Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-04-11
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NORFOLK CITY

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NORFOLK CITY.
\ large and enthusiastic meeting of The Democrat.
ic Association Of Norfolk was held al Ashland Hall,
Saturday evening, April 9Th. DIR. j. j. Simkins. the
newly elected President, called the house to order at
s O'Clock, and delivered an eloquent inaugural
The Chairman vacated the chair, and called Chas.
Sharp, Esq, Vice President, to preside.
The following resolutions were then offered by DIR.
Simkins. when. OH motion Of j. H.. johnson, ESQ.
they were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the cardinal points of the Demo-
cratic or Republican faith are the same to-day MS
when Virginia proclaimed her unyielding adherence
Ia that series of sound political aSiUnIs known hs the
Resolutions of l79S and 80. Then, ~ now, The party
crntcnded for Il strict construction of the Federal
Charter-s0cl ~ would limit the national arm 10 lis
plain and Legitimate spher" of action, and leave the
sovereignty III the States unilnpaircd i'll their domes-
tic and strictly internal rclniions.
Resolved, That Will" tie members Of this Associa-
lion are virtually pledged, III expectancy, to support
the nominees Of the Cincimla'i Convention, come
from whatever quarter Of the Union they may, aud
have no reason Ia entertain miSgiviGgs III regard to
their political orthodoxy, yet the cyiGencicS Of the
times constraIn Us to declare that or standard bear
cr in the comm. Presidential contest must stand fair
ly upon the Democratic platform, with such a past
record and such future guarantees rs shall leave no
doubt of his irmuess and fidelity TO The Constitution.
al rights of the South in the fierce warfare That is
nnw being wared against us.
Resolved, That the introduction of acknowledging
ISM upon the political arena, whereby social, moral
and religious questions are made 10 swerve the riec
five franchise, and the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of the old
Wing party, consequent thereon, have thrown upon
the Democratic arm "i1a" our Inst and 0H!y hopes Of
/ rescue from the dangerous distractions that every
| where assail ns. Upon the Success of that faith in
| the next Presidential contest, the future dcsiinics of
The broad Republic are now mainly depandant.--
| Law, order and mora!ty--thc peace Of nur domestic
| institutions, and true integrity nf the Union, with a
co-"xistin. sovereignty of The S'atcs-aTn all involved
in the issue before us. Democracy mHSk triumph,
or failaticism and intocranc" will sweep i'll wide
.pread ruin over the land. To our old Wing com
pcti.ors, who have thus far refused 10 bow the knee
10 this modern political Baa', We confidently present
tia; issue: and in q spirit OF patrloilsm-nOt ui party
would invoke their cooperation in our struggle to
preserve the blessings Of civil and religious liberty,
50 carefully interviewer III the beautiful frame work at
Government which our cautious lufCiather5 have be-
qura;hed us
Resolved, That the time has come when every
Southern man. ut least, should lay down all partizan
~prciudices upon the affairs Of his home and his coun-
try. One faith and one political baptism should now
be written in the heart of every Southern patriot.-
Sectional safety and national homer alike demand .h:s
voluntary Offering at his hands. Our n%eighbors and
friends who would be true TO The Sonlli in her time oi
need, can afford To remain Know uihings no longer,
aud in sincerity of this conviction, We bid them a cor
dial welcome IL the Democratic party. Herein lies
the only road of safety. Our ranks are open to al!
who would enlist under the banner Of the Con:.liu.
ton, and against the continued aggression ui North
crn famaticisn.
Resolved, That this meeting earnestly recommend
the Immediate formation of a Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club" in the City Of Norfolk. Such m ASso.
chiffon would do incalculablc good among us-rot
alone in the spread Of sound political doctrines, bnt
in the development Of talents for debate, that sumber
only for the want uf an occasion 10 call them forth
Their frequent gatherings would iIcite enquiry; and
honest enquiry seldom fails to elicit truth. As in the
days of 1.-The revolution past and passing events
would be studied at IN: family hear;istone whose
teachings are always on tho side of virtus-and every
man, however humble, would be made To feel his own
unwcr in moulding them inr gnnd ar for evil.
Resolved, That the prcseii; Chairman uf This meet
ing he instructed to appoint Il general committee nf
Ten from each ward of the city, and also Ia add tween.
~ names mare to the list of delegates already APP
noin,ed Ia the Portsmouth Convention.
The following preamble aud resolution were :hru
offered hy WIN. S. Mallory, ESP, ana unanimously
adopted
That whereas, MesSrs. Leonard and Lamb, editors
of the Southern Argus, for the purpose OF more wide
ly circuln,in. the great truths Of the Democratic
filth, have issued a weekly Campaign paper, be it
'RrsolveG, That the Democratic Association request
the Democracy Of this city and district to subscribe
lbrral!y."
On motion of WIN. C. Whitehead, Esq, il was Re-
solved, That II committee of - be appointed TO nom
mate suitable candidates for The MaTura!ty and other
city officers to be- filled at the next municipal cleo
ton.
On motion of Peter II. Whi.ehurst, Esq, it was re-
solved. That four additional Vice Presidents be az
pointed, one from each ward.
On motion Of WIN. e. Whitehead, Esq, il was Re-
solved, That q finance he appointed to
collect funds 10 meet the current expenses of the As
ISOLATION.
During the oveling. Messrs. Thos. I. Chopper and
VIM. Lsmb werecalled upon and addressed the meet
ing.