Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

York, and is eagerly devoured by
those who fancy themselves epicures
So says the St Louis Gazette.
Meeting of the Wings of Union and
Augusta Townships.
| In pursuance Of public notice, the Wing.
of Union and Augusta Townships assem-
bled at the Union school house, on Satur
day, the 23d of March, at l o'clock, P. Nj.
for the purpose of forming Clay Club.
| The meeting was called 20 order by Mr.
VIM. Sunderland: and on motion of the
same gentleman, JOHN AsHPAuGH, Esq, was
called to the Chair. and on motion, JOHN
G. EWING was appointed Secretary. The
Chairman then briefly stated the object OF
the meeting.
On motion, it was
Resolued, That, committee OF six be APP
pointed to draft a Constitution, to be pre-
scented at the next meeting, for considera.
ton.
The Chair appointed the following gen
tlemen as the committee: VIM + Hender-
son, VIM Sunderland. Sydney Smith,
Joshua Holland, John K Delashmutt and
Joseph Chapman.
The meeting was then addressed by Mr.
Starr, of Burlington.
On motion. it was agreed to meet again
on Saturday. the Both of March. at Samu-
ell Elliotts, Esq, at l O'Clock, M; when,
on motion, the meeting adjourned.
Second msetinE Of the Union and .iugusta
Township Clay Club.
According 10 previous notice, and invita-.
ton given, the Clay Wings of Union and
Augusta townships met at Samuel Ell:ott's
nf r.aN- r
clock, N. The meeting was called to
order by Mr. Ashpaugh, when Mr. sunder
land, from the committee appointed lor
that purpose, presented TIE following Con.
siituton for the government OF this Club.
ARTICLE 1. This association shall be call.
ed the "Ciay CAB Of Union and Augusta
-
ART 2. Its object declared to be the dis.
senInation OF sound Wing principles among
the people, and the ultimate triumph Of
those pri rcipes, by spreading correct po-
iitical information among the people, and |
to exert every other honorable means for the |
advancement of the Wing cause in these |
townships, and to effcc: with the assistance |
and cooperation Of other Clubs, thorough |
of the Wing party in this
county and Terrftory--to which object we
hereby pledge 10 each other, and to our
country our best efforts, our time and the
abilities which we may possess, hencefor-
ward enNl the Presidential election il, 1914
ART. s. Every men.bcr shall be bound a
all times, to hold himself ready for any
honorable service which our glorioas cause
may need at his hand
ART. 4. The officers or this Club shall be
Il President, one Vice President, Il Record
ing Secretary, a Corresponding Sccrctar,
and Il Treasurer, who shall perform the dn-
ties usually performed by such officers
Art. 3. There shall be an Executive
Committed, consisting Of FIVE members, who
shall exercise general supervision and
control in all matters coming within the
'ange of the objects of this Club.
Art. =. The regular meeting Of the Club
Ia be held at such times and pla ces as
nay be designated, and special meetings
nay be called by the President or exccu-
i've committee, whenever it is considered
xpedient. {
ART. 7. All true Wings may become
rembers of this Club by signing their
ames TO this Constitution.
The question being put upon the adop-
ion of the Constitution, it was unanimous
Y adopted i
MIR Smith reported the following gentle.
len as the officers of the Club, under the
tn article of the Constitution:
PreSident-Wm. f. Henderson.
Vice President-Israel Robertson.
Recording Secretary-John G. Ewing.
Corresponding Secretary--Nels Ives
TredsHsr--Samael Elliott.
Erecutiue C0mmittee-.Joshua Holland, r
ohm Ashpaugh. Samuel Stephens, William a
underland and WIN Green wood.
The report was accepted, and the gentle :
len recommended were unanimously cleo
20 the officers OF the Club a
The committee presented the following .
solutions for the consideration of the
Tub:
RESOLVED, That we believe with Washing
IN, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, that
lie protection Of American industry and
mercan labor, is and shall be the first =
lty of American Legsla lures, that it is in 8
he judgment of this meeting the great Sc.
ct of national prosperity.
Resotped, That as an American citizen,
e admire HENRY CLAY, of Kentucky, as a
atesman and an orator and patriot, un 4
lrpassed in this or any other country, but
,ove all and most Of all, for his steadfast :,
I'd unffinching devotion to our Union. i
Resolved, That we view Henry Clay, of h
as the great public administra. .,
r of all our estates; we trust TO his care, a,
because we know we cannot p
istake his principles, his policy or his g,
ews; they stand in every page of our >,
history, from the first act of his II
,blic life down to the present day. r,
Resoired, That we believe in one term for W
e Presidency, and rotation in office in our ~
unity and territory. n
ResoLred, That sound nat ional currency 90
indispensable to the prosperity of the az, :
cultural, commercial and manufacturing
teres is of the country, and that such
rrency is only to be had by establishing
well regulated National Bank. n
Resolred, That with Harry Of the West OF
: our watchword, Union and Augusta IL
wnships must and shall be redeemed. 70
The resolutions were received and on be. Sa
2 read they were passed. ty
Messrs Chapman and 10y sung, in good