Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-15
VOICE OF THE DEMOCRACY.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN B 5a,laC.s,;:

DENOCRATIC MEETING lt' DEOi
Ala meeting OF portion OF inc De"iG 10"
pany OF the county OF BEDFORD, he.a d. S,oe. ~,
Tannarv o3d (Court day. for the purpose oil ap-
!'n ds,eoses 10 the State Convention TO be
la ~ p icbmond on the 2Sih OF February and
- .,nression to their views on The policy OF
me present administration.
III, On motion, Capt Jesse Jeer was called TO
,bs chair and John Davis, Jr, appointed Secre'
s, IN motion, committee OF FIVE, consisting OF
T r. Wipeo, w. G.. Letiwitch, w. F. Gordon,
!, D. Aunspaugh and DR.. w. Davis, was aP-
noiued 10 offer suitable preamble and resoiu'
INNS ;or the consideration OF The meeting, VINO,
afer having retired, returned and reported Inc loi-
loving: p..,;s.n,;,,
o,.c,ion will affect materially, the interest of our
.nnn,ry and exer! an influence upon The desli.
Nos nj fuure generations, and we are convinced
10, the success of The principles and measures
aGyocaed by The Democratic party will promote
,be welfare of the American people, and is the
tn,y as well as The privilege, OF ireemen TO ex-
Uss,s rb.i, views and avow their principles; and
uhereas. we are now engaged IN war Win
Msxico which has been forced upon US by le'
n.a:ed ac,s OF aggression by that nation, and we
have seen with regret Inc opposition ol PniHl'
c.I n.,,y 10 the administration 10 the prosecution
Of this war, ard ID measures '''e u'o'' ""0'eS0A'S
and salu,ary; therefore
Resolved That no party should be advanced
info never but upon an honest, open and full
.v,wal OF lis principles and doctrines.
resolved. That the even, OF the approaching
on,.s, for the Presidency cannot be contemplated
u,;,bou anxiety, and thai II is Inc duty ot The
,ramhe,s If the Democratic party 10 use all no.
nnrahe means 10 secure The election OF an Incl
vidual whose principles and views are The same
nol -nJ
cherished.
rho nary which have heretofore insured US sue
csss ami ihs. as they have me, with The approba-
linn Of The people, we should adhere TO them in
Organizing 10 meet The approaching contest
Resolved, That in the opinion OF this meeting
:; is s,pedieul 10 hold National Convention for
the nomination OF a candidate toi the next Presi-
dency-lha, We recommend the same 10 our TEL
low citizens, aud that we believe il measure
necessary TO insure success and hearty co.ope-
ration of he members OF the party in The next
Presidential canvass.
Resolved. That we approve OF he Convention
proposed 10 be held in the city Of Richmond on
Inc % n tay o! FEBRUARY, and that our friends
oil other counties should be impressed with the
importance OF eariy action in sending delegates
TO Inc SAID convention.
Resolved, That that portion Of the Wing pal
" which has in The bitterness OF lis opposition 10
the present Administration, charged Inc Presi-
dent with the origin OF the war, has evinced
total ignorance OF idcls or else il is acluaed by
motives which are neither liberal NOT patriotic.
Resolved, That some OF the leading members
of iha, party, both in and out of Congress, have
pursued a course detrimental 10 the best Interests
OF their country, derogatory 10 The character OF
our Republic, and subyersive oil our sacred insi-
tnions-a course that is appIauded most by
the enemies OF our Union, and is source of re-
ore, and modification TO their fellow citizens and
all true lovers OF liberty.
Resolved, That Mexico had given us ample
cause Of war before she invaded our territory anc
murdered our soldiers upon our own soil, but
that she BIZ these last acts Of aggression, COM
menced hosiiliies, and was herself the immedi-
ale cause otihe war, which now unhappily exists
between The Two nations, and vii! be held respon-
sib!c hy The civilized world for ali The blood that
has been shed.
