Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY.

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY.
According TO previous notice meeting Of The
Democratic party of Buckingham was held al
the Court House on The 18th Of February 1913
DR.. James Jones was called 10 the Chair, and
William B. Sheppard appointed Secretary.
Robert L. Hubbard, Esq, briefly explained the
object OF the meeting and moved the appointment,
Of committee 10 bring forward suitable rcsolu-
lions for lis action Whercupcr the Chairman
appointed Robert i. HUBBARD, Colonel Joseph
Fuqua, DR.. William p. Moseley, Colonel Wal.
ter A. Ford, William A. Scott, John w Has
kins, William Tapscott, William S. Turner
George D. Saunders William Branch, John r.
Gillian and William I>bell, WHO, a!ler re!iting
reported through their Chairman, MIR. HUBBARD
the following preamble and resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted
Whereas, frecmen have The light, and il often
becomes tLeir duty 10 make known their OPT
mons upon all subjects affecting The interests and
welfare OF their country, this duty can be per-
formed al no period more important and propi.
tious than The present. when both Of The political
parties OF the Union are organizing for the ap-
preaching election Of The Chief Magistrate. Hav-
ing contributed our aid 10 bring The present al
minislration into power, We, Inc Democrats q!
Buckingham, here assembled, desire briefly 10
express our views of lis leading measures.
The fidelity and moral courage with whichhs
President has adhered 10 and supported the Con-
stiluion in his annual and Velo Messages, and
the ability with which he has discharged the Gu-
lies Of his high station, justify the confidence re-
posed in him. and eGlitle him 10 The thanks OF ms
fellow. citizens throughout the Uni,ei States.
The policy pursued By the presen; adminislra-
ton illustrates the great lIuh that The Fedcra
Government is most beneicen when lis action is
naH ,,;,h ~ ~
iion-when boun;ies are indirectly conferred
upon no favoriic Interest," and The people are least
ie,'ered in their industrial pursuits by legislative
enac!ments BY repeating The Tariff Of '42, and
passing The Tariff Of 1916, The burdens Of the peo
Pile have been diminished, their indus ~ has been
better rewarded, the revenues vi The Government
have been augmented, and he naliuna! credit has
been sustained With an Independent, and con.
siiluional treasury, adhrring To The specie stand.
ard, and divorced from all banks We have seen
The exchanges improved and The currency rem
dere.i more stable and sound BY the grca, and
beneficial results, The predictions made in regard
TO bolh OF these measures by our political 0ppp-
ncns nave been iasifed Pnacrlcss in heir or
position 10 The civil administrator 81 lhe Co
vernment, they now axe sides Sih and plead in
behalf OF Mexico, ami are seeking 10 obtain
power under leader, "who, Tin The language 81
Mr.. John Nj. Bolts, comes fresh from The tented
field, heralded only by his military achievements,
and whose politica views are 1arefuhv conccaicd
as peli from his friends as his opponents" The
heroic deeds oil our officers and mon, during The
war with Mexico, excite our admiration and
meri. our thanks; but We will not peril cherished
and fundamental principles Tor The sake oil any
Individual; least OF ALL Tor the sake oi.hcsc who,
under The prclext Of re Sarding gallant General,
are striving 10 Ie-esla bish system vi measures
do 10 ri NH
ponen,s consider "o5solele" a 10 lime except
when they are out OF power. Be il therefore Re-
solved,
|. That James X. Polk President Of the
United States, is entitled 10 The enduring grail.
Jude Of every American in heart, Tor his '.pru-
dence, moderation, ant wise saeslGens1p' in
the discharge OF his Executive duties
2 That The present Administration is entitled
10 our confidence aud thanks Tor recommending
and carrying on, the Revenue Tariff aud lndepen-
dent Treasury, boh OF which have fulfilled The
expectations and received the approval OF The Re.
publican party.
s That The President, in Welding the River and
Harbor bill evinced patriotic Tesald for The lim-
iations Of the Constitution, arreS'cd an improper
and UNEQUAL disbursement oil the public money
and deserves The thanks OF the country.
4. That il is the duty OF the Government TO sus.
lain the integrity OF Texas as she was when an
nexed TO the United States.
5. That we concur in opinion with The last
Congress, which declared by vote OF ia to ID,
in the House OF Representatives, and Of 40 TO 2
in The Senate, that "war eXissbyMe act Of Hextcc;'
tina, on our part This war is JUST, and we advocate
its prosecution until our Government secures an
honorable treaty and adequate territorial indemn-
~.
6. That Messrs. Buchanan, Dallas, Cass and
Dickinson deserve The thanks Of The country, and
especially the South for The patriotic stand which
they have taken in denouncing The Wimot Pro-
viso and vndcating The rights Of all 10 an equal
participation in any territory which may be &C.
CURED by the Unied States.
T. That the friends of the WilnoI Proviso are
actuated by selfish motives unlriendly 10 the
whites and slaves oil The Soub; for, if they shall
succeed they will moi diminish single slave, and
il they FAIL not single slave will be added 10 The
number; and alike violative oil The principles Of
the Constitution and the compromises of The Gov
eminent under which we live.
8. That We approve Of The Democratic Stale
Convention, which is 10 be held in Richmond, on
The 29th Of February, and that Col Edmund w .
Hubbard, COL Willis P. Bocock, Rpb T. Hu-
bard, John W. Haskins, Dr.. VIM. P. Moseley,
Col. Jos. Fuqua, Col. Waller A. Ford, VIM. A.
Scott, VIM. Branch, Geo. D. Saunders VIM
Tapscou, VIM. S. Turner, John r. Gillian
WIN. Isbel Sam. J. Booker, J. G. Turner, VIM.
Bradley, Thos. Fl. Perkins, Maj. VIM. Newton
Mai. Chas. Yancey, Monroe W. Jones, Col. O.
C. Bransiord, Capt. VIM. Moseley, Geo. Cham
bers, Rob.. Shaw, Col Walter L Fonaine. Da.
vid J. Woodfn, James S. Wren, Chas. Y. Hors.
lev, VIM. Woodson, WIN. Leilch and DR.. VIM.
Fuaua be appointed as delegates in behalf of The
Democrats OF Buckingham.
On motion, Resolved, That the Chairman and
Secondary be added 10 The delegation.
The meeting then proceeded 10 the selection Of
a candidate 10 represent the county in The next
General Assembly; and Col. Willis P. Bocock
received the nomination. Col Bocock being
present responded briefly in spirited, frank and
patriotic speech, but waived his acceptance Tor
The present, as he desired some time Tor considera.
lion.
On motion, Resolved, That the proceedings Of
The meeting be signed by The Chairman and Sec
retary and forwarded TO The Richmond Enquirer
for publication.
WIN. B. SHEPARD, Sec'ty.