Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-05
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AZ meeting OF tho Wings OF Gloucester held ON Mon
day the let day OF February. at the Courthouse, Col A G
rALiAFEkRo was called to the Chair. and NJ. II. Miller
appointed Secretary.
The Chairman in a few appropriate aud pertinen, re.
marks explained the objects Tor which the meeting
called.
On motion o. Aug. w. Robins, a committee Of eieh,
was appointed TO prepare preamble and resolutions
pressve OF the objects OF tho meeing-This
consisted OF DIR. VIM. Tsliaferro, it,, A. W. Robins. Ro
Nelson, NJ. w. Kemp, s. S. Hudnal, J. w. Fox r. NJ.
Stubblehed and Jas. b. Caett. Esquires; and ON mo-
ton. the Chairman was added
The Committee having retired for a few moments on
their return reported the following preamble and resou-
tons. which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, in view of the aud ted
success Of the Wings, in various parts OF the Union we
have examples to animate to exeron and inspire u.
with confidence in tho regeneration Of this Disuie-Therc-
fore,
Resolved. That firmly believe, and unhcsitatiney
that the period has arrived, when by timely exer-
tons and interchangeable perseverance,, long cherished
hopes may be crowned with success and well
plans carried into execution That towards the attain.
OF these wished for results il il necessary that the
Wings stand firmly united and that IL is Of vital mpo-
lance To their cause that they select the who
cmincnty qualified to I'LL responsible office seat
IN Congress-ihat he should possess talents OF high
der, unspo,tod character, and unblemished e and
tertsts identified with own.
Resolved. That we regard the present a mpor-
tant crisis IN the political history OF county. and that
all private and personal considerations the our
choice should be sacrificed the desire OF promoting the
public veal and that former period in the progress OF
our institutions, appealed soemnly the reflective
patriotism OF Tue county, ana imposed stronger obligations
every good citizen.
Resolved, That cordially concur in and approve of
the Convention proposed be held in York Town on the
18th ct February for the purpose OF nominating Wing
Candidate represent this District the Congress of the
United States.
Resolved, That special Delegation OF Fifty be appoint
cd by the Chairman attend the Convention
and that the Wings of the County generally DO requested
TO give their attendance DelegacsThos. Hail. Col s.
ID. Cutler, A. w. Robins, I. VI. Subbe6eld, Thacker
Hughes S $. iludnal, Dr. I. e. Clop,on. Jno Tabb s
ID. Medlcot Z. :. Jones, VI. w. Kemp, J. H. Auderson
L. w. Field. I. u. Rowe, +. 5. Harwood Dr. w F
Lockeu, VIM. Shackleoid, X. b. X. Lawson, j. b. Cat
lett J. Modlieot, J. r. Newstep, j. X. Carey Andrew
Glass, VIM. Hobby, Dr. L. J. Hughes, J. +. Robins Jno
Hughes, J. W. Fox, T.. Dobson, DR.. VIM Taliaferro IT.
w. 1. Taliaierro, J. l.. Deanes, Thos. Hughes J. III
Tsbb, Ro. Nelson, w. Kemp, o. s. Kemp +. L. TAYLOR
Or. S Z. Byrd, William Williams, II. vi. Moore, Henry
Chapman, Ed. Sears, VIM II Rowe. WIN. A. Leav,tt +
5. Cooke, f.. BrOad!es w. E. Stubbledsd aud Il. g. s
Carey were appointed. On motion. the Chairman and
Secretary were added.
The meeting then unanimously nominated Dr. THOM-
AS c. CLOPrON rs the Wing Candidate to represent
this County in the next Legislature.
GA motion, 1t Resolved That these he
sent TO the Richmond Wing for publication.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
a. q. TALIAFERRo, Chairman
NJ. IL. MILLER, Secretary.