Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-22
DEMOCRATIC NETTING IN ROANOKE.

cannot doub, the Senator from Kentucky was intended
the lion.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ROANOKE
Al meeting OF the democratic party OF Roanoke on III
18th OF February hat being day. motion OF Col
L. Hump, Abner smith Esq, was appointed chairman q
his motion aso, NJ L. Nunnally appointed Secretary
On motion of MAJ Charles Sndcr the chair re3les
10 appoint committee Of three to prepare business Tor n.
meeting. Wheroupon, the chairman ar' - n -" -
Snidcr, Col A. Hupp and John Cars, as said commute,
and molten OF Maj. Charles Snier the Secretary Va.
added 10 the number The committee appointed retired or
in minutes returned and reported the o wing m.
amble and resolution, which unanimously adopted
This meeting have with much regret the ANNOUNCE
mont bv our faithful Senator Jno McCauev that he vi
not be Il candidate the Spring election represent rs !,
The Senate OF Va for the next four and had he con
enred Tor his 10 go before the eope The democratic
party OF Roanoke having every confidence in his nlesr
and ability would have gone into the field with our prnc
pies stamped upon nag, with Senator McCauey NJ III
leader OF forces with every confidence OF Tx
democratic party OF Roanoke have watched with caeulne
The condnct Of Senator in the halls o: legislation and
take this method OF declaring our entire satisfaction o. III
adopted and pursued by him in the Senate hs
in returning home his family and rends his denoca
constituency of Roanoke have the satisfaction assure hin
that they have viewed with interest his career in the Sen
ate and "approee Of and that in returning among them
lie will receive the welcome plaucit well done good sn.
faithful servant"
In consequence ol our worthy Senator declining 10 h.
candidate the Spring election and in veneration tin,
honored CUSTOM well imperative duty owe Il
ourselves and democratic brethren the distrc,
cheerully respond the call made by our democratic b
Of Botetourt ana appoint delegates CONVEX
ton be held The 9Th March, for the purpose Of se
Ting some democrat good and true) 10 represent t
Senate vi w.
lie therefore, Resolved That 81 delegates BE- apgoir,r
10 attend SAID conventions a.i 'h1 all many a.
erd sal. convention, - urgently requested 10 do
The following tie names OF the deegut.s appointed
Capt. r. Craig, John Nei, Jas Crawford, George So.
phens, James S. Persinger, John Richardson Geo Il Ha
man, I. y. Evans Maj Vim. FERGUSON William Rober;
Capt. A. REYNOLDS VIM. Burk Chas. Sloan Isaac Bowrf
Eas Thomas, Solomon Wright, Thos Gaines BENZ Earn.
Maj X. Gaines, Michael Spessard, + Howell Wm Wood
d. Gish, VIM NJ. Cook Capt. jos. Prchard Col j. Hcpp
Daniel Cook Mai C. Snier John f. Gisn John l. Bar
nett, L. Zrk!e chrisey Gish, John Garsr Michael Tyor'
Geo HoEtl, John Gordon, Vim Acorn, John Johnston j
Gordon, John Bowers.
And notion the chairman and secretary added to
the above delegation.
On motion OF Maj. Snider, tho meeting adjourned.
ABNER SMITH, Chairman.
NJ. l.. NrSsALLy, Secretary.
Subs tunce IF tte remarks Of NJ IFARlAN Of Jl,aonga
in the House Of Delsgaes) Tie ,yec cf ne Nastr.
Contention.
Mr.. Speaker: When admitted 10 in this hail. il
my intention 10 take any part in discussion, feeling
glory enough for listen aud learn i.on those 81
ripper years II has ever been Giticuit task for
tempt any thing in the shape OF pu5!c speech more e'
cally upon this OCCASION while standing in the metropolis
the State surrounded by old men, whose whitenet locks
proclaming the and flowers OF many summers ar!
winters, argue experienced minds and maured judgments
But the subject in question being OF deep imp ri
ich all Interested trust il will not be- deemed who
inadmissable in me cay tew words pertaining Tier
IT, and give, what conceive be- exposition Of o..
