Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-04-24
Democratic Club Meeting.

A meeting of the Democratic Club
was held in Fireman's Hall on Satur-
day afternoon last, with the President
stitution and bylaws submitted their
report, which was adopted with some
amendments. ii. l.. Snyder was
elected assistant secretary and W. l..
Arthur sergeant-at-arms. The COM
mittee on resolutions made their re-
port which was adopted. It was or
dered to be printed in the county
papers, and copies sent to our repre-
sentatives in Congress. The name
adopted by the club was the +" Gro
yer Cleveland Democratic Club" A
motion was carried by the organiza4
ton of glee club. III. NJ. Turner,
F.. II. Reinhart, j. B., Lucas, William
Butter, Capt. NJ. j. Billmyer, p. p.
Marshall and John r. Keys were ap.
pointed a committee to solicit mem:
bership.
TnE REsoiUTi6Ss,
WHEREAs. we the citizens of Shepherdstowt
and vicinity having organized Democratic
Club for the purpose of advancing and dissem-
mating the political tenets and principles of
that party. and also for the discussion of the
questions and theories now dividing and influ-
euciug the two great political parties of the
day, in order that the people may have d
clearer understanding OF the great benefits to
be enjoyed by the perpetuatiou Of the bles-
sings guaranteed by the true and faithful ad-
herence to its doctrines, e" ThSt the blessings
of government like the detts of heaven, should
fall equally on ali 6itizeris," and to the end
that more liberal aud enlightened conclusion
may be arrived at. and a thorough and more =
efficient organization effected for the accom-
plislTInent Of that object; therefore, be Il
Re0olref lst- That we. In uniting with this
Democratic Club organization, do hereby de-
clare ourselves to be in accord with the priu-
ciplcs and objects enumerated in the preamble
above mentioned, and that we pledge our
hearty support and approval of its reduife-
ments and objects, and further that we recog-
niZe the duties incumbent upon us as indiVid-
ual members in maintaining the Club, and in
actively cooperating and working unitedly
I'd. That We Us Democrats honestly and sim
ccrely believe that the policy and doctrines as
declared by the Democratic party Of this coun-
try. are for the best; " the most good to the
perity, intelligence, and national Importance
OF this country. to-day, Is mainly and directly
due to the influence, system. policy and pa
extend u hearty atId cordial invitation to all
good citizens, without regard to color, or pre-
yiOus political record, 20 come forward and
unite with US in promoting the good aud well
fare of this our common country.
Sd. That believing from past experiences that
It Is good TO recur TO fundamental principles
of the party. such Us the immortal jefferson
laid down, aud which received the endorse
ment and advocacy of that staunch aud true
patriot. Andrew jackson, bright and unsniii0il
light of Demucrac5. tho irstfc OK whose wis
dom time and experience has not dimmed wc
refer with pleasure aud pride 90 the cardinal
truths aud doctrines. which have wftii-tood the
test OF time and the repeated attacks Of de-
funct party issucs. and In which we still firmly
believe. and adhere to- and after years Of bit-
ter experieuce are satisfied aud convinced ttat
any principle lant has contributed TO tho hap
fInc-- md prosperity Of ti.ia country hhacrir-
In7fcd "a aud "a In conscQdfncc ol lie Trle@
't- ~ ~ , t-'t'-T-.-Attc pArll. F..
ninisfrafion generally. and pnrficularfy. 1Is
views and Recommendation of tariff reform,
and all it consequent benefits. in fostering and
American labor and induefrt aud
we appeal 70 elf good and prtfidfic fepfeftn-
iatiSesin our National Lccislatures 10 auetairr
and carry out his plans Al surrc sffout and
further we aeknosfcdge the active, fAithful.
and Efficient services OF our u 6. Senators.
Charles james Fanlknet Gpd John z. Renna;
aud also the Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson, our Repre-
sentative in the Goth Congress-and we would
have them know that we, constituting por=
ton of their constituency, are not 1nmindfui
of their manly. digniied and able course In the
National Legislature, and that we fully appfea
ciate their efforts and honor their record.
9Th. That we pledge ourselves to use every
effort TO secure the denomination and election
of Grover Cleveland for the next Presidency.
Respectfully submitted,
CuAs. II. EaoTT!
W. A. MoReAN,
D. GRECO GIBsoS,
Committee.