Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-04
VOICE OF THE DEMOCRACY.
PAGE COUNTY.


AT meeting uf the Citizens OF Page county,
convened at The Couu House o! said county, On
the Elm day OF January, 1913, pursuant - pre-
viou, notice. Samuel Gibbons, Esq, was call,d
10 the Chair and Ii. L Jones appointed Secretary.
J. Baker, Esq, stated the Objects OF The mee'lns
and concluded by Offering the following resoIu-
tons, which, on motion, were unanimously adopt
ed
Isl. Resolved, That ten delegates be appointed
10 represent! The Democracy o! this county in The
Democratic Convention proposed 10 be hell IN
Richmond on the 2Sh day Of February.
WheIeUpon, the Chair appointed David Bum
garner, Edward w. Wo d Jonas Aleshirc, Reu-
ben P Bell, David Nj. Dovel, George Kite, iJ5t.
C. MaucK, Jacob Baker, Fraucis ii. Jordon aad
Andrew f. Gtayson said Delegates. And,
On motion, Messrs. Thomas 1Gswe oar re-
preventative in Inc Legislature, the Chairman
and Secretary were added 10 Inc list OF delegates.
%. Resolved, That concur in The expc-
diency OF holding District Convention il this
Congressional District, for The purpose II ap-
pointing delegates TO National Convention. and
thai ten delegates be appointed by the Cnar Ia re-
presen; the Democracy Of this cuany IN said
Convention
Whereupon, the Chair appointed ~ ". Va
ger 3. F.. Grayson, jacob Bmhaker, Jacob
Strole. Andrew Kevser, Abram Spter, Philip
Long, Peer Pfice, John II. Roads AMI T.. ".
Wood, said de!ega;cs-ani on motion, the Chi r.
man and Secretary were added ~ the lis! Ot d-ie-
gales
being no Disi!iC. Convention held in This e'rc.n-
raj or congressional district, ina! line last above
named delegates represent this county in The Ma
lional Con venIion.
On motion Resolved, Tha,ive persons be ap.
pointed 10 draw up resolutions expressive OF the
4 tho, .,pffh u
| prominent measures OF the present Administra-
| lion.
Whereupon, Andw. F. Grayson, l.. w. Wood
J. Baker, john Ii. Roads and Peter Price, were
| appointed sal committee, who retired, ami after
some lime, reported the following resolutions
| which were submitted TO The meeting, and On
| motion, unanimously adopted.
| LIST. Resolved, That the efforts OF President
| Polk and his administration, IL sustain and vim
dcaie he rights and honor OF ouf country, in the
war with Mexico, meets our approval and un
qualified APPRECIATION.
%. Resolved, That Mexico, by her wantor
| and outrageous acts OF aggression upon our com
merce, seizure and cUntscalion OF our proper y
| imprisonment Of our citizens without just cause
| and refusal to render satisfaction. case our Gov
| eminent Just cause of war long since.
81. Resolved Tha. The war with Mexico i:
Just, she having refused 10 receive minis,e
empowered with full power 10 settle all diftcuue:
in dispute between The TWO nations, crossed The
Rio Grande with an armed force, invaded our Ter
ri,ory and attacked our troops upon cur own soil
4th. Resolved, That we conceive vigorous
and energetic prosecution oil the war with Mexico
10 be the true policy OF cur Government: and the
only means that will ensure a speedy and nonor'
able peace; and in order eifecuaily 10 enable tne
administration 10 carry out lis plans Congress
should vote and supply the necessary means
Without delay.
9th, Resolved, Tha! the course pursued by a
majority OF the Wing parry in Congress, who are
using every effort 10 embarrass aud defeat the
plans OF the administration by withholding sup
| plies, denouncing our cause as unjust, cruel and
iniuuirous, thereby giving aid and comfort 10 The
| enemy, is beheld by us with the deepest feelings
| Of regret
La,tly-Resolyed, That it is our settled and
| firm conviction, that our brave and gallant army
| should never be Withdrawn from its advantage.
| Gus position 10 Mexico. until full indemnity iof
past aggressionS and offences and The expenses
| OF the war, be securely guaranteed anu Iii the
probable event OF her inability 10 pay, we are IN
| favor OF tie permanent occupation and annexation
OF so much OF her contiguous territory, as would
be Just aid equitable
On motion Resolved, That the proceedings OF
This meeting be signed b. the Chairman and
Secretary, and sent TO the Richmond Enquirer Tor
publication, with the request that the Rocking
nam Register, Sentinel Of the Valley, Winchester
! yi1sinian, and other Democratic papers copy.
SAMUEL GIBBONS, Che.
| G. T. JONES' Sec'y.