Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-25
VOICE OF THE DEMOCRACY.
U N

MONONGALIA COUNTY.
A respectable meeting of the Democracy OF
Mononsalia county assembled IN Mofsaniown
on Thursday, 10th instant:
Colonel Isaac Cooper was called TO the Chair,
E. Slilwell was appointed Vice President, and
Sami. Woods Secretary.
This object of The meeting was stated IN a short
but p~erlinen, speech by Mr. Mcdonald.
on motion OF Rawley Holland, Esq, a COM
miuee OF three, consisting Of Messrs. Andrew
Mcdonald, Jnc. F. Cooper and Alexander Hayes
was appointed to dfaushl resolutions expressiveo OF
The sense OF the meeting. The commi'tee retired,
and, after a short absence, reported The following
preamble and resolutions, which were unanimous.
ly adopted: =.
Whereas, our country is now involved in a war
with Mexico, and, as we deem ii The privilege
and duty of the citizens OF a free government 10
express their opinions, liz order that their repre-
sentariyes NAV properly reflect the will of their
constituents, we members OF the Democratic party,
beliey inc Ina, The President of The U. States and
The Democratic members of the last and present
Congress deserve we'll of their country; that they
have faithfully and f~earlessly performed all their
pledges 10 the people; that they have manlully
sustained The honor of their country in a war
brought on BY "ihe actof Mexico" as declared By
both parties in the recognition OF The war-there-
fore, ~.
heSUIveC, nat taS 49, S'PNN
States and those acting under his authority, merit
the hearty Communications Of all who desire 10
see the honor OF their country maintained, and
that his best praise is written in the history Of The
prosperity of The country since the commence
msnt of his administration.
Resolved, That the promptitude of the Presi-
dent in ~repelling the attack OF Mexico on a sove.
reign State OF this Union, and the c~ordiality
with which the last Congress voted men and mo-
$500. .-..l~ L .A.I - tho n N 70 IN tfcapnpar o
pesce," merit the appreciation OF all who love
their orn country better than that of the enemy.
Resolved, That the war should be vigorously
prosecuted until Mexico gives US indemnify Tor
The past and security Tor the future" and that We
never can consent 10 the inglorious withdrawal
of our victorious army and thus acknowledge 10
the world wha, we believe ialsc-thal our ccun-
try is in the wrong.
Resolved, That the measure OF indemnity
must depend on The duration OF the war; aud, in
case OF its protraclion 10 any unusual length, tive
must fulfil The destiny which Providence may
have in store for both nations"
Resolved, That The tactious course OF the pre-
sent Wing Congress, in thus far refusing men
and money for the prosecution OF the war, de-
serves the eIecIation OF the whole Union, and
that said party mas Blu, zone more step 10 take
10 20 over TO the enemy"
Resolved, That the present positions Of parties
is only paralieled b. the course OF The Federalisls
Of 1912, who burnt blue lights along the shores OF
New England 10 warn The enemy Of danger.
Resolved, That the officers and men of our ar
my, from The chief TO The subal,ern, deserve the
appreciation OF their country for their more than
Spartan daring on every field, from the Rio
Grande IL h city OF Mexico.
Resolved, That we are opposed to all "Wilmot
and Winthrop Proyisos," and wish no such ex-
cresceuces To disfigure and eventually destroy
The Constitution; and that we condemn all Virgi.
MIA members VINO voted 10 elect a "Proyiso" man
Speaker Of Inc House OF Representatives.
Resolved, That the Tariff Of l846 is itself the
best answer TO those who desire 10 protect "home
industry" by granting special privileges 10 CAPT.
country in the midst OF a war, is a commentary 10
those whose cry OF Ruin" went up over all the
land.
Resolved, That in The actica OF The Conslitu-
tional Treasury, in the midst OF III. greatest diff
cultics, and in The transfer and disbursement oil
sums unequalled in The history Of The country,
we have seen nothing 10 shake our confidence 10
It's feasibility and in The safely OF the public mo
ney.
Resolved, Tat the Wing cry of "no,parly" j.
the old game o. ls40 by which birds OF every
feather" mey b. caught, that their real ohjec, is
TO elect a distinguished military chieitain, who
obhS Aiitt bi' W ~ liz ~ WY
party, or yield himself 10 party schemes" anu
that however much We may admire The man and
the general, nee will select a tried statesman, in
whose opinion, We can confde.
Resolved, That the prayer OF "war, pestilcnce
and famine" Of The ''dying Gladiator of Ashland
in preference to a military chieiiain's allainmen
of the Presidency is bat little needed by his for
mer followers, We, merits more attention than ,hs
new lights OF the "no.parly party"
pacnlvo1 That IN tho lJor N.Y. n D-~rux
we recognize a sterling Republican, who has stool
by his country in the hour of danger and sustain
ed the Executive in vigorously conducting in
war and all the measures OF The administration
and we tender him our hearty thanks Tor his faith
fulness.
Resolved, That the admission by tn, House O
Delegates of two members from the conrtics q
Fairfax and Alexandria was unconstitutional an
is snbversive OF every principle OF free govern
menl and tends 10 deprive The West OF its Consli
%tulional influence in the councils OF the State.
Resolved, That the course Of our Senator, inc
S. Cable, Esq aud our Delegate, Caleb Tan
gay, Esq meets with our decided appreciation.
Resolved, That We approve OF a State Cunven
lion al Richmond, on 23th February, and that III
following gentlemen be appetite ted 10 represent u
in said Convention:
Warren-Messrs. VIM. Kinney and Levi
Wise. Paupap-Messrs. George Wilson an
w 10. henucly. MeSSrS. Free
Ferman, Levin Fleming, Pernel Simpson an
John Cole. Rlackv,le-Messrs. e. B. Tygar
Enos Tenant. and William Parks. Chez
Neck-Messrs. Francis Warman, Jas. Neil an
F. H. Stafford. SrihfeLd- Messrs. Joseph 10
life, Joseph Shuulesworth and Robt. C. Ca,
rothers. MorgortoDn- Messrs. Isaac Copper, I
Stilwell, Sam. Woods, M. N. Pickenpaugb, Raul
Holland and Daniel Haldeman.
Resolved, Tia, should any of our delegates ia
10 attend said Convention, The following gen,l,
men are appointed alterna,es: Messrs. Carlil
and Sloan Of the Senate. Mcssrs. Tarzey, Yves
Scott of Preston and Bambrick of The House
Delegates, VIM. F. Richie OF Richmond nqu
rer, B. Nj. De Wit of Richmond Examiner an
Jno. Rutherford, Esq.
Resolved, That The proceedings Of this meetin
be published 10 the Standard. Richmond ENQUIRE
Richmond Examiner and Wheeling Argus.
% motion, the meeting adjourned sine die.
J. COOPER. President.
E.sTILWELL, v. Pre.'dt.
sAML Woops, Sec'y.