The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-07

Democratic Meeting IN Richmond


AT large and enthusiastic meeting OF the republicans
OF the city OF Richmond, held in the City Hail. We'd
nesday evening, 3ls May, to ratfy the nominations of
the late democratic convention, on motion of Mr. NJ Nj
Martini Dr. w A. Patterson called 10 the char, and
Thomas Richie, lr., appointed secretary.
Dr. Patterson briefly but ably and eloquenlly explained
the object OF the meeting.
On motion of Mr. Ro. G Scott, committee of five
appointed TO daugh suitable resolutions for the action
OF the meeting. The chairman appointed Messrs. K G.
Scott, n M Martin, Joel Bragg, w. +. Watson, and r.
ii. Aylet, said committee
MIR Jno. b. Young delegate from this district to the
national convention being called upon to give an account
OF his stewardship responded "wth his whole sour 10
the nominations OF the convention He had no fears oil
the result He believed that with these nominations our
whole party would be united, POSSIBLY with the excep
ton of New York. and OF that he did not despair
He then spoke OF General Casss services-heir civil
and military character-hs against the Wilnot
provisohis action as minister to FRANCE where he de-
ieated, as was Acknowledged by the British press the
quntupe treaty-hls conduct Secretary OF war, and
as senator of the United States Mr.. foung's whole
speech was received with enthusiasm and cheers.
Mr. Scott, in introducing the report Of the committee,
delivered soul stirring address He reviewed the whole
of Gen. Casss life, from the period when mere strip
ling with has pack over his shoulder he crossed me
Aleghanies, up to the present time The democratic
spark, elected by his eloquent remarks, spread through
the whole assembly, and all seemed to be animated and
cheered in the good cause. He presented the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, the report OF the COM
mittee which were unanimously adopted:
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
The democratic party of the city of Richmond deeply
feeling the Involved in the approaching
presidential election, and the necessity for united exer-
on in sustaining the grea principles OF party and for
rally ing the support OF the nominees OF the Baltimore
convention, do resolve
I That we unedy and cordially approve of the nomi-
nations made by the Democratic Convention, recently held
at Baltimore of Lewis Cass of Michigan, and William
Butler OF kentuckythe first TO be voted for President
and the second Vice President of the United Satesas
patriots distinguished for their past services to our country
statesmen OF high ability sound political principles emit
worth, every qualified conduct safely and wise
y public affairs, and all respects entitled the
fdence of the people of this great republic.
I'd. That pledge ourselves devote ardent and
untrng support the election OF Lewis Cass as President
and w lla o. Butler as Vice PRESIDENT oil the uhlteu
States.
Mr. p ii. Aylett having been called on TO address the
meeting, excused himself, promising to do all that he
could to elevate the nominees of the convention
Mr. Scott from the committee, reported the following
resolution which was UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
Resolved That proceed form ourselves into a
democratic association and that the following be adopted
the constitution for the government of the same
Mr. Scott then proposed the constitution OF the Demo-
cratic Association; which was adopted without dis
sentlent voice.
On motion of Mr. Scott, the Chair appointed commit
tee of seven to recommend suitable officers Tor the asso
ciatlOn .
Committee-Messrs r. G. Scott John Rutherford
John Womble, Daniel Trueheart, N, M Martin, Wm
Wallace, and 5 ID. Denoon.
On motion of Mr. Scott,
Resolved That when this meeting adjourn, adjourn to
Friday evening next at O'clock at such place as
the committee may appoint
The following resolution, on motion of MIR. Scott was
unanimously adopted:
Rsoped That our democratic friends in every part
the be- they are hereby most respectfully solicited
without delay TO form associations In every county, town
city, and borough in the state
On notion the proceedings ordered to be publish
ed in the democratic papers of the city.
On motion OF Mr. Wallace the meeting then adjourned
Chairman.
THOMAS RITcmE, Jr., Secretary