Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-11-25

the Office Of President in the canvass Of 1914.
Resolved, That whilst we entertain, with our
Wing friends throughout the Union full faith
that no other name will be seriously presented to
the consideration OF the National Convention in
reference to the Office of Chief Magistrate than
that Of Mr.. Clay we yet feel it our duty TO in.
struct our delegate, and he is hereby instructed,
in the language Of the patriotic Jones OF Ten.
nessee. ito go for Clay first, for him last, and for
him all the time"
The choice of Presidential Elector being
next in order Gen. Rob't Wilson of Ran.
dolph, was put in nomination by W. G..
Childs of Howard, and COL w. ii. Russell
of Galloway, was nominated by John b.
Duncan. When on motion of Maj. How
ell, Of Monroe, the claims of the two can
didates for Elector were submitted to
committee of one delegate from each coun-
ty, who reported in favor of Gen. Wilson,
which report was unanimously adopted.
John ]. Holiday of Monroe. offered the
following resolution, which was unanimous
y agreed to:
RESOLVED, That we prefer JOHN DAVIS Of
Massachusetts, for Vice President of the United
Stotes, bu. that we will vote for any man whose
principles coincide with ours who may be chosen
by the National Convention.
| The adoption of the following was then
moved by Maj Howell of Monroe, and
unanimously agreed to:
| RESOLVED, That a Mass Wing District Nee.
ting be held in PARIS, in the County Of Mon
roe, on the Last Friday of June neat, to respond
TO the nominations OF the National Wing Con-
vention, and for the promotion Of the cause.
The Convention then took recess until
7 o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention met pursuant TO adjourn
ment. A large number of Ladies being
present, seats were procured for them
within the the bar of the Court House.
w. F. Switzler moved the adoption of
the following resolutions, and they were
unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That while we have unbounded con.
fdence in the ability, zeal and faithfulness OF
Gen Rob't Wilson, the Presidential Elector cho.
sen by this Convention, the more certainly to in.
sure his active exerons in the Wing Cause, be it
hereby resolved that it is expected Of him by
this Convention, that he signalize his zeal and
devotion 10 Wing Principles BY visiting frequent.
ly every county in this district and public.
| ly addressing the people Of the same.
RESOLVED, That this Convention recommend
the appointment OF State Central Committee,
10 be composed OF four individuals from each
Electoral District, and that the following gentle.
men be chosen TO act upon said committee Tor
this district Hon. David Todd Of Boone, Abel
Leonard OF Howard, DR.. Curd Of Galloway,
and W. B. Gddings Of Monroe.
The resolutions having been passed, the
following gentlemen, viz: John B. Duncan
of Galloway, w. J. Howell Of Monroe,
w. f. Switzer Of Boone, and James R..
Alternately of Monroe, having been loud
ly called for, severally addressed the Con-
vention, in most thrilling, happiy-concei-
we'd, and eloquent speeches, during the de-
livery of which they were loudly and en-
Enthusiastically cheered.
Mai. Rollins of Boone, offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unanimous
| ly adopted:
Resolved, That this Convention highly
approve the policy of holding Young
Mems Convention Of Ratification in Baii.
more in May next, the day after the adj
journment Of the Wing National Conven-
ton, and the following gentlemen are here
by selected to represent the voters of this
district in said Convention:
From the County Of Boone-Geo. Knox,
Maj N. w. Wilson. Milton S. Matthews,
DR.. II. NJ. Clarkson, DR.. j. c. Page, John
ii. Field, John w. Yeldell, F. t. Russell,
Capt. John w. Keiser. and w. F. Switzler.
/ Callouoy-Dr. |. Curd, Judge Joseph
Freeland, A. G. Bennett, Elisha Chace,
John Tate, J. D. McGary, and Col. VIM.
II. Russell.
Monroe-John Adams, w. ]. Howell,
John J. Holiday, DR.. John B. Hays, F. ].
era wford George B. COUCH
Ho,oard-Benj. Smith. John d. Perry
w. G. Childs, VIM. J. Moore, r. T. Prev
lit, Hamilton Swilzler, Clark H. Green
VIM. d. Swnney.
Audrain-J. B. Morris, J. D. Shields, r.
Calhoun.
Macon-A. NJ. Cameron, VIM. Holman
w. E. Moberly.
Shelby-Wm. J. Davidson, Alex. Stay,
back, Russell Moss, J. c. Agnew.
Adair-Dr. w. c. Warrenner, Lewis
Conner.
Randolph-Ma C. Oxley, Jas. Wright
John ii. Penny. Oh. McLane, John Burton
VIM. Cleaveand, Daniel H. Cornelius.
Scotland-Josh. Glover, John w. Fore.
man, X. P. Anderson.
RcSolred That the thanks of this Con.
vention are due, and are hereby presented
to the citizens of Huntsville, and of Ran.
dolph county, for the kindness and hosPi.
tally extended to us during the delibera.
lions of the Convention.
On motion. it was
ReSolUed That the proceedings of this