Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-10
TO the Editors Of the enquirer:
WELLssuRc, BROOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA,

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To the Editors Of the enquirer:
WELLssuRG, BROOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
September %, 1913.
Messrs. Editors On Monday last, the 25tf
instant, we had quite an interesting meeting o.
| the Democracy of our county, town and neigh
borhood II being Court day, there was pref
| ty fair turn out.
The meeting assembled in the Market-house
when o. w. Lang6tt, Esq, introduced to the
audience Doctor D. Kidwell of Marion county
the assistant Eector, who addressed them tol
two hours and half. His speech was an able one
and was listened 10 with strict attention. oul
citizens never heard the Doctor before, as th
was his first visit amongst US. From The aoi'
and digniied manner in which he acquitted
| himself, he is destined to rank amongst the bes
speakers and debaters. | do not know that
ever listened to speech better calculated for ef
feet After comparing the claims OF the candi
dates, as well as their qualifications, and giving
glowing description of all the battles fought in
the Mexican War by our various officers and
soldiers, he handled poor Fillmore without
gloves. His defence Of General Cass was con-
elusive, as well as convincing, and doubt if we
hear any more about BLACK cOcgADEIsM and
extra pay. from the Wings in this quarter. Alter
he concluded, the meeting adjourned TO meet
again at candle-ightiDg.
About O'Clock the Market house was hand
somey lighted up, and before I O'Clock crowded
with Democrats and Wings, when Alexander
Newman, Esq, of Wheeling, addressed them
in powerful speech for near two hours. MIR.
Newman has the reputation Of being one of the
most eloquent speakers in Western Virginia,
and on this occasion he fully sustained himself.
He defended the Administration and the War
with Mexico with much ability, and bore down
upon the aDti-war party with much severity,
and closed with an eloquent appeal to the Demo
crazy to stand BY their old and long cherished
principles. | was grati6ed TO see the Wings
pay such close and respectful attention.
When Mr.. Newman concluded, 0. w. Lang
fit, Esq, the Democratic Eector for this dis
trict, was loudly called Tor. 1t being late, Mr.
Langftt declined entering into a long discus
sion, but for three quarters of an hour confined
himself 10 defending the Veto power, with a
clearness and force that was irresistible, and
must have convinced the Wings present that
their leaders had raised false issue. MIR
Langhtt is citizen of this place, and has moi
spoken here during the canvass before, as be
has been actively engaged in the mountain and
where am told he has sustained himself with
much ability, and with entire satisfaction TO the
Democratic party.
Here, in Brooke, all is safe, and we expect 10
give an increased majority. Our friends bring
glad tdngs from the balance If the district,
that all is we'll.
Cass and Butler in the great State of Ohio. Can
LAT ha;r do hp
so strong for General Taylor, vote for Willard
Filmore' For the honor Of the Old Dominion
trust not. Yours. with respect.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MADISON.
meeting Of the Democracy OF Madison
county was called on the 18th of September,
that being court day. Col. K. a. Banks, in a
lew impressive remarks, called the meeting 10
order, and nominated William Walker, Esq, as
chairman. On motion, Major John H. Lee was
appointed secretary.
Col. Banks then moved that a committee Of
five be appointed 10 prepare business for he con-
man named Col. Banks, NJ. d. Newman, Thos.
n. Welch, John c. Walker and James T. Ship
Esqrs.
During the session of this committee the meet
ing wa: ably and elcqueny addressed by Mr.
James Bar bour OF Cupeper, and Capt. William
r. Mills of Greene.
The following preamble and resolutions being
reported by the committee above named, were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas. The people OF this mighty conede-
racy OF thirty States, will soon b. allied upon 10
elect President and Vice President Tor the same,
and whereas the welfare and prosperity Of the
nation depend essentially upon the result Of this
election, We portion OF the Democracy OF Ma.
olson county, in the State Of Virginia, do hereby
adopt the following resolutions:
Isl. Resolved, That we most cordially approve
OF The nomination of General Lewis Cas- OF
Michigan, tor The Presidency Of The Uni ed States,
and Ill exert ourselves by all proper ,aaans !"
aid in electing him to that high and important
office, Tor the discharge OF the duties Of which,
his acknowledged Abilities sound political prin.
ciplcs and distinguished public services 80 pre-
eminently quality him.
end Resolved, That oil The nomination OF
Gen. William o. Butter OF Kentucky, Tor The
Vice Presidency We cmphatically say all that i
said Of General Cass in The preceding rcsolu-
ton.
Bid Resolved, That he candidates Of The De.
mocratic parry Tor The Presidency and Vice Pre-
sidency, have, by their whole political career,
by their votes and speeches in Congress, given
The best evidences Of their identity with, and
fidelity TO the parry which is proud OF having
selected them as their standard bearers.
ith. Resolved, That he nomination OF Gene
raj Taylor, under the circumstances aud the
pledges that were made Tor him, shews that he
is opposed 10 Us and To our political principles.
9Th. Resolved, That Gen Taylor, in his letter
OF the 4ih OF September lS4S, 10 Capt. Allison,
by saying that "hc sound conservative opinions"
ot Mlard Fillmore "mishl have Justly" "eI.
tied him to b: first place" on the Wing ticket,
shcws that Gen. TAYLOR was himself either 10
Durant Of Mr. Filmofes high Tariff, Bank,
Bankrupt and Abolition opinions, or that se
thereby endorsed the soundness oi those opin.
ions.
9Th. Resolved That the Chairman appoint five
persons in each militia company district IN the
county, as a Vigilance Committee during The
pending Presidential campaign, when commit
lees are oquestei 10 make such additions Ia tneiT
numbers as they may think proper.
IN Resolved That al least Two speakers be
appointed by The Chairman 10 address the people
al each OF The muslers which will lake place in
thi> county during next month.
9Th. Resolved, That William Finks, William
L. Foushee, William t. Banks, George N
Thrift, and Thomas A. Gordon. Esgrs shall
constitute a committee TO procure Electoral Tick
cts.
9th. Resolved That Rober. A. Banks, William
tinks and Thomas n. Welsh, EsqrS., hr ap-
pointed committee 10 invite the Hon. Andrew
Stevenson and the Hon. john 5. Barbour 10 adj
dress Inc people OF Madison in the Court House,
or the ilh Thursday in October, that being court
day. upon The important issues involved in the
appr, aching Presidential election.
10Th. Resolved, That these proceedings be
signed BY the Chairman aud Secretary, and for
waricd 10 the Editors VI the Richmond Erqn rer
a nd r mi pitb lhp ha. he lt>h
the same. WIN. WALKER, Chairman.
JoHN II. LEE, Secretary.
POWHATAN COUNTY
Al stalled meeting oil The Democratic Also.
citation OF the county Of Powhalan, held at their
Count House on Monday, the .nd inst, the FOL
lowing proceedings were had: