Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-23

s.,n', of portion of the Democratic party OF .he
county held nj the Court House on si"% 9 the Chair and
Icour, day0 DR. Vim Shield was c'''eo - '''' o'
! n SnriI1 appointed Secretary aa,,,io,, ,rh,,b
y r; ,rrrit Esq offered the following 'o"'''' WHEN
wcre unanimously adopted: :, nuo,,,,
hoi, Slate Convention Mt Rlchmon, on me -th INST
DAD Resolved, That twenty-five dsrEa'eS o. "Pp'''''
;, ,,nrnanut the na!y in said Convehu"h:
10 Ieptst ad ma, we do not concur in the rccommen
dI r the National Committee 10 restrict The delegation
10 The Baltimore Convention: .au.,,, =, ao,,,,,o.
t'r ,hr SECOND resolution: r Garrett VIM NJ Petutt,
G Cook, rhos Hoeg j., L Fn;enhol' Jas Noting
mm',;s Ed Russell E W Hudens Daoiel Carnlenes,
Thos Dixen Rob. Page, VIM G Cook VIM Russell, Ed "
Moore Washington Bryant, Henry Charles, Lewis )
Charles, DR. NJ Waller VIM Almonds, Seth Shepard and
rne Chairman and Secretary added TO the deega-
On notion the Richmond Enquirer and Examiner are re-
4''''e0 y WI Il. SHIELD, President.
J. R. sHErlo, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN RICHMOND COUNTY.
At meeting of portion Of the Democratic party of
Richmond County held at Farnham Church. 18th March,
Thomas Oldham Esq, was caled 10 the Chair and L.
B7ockenbrough appointed Secretary.
The Chair explained the object of the meeting and on mo-
ton the following gentlemen chosen delegates TO the
Convention to be held in Richmond 2h oil the present
month"; Lyme Shackeord s. S. HUT VIM Brocken6rough
Lawson T. Pearson, r. L. Pitts, Benjamin S. Middleton
John r. Brfed, Wu. Garter, r. II. Lyel and Mm Clay
brook.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were added to
the list and Senator Elliot ~ Bruxton chosen as Alter
nate.
Northumberland as suitable Eecor for The district of
which this county is part. 1t was further
d MssT Evoaie na' Inc Tao oDA Chairman
l.. BRocKENBHouoH, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MONROE COUNTY:
At meeting of portion of the Democratic party OF
Monroe holden at the Court House, on Monday the 10Th OF
March, 1852 according TO previous notice:
On motion Capt Win Adair was called to the Chair, and
John W Patlison appointed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting being explained the Secretary
offered the following resolution and after an abe eloquent
and impressive speech from Gen Chapman, in its be-
half il unanimously adopted:
Resolved That whilst the Democratic party of this conn-
~ will clterfulY support the nominee OF the Demo-
cratic National Convention which will meet III Baltimore
the lat day Of June next for the Presidency OF the Uni
led States yet we decidedly prefer the Hon Douglas
of Illinois for that Office We prefer him. because OF his un.
wayering fidelity, since early youth, 10 the Democratic
cause for his devotion and able and efficient advocacy Of
the constitutional rights OF The South; because from friend
LEGS ana penness youth he has toed along The
rugged pathway Of life and by the force OF his genius and
talent he has at the present time placed himself as The
brightest In the galaxy OF American statesmen, and
stands with scarcely parallel In the abcst dcloc ative
DO y in the WORLD sprngng from the people, md
being Of them in sentiment and feelings he better under
stands them than who in his oslcnatiols PRIDE ms
through life kept himself aoo from themi because we be-
eye him inherent In the progressive spirit now Infused into
the American Republic, and believe him cmp:sticaly tile
choice Of the farmer mechanic and aborng class generality
feeling the time confident that should he receive
The nomination. he cannot fail 10 nobly triumph over my
proud ambitious uristocraic military che(lain.
Resolved, That the Democratic party OF Monroe he re-
ouestcd 10 hold meetings in the different portions oil the
county and select suitable number of Delegates 10 attend
Convention 10 BIO holden at Union on the first day OF April
Court for The purpose OF efcctng ii possible an efecEun
organization OF the party.
Resolved That The following gentlemen be appointed TO
attend the calling of meetings at the annexed places and
assist in carrying The above resolution into effect:
Anyan Hpr a
Capt. B. r. Steele.
Rrp SrLpHrR-Cap, VIM Adar DR.. Thomas Fowler,
CIV Gw,sss2james Sweeney, Hugh Tiffany, Vim. Peck,
Jas. Hopkins.
