The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09

the United States, 80 Q. ~ ~ Yt.,;.1
En-, - shs late WING Convention . H.nburg'
casdiay approved and ratified and earnest
" recommended 10 the support OF the reop'e OF the
n.,s.I That to sustain the said nomination the
ya.,,s Men OF the Union should unite their zeal en-
thu.issm and vigor TO the wisdom, experience and
judgement Of their seniors and TO insure us triumph
and success they should Immediately adopt thorough
and efficient organization.
Resolpsd That for that purpose Il be recommended
10 Democratic Wings every where, 10 faem Demo
cratic Tippecanoe Clubs Harrison Associations in
the respective towns counties and cities Of the States
which shall establish and maintain an active political
correspondence and procure and circulate political
Resoired That these Clubs or Associations when
formed shall select and appoint the abest and most
efficient orators TO address the people on all proper
casions AZ may be deemed advisable, TO proclaim the
truths of Republican liberty and expose the abuses
and corruptions OF spos party which would enslave
the people by odious and insuferable Federal des-
potism in the form Of an unchecked and unbalanced
Executive arrogantly assuming the purse debating
laws of revenue and finance, recommending standing
armies in time of peace, demoshing the coordinate
departments of the Federal Government, prescribing
individual citizens, and daringly attacking the rights
and sovereignty Of the States.
Res0iped That will not yield or relax until the
great work Of reform and OF redress of grievances be
nshed and to insure perseverance, to the end of this
noble and arduous struggle for civil and political Ii
berty, will meet in Clubs at stated tmcs-regu-
ary-wc will print and publish useful matter-we
will address ourselves in every reasonable and respect
full form to our fellow countrymen and finally, we
will Immediately preceding the Presidential election
in the Fall at such times the central Clubs of the
respective States may appoint assemble in State Con-
yentions throughout the Union to consider Of prepa
rations for the coming contest.
Resolved, That to carry out these resolutions the
Republican Committee Of Seventy six, appointed
by opponents of the present Administration at public
meetings in the City Of w ashington, February 18th
and 18Th 1910, and the " Young Mems Committee Of
the Central Democratic Tippccanoc Club of the
Union; and the Central Wing Committee of the
States respectively be- and they hereby constitu-
ted, the Democratic Tippecanoe Clubs, or Harrison
Associations, whose duty il shall be to correspond
Immediately for the formation of city, town, and
county clubs and to suerintend all the other interests
of the great and glorious cause to which we here
pledge dearest devotion and most patriotic exer-
tons.
Resoired, That it be recommended to each dclega-
ton to raise free contribution of one dollar from
each Of its members to support the Opposition press
at the City Of Washington, and generally to oppose
the yrannical upon the Office holders Of the Pre-
sidenial party
Resolred, That the fund thus rasel shall be placed
in the hands of the Executive Committee of Seventy
six at Washington.
Resoired, That the President Of this Convention
be requested to call the several States, through
their Vice Presidents, for brief statements Of their
present politician condition and prospects.
In pursuance of the last resolution, the follow
ing gentlemen answered to the call of the States,
and severally addressed the Convention on the
condition and progress of public sentiment, and
the prospect Of the cause of HARRISON and
REFORM in their respective States:
Mr. E. Dyer, Jr. of Rhode Island
Mr. Eldrdge of Connecticut,
Mr. Hopkins, of Vermont,
Mr.. King, OF Massachusetts,
Mr. REYNOLDS Of New York
Mr. Breezy, of Pennsylvania
Mr. Wilson, of Virginia,
Mr. Edwards, of Ohio,
Mr. Humes, of Tennessee
Mr. Clarke of Missouri,
Mr. Duncan, of Illinois,
| Mr. Southland, Of New Jersey,
| Mr. Emory, of New Hampshire.
! The call of the States was here suspended,
and the Convention, by unanimous consent adj
iourned to meet in Monument Square in the
City of Baltimore, on Tuesday, at o'clock,
A. M.
TUESDAY, May S.
The Convention met according to adjourn
ment in Monument Square. The President
having resumed the call of the States, the follow
ing gentlemen addressed the Conventions
Mr.. Willis of Maine
Mr.. Emory of N. Hampshire.
| Mr.. Stanly of N. Carolina
| Mr. Wise and Mr.. Stannard Of Virginia.
/ Mr.. Allen Of the District of Columbia
Mr.. Bryan of s. Carolina.
| Mr. Robertson of Georgia.
/ Mr. Wicklific of Kentucky.
/ Mr. Thompson of Delaware.
! Mr.. Profit of Indiana.
Mr.. Dawson of Michigan
Mr.. Graham of Louisiana
i Mr.. Bradford of Maryland.
Mr.. Det Of Alabama
During the morning session, Mr. PENROSE
of Pennsylvania. moved the following resolu-
tons, which being seconded by Mr.. MYERS
of the same State, were unanimously adopted :
| Resoired, That the Delegations from each State,
represented in this Convention be, and they here
by requested to raise by contribution of not exceeding
one dollar for each person. sum of money for the
use of the bercaved family of Thomas ii. Laughlln,
carpenter of the Eighth w ard Of the City of Balt
more, and member of this Convention who was
killed in the Procession Of yesterday, while in the
exercise of the undoubted right of frccmen peaceaby
to assemble and deliberate upon the conduct of the
officers of Government" right inestmabe to them
and formidable to tyrants only"
| Resored, That the sum raised be paid to the
President of this Convention to be by him applied
for the relief of the widow and children of our de-
ceased fellow member, TO whom We hereby tender
coincidence for his death in the glorious of
| his country
AFTERNOON SESSION-THE AID
| JOURNMENT.
AT five o'clock the Convention reassembled
after having attended in body the funeral of
the late Thomas H. Laughlin. The President
having taken the chair, the Committee Of Chair
men of the State Delegations reported the follow
ing resolutions, which was seconded and sup
ported by Mr.. TALFOURD, Of Ohio, and
unanimously agreed to:
Resoired That the President be directed to trans
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compliments of this Convention, together with copy
of It's nraceednps signed by the President and Secrc