Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-07-27
Democratic Meeting in Monroe.

\ large and enthusiastic meeting OF the De-
mocratic party was held on Monday last, at the
Court House, for the purpose of appointing
delegates to q State Convention, to be holden
at Charlottesville, on the 10th day Of August
next.
On motion, Oliver Bcirne was called to the
Chair, and S. r. Windlc and Jas Swecny ap-
pointed Secretaries.
On motion Of II. S. Tiffany, a committee Of
five were appointed to draft resolutions express
ing the sentiments Of this meeting in regard to
the course Of oar delegates at the Baltimore
Convention.
The Chair then appointed II. 5. Tiffany, \.
4. Chapman, Alexander 4. Humphreys and
Jas. NJ. Nickel.
After retiring for 4 short time, the commit
tee reported the following resolutions, which,
after considerable discussion OIL the part Of
Col. Davis, Maj. Echols, a. a. Chapman and
II. S. Tiffany, were adopted with one dissent
ing voice:
Resolved, That we approve of the action
adopted by the % delegates from Virginia in
withdrawing from the Baltimore Convention,
and that We cordially endorse the nomination
of John c. Breckenridge, Of kentucky, and
Joseph Lane. Of Oregon, as the nominees of
the NallO1al DcTlOCTatlC IHTly lf tTcSluenl
and Vice President of the United States.
Resolved, That while wc do not intend TO at.
tack the motives which actuated, We disapprove
the action of uur delegates 10 the Baltimore
Conventions, III separating themselves from lcar-
ly the entire Virginia delegation, and uniting
with Il bogus delegation in the nomination Of L
sectional! candidate, holding principles at war
with the rights and interests of the slave States.
Resolved, That 4 delegation of fifteen be up.
pointed to represent this county in the State
Convention, proposed to hc held in Cilar!ottes-
vile, on the 10th day el August next.
Whereas. Daniel II. I!osc, Of Montgomery
county. in his recent address to HE people Of
this District. setting forth his reasons for sepa-
rating himself from the Virginia delegation,
has thought proper to prefer certain grave
charges against the Hon. Wnl. l.. ianccv, Of
Alabama, ~ the effect that he. iarrry. enter
tained sentiments inimical 10 The perpctn!ty Of
the Union, and sought by his action in the
Charleston Convention 10 bring about Il disso.
luton thereof: Therefore,
Resolved. That we are of opinion that The
said llogc has failed to make good, either BY
facts or argument, the charges so preferred.
Resolved. That We haze entire confidence in
the patriotism Of The lion. William l.. Yanrcy,
and believe that he has been actnated by an
honest cr:deavor TO protect the rights and inter
cStS OF the slave States, in all he has done in
Conventions, or out Of Conventions.
The Chair then appointed the following dele
gates 10 attend the State Convention at Char
lottcsville:
A.. \. Chapman, John EchnlS, II. $. Tiffany,
Alexander r. Humphreys. S. r. Windle, Will
son Lively, VIM. :Adair, Win. Hinton, John
Hansbarger, c.. X. Rollison, Jesse Jones, c. i.
Bie:ne, B. 7. Steele, John Alexander and \.
NJ. Hawkins.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretaries
were added to the delegation.
On motion,
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meet.
ing be published in the Union Democrat, and
ali papers throughout this District. ALSO. the
Richmond Enquirer. Examiner ard Index be
requested to copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
OLIVER BEIRNE, Chairman.
SAH'LP P. WlSDLE, Secretaries
JAMES SwEESr,