Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-04-25

would bend all the energies Of his truly great
mind to uphold and defend the permanent
interests of the nation and the Constilu-
ton and laws of the land.
Resolved, That the sbiIGul, wise and re-
publican conduct ST WILLIAM HENRY HAR.
RIsoN, of Ohio, as q commander, a states
man and diplomatist in arduous and cXai-
ted statlons-his extensive knowledge OF
the resources and interests Of the county
his sympathy with the wants and wishes Of
the people--his ailablc and unasuming man.
ncrs-his statcsmanlke mnd-his unwa-
voring devotion and constant adherence to
he maxms of the REVOLUTIONARY ensure,
that, in his hands, the government would be
made to promote the lasting welfare and
happiness Of all, instead of aiming only to
subseive the interests of a party, and that
the institutions and liberties of the U. States
would not only be permitted to stand I'M
impaired, but be made the objects of kind
ly and fostering protection. We will there
fore support him as the candidate for the
People, against Martin Van Buren, the can
didate Of the aristocracy Of Office holders.
Resolved, That the same impulses of pa
triotlc feeling which conferred upon Wash
ington the proud appclIalion I" Father Of his
Country" has attached to Harrison the like
honorable title, &" Father of the West - the
one led our armies to victory and glory du-
ring the Revolutionary conflict, the other
conducted us triumphantly through the Sc
cond war for Independence.
Resolved, That every attempt by a venal
and subsidized press, to dctract from the
merits of WILLIAM HENRY HARRtsoN, as a
true patriot an able statesMan,a brave and
gallant soldier, an accomplished general,
contains denial of the authentic history Of
the Country, and will only tend to rlvet
more closely upon him the affections Of
generous ana grateful people.
Resolved, That with these principles as
their beacon guide and HARRISON s. TY-
LER as their watchwords, the friends Of
pure republican liberty CAN, mU5rand WILL
TRIUMPH.
On motion of Mai. ]. S. Rollins,
Resolved, That the friends of Harrison
from other counties now present be invited
to participate in the business Of this meet
Ing.
j. y. Hockaday, Esq. now suggested that
Col. VIM. II. Russell, delegate to the Ma
tional Convention at Harrisburg, was pre-
sent. Being thcreupon called for, Col. Rus
sell favored the meeting with an interesting
and eloquent address. Addresses were fur
Their had from Capt. Sinclair kirlley, r..
Miller, Esq. and tie Hon. David Todd. The
latter gentleman spoke in behalf Of his COM
radcs-soldiers under iIarrson-who were
seated together, by invitation Of the meet
ing within the bar of the Courthouse. The
sense OF the meeting being now taken, the
report OF the committee was adopted by an
unanimous vote.
On motion Of Julso Todd.
Resolved, That this meeting do So far
organise Tippccanoe Club tor Boone
county rs 10 appoint a President and Vice
Presidents.
Resolved, That Mcssrs. S. Krtly, J. S.
Rollins, and I. Miller, be appointed com
mlttec to prepare a constitution for said
Club, and report to future meeting.
The following gentlemen, nearly all of
whom are old Harrison soldiers, were then
proposed and unanimously chosen officers
Of the Tippccanoe Club.
HON. DAVID TODD, President.
VICE PRESIDENTS,
CEDAR TOWNSHIP.
james Cunningham, Mosi"s Jones, Tyre
Martin, Harrison jacobs, Overton Harris,
David NJ. Hickman.
MISSOURI TOWNSHIP.
james McAfee, Wm. n. George, James
Hopper, Wan. 2. llatton, JamcsS. Lowrie
Goo Sc S. Knox.
P&Rcus TOWNSHIP.
Stephen White, J ohn G. Phillips, Tyre
tlrris, Caleb Fenton.
ROCKY FORK TOWNSHIP.
John prewitl, John Davenport, WIN. b.
Woodruff, james Green, Isaac Williams, ].
kelly.
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP,
| VIM. Maupin, Hiram Phillips, Miner
Ncale.
Ga motion Of William Cornelius, Esq.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the President and
Vice Presidents, and Secretaries, and pub,
lished in the Columbia Patriot, and that all
other papers in this State friendly to oul
cause be requested to copy the same.
The meeting then adjourned.
A. w. ROLLINS, President.
WILLIAM JOHNSTON,
RI DAVID GORDON,
PHILLIP BARNES,
RICHARD HAYDON,
JAMES KELLY,
SAMUEL MARKS
JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
STEPHEN WILHITE,
HIRAM PHILLIPS,
GEO. NORTHCUT,
WM. RlDGEWAY,