The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-03

The following gentlemen were appointed
the committee
j. T. Towers, f. Laporie, II. May, II /.
Howard, ]. c. McKelden, DIR. Joseph bor-
rows, c. S. Gideon, w. A. Kennedy, G. James,
l.. Davis, c. Myers, A. Settle, - Shirley
The committee reported the following re-
solution:
I2esolped, That as the following named gentlemen
posses, the full confidence OF the Young Men OF the
DiSlrci.of Columbia, they are hereby nominated as
deeg ties represent the views and principles en-
lerlained and cher ished by this meeting al The Ma
tional Convention Of Young Men TO be held at Bal
limore In May next, 10 concert measures for the
election Of w II. Harrison as President, and John
| Tyler as Vce.Presideni Of the United States.
From WaStisgton.-Henry ] Brent Henry May,
A. B. Caxton, Fhos. Ii Havenner, John Q. Hark-
ness Walter Lenox, DR. w. B Magruder.
From corgeiown.-RobertJ J. Brent, Z. 5. Wright,
and c.. C. Fulton,
From hierandria.-Thomas Ser.mes Lewis Nc
X nzle and Charles Price.
Resolved That Alexander Mccormick be appoint
ed 10 represent The County of Washington in said
| Convention.
| The resolutions and nominations were una
ninously agreed to-
On motion of Mr.. j. Eltcr, it was
Resolred, That Standing Committee Of eighty
four be appointed by the President OF The meeting, 10
co operate with the Republican Committee of seven
throughout the country in support OF Harrison and
Tyler; and that this commiitee be authorized TO fill
1 auy vacancies that may occur in their own body or
| in The delegation 10 the Baltimore Convention.
On motion of H. b. Sweeny, il was
Rcsolped, That when this meeting adjourn, those
who 20 npose IL shall form procession in front OF
The Theatre and proceed 10 the lodgings oil the Hon.
w. Cost Johnson, OF the House of Representatives,
| Chairman OF he Committee on the District OF CO.
lumbia and the distinguished President oiihe Young
M MS National Convention held in this city in May,
1882 and also 10 The residence OF The Hon. William
| Merrick Chairman OF the Committee Of The Senate
on the District Of Columbia.
On motion Of Mr.. A. b. Claxton, it was
Resolred, That the procession, aner calling on
Mr.. Merrck and Mr. Johnson, shall proceed 10 the
residences of The Hon Daniel Webster and w. G..
4 Preston, and other distinguished Wing members Of
Congress- thereby manilesting the respect which is
entertained by the meeting for their endeayors to 10.
lro6uce sauary reform in the administration Of
| the Governments; and 10 elevate 10 the Presidency
and Vice Presidency, citizens worthy 10 fill those
high Offices
On motion Of j. N. Noyes, it was
Rcsoired, That the thanks Of Ibis meeting be ten
dered 10 officers for The eiicent manner in which
they have acquitted themselves in their respective
duties and likewise 10 the gentlemen who have ad-
dressed the meeting, and that they be requested 10
furnish copies Of their addresses for publication.
On motion Of Mr. John Y. Catlett, it was
Resolrcd That the proceedings this meeting be
published in The Wing and Conservative newspa-
pers OF this DISTRICT,
JAS. F. HALLIDAY,
President.
EDWARD S. W1,sar, Secretaries
| w. Il. Dove,