Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-02-24
Nj. A KoIyER, Sec.
Denoe1atie Meeting.

On Friday evening" the 9th inst. there was con-
vened. at bethlehem, a new village about iuur miles
above Waynesboro, large and enthusiastic Demo-
cratic meeting, for the purpose OF ratiiyiug the nom
nations OF tie recent Democratic State Convention
and also to form cd fashioned Democratic Asso-
citation.
The meeting was organized by the election of Will
liam Colwei, President and {. Il. Miller aecreta-
ny.
On notion the following preamble and resolutions
were adopted
Whereas, 1t is the duty as well as the privilege Of
every citizen OF this country to acquant himself witt
the condition, the want and true policy OF the gov
erninent, We portion OF the Democracy in the Vi
cnity OF Bethlehem, in the county OF Augusta, hay
ing assembled in primary meeting to consider of the
approaching Spring election, have come to the fol
| lowing conclusions
Resolved. That upon Mature consideration, we fla
J that the Democratic State Convention, held "a
staunton has presented candidates for election 10 tho
State Offices deserving OF our approval aad Jealous
support.
Resolved. That II. A. Wise, our candidate for
Governor enjoying an rfepreachable character, pos
sessed OF transcendant Abilities great champion CT
popular rights, OF State rights and zcalously devoted
to the true interests of the south, is man eminent
" lifted inf tle times and the Gist!nsu he'd position
Tor which le has been nominated
Resolved. That Il. y. hcConas, the candidate
! suggested Tor Lieutenant Governor, and ". r. b.
eooA, for Attorney General, eniAently quail
ied ior the Important positions Tor Which they have
been designated.
kesolsed. That We have seen nothing to diminish
our confidence in the great principles Of the pemo
crotic party, and that rejoice in their approy,.
and permanent establishment by the country.
Resolved. That we believe it is the du.y o
every true Democrat and friend of his country, t,
arouse hieaeli TO energy and vigilance in nainte
nance OF the time lonored and fully tested principle
OF the great Democratic Republican party.
Resolved. That we still approve OF, anu adhere t.
the old watch words OF the party - iac Ftas
not meH;' and that we regard the officers Of Tx
government as mere instruments through which tn,
popular will is executed, and therefore true Dem
oela should desert his cherished principles because
he may have failed 10 get his preference OF gents Il
execute them.
Resolved. That we deprecate with painful appre
hcnson the dangerous precedent, now endeayored Il
be established, of forming secret political organiza-
tions, and that we declare our incorporating hos
tty to all such organizations and especially to tb(
know Nothing organization. which We believe t.
be dangerous to the Constitution and liberties of tbs
! country.
Resolved. That We pledge ourselves tease all open
fair and honorable means TO- Secure the election OF
| our candidates.
After the adoption of the resolutions, various men,
beis OF the Association called to address the
meeting, and the calls We're responded To BY highly
| interesting and enthusiastic speeches..
The meeting was most agreeably entertained unit
a late hour when it adjourned to meet on Frda,
! evening, the 23rd inst.
MM. CoLWELL, President.
| y. u. MILLER. secretary.