Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-08
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VINO. MEEIING

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Baton Rouge, on the Bird January lo41' Col.
s. M. d. CLARK, of West Baton Rouge, was
called to the Chair, and N. Bowman,of West
F'eliciana, appointed Secretary.
The Hon, i. D.. Conrad, explained the OBJ
iects of the convention. Jas. NJ. Elan, having
declined,
On motion Of Amos Adams, Esq, the con-
yention went into a recess OF fifteen minutes
| for deliberation, and on being called to order'
the chairman Of the several delegations RON
, the different parishes made their reports and
1T appearing that John Buhler, Esq, had re-
ceceiyed the vole convention, on melton OF
Mr.. ]. A. Kelly of West Feliciana, it was
unanimously
Resolved, That John Butler, Esq, be de-
| clared the wing candidate OF the convention.
On motion of A. Adams, ESQ, it was votol,
the Hon. +. ID. Conrad ]. "A. Kelly, John Z.
Paine, N. Grsylese, and 8. r. Corker, be a
committee, to prepare resolutions expressive
Of the sense of the meeting, and that the
same gentlemen be a nmlt TO wait on
Mr.. BuhIey, and inform him of hfs nomination
and receive his answer.
On motion Of +. d. Conrad, Esq, the con-
| vention then took recess till 3 O'Clock Z. M.
3 o'clock p. M-The convention again
met, Col. Clark, in the Chair and N. Bowman
Secretary.
The committee, through their Chairman,
Hon. r. ID. Conrad, reported that John Buhler'
Esq, accepted the nomination OF the conVen-
ton.
The committee by their chairman, +. ID.
Conrad reported the following resolutions
| which we're unanimously adopted.
In compliance with the practice in such
cases, and deeming it a proceeding that will
proys acceptable to their constituents, this
convention design, in the following resolu-
tons, to embody what they conceive to be
the sentiments of their constituents, IN rela-
ton to prominent topics and feelings which
ensross the public mind, and have become
settled matter of public opinion. Be it there
fore,
Resolved, That the great teacher, expe-
rience, with a finger pointed al our Frustrated
manufactures, our stagnated commerce, our
discouraged agriculture, urges, in accents
portending a still darker future, (f her coun-
sells be not heeded,) the indispensable neces-
sitv which exists, for the immediate creation
of a National Bank.
Resolved, That the president, in his last
message, furnishes the most forclble internal
evidence of his own settled convictions, that
the great interests of the country, demand the
creation of such an institution, for it is deem
ed undcniable that, in the message, he propo-
SEES the plan Of a National Bank, but the ghost
of a name, and other morbid visions still
haunting his affrighted imagination, he has
been terrified into the adoption OF a scheme,
fraucht with all the unconstitutional objec-
tons that have been urged, by its opponents,
10 such a bank as the country has desired
a scheme greatly inferior, in promise OF USE
~fulness, to any Of those proposed by the wing
party, and one from which, probably, more
danger is to be apprehended than from any
other project of a National Bank ever yet Of
fered to the country.
Resolved, That the sketch given of hi
bank, in the message, is too limited to permit
a safe and decided Judgment by minds, not IA
miliar with such subjects; but we greatly
apprehend that the presidents plan, viewed al
an agent to invigoratc commerce., and regu.
late exchanges, is emlnently inefficient II
form and substance, and totally inadequate Il
carry out the objects, and purposes OF a Ma
tional Bank.
Resolved, That from this imperfect vie" o
the plan afforded in the message, we hav'
misgivings that its insignifcance as an ex
change and commercial agent, is not its wors
feature we hofe it may rot possess a won
derful efficiency, in working political mis-
chief; we have a fear, that a bank which j
seemingly to be directed by political aspirantf
and political partizans, under the control
the government, and the head of the govern
ment, may effect little or no financial improve
ment, may spread corruption, contribute to tn
decay of public virtue, operate the union c
the sword and the purse, and achieve the trl
umph of the one man principle.
Resolved, That, although some of the pas
acts of the administration, give poor promls
of the capacity or patriotism of its head, an
that, although, with the exception of the dis
tinguished individual who fills the state de
partment, there is, in the composition of tn
cabinet, small guarantee afforded OF lts thee
~rectical wisdom, Or practical sagaclty, yet W
recommend to the wing party, a firm adhe
renee to the patriotic determination to sustal
all the acts of the administration which hav
a tendency to promote the interests of our be
loved couatry.
Resolved, That we have viewed with fee
ings of unspeakable regret, an effort made I
distract the whig party in the choice of thel
candidate, to fill the next presidential vacan
icy. Every circumstance and considerable
which should influence a party PROCESSING
! be. actuated by principles of virtue and patrlt
u tism, every inducement which has referenc
d to our final success. every feeling OF PRIDE
. springing from a consciousness OF the prem
Il nent claims of our candidate, his transcenden
> > abilities, incorruptible integrity, tried patrol
u ism and constancy, every motive OF gratltud
7 which can bind a party to a man, all concur
t designating to the wing party one lndlVldua
: him al,ne, as their candidate for the next pre
sidency. Is it not anticipated that we mea
: the great son of Kentucky, the l%llustrlot
} Henry Clay =! He of all others, can, with az
: surance of success, bear aloft our glorior
banner and cause it to wave intrlumph on tn
t summit of the capitol.
q Resolved, That this convention entertai
E no other fear about the success of the col
|, oressional candidate who has been this ola
Il nominated, than the consequence to be appr'
! hended from the blameable lassltude, who
. |, seems to have crept ntothe wing ranks, slnc
u the veto messages of the presIdent-thos
X monuments of human caprice, lnconslstenc..
and weakness, those daring specimens OF ex'
cutive abuse of power, which marred the
5 patriotic hopes, brought disappointment az
distrust amongst them, and revived the asp
i rations of the party which had just been
signally driven from power, without the n
; hottest prospect of reorganization. Drawn
q from these apparent symptoms of despondene
> in the wing party, an augury favorable
themselves, and stimulated blythe encourage
e ment received from the result of some la1
elections, our opponents are inspired wi
a fresh courage, and are putting into operate
| all their activity, and every species of aglt;
7 ton. We entertain their the most cont,del
. belief, that this desperate struggle of the par
to repossess itself of power, will have til
5 natural effect of a~rousing the wing party
d such an e~xertion of its undoubted strengt
- as to ensure a victory more brilliant, if poss
= Lie tLnn that I.hich In NaIpmhGr. lS4u. ";