Wckine. 49, ar
porrs' CRgsK-David G. Gvens, Nm. Crozcr, VIM.
ROCKY PoIsr--A Hawkins, John McCarly William
Ro M1LLEa's-Robert Miller Jas. NJ. Nickel, Samuel
Hamilton. - ru.
Resolved That the proceedings he forwarded for puhica
lion 10 tie Fincase Democrat Lewisburg papers, Rich
mond Enquirer and Examiner
On motion tho meeting adjourned. - o,,
B. +. STEEL Chairman.
JOHN w. Pa7rsoS, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ESSEX.
At meeting Of the Democratic party Of Essex In larrn
hammock, Monday the 5,h instant on mo'oo O. r. ~
Caulhorn F. F. Noel wbs called u inc chir, una ". Num-
sey appointed Secretary ,.,,c., ,ru
A. Wright, motion the Chalr appointed Il coihHlt-
Tee of three. General Muse, Capt VIM Wright and
Cuulhpn-to submit to the meeting list Of delegates 10
be appointed TO the State Convention 10 be held in The city
of Richmond on the oath day o March, 10 represent The
Democratic purity Of Essex in The said Convention.
The committee after retiring reported the iolowng dele
gates, who chosen by the meeting: General Muse
John Al Garrett Dr. Thomas Hundey, Joseph Could
man, Thomas P Eubank William Blackburn, r Lee NJ
Il II Garnet, Cap, C T Wright $ w Muse, DR. James
Croston, Capt Richard Wright r " Lewis I.1tane.
Jr, James Clarke, w Ellis B w Brockenbrouch. DR. VIM
j Halle, Maj Evan Rice, Thomas Burke, David Wright
and Peter S Tribe.
On motion of G Cauthorn, the Chairman and Secretary
were added the delegation and The Secretary requested TO
send copies of the proceedings OF this meeting TO the tc'
mond Enquirer and Examiner win tho request lAat 'he
same be published
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
GF RAMSEY, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGIN WARREN COUNTY
meeting of the Democratic party was held at the Court
House in From; Royal on the 18th Of March, On motion
DR.. Fl Dorsey called to the Chair and Walter Bowen
anpunlcd Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object of the meeting, and
appointed Committee consisting Of The following gentle
men, viz-Dr B. Rust Capt. s. D. Boyd, Capt. NJ. John
son Messrs A. w. Bowling and 4. PiIman-o report the
of Delegates 10 represent the county IN inc o'ae
Convention to be held in Richmond on tho 24'|, inst.
the CSureh c ;ePoJeB Ea Mess se cpman
c. g. Rust J. W. Conrnd, 5. ". Thomas, F. Bowen, - n.
Mckay, j. A. Mckay, J. W. Mckay, X. s. Mckay, T. n
81. SpareIer j. B. Petty VIM. Woodward S. A. Fish. YIN
Berry, John F.Boyd G. N. Roy J. F; Cannon, Col G. !"
Bown,an John Bell, John VI. Stecd, and I. F: Buck.
On motion Of Mr. Ashley, tho Chairman and Secretary
were added 10 the delegation.
On motion of s. NJ SpangIor Esq, J. S. Davlson Esq,
the delegate from this county and Messrs W. r. h'cls
and j. NJ Daniel, were appointed alternatcs.
! NJ Ashley Esq offered the following resolution, which
was adopted unanimously:
Resolved That in the opinion Of this meeting, tho Hon
Henry Bednger would be the acceptable person TO the
voters of This cuualy as Elsctor for this District.
Resolved That tho Richmond Enquirer and Examiner,
the Winchester Vginan and the Spirit of Jefferson DO re-
oues,ed to publish the proceedings of this meeting.
Or motion the meeting adjourned.
H. DORSEY, Chairman.
WALTER BowEs, Secretary
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN KANAWHA.
Atm meeting of the Democrats Of kanawhn held, in pur
suance Of public notice. at tho Court House, on Monday
the 18th March, for the purpose of appointing delegates
the Convention proposed be held in Richmond on The I4h
inst, and also taking preliminary steps for holding ds
trct Convention oT the purpose of appointing delegates 10
tho Baltimore Convention TO meet on the first Monday IN
une next on notion Col Francis Thompson was called TO
tho chair, and Thomas L. Brown appointed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting was briefly explained BY Ed
ward Kennn, ESQ., in few appropriate remarks-whsrc
upon, Col T. A. Thompson offered the 70 lowing series Of
resolutions and after discussion upon The proprsy OF
eynressinc preference for any particular candidate for Pre-