Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-04
HALIFAX COUNTY.


house, called by proclamation, the oath January,
lS4S being Court day:
On motion OF Col. Paul Taylor, Capt. Thos.
G. Coleman was called 10 The Chair; and, on mo-
lion Of Dr.. P FL. Foster, Capt. Charles b. Cole
man wa, appointed Secretary.
On molion of Col. Taylor, seconded by Mr.
Hamlet committee was appointed, consisting
OF Messrs John B. Darlington, e. J. Craddock,
Paul Taylor, VIM. T. Baow, James E. Ham
Ieu and Beverley r. Fleming, 10 prepare bust
ness Tor the action of he meeting.
The com mi;tee, after having retired for snort
time, reported The following preamble and resUiu-
lions, which were unanimously adopted:
We the Democrats OF Halifax, here assem-
bed, feel the Importance OF organizing Tor The
approaching Presidential election. We see IN
the practical operation OF our cherished princ-
pies, under The preseu, Administration, every H.
ducement 10 adhere 10 them, 10 use every fair and
honorable exerion 10 preserve them, and 10 con-
linue in power The patty which has so faithfully
ma inlaned them.
The confidence repo:ed in our present Chic!
Magistrate has been fully justified by The fidelity
with which he has adhered 10 the Constitution as
IL is tor,ten; by the moral courage and ability
with which he has supported and defended il in his
annual and veto messages; and by The practical
illustration which his administration has given
10 the world that our system OF government is
strongest and most bcnefcent when lis action is
restricted by The obligations and Limitations OF The
Constitution, and when the people are least tram
melled in their private pursuits by federal lesi'-
lalon.
We see the national credit unimpaired the
national revenues increased and domestic indus.
Try better rewarded, even in time OF war, under a
reduction OF the national taxes. We see the cur
rency OF the country sounder, and the exchanges
81 "A nh Ipda napI
ent Constitutional Treasury, divorced from all
Banks" and adherins rgidy TO The specie stand
ard We see in these glorious results, that the
evil predictions OF our opponents are flashed,
and that their iayorie measures have become
"obsolele ideas"
Thus senced in their clamor for their leading
measures, and convicted OF error or lmposlure
in their camors against The leading measures oil
the Democratic parry, il might reasonably De
supposed that The s,ou,est champions OF Federal
ism would cool down in their parizan yiruIence.
But not so. We find The leaders Of the wing party
becoming the more virulent and desperate, as The
error, and hcresies Of federalism and he sound
ness and success oil Democratic principles AID
measures become he more apparent. Discounted
and disarmed in heir opposition 10 the civil al
mins,raion OF the Government, they take sides
with and plead the cause OF our foreign enemies.
They condemn their own GOyernment-theY JUS
liiy and thus give "aid and comfort" 10 Next
CO. whilst waglng war against rs, IN conemplu-
Gus disregard Of every peaceful overture which
orr Government could make to her, without ma
,ional degradation. And more remarkable still
whilst hey condemn the wal and seek popularity
by so doing, they al the same time seek TO appfo-
PIRATE to tner own special benefit the glorious
achievements OF the war. They bury their lead
ing measures under the exploits OF "mililary
cheiIain," in war which they pronounce to be
unrishieons 10 their pretended zeal TO honor
him, they endeavor 10 avoid testing the issues
upon their principles, as he has publicly acknnw-
lodged that he has made up no opinion about
them and that he is therefore not qualified 10 de-
eide upon them. We know Mem to he violent
parlisans; yet they seek popularity under mo
party cdndldaIeW
We claim for our gallant officers and men,
whether Democrats or Wings, whether in The Ca
bnet or in the field, engaged in The prosecution OF
The present war with Mexico, the gratitude ofev
cry patriot, Tor the brilliant achievements OF the
war. From the Commander.iu-C Chief in the Ca.
bine', 10 the humb!est soldier in the ranks, they
deserve the gratitude Of The nation. But VIC can.
not consent 10 jeopardizc the fundamental princi-
pies OF our institutions tor the sake OF any man
leas, Of all, Tor the sake OF those party leaders,
who, Under the pfetence OF honorine and reward.
ing gallant old general, are seekingto overthrow
poitica principles and measures which they dar:
not openly a.sail, and 10 revive an of condemned
Federal system, which they dare not openly eY.
pose. BE il therefore
Resolved That we cordially approve Of The
principles and measures OF The present admins.
rarion, and lender 10 The President ot the United
States and The members Of his Cabinet our
grateful thanks Tor the Fl city and ability with
which hey have discharged their respective du.
ties.
Resolved, That we Will use all fair and homo
rable means 10 maintain the ascendancy OF The
Democratic Republican party, it, principles and
and measure,-and tha. We utterly repudiate the
idea OF placing the reins Of government in The
hands VI any man or SET OF men, in blind dis.e.
gard OF political sentiments or principles
Resolved, That We tender our cordial thanks 10
The distinguished statesmen OF ID. North, Buch.
anan Cas-. Dallas and others for he nuble stand
they have taken, in tayor Of The constitutional
righs Of the South, and against tie Wiltao! Pro
yiso; and pledge ourselves 10 voe Tor no man, Tor
any Office, high or low, who is iaithless 10 the
guarantees OF the Constitution upon this subject.
Resolved, That as means OF promoting the
organization OF and efficient cooperation OF the
Democratic Republicans OF Virginia, We send de-
.egales 10 The proposed Democratic Convention, 10
be held in The city of Richmond on the 23,h day
oil feOIudlY mex, and mat --- -- Oe anu
they are hereby appointed delegates TO the said
Convention.
Resolved, THAI a copy of these proceeding, be
forwarded to the President OF The United States
thai copies be sent 10 the editors ofthe Richmond
Enquirer and Richmond Examiner Tor pubiica-
ton, and Ina, other Democratic editors in the
STATE be respectfully requested 10 publish the SAM.
The Chairman, win The aid Of the meeting,
filled the blank in the fourth resolution BY appoint.
ing the following delegates 10 the proposed De.
mocratic Convention, 10 wit: B. F. Garrett, John
B, Darlington, Dr.. c. Craddoek, Josiah Dabbs,