Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-25
PRINCE GEORGE U

Ala meeting Of Inc democratic parry Vi fliuec
George county, convened on February Court-day
according 10 previous notice, 10 take into consid-
Grafton the propriely Of sending delegates TO the
Stale Convention, on motion OF Captain w. L.
Proctor, Col. John A. Phillips was called 10 the
Chair, and Major James S.. Gee, on The motion
OF William G. Birchelt, Esq, was appointed Sc
retaIy.
The Object Of the meeting having been ex-
planned, Tim Rives, Esq, offered the following
Preamble and Resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas a frequent recurrence TO fundamen-
,al principles in a Republican Government, is the
surest guarantee 10 The permanency OF lis exist
ence and continued prosperity, which can alone
be cherished and sustained by comforting power
on such representatives as will honestly and
fairly reflect The wishes OF The cons!iluen! body;
that The trust thus confded may never be abused,
unceasing vigilance on the part oil The peo-
pe becomes necessary, not only TO sci iorth the
views and policy Of legislation which they wish
carried out, but 10 supervise the acts OF such as
they may have constituted as their trustees or
servants.
And whereas, i, has ever been The established
custom of the Democratic party, 10 avow a jul
and fair expression Of The opinions which they
entertain. whether on Foreign Affairs or on such
matters as apper,ain 10 State or Federal leslsla-
lion. selecting as their standard bearers slates-
men who have no opinions TO conceal from the
public eye.
| President Polk and his able Cabinet, orr heart
| iel, ,hanks for the faithful performance OF the du-
| ties which were con6ted to him by the Demo.
| cratic Republicans of our glorious Union IN the
| canvass OF 1874.
2. Resolved, That the present prosperous con-
| dilion III the agricultural, commercial, manufac'
i turipo and 0,hgr oraaf interests Df fDP country, Is
the strongest proof iha, ,r,se legislation and not
"Tuin." (as was predicted BY our opponents gave
US The blessings flowing from the great measures
ina, distinguish the internal or domestic policy oil
The present Executive Administration
81. Resolved, That the external or foreign 20.
!icy OF The Executive Department of our govern.
menl under The present Administration, has been
marked with a degree Of firmness, candcr, and
courtesy which exhibit a determination to calii'
ya,e friendly relations with all The nations al The
earth, so long as il can be done without compro-
uniting the honor and glory c. our country, as
was fully eyemplifed in the settlement OF the
Oregon question, and especially in The effort TO sci
lie BY negotiation, tie matters in dispute between
The Republic OF Mexico and the U. States, an Ell
tort which was defeated h. the rashness OF tht
Mexican Republic ~ refusing 10 receive on
Minister, and which ia.s aoW 10 be settled by {
war brought ON b; tie d.. ui h1exico in sheddins
the blood Of cur own {: iZens upon our own soil
4th. Resolved, Tha' ee d~eprecate a war waseC
for CONQUEST alone, but We consider thata Rerub
lie like oil other sovereisn!ies, when compelled
by the agcressions OF a coterninus country Il
conquer and occupy foreign territory, is jus,ifet
in taking such measures as are necessary 10 pro
cure redress and indemnify Tor such agefessions
and 10 proven; future disturbance of lis right
and liberties.
5,h. Resolved. That the declaration of TIT
Mexican Coz sau-n', that the annexation Q
Texas to The Ua.icd States was a just canse G
war; ard her refusal 10 redress repeated and fla
grant Injuries, don. ~ bat government 10 on
!. citizens, and marching her army into The territor,
of Texas was such an invasion of the Unite
States as justified The President in the orders h
: gave 10 General Taylor 10 march his army 10 n
= point opposite Ma!amoTas; and thai The wa
S which resulted from The collision OF The armies
which our officers and soldiers have SO callantl
! waged, covering themselves with honor and glor
! unsurpassed in ancient or modern days, has bee
!. ably planned, and successfully prosecuted unde
. the direction OF the President.
9th. Resolved, That in the selection of a can
: dida,e for the highly responsible station Of Plesi
dent OF The uni;cd States, We are prepared 10 ii
: spirit Of compromise and concession for the goo
: of our country, TO yield our individual preftren
. ces in choosing between the statesmen of our par
ty, whose undertaking adherence 10 our princi
Piles, long experience and distinguished abilities
l entille them 10 our support and confidence.
7th. Resolved, That we consider the terTiior
now in possession of the United States, and al
tina, may be acquired, common property, and lha
u all attempts 10 impose restrictions on our citizens
: that may occupy such territory in regard 10 III
. property they may hold or acquire, as a Violate,
of The Federal COMPACT, derosalory u our right:
and ought 10 be resisted by every citizen who de
:, sires to maintain our privileges and rights q
guaranteed by our Federal Constitution.
9Th. Resolved. That We approve OF the Cor
venlion To be held in The city oi Richmond, oI
the 29th February; and tina, - be appointed
delegates to represent The Democratic party 0
Prince George county in said Convention.
, William G. Birchet., Esq, then presented Il
/ the meeting the names Of the following gentlemen
as delegates 70 fill the blank in the 9Th resolution
: whereupon, the Chairman pni the question upol
the adoption Of the list as presented by Mir. Bir
!. cheti, which was decided unanimously in The a.
!. frmative, TO Wit Thomas Ii. Dsniel, Robert G
Rives, Wm. Stands, Sr, Alfred Butts, Wm. II
j, Harrison, VIM. L. Proctor, Edmund Rufhn, Jr.
James Cooke, Peter Birchelt, Jr, Henry Parham
John E. Meade. Dr.. Joha Crawford, Tin. Rives
Dr.. Theo. A. Hall, James S. Gee, Richard Viii
liams, William 8. Harrison, Christopher Proc
Tor, Josiah NJ. Jordan, Robert q. Daniel, John C.
Daniel, Uriah Williamson, James f.. Belches
John A. Phillips, Matthew w. Rainey, VIM.
PEBBLES, James Riyes, Thomas s. Gary, John
w. Epes. Richard Sturdivant, Daniel B. Fem,
James Harrison, A. G. Jordan, DR.. Philip B.