Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-21

pursuance of our matchless Union and that the conn-
uance in power Of the party which has brought these
evils upon the country will tend but to an larmlnS OK
aggcraOn of the in consequences which now threaten
the peace of society aud the perpetuy OF. our inSu
tons.
Resolred That we regard the perpeuity OF the Union
as the only safe guarantee Of liberties our peace
and our prosperity And that We will, byan lar ana
proper means, defend alike against the iaaueS Oh inc
North and the dsunionsts Of the South.
Resoired That rights eau be better m9lnained IN
than out of tine Unon and that recognize no author
y or power in any section party to force. us out Oh
the Confederacy-that when such laws shall have been
enacted by the general government as shall l." NoauVe
of the Constitution our rights our honor5 we will be
found prompt to resist such encroachme-Is as tue
party whose watchwordis "Disunion.'
Resolved That holding the opinion that in MI our de-
beraOns touching the question OF slavery whether ed
eral or State should keep steadily in yewtha when
appears TO the greatest interest OF every true American
the preservation of our Union-in which s involved
our property happiness safety and national existence
and deprecatng equally and alike the abolition tenden-
cies of the Black Republican party and the dsunion ten
denotes of the Democratic party South, as equally suo
versve OF the Union and the best interest OF our Soun
try We call upon all conservative Democrats North
and South aud all Unionoyng men of all sections aud
parties to unite with in the formation OF mon par
" TO the end that may protect and preserve this sa
cred Union of the States.
Resolrsd That the Democratic party, after an expert
ment of nearly half century, has shown itself wholly
impotent for good That the administration OF the gov
ernment as charged by prominent men OF their own
party has been louy corrupt that promising retrench
ment the expenses of the government have been enOr
mously and unwarrantably increased; that they nave
brought to the verge of revolution, from when as
in times past can only be rescued by the Efforts OF
these patriotic citizens whom they have prescribed Will
fully misrepresented and viihed whenever deemed ne
cessary to aid them in obtaining places spolls ana po"
err and finally that the Democratic party, Is poWeres'
but for mischief aud agitation and that we han Its pres
ent dark hour the harbnger OF brighter day that
soon to dawn upon the country.
ReSolrsL That recent events having shown the ioly
aud injury TO the South of the Democratic policy as 10
domestic manufacturers reoiced to see evidence
of the change of policy in this regard aud we pledge
ourselves TO encourage protect and sustain permanent
w. and by all in power, home manufactures
and the products of home labor in all their various dc
plrtmeus as the best that can be desired to pro
mote the welfare and advance the varied interests oil Ou
people and the permanent independence oil h'
South.
Rsgolysd That Hon John VI. Bolts, of Richmond, in
his recent letter TO certain members OF the Legislature
has torn of the mask used by the Democracy hide and
cover up their shameless practices and exposed their ma
eOus deOrmitie and for the successful manner IN WHICH
he has discharged this labor, he deserves thecommen
dluon of every loyal and patriotic citizen tina. we, Gu
zaus of Chesterfield declare him our hrst choee lor th'
Presidency and pledge ourselves TO use all honorable
means TO secure bis election to that high and important
trust.
Resolre4 That the following delegates be appointed
represent Ettricks in the Richmond Convention:
| Thos. ). Gillian, Jas. Lynch VIM II. Davies, VIM Is
Bavy. Jas. Williams, Sas W. Flennegan, Jesse DeweL
Benz Paine, Henry D. Perkins, Benz. KEGS, Henry
Graves. Jesse W. Gordon Robt. KEGS, VIM L. Wherry
John r. Chadres, Hugh Bone Richard F. Suachan, jas
Bailey, Herbert Well F. K. J. Collier VIM T. Drake, HI
bert Murphy, Frederick Taylor, James L. Bone, anC
Benz. Kinsey.
On motion, the proceedings Of this meeting were or
dered to be published in the Petersburg lnteigence
and Richmond Wing.
The meeting was addressed by several gentlemen III
brief but forcible remarks, aud then,
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
HUGH BONE, Chairman
JAS BAILEY. Secretary.