The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-08-01

the fire ofhis eye and the ferver ofhis feel
ings, and he now battles in the Wing cause
with all the ardor Of a young conscript; his
thorough acquaintance with the political his
tory of the past, his fearless denunciation Of
error, bis bold defence of fright, renders him
a champion most serviceable to his friends
and formidable TO his foes. At the conclu-
sion ofhis address the assembiage adjourned
to partake of the Inequalities which the citi-
Gems of Gibson had provided. Though the
number was great, the preparation was equal
to the emergency. There was plenty even
to profusion; all seemed 10 enjoy themselves,
and the greatest cordially and good feeling
prevailed. Patriotic music and Wing sorgs
enhanced the interest of the occasior.
At the conclusion of the repast all return
ed to listen to a speech from Mr.. Pitcher of
Mi. Vernon. This gentleman entered upon
The subject of a tariff, and all who listened
must have felt the force of his arguments
and facts; he dwell with marked effect upon:
the policy of protecting our own industry,
upon the reciprocal advantages to be deriv-
ed from such asystem, and the mutual de-
tendance of one branch of national industry
upon the other. The sarcasm with which
he denounced the opposite and delusive
course, was scathing and blasting, and there
was none we are satisfied who paid attention,
that did not arise wiser Than they came
After the conclusion of Mr.. Pitcher the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were intro
duced and adopted.
Whereas, The thousands of patriotic citi-
zens who have met here in convention this
day, to comipgle sentiments aud inspirit be-,
coming efforts, on the part Of all at the ap-
preaching elections to redeem our General
Assembly and our glorious Union from the
control Of spoilsmen who assume the name
of "democracy'' to urge feigned p~retences
and crafty devised schemes TO cover their
r%uinous course, and thus to deceive if not
F., divide these United States; and whereas, this
convention is thoroughly convinced that q
return to Wing measures and Wing princl-
pies has become essential TO the happiness.
prosperity and general welfare of.he Union.
Resolred, That we exuli in the certain
prospect of electing the patriots and states
men Henry Clay and Theodore F~relinghuy-
sen, to the Presidency and Vice Presidency
of the Union; and that TO secure the cleo
ton ofa Senator to the Congress ofthe Uni
ted States for this.State friendly TO the sound
, policy of the Wings, under which alone our
State can meet her engagements, ~retrieye her
honor, and become happy as every good citi-
zen desires, we shall vigiiently endeavor TO
secure the election ofwhigs TO our next gen.
eral assembly.
Resolped, TIL at the thanks of this conEen-
ton be rendered 10 the President of the day;
also to the several Vice Presidents, Mar
) shalls, and Musicians, who nave favored Us
with their presence and services.
J. ResOlped, That the proceedings of this
# convention be furnished by the Secretary
o for publication, to the Evansville Journal,
: Wing Rife and Vincennes Gazette.
e R6solped, That this convention do now
: adjourn.
In the. evening the Clay Club met, many
, from the country yet fingered unwilling to
e loose the echo from the voice of this day
The Club was addressed by Mr.. Peck of
Tennessee, in a humorous and f~acetious
speech, which seemed highly entertaining TO
the audience; he was followed by Mr.. Terry
g of Davies, who sustained the interest of the
occasion, though the hour was late and the
audience wearied with the prolonged excite
ment of the day, all regretted his speech had
not been made under more favorable cir
J cumstances, TO which its merits so well en-
+ titled it. The whole celebration exhibited
It, the deep, thorough interest the Wings feel
10 in the result of the elections-their high
hopes-their abiding trust-and if othet pla-
r ces respond TO the feelings of the wings here
\. assembled, victory must perch upon our ban
$ ners in August and November. We feel
n assured that our flag which overtops all the
(. spires and domes in the place, is only one
r out of ten thousand whose waving folds
famed by the breezes OF heaven, announce
that the wing army is in the field and ready
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