Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22
VOICE OF TIE DEMOCRACY.
BARBOUR COUNTY

At a meeting Of The Democratic citizehs VI
Barbour county, held althe Courl House, Febru-
airy 7th, l645, for the purpose OF appointing oeie-
gates to represent the Democracy OF Barbour
county in The Stale Convention 10 be held IN
Richmond, on the 18Th February -Chas S. Hall,
Esq was called te the Chair, and William K.
G. Callihan appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stated
by the Chairman, the following gentlemen were
appointed committee to draft resolutions express
sive otthe opinions OF the meeting viz ALBERT
G.. Roger, John Hollsberry, David Talbot, Elan
d. Tabor, Burner, and Nathan h. TAFT,
who, after short absence, reported through their
Chairman, Albert G. Roger, The following reso!u-
tons, which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That we are unanimously in favor
of holding Stale Convention 10 Richmond on
The 18th February Tor The purpose CT nominating
an Electoral Ticket for The Stale; and also in favor
OF holding Democratic National Convention 10
assemble in Baltimore on the al Monday Of May
next, Tor the purpose OF nominating candidates
for President and Vice President OF the United
States.
Resolved, That John S. Garlic, Henry Stnrm,
David Holder, David Thompson, William John
son, Jacob Keller, John Holtsberry, John Roger,
James T. Hartman. David Talbot, Emmett J.
O'Brian, James D. Hall, Jonathan Blose, Robert
Stewart, Abram Hudkins, Isaac Roger, Jacob
Woodford, Josiah w. Reeves, ELAN ID. Talbot
William Douglas John C.. Ralliff, Samuel Stall
maker, Nathan Fl. Taft, L. d. Moral, Thos
Hall and Jonathan Cobern be, and are hereby,
appointed delegates 10 represent the Democracy
Oh This county in The Convention 10 assemble al
Richmond on the 2Sth February.
Resolved, That The Independent Treasury and
The Tariff OF 1876, have secured 10 the country
sound and uniform currency, and prosperity in
al ~ nd MI n
and that the principles of neither can be material
ly changed without vitality affecting and endan.
gering the prosperity OF the whole country and
the happiness OF The people.
Resolved, That Congress has no constitutional
power 10 pass any law affecting the local policy
ofthe States territories; and that 10 do so would
be an infringement OF States rights, and viola
ton OF Stale sovereignty.
Resolved, That system OF internal improve.
ments, sustained by the General Government is
unconstitutional and inexpedieni; and that We
heartily approve the principles OF The Presidents
lale Veto Message OF the River and Harbour Bill.
Resolved, That The existing war between The
confederacy OF the United States and the Republic
Of Mexico, was commenced By Mexico without
any just cause, and imposed upon our Govern.
ment The duty OF recognizing, and vigorously pro-
scouting, 10 successful termination This unlatu-
ral war; with view TO an honorable and lasting
ce-indcmnity for past injuries inflicted upon
our citizens and Government, and ample security
for The luure good behavior and peaceable con
duct Of Mex leo towards the United States
Resolved, That while We cheeriully recognize
he right OF our iellow-ciiizens, al all parties, 10
Judge Tor themselves, ard TO ACT in accordance
with that Judgmeai; yet We sincerely regret that
any ol them, claiming American hearts and
sympathies, should have thought il their duty 10
10 ihair Sea, to
giving aid and comfort 10 our national enemies
suylng The integrity Of our national character in
the estimation OF the nations of the carth-crip-
ping The energies OF The administration OF the
peoples choice prolonsins the war, vi all lis
diretu calamies, and delaying the return Of
peace.
Resolved, Thathoush we lament the existence
Of war under all circumstances vei, as lovers Of
our common country and her glorious insttu
tions we may, with propriely and just pride, con-
graduate ourselves and the lovers OF freedom,
everywhere, upon The successes that have recently
crowned The efforts OF our unconquerable army
in The valley OF MISUNDERSTANDING TO the world
The invincible prowess Of American arms, and
The riumphs OF American genius-impating 10
the tree institutions OF our beloved country 4
moral, political and military character, that will
command the respec. and admiration OF the civil
lied world.
Resolved, That Major General Winfield
Scott, Major General Zachary Taylor, and their
brave compatrots IN arms, are entitled 10 lhe-ad
miration and gratitude OF every geneEous-minded
patriotic American citizen, Tor The noble and
heroic manner they have sustained The American
character for high military skill and bravery
covering The American name with glory as
bright as their own flashing swords.
Resolved, That Charles S. Hall, William r.
c. Callihan, and The delegates chosen BY this
meeting for The Richmond Democratic Conyen-
lion, are hereby appointed and constituted a COM
miee OF Vigilance for the county of Barbour,
with power 10 call meetings and make all other
necessary arrangements for The approaching Pre-
sidenIisl campaign.
Resolved, That copies Of the proceedings Of
this meeting be signed By the President and sc-
cretaTy. and forwarded 10 the Editors of the Rich.
mond Enquirer, Richmond Examiner and Scion
OF Democracy, for publication.
CHARLES S. HALL, President
WILLIAM r. G. CALLAHAN, Secretary.