Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-15
AREMARLE COUNTY.

cinct in lhecOunty OF At6emarle, on Saturday,
the 5th inst Di Waller Coles was called 10 the
chair and Artin Nj. Appling appointed Secretary.
The meeig was addressed BY MIR. Robert h.
Poore and Major Richard Pollard.
TIL. following resolutions offered By Major
Richard Pollrd were unanimously adopted:
|. Resolve That We approve Of the nomina-
lions made b,the late Baltimore Convention, OF
President an, Vice President, anG will support
The same wiltour utmost ability, Lewis Cass The
nominee. and,ow The Democratic candidate, for
the high Office OF President has been long favor
ably and honfably known 10 The country; IRON
the time OF the last war with Great Britain TO the
present periodic has been prominent and hon
ored citizen. At HulPs disgracetul surrender,
Lewis Cass, TIN Colonel OF volunteer rcgi.
ment, ADDRESSED despatch 10 the War Depart.
ment, condematory Of this act, repleie with
glowing patriotism and burning eloquence. From
that time he rs been in The public service, soon
promoted TO lie commission of General oil the
Regular AImJ at the close OF the war he was ap.
poinled Gover,r OF the Territory OF Michigan
alter by Gen. Jckson, Secretary Of War-then
Minister 10 Fance; from which post ne was
translated 10 tht Senate OF the United States In
all these high alions he discharged his duties
with an ability md fidelity which secured him the
appreciation Of lie Government and the approval
Of the people lie is profound statesman,
finished politician, and distinguished civilian.
He has claims o the highest order upon The De-
mocratic party; md we trust 10 reward him with
the highes. Office snown 10 the country.
General Butlerhc nominee, and now the De.
mocralic candidae, for The Office OF Vice Presi
dent is distinguished for his military services as
we'll as for his political and civil employmens.--
He is gallant AM chivalrous, enlightened and
highly qualified fC the Office of which the De-
mccracy is endeaWring 10 make him the honoFed
incumbent.
2. Resolved, ThLthe resolutions adopted by
the Baltimore Con'ention embody The true prin-
ciples ofihe DemoGalic party.
3. Resolved, Tha James K. Polk has discharg.
ed the dulles OF President, with signal ability
His administration las been WISE energetic, pa
lriolic and successful. Whenever he has cxer-
cised the pfto powerhe has done so with wisdom
justice, and in the s5ril OF the constitution
4. Resolved, Tint James Buchanan, in the
State Department, n Cooperating with the Presi-
dent, in sustaining our Foreign Relations has
proved himself an able Statesman and a lofty
patriot; and worthy OF the highest trust from The
people.
S. Resolved, That we have witnessed with
pleasure and satisfaction the mas erly triumph OF
The Secretary OF War, Navy, Treasury, and Post
Master General il the discharge OF The duties Of
their several Offices. They have been efficient
help-meets Of The President they have laboIed
10 secure justice 10 those connecte with their de.
patimenls, TO reward merit, and build up the in
Ieresl of The county,, upon lasting foundations.
6. Resolved, That our army in Mexico has
won imperishabe honor for itself, and given to
tn nation endearilg glory We sorrow over the
brave who have gorously fallen on the battle
field; their memory will be cherished and honored
50 long as patriotism has lis admirers and valor
its advocates.
I. Resolved, That we have seen with the deep.
es. regret, and the most unqualified condemna-
tion The loss OF the Conpromts: Bill in the House
Of Representatives. Those Southern members
who abelled iD its failure should receive, as they
deserve, the rebuke of their constituents and the
denunciation OF the people.
s. Resolved, That Democratic Association
be formed and i, hereby formed, 10 be called the
Democratic Association Of Porler's Precinct all
the Democrats within The limits OF the said Pre-
cinct 10 constitute this Society, and Waller Coles
TO be It's President and Austin NJ. Appling lis
Secretary.
>. Resolved, That We, constituting this Society,
will meet al The Precinct once week. every Sa-
lurcay until the election OF the Presidential Elec-
tors.
10 Resolved, That
be and are hereby appointed delegate. 10 The De-
mocratic Stale Convention 10 be held in Lynch
burg on the 10Th OF the next month September.
IL. Resolved, Tha, these resolutions be put.
lished in The Charlottesville Jeffersonian Republic.
can, the Richmond Enquirer, and the Washing
Ion Unlon-and such other Democratic newspa.
peIs as may have room Tor their insertion.
Those appointed under The 10th Resolution are
Malo, Richard Pollard. John Morris, Nathaniel
Goolsby, Daniel Scott, Tucker Coles, Benjamin
Perkins, Lewis Jefferson, John Coleman, Joseph
L. Coleman, S. Nicholas, Dr.. John w. Gan,t,
Dr. Dr. Joseph B. 3; Glover, John Wheeler, VIM. NJ.
Wade. u; w. Kindlick, Halves Harris, Charles
Wingheld, Wilson c. Nicholas, Lloyd Harris,
z. R. Lewis. John o. Lewis, ]. Garnei,, and Col
George w. Harris.
The Presiden, and Secretary were added 10 the
delegation, upon motion.
On motion, John Coleman was appointed Vice
President of this Society; John Morris assistant
Secretary and Joseph L. Coleman, Treasurer.
On motion, The meeting adjourned.
WALTER COLES, Chm.
AUSTIN M. ArPLrxo, Sec'y.