Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-31
WHO MEEIlNG IL IIOYD.

At meeting Of the Wings of Floyd, assembled the
Courl House OF said comfy. on Monday. I'm OF jan
nary that belno Court day. C"l. Joseph Howard was
called To the CLAIR and Tazewell lleadcn appointed
Secretary.
The uIjeci of the meeting hivinq been explained by
II. l.. Gailaspie, on nutlon of sad Gaaspis II
RcsolDed, That the Chairman appoint a committee to
report resolutions for The considerations Of the meeting
- hrrcupon the following gentlemen were appointed:
II l.. Gallaspir, Jno. w. Helm, Beaufort llowc
Thomas Franklin and JOS Pblegar who, after retiring
shon time, reported the Ioown. preamble and resoIu-
lions, which after few remarks their support by II
l.. ,laspe and an eloquent address by Waller Staples
Esq, OF Montgomery, Who VAS called upon, were uu4n
nlousy adopted.
W hercas. the Wings Of Floyd county, assembled at
Their Court House. reye II expedleni IT, adopt resllu
ions preliminary to the selection of candidate for hr
Presidency II the United States and, Whereas they
btllera the selection Of distinguished, honest and
legen and patriotic citizen I" preside over the deb'r
atoms Of the National Legislature. Is demanded by The
present embarrassed condition Of tie aud whereas
ihey repo>c Implicit confidence aud trust in The wisdom.
integrity aud patriotism of Gea ZACHARY TAYLOR;
he il. therrfIfe,
ReSoised, That in the opinion Of this NEE ag his Q.
lection 10 the Presidency Of the United States will
dound ts the honor and glory of The hole Gaon-wIll
sxert lasting and saiutay Influence Tho national
legislation. and VIII secure satisfactory settlement Of
the great questions winch asiae aud embarrass The
Res9rsd, That his INTIMATE and minute acquaintance
with tho Mexican characieJ and institutions, and his
thorough knoM re a The whole subject If controversy
brtwcon the iao Republics will enable him To s,ttle
Aith honor AMI saasacaa 10 both Governments, the
pefpesiug difficulties existing between this ,yernneul
and Thai of NIco.
II snired. That his wisdom moderation. strict integ
riry AMI patriotism, safeguard, thai he will con
form 10 all those aud principles If public conduct
ujlued upnuour rulers by the father of our Republic
aud so mP rousy demand by the best Interests OF the
nation.
Reso'red. That his long and distinguished career in
the of the United States entities HIM graft
tuda, admiration and suPpou OF every American patriot
ana that lllpugh distinguished military achievement.
should not alone be regarded as passports public pat
ronage aud appreciation, We when c.mbiuei with ali
ihuse lights and endcaHng qualities plenous '
displayed upon all occasions by Gen. Taylor. they pre-
ndspu able claims to the earnest regard and support
of all men.
Resolrcd, That this meeting approve of The plan sug
gesed in the resolutions adopted al meeting, holden
- ---- -, to hold Convention il
Richmond on the 23rd day Of February neat.
Resolved That John W. Helm, Thomas franklin
Beaufort Howell. H. l.. Gallasps, benjamin ". Car
ter. + Headen, A. H. Howard }. b. IIeadon and c
Smith be appointed delegates and Col. Joseph L. How
ard aud Allen T. Caperton allernales in behalf Of ,
,nec!ing. To attend said Convention.
Resolved That the said Delegates be instructed to alc
in the adoption Of such measures, whether through TIN
agency Ola National Convention any other mean
thought cxpedicn and proper, may be necessary Il
secure the election Of Gen. Taylor To Is Presidency
the United States
Resoiyed nevertheless That these resolutions Ct
fcod with due difference TO The opinion Of the Saiona
Convention before referred 10.
Resolved, That these proceedings BIZ published in Tia
Valley " hig, Lynchbug Vlrginlan, Richmond Times
Republican and Wig.
JOSEPH HOWARD, 81. CHM
T1twELr. IlE.pES. Set'Ty.