Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-19
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AT Il very large and respcctaOle meet
iny of The Democratic party, convened at
the old Court room, in CarroIhonj on
Monday the 18th INST. pursuant to previous
notice, Col. john lankin was appointed
Chairman pro TEN, and Charles II. Hays
Secretary pro TEN.
The OH ct Of the meeting being e& lain"
ed by Col james Thompson, on motion
was ReSolDed, That committee of ono
from each ToWh pm Carroll county be
appointed to pres"n the names OF officers
for this meeting, Whereupon the following
persons were constituted said committee,
viz: Gen. II. A. Stdger, Adam SAck.
man Esq, ,hn G. Huston ESQ.,, Cd ge
Downs Esq, Col. Jacob Sndiers sCSPt.
John Potter, Capt. W. B. Sharp, Frhom'
DIS Smith Esq. o., and MessrS. James Shep'
parJ, Stephen West, Daniel MoAIIistery
James Cameron, Samuel Wil.oxsont
Jonalh1n Kelly. The committee after d
ew minutes consultation reported the
following persoas as officers, to wit. Foe
President William Woods, for Vice Pres-
dents Aaron Kerr, John Rankin, and vii.
liam Holmes, Secretaries Richard II.
Liggett and Charles IL Hays.
Whereupon the said officers being du.
Iy inducteJ, 1t was on motion Of Col.
James Thompson, Resolved, Ihata com.
nlitteo Of four be appointed to draft
preamble and resolutions expressive of
The $ .nSe OF this meeting james Thomp.
son, Ii. A, Sldger, William Grow, and
George Downs, were appointed said com.
miltce, who thereupon reported the fol.
owing.
Whereas this meeting conceives the ex.
preston Of the Peoples sentiments thro7
he medium ol Conventions, always safe,
often expedient, and absolutely necessary,
when question, vital to our union as
Democrats and our success as a nation,
agitates tie pubic mind-and whereas to
express our views, lo.our fellow citizens,
onthe choice Of our next President and
Vice President, and leIictate, them on
the prospective success Of our party, is our
privelege and duty, Therefore, Resolved,
that we highly approve Of the General
Administration Of our Government, since
'he present noble and patriotic Executive
came into office, whose wisdom and
patriotism, have heightened our respect
for the man "UAo has filled the measure
ofhiS coantry's glory.
Resolved that we are opposed TO the
spirit Of the present day,
that The establishment Of corporate bodies,
With exclusive privileges, is contrary 10
the sound principles of Democracy, is at
war with the best interests and happiness
of the People, in sovereign capacity is
to increase the power of the
rich over the poor, and prevent the enjoy
ment of the invaluable liberties of Free
People.
Resolved that We view, a common
sense construction Of the Federal constr
luton, as above every other consideration
important 10 the welfare of tho institutions
ofthis country-that frequen. rotation in
Dllice, is principle invaluable to man,
and essential 10 the exsance of our politi
cal principles.
Resolved that we cordially condemn
he Senate of the United States in their at
empis to cast iniamy and disgrace upon
our venerable President, by their endeav
ors to impede, TO thwart, and PROSTATE all
he important measures Of the a6ministra
ion, ia reference TO the national p)lIcy,
both at home and abroad--and we do
most cordially condemn the usurpations
IF that portion of that body which attempt
I'd to arraign, try, and condemn in the
iyes Of the world, and hearts of his coun
rymen, one file most pure, honest up
'ight, patriotic, mise, and just public SER
,dntS this nation CUer possessed
Resolved that we have full faith in the
political honesty, and patriotic purity of
Martin Van Buren, Richard NJ. johnson
md Eli Baldwin. and believing that they
will fill the high and responsible stations
o which they have been nominated, with
lonor to themselves and advantage TO
heir country, we will give them our
warm and undivided support, and will use
Ill honorable means to secure their elec-
ion.
Resolved that james Thompson, Dan.
el MCook, Geo. Downs, VIM. Brown,
Iohn G. Huston, David Champer, VIM.
Jrow, Matson Ayres, Henry A. Sddger,
Iohn Potter, james Speer and James Sci
ars, be committee to superntend the
printing of the proceedings ofthis conven
iouj the printing ard distributing the tick
It's OF the approaching State and county
elections, aud to adopt such measures
IS they may deem expedient for The Pur'
,oso disappearing the cause of Damocra- {.
". That they be committee of vigi.
ance for one year, and have full power
o fill all vacancies that mJ occur IN said
...
Resolved that a committee Of Three be
ppoinled in each Township, to direct the
oliical interests of the Townships
-whurpunnn lnhn pntter Gpo Grimns