The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-09
REPUBLICAN MEETISGsIN. OHIO.

Alta meeting Of the friends Of tho National hu r
ministration holden at the Courthouse, IN saadu'-
Ky, Erie county, Ohio, January 20, is43-
ALrxAsnEM III. BARBEn was called 10 tho oha"
and JAnns ID. Wmrsnr chosen Secretary.
The object of the meeting briefly stated by
Burr Higgins, Esq. and Geo. A. Lathrop. Hiram
Arnold, Abner Root and Tower jackson, were APP
pointed committee TO present resolutions express
ing the of the meeting.
During the absence Of the committee the meeting
was addressed by MIR. Higgins, eondemning the ma
gn influence Of party ultraism exhibited by the
leaders of political parties, and exhorling people to
separate themselves from demagogues.
On the return of the committee the following reso-
uions were adopted sngly and unanimously
Resolred That we repudiate the political heresy
that we must at all times vote the regular party
nominations or approve all party measures.
Resoiped That the great mass Of our citizens en-
tertan the same political opinions, bear the same
love to our common country and her free inslitu-
tons.
Resolved, That the divisions and subdivisions OF
parties are mainly caused by the arthl designs aud
base sel6shness and dishonest hypocrisy OF political
demagogues.
Resolred That we highly deprecate that ultra par
~ spirit which has universally prevailed, arraying
one portion of our citizens against the other deter
mined TO sustain any and erery measure that may have
its origin in their iavorte party, and IS seadiasty
oppose whatever measure, however salutary, that
may originate with the other party.
Resided That we believe that much of the present
distress under which our country bbors, is justly
chargeable TO the wiliulniss Of members Of Con-
gress, Who for polite purposes prevent The settle
ment of the currency question, and other important
measures which the wants OF our people mos impe-
riously demand.
Resolved That we earnestly call upon members OF
Congress to lay aside their party quarrels, and unite
their efforts in accomplishing those objects most con-
duciye to the interests OF our common country.
Resoired, That we believe conservative principles
are truly democratic, and that our present National
Administration, in The discharge OF its high and re-
sponsble trusts, is prompted to acton by such prn-
ciples, and which, if continued, will produce the
greatest good to the greatest number
Resolred That in the public lfe of JOHN TYLER
we see the fearless champion OF Liberty, the indie
pendent high minded, and honest politician, untra-
melled by the degrading shackles Of party.
Resolved That the members Of the true Executive
Cabinet are unsurpassed by any body of men in abil
~ and political sagacity, eyincng that conservative
spirit so much valued by our enlightened people.
Resolved, That we are opposed to United States
Bank organized as bank Of stock and loan, as such
an institution is too easily converted to the interests
of political factions.
Resoired That We are in favor Of Government
Agent so constituted as to facilitate domestic ex-
changes and the Government in collecting and dis
bursting the public revenue and the Exchequer plan
as recommended by President Tyler TO Congress, is
believed will answer such purposes.
Resolved That we in favor OF a bank reform,
and are ready to endorse sound measure at the
hands of any party.
On motion to adopt the 9Th resolution, Colonel ii.
Apire said that he could grant to President Tyler all
the qualifications therein contained He spoke with
much feeling and called the attention of the chairman
and meeting to the yeas and nays in the United States
Senate this day Is years. on the resolution to recall
our Minister at tie Court of ST. James
The meeting was also addressed by a Y. A. La
thorp, in support of the various resolutions applaud
ing the conservative principle of the Administration
and warning citizens against the sordd motives and
crafty intrigues Of polical aspiranh.
The meeting Unexpectedly large and during
the proceedings the utmost harmony aud good order
prevailed.
ALEX II. BARBER Chairman.