Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-29
VOICE OF THE DEMOCRACY.
SOuTHAMpTON COUNTY.

go .nJ enthusiastic meeting OF the
n.mocrats of The county Of Southampton, held
a,ths;r ConrI House on The 2lsi February, l64e,
pohsr, Ridley, ESQ, was called 10 the Chair, and
Iosenh ii. Prince appointed Secretary: The
chairman, in a few appropriate remarks, e1-
r,ainsd The object OF the meeting, whereupon
ne following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
In order 10 a correc, exercise OF delegated au-
,hority, il, is the duty OF the constituent oody,
nom lime 10 time, freely 10 express their views,
in advance OF action by their agents, upon grea,,
and important, questions involving The peace and
happiness Of The people. In accordance win
his niucip!e, aud an ardent desire 10 cheer on
sod encourage those whose past conduct has gwen
an assurance of fidelity and rusi-worthiness Tor
he future, we hereby publish and proclaim the
allowing resolves, expressing, as they do, The
feelings and opinions OF the Republican party oil
this county.
Resolved, That the strict adherence OF James
X Polk. President OF The United States, 10 The
p~rincirles OF the Democratic Republican parry,
r. nublished and declared in Convention at the
inc NJ his nomination for the distinguished office
H. NOW als. has secured TO him the confidence
and esteem OF Us, whose pride and pleasure IL
was 10 aid in his election.
resolved, That We Col only approve the con-
iuct oil the administration, IN It's MANAGEMENT Vi
our domestic affairs, bat also lis general conauc'
in the management CT our loleiSn ield'ous'
Resolved, That We especially approve the con-
duct OF The President and Cao'nel 10 RELATION 10
IN, war with Mexico. We go Tor a vigorous pro-
.scn,;on Of Inc war, and consequently are opposed
Ia wilbdtawine our troops, aud making a mark
!, bc tough, over. Our purpose is not only
mace hut ample indemnify Tor The wrongs and
,niur;es that we have suffered al the hands Of
Mexico.
Resolved, Tha, our Representative, the Hon.
A. Atkinson, has acted, as we knew he would,
"on the side Of his country" The people are,
and will continue, with him.
Resolved, That The officers and soldiers OF our
army in Mexico deserve Inc thanks OF the Anne.
Iican people, for the brave and skilful manner in
which they conducted the war in the midst OF a
foreign country, surrounded by almos, insur-
mountable difficulties, The lustre of whose
achievments has proved the American soldier
the equal, il no.lhe superior, of any in The world,
whose deeds will be remembered, and descend 10
psierily with growing honors.
Resolved, That we will give a cordial support
10 he Presidential nominee OF The Republican
parry, no matter whence he may come, il he is
orthodox, and opposed 10 the doctrines OF The
"Wiimot Proyisu."
tStl'CI la Nuii>s W. SutClldlu d ~
preference for our distinguished fellow.cilizen,
The Hon. J. Y. Mason, over all other persons,
We are content 10 suggest his name 10 the nomi-
mating Convention, and invite an examination
Of his claims 10 the Presidency or Vice Presiden-
cy, confident that when weighed he will no. be
found wanting.
Resolved, That George B. Carey, Samuel
Drswry, Jesse Cobb, James D. Massenburg,
William B. Stands, James Maset, Thomas
Ridley, Z B. Claud, F. I. Ridley, Z. P. Tar-
nr, DR.. N. NJ. Sebrell, William ]. Sebrell,
Lewis Worrell, N. B. Bryant, Benjamin E
Pope, James Wick, William D. Hood, Major
John Wick, Richard Bassetl, Thomas S. Tur-
He, E. w. MassenbuTe, James +. Peters, J.
coat, w. w. Cobb, DR.. C. D. Barham, H.
d. Moore, Il. P. Pope, Benjamin Williamson,
". Stevenson. Z. Clayton, Thomas Brisle, DR..
Joseph MauIy, DR.. L. p. Nicholson, L. B.
Williamson. Peter Edwards, N. Francis and
VI. I. Pete, be appointed delegates 10 the De-
The city OF Richmond on the 25.h February; and
hat William s.. GOODWIN and Thomas Il. Da.
bic, Esqrs, be requested 10 unite in the reprc.en-
talon OF this county.
Resolved, That our delegate, William S.
GOODWIN, Esq, has proved himself faithful TO
his ,ru,,, aud, therefore, We regret 10 give him
10, bni, as he has declined a reelection, we here
~ recommend TO our iellow-cilizens, for their
confidence and support, Captain James Maget, a
man OF sterling worth and approved principles.
Resolved, That Captain James Mage, be pro.
claimed a candidate TO represent this county in
The mex, Legislature.
Resolved, Thatthe,e proceedings be signed BY
he Chairman aud Secretary, and forwarded 10
Tue Editors OF The Richmond Enquirer, with a re-
qies; that they publish The same.
ROBERT RIDLEY, Chairman.
JAMES II. PRiNcE, Secretary.