, 1844-09-21

S,utllJI vi IN
tor of 1871, and the delinquent pub
Ii: servant Of IS42, all 10 be found IN
the person of the mock patriot oil
Ashland will again be rebuked by the
indignant voices Of an outraged peo-
people.
The results OF the late elections in
different portions of our Union, we
regard as the plecnrses OF his more
general condemnation whilst we
hail with joy the unanimity OF action
which has so FAT signaIlzed the on
ward course of the great republican
party. regarding it as the certain
means Of ensurIny the overthrow OF
wEiggery, and the success OF the
great principles fer which we con-
lend. We can safely say at least
that Missouri will lie foremost in the
fight, who, ever true to her faith, and
unmindful Of Internal discussions will
De ready to chaStise infany and to re-
ward merit. The firm un5ending
Democrats Of Old Pike, Unawed
by past defeat, will not again he
found slumbering at their posts, but
will show to the world that they are
|rot inundated by past disc"miilure,
and will ere long SEND up sh6ut, OF
triumph for their redemption from
Federal rule.
With Il view to express more fully
our feelings and opinions, We adopt
the following IcsrlutiGnS:-
Resolred, That the nominations Of
James X. Polk Of Tennessee. and
George NJ. Dallas OF Penn, for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency. has
our unqualified appreciation, and that
regarding them as tho unwavering
friends o. popular liberty. and the
arccnt~ champions Of tie great Princi-
pie; cf Democracy. we p!cmlsc them
ouf hearty and cordial support.
Rcsolrs9. That We regard the an
|roxation cf Texas rs = question oi
the mcst solemn interest to Il 4
ton. and TINT from its recuiIFr lnca-
tiol--,he character cf lis production.
and from all ihr circumstances devel-
oncd in IT. discussion Of the subject,
We are forced to the conclusion that
lis acquisition TO oar territory would
be beneficial to the country AT large.
whist united BY kindred blood, and
VIII interests inAentii;cd from SINH
Iaritv in character, Of population, soil
AMI ch mate. We can SEQ no evil that
woulS arse from is admission Into
the treat f.niv Of states
EesoIreL. That we fonL!y a,there
70 the long tried principles of De
mocrarv, and H. At placing unlimited
CONFIDENCE in tie Intelligence and pa
trIoiism Of the great body of the peo-
pc, we believe tha, li'osc principles.
though defeated for a tfnc, are des-
tined ultimately TO triumph.
ReaoIcsd, That we are opposed to
the circuIa,ivn OF a National -Sank-
DENYING the right Of Congress - Gre
ate such an institution, and contend
:ng against ali lltiludinious ecu
structiuns of the constitution. But
that even il this difficulty were obvl
ated, we would oppose the charter OF
such an institution, as we would any
other mighty engine Of fraud and cor
ruptIon.
Ncsolred, That we are opposed to
4 protective tariff: believing it to be
unjust in lis influence, and that 10 the
imposition OF duties, we desire 10 sec
1t done wish IN eye single to revenue.
with such incidental protection as
viii lie a natn'al consequence.
Resolg,d, That we sincerely Ia
ment the divisions which have OF late
existed in the ranks Of the Democrat
&c party, and a, that causes Of dis
pute nov exist. We earnestly desire 4
cessation OF difficulties. and trust that
our ranks may again present TO the
enemy an unhroken front.
Rcsoirrd, That to organize fully
for the approaching election. and TO
secure to our candidates for the Presi-
dencv and Vice Presidency u iull
strength. that we appoint a central
committee empowered to appoint
committees Of vigilance for the differ
ent townships, and TO do such acts
they may deem conducive to the IT,
~terest Of the party.
The above preamble and resolu-
tons being submitted, were adopted
by the meeting without Il dissenting
voice. On motion the following gen.
tlemen were appointed to act as a
central committee OF the Democratic
party OF Pike county: G.. w. Buck
ner, A.. II. Buckner, ii. G.. Edwards,
David McAlister and K. Johnson.
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