary.
T. That we :egard The expulsion OF Thomas
Richie, Esq, from The floor Of the Senate as .
corc,t atack upon The administration, by Sen.
alo,s heretofore acting with The Republican par
", who had not the manliness 10 speak ou open
" as became resmen representing independent
soreteisnties
I. That The Senators from Florida and South
Carolina. y7of,ssing friends al The Democratic
pauy, by uniting with The eRt"c Wing vo:e I"
attack the administration, through he person .!
Mr.. Richie, have forfeited our conf fence as po
liiea as, ociales, and can IN no sieM receive our
support or counlenabce as such
O. That Thomas Richie, Esq, deserves ast
has the sincere thanks OF he Republican party
~ ,his county. Tor MS able support ana q l'ntc
Of their principle, for more than iuIty year, and
they still hail him As their hairless and powelu'
advocate, the Serae Of The United States 10 The
contrary notwithstanding.
10 That while We cordially approve Of the 70
!iiical Course OF The Hon James A. Secdon IN HE
late Congress, yet " are IN favor a sending de-
legates 10 District Convention, 10 be held IN the
cy OF Richmond on The 25th instant iur The pus-
pose OF nominating candidate for Congress- and,
in response TO the action OF our political brethren
of Powhatan,
IL. That twenty delegates be appointed By The
Chairman TO said Convention.
IL. Rccoiped That the proceedings Of This
meeting be published in The Richmond Enquirer
The Chair announced the following gentlemen
as delegates 10 tie District Convention Hi2g:
son Hancock, James G. Clark 4. Jones' ). Ba>-
sell French, p. Cannon, 4. w. Friend, W. W.
Hancock, y II. Flournoy, VIM hmbefs Rich
ari G code Sil.ls Cheaiham, JAS. =. Jones, la.
Moody, WIN. Goode, j., Thos. o. Blankinstip,
B. w. Gates, Samuel Hancock, w. T. Winiree,
d s. WocldI idge, and PovaIl Turner.
And, On motion, The Chairman was added T.
the delegation.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOHN s. PEERS, Chairman
s. BasssTT FRENCH, Secretary.