, 1842-01-22
Democratic Meeting in MOntsOm t'y
GOUnly,


Pursuant 10 previous notice given, a meetinl
of the Democrats in Prairie Township, was he'll
in the Town of Middleton in Montgomery cOun
ty on Saturday the 18th of January, 1912.
The meeting was organized by calling JOSEPH
Paxton, ESQ.,, to The chair, and appointing An
drew Still Secretary.
The object of the meeting being explained
On motion of Mr.. Ray. a committee OF live wa
APPOINTED to draft a preamble and resolutions
expressive of the vilws of this meeting. The
following gentlemen were appointed Ito WITT
Jas. Lynn, Stewart Slaven, Nathaniel Vannoy'
Jas. H. Ray, Simpson Stewart and Abraham
Parish. The committee after a short retirement
returned and reported TO the meeting the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which after being
read, were unanimously adopted. The right OF
a free people to assemble at all times to consult,
and take into consideration the various subjects
which agitate the public mind, and also any laws
which may have been passed by any Legislative
authority. And whereas the present meeting is
co--r"seA of ci,i1."SH lSuoreL 10 The present par
ty in power, in the Congress of tie United
Utates, and their reckless propositions introduce
ed and passed by them, under a sag-rule adop-
ted at the late extra session Of Congress ; instead
of relieving the people from embarrassment,
and the financial concerns of the country as pre-
tended. We see a disposi.io ion approaching more
closely 10 robbery than relief; we find acts passed
TO distribute money of the Treasury. Acts of
donations to favori;es. Acts 10 increase TIE ex-
penditures of Government. The Independent
Treasury act repealed without providing any Sc
curity for the public revenue Of the coun,ry.-
act to increase the Tariff, to make the con-
pay six dollars, when five purchased the
article before measures as we conceive de-
of the welfare of the great mass of the
people of these United States and believing a
number of our citizens are opposed to the prom
.nent Wing measures now in force, but are i'll
luced to support the present party in power,
more out of vindictive party feeling, and self in
ambition, than from any real regard for
he best interest Of the nation. 1t is not the in
cntion of this meeting to call in question either
he honesty or patriotism of onr fellow citizens
Who may chance TO differ with us in political
eminent, far from it! We recognize in their
anks many high-minded honorable men, men
whose volor has defended their country in war.
Whose counsels have aided her in peace. There
ore
Resolved. That the party in power in Congress
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N extra Session, on the grounds of embarrass-
nent in the financial affairs Of the Government.
We aver such a call was not required by anv
xigency in public affairs, bit merely to era,ify
ARTISAN feelings. attended with a heavy expense
Which the country is subjected to by the extra
session. .
Resohsi. That theact to distribute annually I
mong the States the proceeds arising from the
of the public lands, is at variance with I
ne constitution, and the interest Of this Union I
nd the States severally, as tending TO lesson +
leir independence, accuStoming them 10 rely q
pom the bounty of Congress FIR the funds re-
ui>iie TO maintain their respective Govern ,
tents, creates a mani, for extravaganza in State :.
legislation. an it effects what they dare not at :,
'mpt directly assume the debts of the indebted :,
This act is unequaled in the legislative
istory Of the country is passage through Con-
almost simultaneous with laws 10 borrow y
oney TO defray the ordinary expenses Of Gov :"
-nment, and for the imposi ion of adj i ional !"
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Resolrsi. That the policy of the Fe leral party AZ
developed by the several measures introduced
ID passed at the late extra Session-known a. I'll
e distribution. The loan, donation AMI Tariff i'd
lis, present an entire system of which the main CO
are a national debt. IA
Resolred. That the right of the legislative pow Ell
TO repeal, any former act q legislation, is a OF
'ai principle in +h%.+heory Of popular SOW ST
ignty. it has grown with the growth, and bt
heightened with the strength of human liberty, G.
ID is emphatically a right inestimable TO free
and formi liable TO tyrants only.
Rssolred. That We hail with pleasure the de- III
>ion and brilliant democr attic victories achieved "
the several States, since TIE days Of hnri cider Ut
Baiges, nnd log cabin corrousns. W
Resolrei. That we approve of holding n State II
Convention for the purpose of nomi-
ling candi lates for Congress, AMI prefer said i;
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