Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
KING GEORGE COUNTY.

AT meeting OF the Republican citizens OF
King George, assembled al their Court House
on Thursday, the 3rd day OF February, lo4s;
Charles Mason, ESQ, was called 10 the Chair,
and VIM. D. Hooe Esq, appointed Secretary,
when the following resolutions were read from
the Chair, and adopted without dissent.
|. Resolved That we are in favor o! The eau
Gus system, because il is calculated TO reflect the
wishes of the greatest number; because II curos
the ambitious spirit Of impatient asplrants, mar
monies conflicting opinions, and enables great
party 10 achieve its ends, and preserve win IN
lesrity its cardinal principles That we approve
OF the Two thirds precedent established al bai1i-
more, and that no man who is unwilling 10 aolde
the decisions OF Convention, fairly chosen and
thus constituted, can receive our support Tor any
Office.
2. Resolvcd-ThereloTe, That we approve OF
the object OF The Convention which is 10 assem-.
bic in Richmond, on The 26th OF this month, and
that DR.. A. B. Hooe, DR.. Burnett, G. Arnold, Da-
MEL Coakley, ST. Leger L. Garter, DR.. Price and
VIM. Bruce, be appointed 10 represent this coun.
" in said Convention.
On motion oil VIM. Coakcy, Esq, the chair
man was added 10 the delegation.
And, whereas the country is in state OF war
by the acts OF Mexico and Ii. solemn decara-
lion OF Congress; and whereas We firmly believe
ii has been greatly prolonged by The "mora trea-
SUI "HiIH PdiJ ZCdi VI PdiIV'iC
has exhibited among a portion Of the citizens OF
this country, in attempts 10 reproach and embar-
rdss their own government thereby giving "hope
andc comfort TO The enemy )"
Observation-Disclosures, that we are advocates CT
lis vigorous prosecution, until peace can be
concluded, honorable 10 he U. S., and saistacto-
~ by just indemnify in money or territory, Tor
the adudicated claims OF our citizens, aud Tor the
whole expenses OF the campaign. We favor IT,,
first, and tor he paramount reason that our coun-
Try is q party 10 il; 81 because we believe il was
unavoidable and jusl; and 81, because il was me-
cessary 10 MAINTAIN our national honor and repe
the arrogant pretensioi Of an inso!enl foe.
Resolved, That the representatives Of the peo-
pie in Congress tail 10 reflect The patriotic devo-
lion OF their constituents TO The honor and inter-
est Of the country, by hesitalins 10 lay war lax
on lea and coffee, or on any thing else, which
would impose equal burdens upon all.
Resolved, That the recent disposition mani.
tested by The representatives Of the North 10 as
into The discussion OF every question: however lr.
relevant 10 The one under consideration, the
question of slavery as it exists or may exist, ap-
pears TO be intended 10 reflect upon The institutions
vi the South or Tor The baser purpose Of disturbing
The compromises upon which iEe stability OF the
Government depends; and thai should The agitation
OF this question continue after the close OF the
war. we respectfully suggest convention OF Ire
Southern States 10 devise proper and efficient
means for their own preservation
Resolved, That the evidences which are year
" exhibited in the Legislatures OF the several
States and in the primary meetings OF the peop'c,
rs well As The great and nantes, difference VIA
which the prominent men 81 thu Two great pc!.tl-
cal paries OF This country treat all questions in.
volving The safety OF Southern institutions. eI'e
lucid proot lha. in the boar OF Peril ire South
can alone look TO Democratic men and measures
Tor Justice and that upon the fi,mness ard Wis
dom OF these is the only reliance which he friends
OF The Constitution caa have for The faithful OBJ
seryance Of lis compromises and the Pc p5i1iiy ui
the Union.
Resolved, That the gratitude o; the Souia 10
dn,, and The thanks Of This meeting are rendered
70 H. HSaS ,. Geo ~ nlssko ID Ha7fG @t
staiesman.iikc view which cha!ace,'z's sher
discussions Of this vital question.
Resolved, That he administration OF The Co
veIDment under Jas X. Polk, has been eminent
w distinguished Tor its strict adherence 10 the
Constitution, and That his measures generally have
been marked by wisdom and frmness which
would reflect credit upon The most patriotic period
in our history.
On motion Of DR.. Price,
Resolved, That The Chair appoint committee
to wait on ST. Leger l. Garter, Esq, and apprise
him OF the unanimous wish OF this meeting for
him to become ca nddale for The county and re-
quest him 10 canvass ii.
A. B. Price and DR.. Burnett were appointed
as said committee.
On motion, The Enquirer, Recorder and Union,
If practicable, were requested 10 insert these pro-
ceedinss. CHARLES MASON, Gilman
W. D. Hoog Sec'iy.