The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-06
For the Hawkeys and Patriot:

,st
r;,,ou, on Saturday, the Gath day of:
anil. George Smith, Esq, was called to
1. Chair, and w. K. Whialescy ap-
,ou.ed Secretary. "a
Dr.. S. B. Grubbs, John P. Cook, and
rs. Richman were appointed a Commit
:. 70 draft resolutions expressive of the
.ense Of this meeting.
.rhe committee then retired, and after
hort absence returned, and reported
die following:
Whereas, it is thought expedient by
=, noli,ical friends throughout the Ter
,iory 10 go into thorough organization
.f,be Wing party, course which has
b,eu forced upon us by the professed
,.,ders Of the self styled Democratic par
: in their efforts to commence and carry
ou, in the early period in the history Of
Jova. that system of partizan warfare
and political prescription which has here
,oIore Characterised Van Buren, Democra-
=, and not willing to slumber at our
.o,, while our enemies are in the field;
therefore,
Resolved, That we cordially concur
9TH our friends who met in Burlington
on the 9Th Of January last, on the propri-
ETY. Of holding convention in Davenport
in May next for the purposesof nominal
ing a suitable person as the candidate Of
.hs Wing party for Delegate to Con-
gress.
Resolved, Tha. this meeting will ap-
point Delegation of five members to
nroceed 10 Davenport in furtherance of
,hs, object, and that they be authorised
10 appoint two of their number 10 repre-
sent this County in said Convention.
Resolved, That we will use all honora-
BE means to secure the election of the
nominee Of the Davenport Convention,
believing as we do tina, Delegate from
this Territory, friendly to the present
administration, will do more for the in
terests Of the Territory than one who, if
opposed, would rather sacrifice our inter
es,s than fail to improve every opportuni-
~ Of pouring out abuse against men and
measures which do not coincide with his
political creed.
Resolved. That, although there may
honestly exist differences Of opinion on
political subjects, and we believe such
differences are often beneficial to the pub
lie welfare; and arc, in fact, the necessa-
~ consequences of free institutions
Yet we cannot see without alarm, a
growing disposition on the part of our
opponents to disregard the most sacred
principles of justice and morality rather
than yield up the demands and exac.ions
Of party dictaiion.
Resolved, That the doctrines and meas
ures openly avowed and carried out by
the would-be Democratic party, have ava
kened spirit of cupldity aid selfshness,
and exposed us to the evil of having Off
ces Of trust and confidence filled by men
whose chief recommendation have been
their insolerant party spirit, thus losing
sight of the Jefersonian principle Of re-
curing satisfactory answers to the ques-
tons, "ls he hones,?-1s ne capable?" as
The true passport to Office, and thereby
the body polite to the most
vanton sacrifices, not only of the public
Treasury, but of those sacred principles
Of justice, honor, and truth, that alone
will perpetuate the glorious results desig-
mated and anticipated by the illustrious
ounders Of American liberty. e..
Resolved, That the eminent services of
W. H. Harrison, late President of the
United States, both as soldier and a
'satesman, entitle him TO the respect and
veneration Of every American, and that
in his death the Government has lost a
firm friend, the Constitution an able de-.
fender, the nation true patriot, and the
world an illustrious citizen. aa.laE
Resolved, That in the Inaugural Ad-
dress Of President Harrison we have an
invaluable beguest to the nation; and that,
although he is taken from US, we have the
Utmost confidence in his successor, John.
Tyler, and believe tina. he will, as far as.
y him lies, endeavor to carry out the.
principles and wishes of his predecessor.
In pursuance Of the second resolution,
4. L. M'Crea, Daniel Hare, ]. S. Rich
man, J. w. Pallman, and Samuel P.
hlgginson were appointed the Delegation
. attend at Davenport. ..S.
On motion,
Resolved, That Delegation Of eight
oe appointed To reDresent this County in