grounds which Northwestern Virginia occupies relative
the controversy which exists between The North and m
South; and in giving that exposition, shall do oIer
ana feariessiy trusting, that il gentlemen hers incline
to differ with me In the what have say, the
VIII have the patience 10 hear through and Thar hy
have too much magnanimy of mind and greatness o. sou
10 Judge wthou, questioning condemn without hearing
Mr. Speaker if the Wimot Proyiso is 10 pass il is met
that the South should know her strength her friends
her foes TINT if she be driven 10 the last argument she
know where 10 look for aid and in whom trust; i0 I'll
YOU II the time comes when the South in vindicaron Of '
honor draws the sword il will be found that MANY who
her now will be against her hcnwho will say knew
think is manifest every person who knows
thing OF the history and locality Of Northwestern Virgins
that in very few slavery will exist
Judging from the number that annually run away the re-
States. Many OF our citizens owning slaves few yea;
since have disposed Of them. that they inuenc
So Ia do bp any Northcn motive but il is almost discretion
airy with the slave 10 say whether he will continue in III
service ~ h!s master step into Pcnnsyr VI
and ser up for himself hope il will be inferred ica
what nave SAID, that our people are Northern in feeling
we are Southern IN ecng-and il addition that We knJ'
our destiny IS with the South. The Northwest has dee
seated prejudice against any thing that bears cooyiue
lreesoiis-ior various reasons The object of rceso
Il 10 deprive of slaves and then atreat and brand
WIN inhuman!ty because we had inherited them from 81
fathers. The Northwest should and would lar, pr
Pie II tr Mon 10 endorse the Nmo Proyiso. which
open hos'!y 7" those nights guaranteed 10 the South bY "
ftlei constitution ana AIM, torrPudalc the compFoW!'
which were intended 10 settle the slave question: and so
have settled i, forever Sir Speaker if were called "
to speak the sentiments Of the people whom have the h
H. represent would say, the Wmo Proyiso they "
against H. almost 10 man. Moreover they look upon I.
abolition OF slavery in The Northern States rs being
IL the SLAVE rather aM blessing; and that those who a
apparently manifested 20 much sympathy and phiianthg
~ his favor have but added weight his chans and
since time has proved their motives be mercenary h
ought 10 be arrested in their mad crusade against the RICH
OF humanity.
Mr.. Speaker In the progress OF nv remarn.>na my
drifting To n point which promise notice as mild.y .
possible and which regret that am compelled 10 notice
all While Western Virginia has acted in good faith
te interests .! the East IN voting sustain ""i per
the Institution OF slavery, do t.s At a., and
fif mat ms institution should be used the means Q!
OPPRESSION ny making it the basis OF representation az
thereby securing power minority at the sacrifice OF "
political rights OF the West But il has been said thai
tons like individuals have their day; they rise flourish a.
TALL Eastern Virginia has had her day she has sung b
song ana westward the star Of empire takes its way bl
M speaker TINS may not be the proper time 10 discuss W
rights of Western Virginia, there Is State Conset
ton IN embryo, which, trust, vii! e9ualizc our rights
Breaking down geographical divisions and creating bew
u Tecipiocry and congeniay of feeling, srenghea
ana olnding Us together in ties of brotherhood. ii
ardent wish 10 have our interest Identified political a.
sectional lealouses removed and forgotten; that Wigs
may Dc united as one man, from the shores OF Accomlc T. -
blue waters that wash the frontier OF the West; from :.
cFaegy peaks Of Jefferson the iron mountains OF Graz.
VIII now say should the preservation Of the Union rei
You I" sound the clarion the brave heaed and strong am
men 81 the mountains Of Western Virginia, vii. be {"
yin their fathers ia the days OF yore. But pr
II heaven that such crisis will never Gould oeA
ilis evening "ncn see the sun setting IN the West I
his gprina beams should break the PORTALS The E1
the fate of tins Union was TO be sealed | would imp
tina, this night my hearts blood wonId freeze in tes.
for desire survive its dissolution And whec
hear gentlemen speaking of the dsunon OF the States .
they would talk OF Dream or Of an idle tale il strikes r
With horror know not tho effect il may produce upon
minds Of Others but, As ormy part the incnlo
ing o the WORD causes an involuntary fear TO steal o'e
Gor.6 gentlemen here hall picture To- their ina ginliions
eaes hat you'd follow .e dissolution y. ihe .dl1
"2H ':heir feaE,s would siak quytr gasp an. Re viz
ten In tat picture they would acc n mighty a..
stretching from the cold regions of the North The cote
mock SHOWS of the South They would see in .l pe-
our beautiful and song .aned cities lighng UP The .a