Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-11-21

| DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MECKLENBURG.
At a melting of portion Of the Democratic party Of
Mecklenog county, held al The Court House thereof, on
Monday lie l7th day Of November, $751; Court day) Col
John F. Finch called to the Chair and Beverly Jones
appointed Secretary.
Col Villain r. Baskerville introduced TO the meeting Mr..
James W. Bouldn Of Charlotte, who stated that Tie follow
ing gentlemen, viz lsaac c. Carringon Winslow Robinson,
Boyle H. Bancs James NJ McCargo, Samuel f. McGehee,
powhaian BJuldn, and himself in Attendance dele
gates appointed by the Democratic party OF Charlotte to
unite with The Democratic party of cckcn5ug IN nom-
mating candidate 10 represent this senatorial district In the
Senate Of Virginia
The meeting proceeded nominate candidate. :
COL VIM. r. Baskerville presented the maine OF William H.
Dcunis Esq OF Charlotte when Mr. Boudln requested that
the name Mr. Dennis should be withdrawn and read TO
the meeting the following letter as his authority for So doing
AspES VALE, Nov. llth 1851.
Dear Sir-I set out this morning for Danve 10 attend
the meeting Of the stockholders of the Richmond and Dan
vile Rail Road Company, and il that meeting adourns in
tme shall as promised you, endeavor to DO at Aechsn
burg Court Monday. If succeed in doing So WILL
of course answer for ysef; but if prevented from
attending which this time think most probable, ask
yon if my should be presented 10 The body assembled
select candidate for newly formed senatorial district
to withdraw ii; as have upon mature reflection determined
be candidate. And, although know many OF my
personal and Democratic land am proud to say
Whig friends will regret this course yet there are causes
which my mind ui-ke it emnony proper that should
adopt IT, First my position on the great subject Of Internal
Improvement is different from that held by many OF the
pie of the district and neither time opportunity is al
lowed me explain my views on that subject Secondly
the Democratic party whom have long served and who
sequence Of my views the question Of Internal Improve
ment not now united in my support, and am unwilling
to BE- the Of division among them. And thirdly, my
private interests much neglected from long service in the
Legislature, demand my presence iat home
assure you has caused many struggles 10 dissolve
the connection existing between and many kind
friends but the reasons sren together with the fact that
have been long anxious retire private life require of
the sacrifice and therefore ask you do the personal
kindness Of being present al Meckenburg Court and in
compliance with ire above request.
Very respectfully and truly, your friend,
W. H. DENNIS.
James ". Bouldin Esq, or Isaac c. Darlington, ESQ.,
Charlotte.
COL Baskerville then withdrew the name of Mr. Dennis and
nominated james W. Boudn, Esq., OF Charlotte, and Mr..
Samuel D. Booker nominated Tucker Carrinsun Esq, of
MeckIenaurg. Atlnc reques, OF M BouJn his name was
Withdraw and il was moved that Mr. Darlington be unani-
mously nominated which was carried. Mr. Darlington ap
penred before the meeting aud accepted the nomination
On notion il was
Resolved That the proceedings of the meeting be pub
lished in the Richmond Enquirer and Examiner
And on motion, the meeting adjourned
JOHN F. FINCH, Chairman
BEVERLY JoSEs Secretary.