Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-06-01
democratic Meeting IN Jelerson
County.

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AT large ana respectable meeting of the
democratic citizens Of Jefferson county con-
vcned pursuant to public notice at the Court
House Fairfield, on Saturday the 18th
day Of May 1884, Gen. SAML. WHIT
MORE was called to the chair, and RoRr.
BRows, Esq, appointed Secretary. Col.
VIM. Coop having stated the Of iect Of the
meeting, on motion committee of eight
was appointed to draft resolutions express
sive of its sense, viz: WIN Lyons. Smith
Ball, Esq. John Reager, John Jewett, S.
P. Majors, Lewis Young, James Baily and
Enos Ellmaker. During the absence of
this committee the meeting was addressed
by Col. Nml. SutPeton, Charles Negus, G.
.4caeson, c. F. .8lden, Esqrs. and others,
when the committee returning reported the
following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, we, democrats. Of jefferson
county, view the results Of the coming cleo
tons with deep interest, as about 10 fix
upon our country and Territory lasting
impression; and believing the principles Of
democracy which we cherish to be those
upon which our civil and political institu-
tons were fouhded-by which they have
been protected in times of peril and danger
in the past-and through which they will
be supported and built up in the future:
Therefore,
Resolved, That we believe the principles
Of democracy to be founded on The broad
basis Of eternal truth, Justice and equal
rights; -and believing thus we will adhere
to them. notwithstanding the gold spoon
stories, and all our opponents may say in
favor Of bank monopolies, and the priv
ileges Of a wealthy few.
Resolved, That the democracy Of Jeffer-
son county have no confidence in wing
promises, and believe wing principles il
carried out would be ruinous to the best
interests of our country.
| Iso'ued, That we will be up and doing,
and prevent by every honorable means the
success Of the selfstyled wing party.
RESOLVED, That the democrats Of this
county will never support any man, or the
supporters Of any man, who has denounced
them as Gland pirates, robbers, plunderers,
and lawlcss rabble."
Resolved, That forthe purpose Of carry
ing out our principles we will be united,
and that thorough organization of our
party is necessary.
RESOLVED, That the brilliant light of the
loco foco matches of truth, shall, at the
coming elections, dissipate forever the few
femaihg clouds Of coon-darkness, in the
democratic county of jefferson.
On motion, Resolved, That committee
of five be appointed as central democratic
committee of vigilrhce: whereupon John
A. Pitzer, Geo. Acheson, VIM. McGaw,
Win. Lyons and John w. Culbertson,
were appointed said committee.
On motion, Resolved, That committees
Of vigilance be appointed in each township
throughout the county; whereupon The
following committees were appointed:
Fairfeld Topnship.-Charles Negus, G.
M. Fox, John Shields.
L Gust Grove Township.-Safnl. Whit
more, VIM. Judd, Joseph Scott, Martin
Byerly.
Desmoanes Tornship.-J. H. Anderson,
S. P. Majors, Lewis Young, Enos Ell
maker.
Liberty Tounship.-C. F. Alden, B. S.
Dunn, Henry Terrill, John Steele.
Cedar Ioscnship.-James Allen, A.
Galliher, Grinder Wilson.
Round PRAIRIE Tormship.-John Wilt
taker, Thomas Miller, John Il. Reager,
Smith Fall.
Lockri..ge Tomnship.-Sullifand S. Ross,
John R. Parsons, Joseph Hickcnbottom,
James R. Bailey.
Walnut To,rnshir.-David Courtney,
Nathan w. Bond, G. w. Varderman.
Penn To,cnship.-Martih Cassiday, J..
]. hurry, Stephen Heard, Charles Blake
ly.
Rack Ha,ck To,cnship.-Willis C..
Stone, George Ruggles, Henry Hardin.
On motion, Resolved, That the demo-
Gratis Of Jefferson county assemble in
county convention for the purpose nominal
ting suitable candidates for the ensuing
election.
Resolved, That the democracy meet in
their respective townships on Saturday the
9th Of June next, for the purpose Of elect
ing five delegates from each township to
represent them in the county convention,
to be holden in Fairfield on Saturday, the
18th Of June, at ~ o'clock, M.
Resolved, That it be recommend to the
different townships, to elect their delegates
by ballot.
Resolved, That the proceedings of ills
meeting be signed by the officers and pub
lished in the democratic papers in this Ter
ritory.