Resolved, That it is now the duty OF both
Wings and Democrats 10 aid in vigorous pro-
sacu,jon OF this war to an honorable peace, and
,hai thew canao do otherwise without giving
aid am. comfort" 20 the enemy, or in some mea-
snre proyin. uniaiihul 10 the high trust which
has been confted 10 Them, and unworthy OF The
many blessings that they now enjoy: -.
p.so,vsd THAT ~tnS>'" ~
MeYis9n Wi nave preserved nnsullied The escut-
cheOu oil IDSIE County due HN" ih"'N'S W
the fame G: cur Republic, deserve the eternal
thanks of ,heif friends aud .cllow-ctizsrs, whilst
those among them who have shed their blood in
a righteous and a elorious cause, should receive
The lasting gratitude OF free anc grateful people.
Resolved, That 10 negotiating a treaty we should
REQUIRE ia Il indemnify Tor wrongs and aggressions,
b iii before and since the war; and that ii is pro-
per and eYpedien, that ibis indemnify should be
received in territory, coded by Mexico TO the ".
States.
Resolved, That We entirely dsapproye any
p,an requiring the Withdrawal OF our army 10
some line OF defence; and that We believe such
course is no; only impoliiic and fraughi with evil
bu, also ridiculous and d;sgtaceful TO our RePub
iic
Resolved, Tha, the Independent, treasury and
revenue tarif are now atfUrding all The advanla-
ges and answering all The purposes that were 50
ably painted by their advocates, and as all the
Whic predictions OF ruin and distress are contin-
ually failing they should not be disturbed to give
place to other schemes and measures less benef-
cial, and which might possibly greatly impede
our growth 10 prosperity.
Resolved, Tha, The President has administered
The Governmen; in accordance with the princi-
Piles OF The Cons:iu;on-,hat his course has been
characterized BY frmness, virtue and wisdom
that in his recommendations he has acted upon
The principles of the party which advanced him
10 ofii:e, and has proven himself an abe and
patriotic statesman, and worthy TO be enlisted
with the most illus rious Of his predecessors.
Resolved, That Dr. II. Harris, Col. L. c. Ar
thur, DR.. w. Davis Col. d. Aunspaush, Capt
r. Davis, w. Fl. Hardy, Col. G. 3. Boar1 Capt.
NJ Pate, Samuel Hol,son, Jesse Je,er, Capt. r.
S. Coleman, Charles Yancey, Capi. T. Preston,
w. McCabe, <. +. Wingo, Capt. J. Turpn N.
Snsad Capt L. Johnson John Davis, Jr., B. E.
1sIer Cant E,,;sc and Dr p a GIennni tp
appointed 10 re2resen, the Democracy of Bedford
County in the Convention above mentioned, to be
he'd 10 Richmond on The 2S:h day Of February
lS4S and that in case The said Delegates should,
from any Cause, tail to attend, The following gen.
tIemen be appointed as allernales. viz: w. r.
Richie B. NJ. Dewitt, and R. 3. Gooch OF Rich
nond, o. G. Cav of Campbell, VIM. Cook OF
Roanoke, and P. Powell OF Amherst.
The committee Unexpectedly the following reso-
!ulons adop.ei bya Democratic meeting in Fred
erlck county, into their report.
Resolved, as The unanimous opinion oil this
meeting
II. Thatihe Whmot Proviso, which was attach.
ed 10 the bill commonly called The three million
bill by the House OF Representatives, al the last
session OF Congress, in lis terms and 10 It's princi.
pies, Is grossly partial and UNJUST that it is oppos-
Cd tt The equality of the States o. The Contedera-
cy, hostile 10 permanent existence, and dcsiruc-
i've o. The doctrine OF State Sovereignty, upon
which the Union rests.
w That ii belongs to the people of the new
territory which may be acquired as an indemnity
or oy conquest, when they are formed into separ-
a'e states, with all OF the Sovereignty and indie.
pendence of The old States before this Union was
established, and 10 them alone, to allow or TO dis
ai'ow, 10 Introduce Or exclude slavery within
,ner l''n's Irrespective entirely of The wishes or
M s;"a oi Congress, or of any State OF The
.. %. mat We hold the question Of slavery, as far
a. le!efal acuon is concerned, 10 be too mon,en.
p'n "a rs character, TO be treated with any but
spiri'; and that with no man and no SET ~ men
ean we maintain here or elsewhere political o6'
Hals1", who maintain, as a principle Of their
Greco, Inc docTiLe OF The Wilmo, Proyiso or Of
any other federal interference with The institution
Of slavery, directly or indi-nc,lu