The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-27
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Balance in the hands of Treasurer, IL
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NORFOLK

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AT meeting of the Democratic Republican
Party. held in the Court House. on the 22d of
February, lS47. Jos. Il. Allyn. Esq, was called
to the Chair. Aaron Milhado Esq. and DR.. r.
w. Sylvester. appointed Vice Presidents. and
DR.. f.. C.. Robinson and Paul Loyal, ESQ. az
Secretaries.
On taking the Chair, Mr.. Allyn stated tie
objects for which the meeting had been called
in brief and stirring address, urging upon everv
Republican the proprieIy of standing by the Pres
ident. for the able manner in which he had dis
charged the duties of that important station.
On motion of Col. Nj. Cooke, il was resolved I'm
appoint Committee of Five to report resolutions
expressing the opinion of this meeting After
having retired for a short time, Col M. Cooke
Chairman of the Committee, reported the follow
ing resolutions. after which he delivered an able
and stirring address. which met with be,r,v
welcome from the voice of every Democrat pre-
sent. He was followed by P. p. MAYO, e So
who ably and eoqnently advocated the Liberty of
the Press, and the conduct of The Executive dur
inc his administration. The resolutions were
then unanimously adopted
Whereas. the House of Representatives of the
United States have seen fiji To append To Bill
commonly known the Three Million Bill a
proviso in the words following to wit:
Prorided. That as express and funda
mental condition tn the acquisition of any terri.
tory from the RepablIc of Mexico by the United
States, by virtue Of any treaty which NAV be ne
gotiated between them. and to the use, by the
Executive, of the moneys herein appropriated
neither Slavery nor Involuntary servtnde shall
every exist in any part nf said territory except
for crime whereof the party shall be duly con
vlcted a" BE II. therefore. by this meeting,
Resoired, That the attempt to DENY to the
10 e H. al
With their property, To any Southern territory
that may be acquired by the United States, by
treaty or otherwise. is in direct conflict with the
spirit of the Federal Constitution, utterly snbver
slve of the compromises under which the compact
created by that instrument formed, and is n
shameless violation of the faith of the Northern
States pledged in wha, is known as the 8. Mis-
souri, compromise"
Resoired, That such a law as the Wilma,
provso" to the Three Million Bill OF anv law
based upon the doctrine thereof. or in any manner
countPnanclng the prlnc pies of the same. shnnlJ
he opposed by oil friends Of the South and everv
true lover Of the Union, and would be denounced
and repndiared by this meeting.
Resoired, That while are deeply attached
to. the Unlon. as IL shOud be- based upon mutual
concession. and cemPnled by equality of ripbt and
privilege. and wonld sacrifice much to peTpeiuate
IL, yet there is punt beyond which forhearance
would cease to he q virtue. and the - Wimot
Pr"vlso," if practically enforced, would mark lis
limit.
ResoIpsd. That the course Of the Presiden, Of
the United States in the conduct Of the war with
Mexico, and the determine ton vigorously 10 pros
ecuie the same, meets with The hearty approyal
of this meeting, and that JAMES X Pork does
possess our utmost confidence
Resolred. That the attempt of The II s. Senate
TO punish and degrade the editor of The Washing
ton Union lnr free discussion and comment upvn
It's own actInn, can be considered in no other ioht
than as direct attack upon the freedum Of the
press and snch is'calculsed to excite onr fears
and calls for the seveTesi condemnation by a free
people
Resolved. That the Democratic party of this
city have undimnshed confidence in the petsonal
and political integrity Of Thomas Richie. the
editor Of the Washington Union.
ReSOiUed. That the Inevitable effect of the
course Of The Senate of the United States in
"bsructing, delaying. and retarding The passage
Of laws, intended to make timely provision for
the prosecution of the war with Mexico in
manner consistent with the national honor. is to
afford ZEAL and substantial aid and comfort to the
enemy.
r. c. Robinson, then offered the following
resolution. which was unanimously adopted.
hesotUed That IN the Oplnlon of this meeting,
the President has by his council and his action.
iulIy carried ont the great and fundamental prin.
clPles ct the Democratic party, by whom he was
elevated to power. by recommending a divorce Of
the Government in lis financial operations. from
all connection with the monied corporations uf the
country, and by wisely and firmly advocating
Tariff for revenue, by which new energy,
strength and VIgor has been given to all the va
rlous pursuits Of our people, whether commercial
agricultural mr. manufacturing, while by its pro-
visions it has equalized the burhsns of the REQ.
pie, and under It's genial influence, made them
more prosperous and happy.
On motion,
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing he polished in the papers Of this city the