Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-02-24
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CHARLTON CLAY CLUB.

According 10 previous notice, very re-
spectacle portion Of the wings Of Charlton
county assembled in the town of old
Charlton, on Saturday the l7ih February.
for the purpose Of organizing themselves
into a Clay Club for that township. Col.
John M. Bell, was elected President; Judge
John NJ Feazel, Vice President, and Alfred
Mann, Secretary.
After the object of the meeting had been
briefly stated by the Chair--On motion of
VIM N. Feazel, a committee Of five gen.
tlemen were appointed to draught pream-
! bic and resolutions: and after retiring a
short time said committee returned and re-
ported the following, which were, with a
+, few amendments. unanimously adopted:
! WHEREAS, 1t is duty which the wings owe
10 b mseives and TO the country 10 guard with
vigilance and zeal their sacred rights and dearest
interests. especially in the choice and election OF
Chief Magistrate, and whereas, vigorous efforts
. aud UDtirirg exeriions are being made by our op,
ponen,s TO impose upon the country man who
Is only equacd in maladministration by the
present incumbent who now disgraces the seat
!
nation, the interest OF the country and the pros.
perty of every department Of business would
be wisely and faithfully sustained by that true
patriot aud eminent statesman, Henry Clay; and
whereas, to remedy the injurious effects which
demagogues in power have produced upon the
currency Of the country, and thereby restore TO
US sound and healthy circulating medium, it is
earnestly believed that this truly great is the
only one in the nation, who is qualified by ex.
perence or constituted by nature TO accomplish SO
desirable en- ohiect and whereas, the strength
Of all parties depends upon unanmy Of feeling
ard concert of action, without which victory
may be doubtful; and whereas, frequent meetings
Of the people and public discussions are among
the efec,ual means Of producing that union Of
sentiment and noble enthusiasm SO necessary to
the the success and triu Nph OF any cause Be i
} therefore,
Resolved, Ist That we most cordially con
cur with our whig brethren in the adoption Of the
plan Of organizing "CIay Clubs and do now
. recommend that such associations be formed in
every township throughout the State, where at
least seven wings can be found TO constitute a
quorum.
Resolved. 2nd That the distinguished farmer
Of Ashland. the bright ornament Of Kentucky,
and the profound and eloquent statesman Of the
union, HEERy CLAY, is Justly entitled to our
warmest support for the next presidency.
: Resolved, Sd. That we have entire conf.
derc' in the patriotism, and Underwriting course
of joins DAVIS, Of Massachusetts. on all the
great leading principles Of the wing party, and
that he deserves and shall receive most zeal.
r.. Gus support for the office OF Vice President o.
the L. States, provided he shall be the nominee
, Of the Baltimore Convention.
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: use every honorable exeTtioa to prevent the cleo
S ton Of Martin Van BIren, under firm belle
D.. that he is totally incapable Of relieving tht
country from its p cuniary and commercial EN-
barrasSmens.
p Resolved, 9TH That we approve Of "Y Dung
If Mems Wing Convention" 10 be held ia the cit,
,ol ST. Louis on the 1s Monday Of June nexr
and that this Club will cheerluiIy send delega
n ton to the same.
s Resolved, 9th. That the wings Of Brunswick
!, be requested 10 organize al that place. centra
-. Wing Club for the County Of Charlton, at which
delegates from the various other clubs in TIT
5 county shall meet at specified periods to consul
i on the best plans Of operation.
= Resolved. 9TH That this Club shall meet OF
the 3rd Saturday in each month, Tor purposes o
" political discussion, and snch other proceeding
= as shall be deemed expedent from TIME 10 time.
Resolved. Sin, That the Boon's Lick Times
aud other wing papers ia the State be requested
r. to publish these proceedings.
!. On motion Of A. Mann, ESQ, Resolved, Tha
when this Club ad, ourn-it meet again at Mon
licello, at the time specified in the Ith Resolu
{ lion.
d On motion OF WIN, \. Feozel, the chair ap
: pointed the following gentlemen committee o
, vigilance, viz. WIN. n. Feaze Ihos. Hoy, F
. w. Nash, Woodson arr aud l., Wilson.
{ On motion the following gentlemen were aP
I pointed committee OF correspondence, viz. JOIN
NJ. Feazel, w. Mcclure and A. Mann.
:, Ga motion, Resolved That the proceeding
! Of this meeting he signed by the President, Vic
:, President, and Secretary.
II On motion-the meeting then adjourned unit
, the Sd Saturday in March next, at Monticello.
JOHN NJ. BELL, President.
JoHN NJ. FEA2EL Vice President.
Il A, MASN, Secretary.
After the business Of the meeting wa
- over, Thomas Hoy, Esq, being called upon
, responded in speech, which, though short
was fu! Of force and cloquence, lie
, spoke with marked energy Of the virtues
and mental exceIIencics of Mr. Clay--anc
concluded by appealing TO all to support
D that great friend of The American nation.
= A CANmD CoNrEssIoN.-Mike Walsh, il
speaking Of the Iocofoco cry about "ppc
laying" says:-"The cant about pipe laying
during the last Presidential election is al
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