Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-09


elusive in argument and patriotic in expression
that, long as they are, we cannot reiFa'a n ,
presenting them at large to our readers ae
gratifying compliment, 10 our tellow-citIzsn' Mr.
overon, is fully deserved, and we hope TO see
him here and elsewhere, during Inc calnpa'sn'
reapipg similar laurels for his services IN 'ne
good cause.
In conclusion, who can read these outpourlnss
of the popular sentiment, and doubt that Virginia
will do her whole duN2
RATIFICATION MEETING.
An Enthusiastic Response
The ever ready Democracy of Norfolk, as
sembled in large numbers in the City Hall, on
Saturday evening, TO respond to the nominations
NJ Csss and Butler II was the largest and
most enthusiastic 'litical meeting held mere
since 1874. The demonstration was altogether
spontaneous, as no efforts were made 10 attract
an audience. The feeling exhibited oy the Ire
meudous a.sembage was an outpourlng OF the
heart, and every thing passed OF 10 the oest
style and the most perfect union. .,
The meeting was presided over oy Or. Wil-
liam Ta!em as President, and Co'onel Giles b.
Cooke and William S. Mallory as Vice Presi.
dents. and T. A. Dodd was elected as Secretary.
Hunter Woods, ESQ.,, Chairman OF the COM
mittee, appointed for that purpose at previous
meeting, presented and read the following reso
lu,ions each of which was received with thun-
ders of appreciation, and unanimously adopted:
Whereas. The Democratic Convention winch
assembled in The city Of Baltimore, on The 22nd
day of Nav, has with great unanimity set forth
clearly and distinctly the principles which The
Republican parry desire TO perpctuale in The ad-
minislratiun OF the Government, and has noml-
mated as The exponens OF those principles two
eminent cizens Tor the Presidency anc Vice
Presidency OF the United Slales-and, whereas,
The Democratic party OF The city OF Norfolk, cor
daily concurring in the nominations OF the said
Convention, has assembled together for The pur-
pose oil rattying the same, and to sustain and
support their parry principles and their CHOSEN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., be il
Resolved by the Democrats OF The CITY OF Nor
folk, Tha, the thanks of The Republican party
are due 10 The Convention recently assembled In
Baltimore, Tor the wisdom and Admirable for
bearance that characterized its proceedings; and
more especially for the judcious selection of
Lewis Cass OF Michigan, and William But
Ter OF Kentucky, as The leaders oil The Democrat
ic party in The approaching Presidential contest.
Q. Resolved, That the Resolutions adopted by
the said Convention furnish fl subjec, OF pride
and congralulalion 10 its constituency; inasmuch
as they attest 10 all candid and unprejudiced
minds, thai the members OF the Democratic par
w despite the vast extent OF our country, and
the various and conflicting local and sectional
interests which divide il, are yet united in senti
ment and feeling, and bound together by com.
mon devotion 10 the great compromises OF the
Constitution
8. Resolved That we see in the proceedings of
IS, p,lt nd n
,inenls OF the Democratic nominees, abundant
evidence that our political brethren Of the North
are determined 10 respect the right OF the South
TO control The fate OF lis peculiar institutions, and
10 give I'll tactical effect 10 the resolutions adopted
by the Democratic Convention which assembled
in the ci.y OF Richmond on the 2Sth o! February
last.
4. Resolved, That the war in which our coun-
try is engaged was, in its inception, rot only just
bu, necessary; inasmuch as it was preceded by
wrong, injustice and insult, on the part IL Mexi-
co. and was imperaively demanded IN cider 10
repel the Invader from territory OF sovereign
State Of this Union.
s. Resolved. That Inc eminent success which has
attended the opera ion Of The lneependen, TIea
surv. an&,he Revenue Bin Of 1876. ha> ally re-
aliZed The expectations ana fulfilled The ptetic'
lions Of the Democratic party, by giving us
sound and wholesome curreIcy-incieased reve
nues, and prosperous rade-althoush The com
MERGE The institutions and,he governments oil INT
old world have been subject 10 unprecedented
convusions.
6. Resolved, That, with homes, pride, we &C
knowledge our hearty thanks 10 James X. Polk
for the erea, ability with which he has admins
tered The Government; and for The lofty patriotism
which has characterized his public conduct al
the Chief Magistrate OF The United Staes-ant
congratulate him. that under the happy auspicP
OF our Democratic policy, our beloved country
has attained an eminence Of prosperity and ma
,ional glory which challenges the admiration o
the world.
:. Resolved, That we will leave no HONORABLE
effort unried 10 secure The election of Genera
Lewis Cass and General William o. Butler; be
| ing fully persuaded that the true welfare oil In
| country essentially depends upon their elevation
| 10 the Presidency ard Vice Presidency OF N
| United States
s. Resolved, That, relying upon the in'elli
eence, patriotism. and discriminating justice Q
the American people, we confidently anticipai
,hedeteat OF the Wing party in the coming conies
parry which declares no general rule OF publ!
policy, but, appealing to he peculiar interest
| and prejudiceS OF every section seeks 10 obiai
H. ascendancy, tina, j. may tas,eu upon IN
country a system Of affiliated interests, create,
by the General Government in despite OF The re
served rights o. the Safes.
Aher the reading Of me resolutions, and hi
applause in some measure had subsidized, Gen
John S. Millson arose 10 second their adoption
stating in The course OF his appropriate remarks
,aa he would with pleasure give the nominees {
The Baltimore Convention his cordial and heart
support. He was followed by Col. NJ. Cooke
Jos. T. Allyn, Esq and t. Sawyer editor q
the Southern Argus in a similar Strain, The la
ter declaring that h had heard no member q
the parry express himself dissatisfied with the no
mnees.
Alter which, VIM. NJ. overton, Esq, of tn
Spartan Band, OF Richmond, was introduced, an
for nearly an hour he hell The audencein wrap
attention in speech replele with political truths
cogent reasoning, appropriate comparisons, an
eloquent strains. lie sat down amidst the rap
turous applause OF the meeting.
Before The meeting adjourned a resolution Q
thanks was 70 ed TO Mr.. Overlon Tor his happ
and soul-slirring address.
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