Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY.

AT a meeting OF the Democratic parry OF Prince
William, held al Btensville, on Monday, the
TIN day ol February, lr4S, that being Cour day;
on The motion OF Col B. Biawner, Col joseph
Johnson was called 10 Inc Chair and DR.. a II.
Saunders appointed Secretary; The Object being
to appoint delegates TO the Convention 10 be held
in the City OF Richmond, on the 2Sih day Of the
present month, for the purpose OF forming an
electoral ticket for the Stale ci Virginia.
On motion, il was Resolved, That The Chair
appoin, twenty gentlemen 10 &C. as delegates 10
said Convention.
The Chair then named the following persons,
10 wiz Col. Basil Bfawner, Benz amin job: son,
John Williams, James IL. Reid, Captain Eppa
Hun.on Benuni +. Harrison, Tho. B. Gains,
John D Dosan, Robert &. Leachman, Seymour
Lynn, Zcbuon A. Kankey, James Foster, Ric'd.
Souneil, Robert B. Merchant, Thos. w Tan
SELL Dr. J. NJ. "A. Muscneti. G.. +. Norman, Dr.
]. w. F. Macrae, Charles II. Hunlon, William
Brawner.
The Chairman and Secretary on motion, were
added 10 The delegation.
On further motion, our Senator John w. ~
ler Esq, and delegate Daniel Jasper, Esq, were
also added
On The motion OF Elder Rober c. Lcachman
the following preamble and resolutions were unan-
imously adopted.
Whereas, we hold il 10 be no less The duty than
The privilege of the people in their pfmimary
assemblies, 10 give expression 10 their views up
on The momcnlons questions which may, from
time 10 lime, occupy the pubic mind: Therefore
be il,
Resolved, That We have fixed an unwaverins
confidence in The ability and patriotism OF The pre-.
sent administration, especially as evinced IN me
management of the existing war with Mexico
Resolved, That we do mol hesitate L. endorse
the averment ot Congress that "war exists" by The
act OF that Republic.
Resolved. That ardenlly as we desire ever to
avoid war and TO avert from our peace-disposed
and happy country The calamics which follow
in its train, yet VIC are unwilling 10 shun II al
The expense Of violated rights and insnled no.
nor.
Resolved That we are willing 10 bear The bur
den Of taxation necessary 10 The vigorous pro-
secution of the present war, which has been i9rc-
ed upon us and pro,Iaclcd BY Inc suIlcn insoIence
and obslinacy OF orr misguided "Sisler nepuo'
lic."
Resolved, That we oppose the doctrine OF mo
territory" as total reIiIquishment oil indemnify,
and the virtual acknowledgment that We have
been he aggressive and injurins party.
Resolved, Thai, in our opinion, the war ought
10 be prosecuted with increased vigor, until
Mexico shall sue for peace upon such terms as
shall secure 10 The United states indemnify Tor
The past and security for the future"
Resolved, That we observe with feelings o.
modification and regret, ba. spirit OF sympathy
with and encouragement 10 Mexico, manifested
by the Wing party in their attempts 10 emoar.
rass The position of The President, willis! ae'Ins
strictly within the range o: his constitutional du-
lies, and in their renewed efforts TO retard Inc
successful operations OF a war that has shed suca
undying luslre on the American arms, ana
mon the prompt and energetic action oi wnlcn
rests our only hope OF bringing hos'iies !" =
fair and honorable termination, and OF cohc'aa'
ing permanent and lasting peace.
On motion, ii was Resolved, that The p1oceeu-
ines of this meeting be forwarded 10 The A'eSan-
dria Gazclle, Richmond Enquirer, and warren
ton Flag for publication.
The meeting, on motion, then adlouIncd;
JOSEPH JOHNSON, Chm.