Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-09
nDeHN9RADe S. G. Ag@usr 8, 2a4ae
a. Resolwd, Tha, the Democracy Of

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Charleston District now assembled, ar,
satisfied with the tried integrity, undoubl'
ed firmness. and incorrurlible patriotism
of Zachary Taylor. Tha, under his ad.
ministralion they feel assured The rights O
The States will be respected and preserved
and they cordially concur in that nomina
lion Of him for the Presidency of hi:
Union, which has been made by The peo
pie Of The United States Irrespective o
parties. and independent of politicians.
S. ReSotued, That The Democracy oil
Charleston District assembled have ever
been and are proF'red 10 maintain The
great cardinal p. piles Of the Democrat
lc party whenever the same are attacked
or exposed to danger. That they feel them
selves competent 10 judge for themselves
when these great principles are attacked,
and will then be prepared, as they ever
have been. 10 act in their support in that
mode which they shall deem most consis.
tent with their obligations 70 their State and
their country. That they do moi consider
these principles are now attacked or expo
sed to danger; and they feel under no OBJ.
an irresponsible body, styling itself the
Democratic candidate, one whose opinions
on subject 10 Them of paramount impor-
tahcc. has been marked by singular vasci.
lation, and whose support Of snme of the
leading doctrines of the Democratic creed
may be considered more than doubtful.
6. RESOLVED, That The name Of William
o. Butler is recommended 10 US by his hon.
est discharge OF his duty when in the Con
gress Of The United States, and We rejoice
in the opportunity which he has recently
enjoyed and SO we'll improved, Of iIlus,ra.
ting The excellence of our Institutions, 30
readily converting the citizen, vino is prom
inent in the halls of peace inlo the soldier,
distinguished in the fields of war. Tha,
his integrity, consistency, and irmness
qualify him for the high position of Vice
President of these United SIaIes. and 10
him we pledge our cordial support.
Z. Resolred, That a committee of 6f.
teen from each Ward, thirty from the
Neck, aad thirty from the District it large,
be aPpoiuted-lo be styled THE Demo
cratic Taylor Executive Committee -
who shall be charged with the general su.
peJintendence Of all measures in their
judgment necessary for The consummaiou
OF the purposes contemplated by this meet
ing. e;
g. Resoiped Tha1 q eer,mire :tFysns
'ssSSif ssSSiafR Portions of this State, and the United
States, as may be proper for ef1ecting
concert of action between the friends Of
General Taylor throughout the United
States. and that this committee he directed
to confer in all matters with The committee
appointed under The 9TH resolution.
The resolutions were then seconded in
an able and eloquent address by a. G.
Magra'h, Esq, followed by w. d. Por
Ter, P. d. Tore, and. James Tupper,
Esqs., in argumentaliye speeches of great
force and effect.
The. question was then taken on the pas.
sage Of the preamble and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted,
w. Gilmore Simms, Esq was then
loudly called for, and responded in speech
Of great wit and humor. which was receiv-
ed by the audience with loud and frequent
demonstrations Of applause.
WIN. BULL PRINGLE. Chairman.
THOMAS REILLY,
P. J. BARBoT, e
THos. M. HANcKEL, 'ee'e'0'seS:
r. w. BAcoT,