The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-11
Democracy or Richmond 6rnly United.

| Democracy OF aiehmond 6smly United.
/ We have not seen the democratic party among us
more firmly and hamoniously united than at this mo-
ment 1T is one of the best signs of the times we have
ever witnessed We understand that Virginia, there is
no division at all Whatever differences may have once
prevailed among them proud say they are all
disspated ALL there stand upon the patioTm-for
vigorous prosecution OF the WARRIOR adequate terrific
nal indemny-ior energetic support of adminstra
hon which deserves their confidence by its principles and
lis measures AS evidence of this fact lay before
our readers the following proceedings of the democracy
| OF Richmond We are personally acquainted with those
who have participated in its proceedings They among
the most gifted men of the State and now they rally
gether upon the same platform in regard to the war;
well as on the great principles of the party We iobear
from further remarks But cannot help congratulate
ing Virginia and the country at large upon the union of
the republicans in the Old Dominion 1t is the harbnger
OF success the prosecution of the war, well in
the approaching presidential election.
held IN the City Hall, Wednesday evening. January
9TH, on motion Of VIM Wallace, Nathaniel NJ. Martin
was called to the chair and William +. Richie and Il.
M. Dewitt were appointed secretaries.
MT Wallace moved the following resolution, which
was adopted:
R'soued That committee of thirteen be appointed by
such for their consideration as may be deemed
necessary.
Mr. Wallace having expressed desire to be made
chairman OF the said committee the Chair named the
following gentlemen members of the committee: Mes
John s Caske, chairman Charles F. Osborne, John
Womble, Charles Ellis, VIM. +. Watson, s. d. Denoon,
VIM Wallace r. b. Gooch, Washington Greenhow,
VIM NJ Overton, p. v Daniel, jr, R. W. Hughes, J. B.
Bragg
During the absence of the committee, Messrs. P. II.
Aylett, w. ID. Leake of Goochland, and A. r. Wood of
Frederick, having been called on addressed the meeting
IN eloquent 1 speeches v
Mr.. VIM. Boulware, of King and Queen, called
on to speak, but asked to be excused.
MI Easke, from the committee of thirteen, reported
the following preamble and resolutions, which were
| unanimously adopted:
Whereas the present administration was brought into
powen oy the democratic party upon full and open
taned them and whereas in addition the various ques
ons Of government and civil policy which have arisen.
avodably occuredhrough by repeated aggresons of
that badly governed and misguided repubc-we, the
the line Of policy marked and faithfully pursued by
the rdesaeh' ana OF The with which he has
noting the welfare of the country do unanimously adopt
Rselred That the administration by its recommenta-
tons TO Congress and its active cooperation with the dem
and the restoration of the independent treasury has carried
out the views OF those who placed at the head of the gov
ernment. m
Rssotped, That those have more than real
zed the hopes OF their most sanune supporters, and have
ruined the predictions of ruin which the wing party made
with much eagcrness therefore they should be cherish
ed as the best means OF advancing the interests of great
country
Rsoirtd That the by the President of the river
and harbor bill commands our highest appreciation; and
that his communicating Congress places his
objections on solid constitutional grounds and sustans
them by incon'rovertible arguments.
a Resoeea mat, IN me existing war with Mexico, the
United States are fully justified by her repeated insults
and by her invasion of territory in prose
cuon OF an absurd claim OF title of the States Of
this Union, which had for many years maintained
.ndence as republic and sgnally defeated every
attempt to REFUGE it TO submissions and that by the viola
ton OF solemn treaties and promises of indemnify by the
ei the recall OF her minister the rejection of ours
and the slaughter OF our soldiers SOIL Mexico
could be aaisned IS the assaling party
g. Resolved. That we heartily concur with the President
in the opinion that the should be vigorously prosecuted
until Mexico will make honorable peace and secure
us full indemnity for the many wrongs she has inflicted
g. Rssolrtd. That Major Generals Scott and Taylor
gehes with ali their officers and men, arc entitled to our
have brought to the hearts OF their counrymen by fighting
their battles in inst cause
has been only surpassed by the elevated standard of
christianity, morality magnanmity and forbearance which
country that TOO while the cruelty and treachery of
the foe have been such as to disgrace even savage warfare
g. Resolved, That offer patty and confidence
to those of counymen whose relatives and friends have
that they will find consolation in the reflection that
our country monrns her honored dead.
9 Resolved Tha, the conduct of many members of Con-
gress portends danger Unions and all friends of
the Union well as all southern should discard from
to abolition schemes, whether tanatica OF political,
TO- Reoiucd That heartily approve the resolu
tons offered by Senator Dickinson, of New York, in the
United States Senate for the constitutional spirit they
evince and that we utterly condemn the Wlno Proviso
gross outrage upon the rights of the SOUTH and
open violation both of the letter and spirit of the consit
ton
H. Resolved That John NJ Bolts, the representative in
Congress from this district has shown, by His resolutions
offered in the House of and by his solitary
Virginia in favor Of Husons resolution, reckless
disregard for the rights and honor of country
which, ii is hoped, will teach lesson of warning those
who elected him.
Il II ResoUed That the chairman of this meeting appoint
twenty delegates represent the democratic party of
Richmond in the State convention TO be held in this city
the 18th day of February next recommended by the
republican members of the Legislatures and that the officers
OF this meeting be added to the said delegation.
The Chair, under the last resolution, appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen delegates to the State convention, viz
Jno Rutherford, Jno s. Caskie, Jno, M Patton, Robt
g. Scott, Jno Womble, Francis Wicker Thomas T.
Giles Daniel Trueheart Thomas H. Ellis, William c.
Allen, S d. Denoon, William Wallace Caleb Jones,
| Thomas L. Beazley, R. o. Haskins, W. Greenhow, Joel
B. Bragg, w w. Crump, Ambrose Carlton, Jas. H. Pon-
dexter.
Mr. Caskie was loudly called upon to address the meet
ing but excused himself on account of the laeness of
the hour, and because his views fully expressed in
the resolutions which had Just been adopted
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
N. M. MARTIN, Chairman
y Rh n + Dl R,194lr' Secretaries,
Supreme Court OF the Unitrd States,