Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-29

had authorized the measure-'hal il was takin,
the war-making power from The Congress OF III
United States, where The Constitution places il, il
known violation OF the Constitution, the common
and International law, as we'll as the custom Q
all civilized naions-that the passage OF III
Nneces by Gen. Taylor would as certainly pro
duce war as the passage Of The Grancus by Alex
ander the Rubicou by Cesar, or The Alps By Ma
poleon. But il is said, though Gen. Tal lorIs IN
known TO The citizens OF the United States, We
he is known and beloved by bis army, becans'
his officers and soldiers, after the battle q Buens
Vista, recommended him Tor The Presidency; ant
so was Julius Cesar, Nero, Caisula and Angus
tos made lmperalorby their respective armies, ant
the next stride by Augustus Cesar was that hi
made himself Emperor. Make Gen. Taylor YOU
President, fresh fiom he fields Of Victory and youl
Republic is al an end, liberty sinks and mill
tary despolisE flaws the her 10 600 office
holders must ne composed mostly oil Gen Tay
lors friends, aud consequently they must belong "a
the miliiary-lhe revolution will be conpe;e nd
the Union at an end. A,e NC sunk to the loves
depth Of sordid adUlalion and obliged 10 bend the
knee and crouch 10 military rank Z and shall W,
Try 10 EMULATE him who is most ooseGuious Z :
When the Roman Republic vas sinking TO il.
loves depths OF scrdid adulalon Tacius inform.
US that Tiberius, as Of en- as h. went from the
Senale.house, was used 10 say 10 Greek, "Devolec
men, how ihey rush headlong into BONDAGE p
Even he, the enemy Of civil literly was disgustel
with afuaion; ne played The tyran, and despisec
the voluntary slave Mr.. Clarke's address W..
repetc with The wisdom Of ages and was care
fully needed by an intelligent and respectful au
ditory Al its conclusion,
Capt. Perrin moved that com mittee Of five bt
appointed 10 draft resolutions expressive Of The
sense Of this Convention.
The President appointed the following gentle
men said Committee: German r. Glinn, Thos
Cross John Wingfeld Samuel Perrin and John
L. Priddy.
On motion of Park Perrin, other gentlemen
were added 10 the committee.
The committee on resolutions relurne. and re.
ported the following:
Whereas, the time is rapidly Fastening when
the people Of this mighty Republic viii lave 10
make choice of their Chief Mag.srart; and
whereas, this Convention, compose Q; primary
assembly from The great boiy Of The people,
whom We look on as The mint Of purify, in The
exercise oil their greatest Republican pIerogaive
have met in Convention, TO declare their prefer
ence for and 10 nominate Candidate for that high
and responsible Office : Therefore, b, il
|. Resolved, Thai, a,ptecialng the long and
faithful services OF The sage of Ashland, who has
devoted nearly fifty years OF an eYentiul he ~
his country, his cuunry's prosperity, her honor,
and her glory; and having implicit confidence IT.
his patriotism, hi. Inf-1ib!c integrity aud unerr-
Ing judgment; asd believing that he will admi
mister the government solely Tor his country
good, his counirys veal, we hereby declare cur
decided preference tor, and hoist towards Heaven
our proud basner-emblem Il our coupuy'>
~ nrtds nj bl,1 rui ,u,,h h.,
precious and immortal name u Henry Clay, az
President If these United States
2. Resolved, That The Hen. John Minor Bots
be, and he is hereby, unanimously nominated 10
fill the office Of Vice President Of these United
Staes;-a name dear 10 freemen-the emboci.
men! Of all The great principles for which our IA
Their. fought aud bed, and Tor which their sons
now struggle.
3. Resolved, That, under no circumstances,
can we give our support 10 General Taylor a
Prrsien; OF these Uni,cd States.
4. Resolved. THAI The following persons b.
appointed 10 frame an Electoral Ticket prepare
an address 10 The people OF Virginia, appoint OF
icers, and do all things which may be necessary
and proper for carrying fully into &c, the views
and objects OF This Convention Thomas
G. Clarke, William Anderson, j., Jeremiah S.
3 Tins.ey German R. Glinn, and Capt. Samuel
Perrin.
5. Resolved, That the following persons be ap
pointed Committee Of Vigilance and Cores
pondence, TO further the views Of this Conyen
ton, viz VIM. Anderson, Jf. Jno L. Priddy, Jno.
C. Brock, Thomas King, VIM II. Undertake,
Albert Gallalin Bowe, and every true Wing in
Virginia.
g. Resolved, That had the Convention at
Philadelphia nominated knoun and tried
Wing, we would have given him our support.
7. Resolved, That the people knop they ha re
rights, and are capable Of eectiDg President,
without the aid of Caucuses or National Con-
ventions, and, on this occasion, they intend TO
exercise that special prerogatiye.
Resolved, That we most earnestly and re-
spectfully recommend to our sister States, and
TO each and every county in Virginia, to arise
in their majesty, and save the Republic from
military aesPofism, anarchy and their consequen
ce.; and that BY supporting the nominees of this
Convention, every voter may proudly look upon
himself as participator in the salvation Of his
country.
9. Resolved, That where Liberty abides,
th<rs we expect followers. ale who would be
free, himself m $, strike the blow"
10 Resolved, That Captain Samuel Perrin, and
Benjamin E. Anderson Of Hanover, Thomas j..
Evans of the City Of Richmond, and such per
IONS as step forward 10 support the grca' cause
be appointed Electors for the State Of Virginia.
II. Resolved, That German Rush Ginn be
appointed Treasurer.
On motion, it was Resolved, That the pro-
cecdings Of this Convention be published in the
papers of Richmond and throughout the Comic.
deracy.
The question being taken on the preamble
and resolutions, thoy were unanimously adopt
ed.
On motion, the Convention ad journed sine die.
THOMAS G CLARKE, President.
J. 8. B. TiSsLkr, Secretary.
The following persons, With hose named 10
the proceedings ci the Convention, are CITIZENS Ci
I'D Hanover and Stand like pillars Of gfar {,
supporting The teinplc OF civil liberty and holster
ing the great cause;
Ralph Wn.fi'ld, Jno c. Tinsley,
Richard II. Johnson, 5pvtl>wooi Patterson,