Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-10-21

ming, the 9th instant, for the purpose Of
appointing delegates TO the State Conven-
ton, to lie holden IN Middletown, in Octo.
Der next
Andrew L. Kidston, Esq. one of the
town committee called the meeting TO or
der The meeting was organized by the
appointment of Hon. H. w. Edwards Presi.
dent; and Colin M. Ingersoll and Stephen
Lawton, Secretaries. The call Of the
meeting was then read.
On motion. the meeting went into bal.
lot for the election Of delegates to repre-
lent New Haven in the State Convention;
and Charles A. lngersoli, Jonathan Stod-
dard, William A. Reynolds, aud Henry w.
Edwards. were chosen such delegates.
the delegates were empowed TO appoint
substitutes, in case they could not attend
the Convention.
c. M. lngersolI, Esq, offered the follow
ing resolutions for the consideration Of the
meeting which were read, and after being
debated by Levi Francis, G. A. Ingersoll.
H. w. Edwards, and Jonathan Stoddard,
with great u 'animity adopted.
Resolped, That we have the same undi.
minished confidence in Governor Chaun.
cey F. Cleveland, that we had when he
was first placed in nomination for the sta
ton in which he now occupies, and when
New Haven county unitedly went for him
in convention. That having been for
several years overpowored by our politi-
cal enemies, the Democracy of the State
were enabled with him at the head of their
ticket, to triumph at the spring election
Of 10, and again at the same election in
1913. That having fulfilled the expecta-
tons Of his friends, we desire that he may
again receive the nomination of the State
Convention for the Office Of Governor-be.
jlieving, as we do, that with him, our victo.
, ry a, the polls in April next, will be COM
: plete and triumphant, and the State made
! secure to'the Democratic party for years to
come.
r Resolved, That ia the election Of dele
y gates to represent Connecticut in the Ma
i tional Convention to be holdea in Balti-
}. more in Nav next, for the purpose OF NOM
:. mating President and Vice President
II we are decidedly in favor Of the district
d system. That is, that two delegates may
II be elected by the State Conve. .tion, and
8, that the remaining four delegates shall be
ID elected by districts-each Congressional
S. district to send one delegate TO the Ma
d. t,onal C invention. We are in favor OF this
er system Of electing delegates because we
a, believe it to be more Democratic than the
ne General ticket system; i, would give more
T. general satisfaction, and it would tend bet
o ter to unite the whole strength Of the party
r. in favor Of the candidates that shall be de-
Re signated by the convention at B fillmore.
d. Re$olred, That 10 John c. Calhoun,
il Martin Van Buren,, Richard NJ. johnson,
Al James Buchanan, and Lewis Cass. who
0. have been named for the high Office Of
in President OF the United States, we recog.
e. nize sterling Democrats, either Of whom
,e is worthy the distinguished station fol-
;! which he has been named; and we believe
c; the principles OF the Democratic party, al
,e we'll Us the honor of the country, would moi
'e be compromised in the election Of either 70
lie the Presidency.
"a Resolred, That foremost among he
il principles and measures of the Democratic
n party, we hold the Independent Treasury,
Is and opp ,sition to the distribution Of the
proceeds of the public lands, and the
avails of duties arising from Imports among
the States, as the most vital and important
That while we are mindful OF the decided
err stand taken by the last administration in
D. relation to these subjects, and are ready
N to award the highest praise TO Martin Var
\. Buren,, who has been true to his principle:
s in the worst Of times, tor his course during
m that administration, we cannot but extend
D. our special praise and admiration TO John
of c.. Calhoun for his early attachment to tai
c. independent Treasury, when the Demo
n. cratic party were fearful Of lis results, ant
for his early opposition to the distribution
scheme; and when we consider that TO hin
more than any other man, we arc indebte'
e. for tho principles involved in the establish,
he ment Of the Independent Treasury, and 70
ne the correct doctrine in relation to taxes an
,e distribution; when We consider also hi
v. long tried and useiul public services fror
e. the time he took the lead in Congress i
ed 1912, to the present time, h great pr
he vate worth, mis- Stern political integrity, HI
he splendid talents, his energetic and deter
Iy, mined character, and his correct politics
"a. PRINCIPLES, we consider his claims for tn
tn, Presidency second 10 none Of either OF tn
lar oher candidates who have lbeen named,
W. point OF justice and policy.
nv: Resolped, That the nomination whic
ads shall be made by the Convention at BALI
he more, fairly formed shall receive our heart
The support; anG that when such nominatic
i'm shall have been made, the rallying cry
i,h all true Democrats should be ''rhe Tickle
nth the whole ticket, and nothing but Il
ticket"
On motion the above proceedings we