Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-15

rally; upon them, as upon rock, we take our
stand; determined with them 10 rise or fall; and
trusting for their final and permanent establish.
ment, to the Intelligence and patriot, sm Of the
American people.
Resolved, Tho. in our State as well as in our
National affairs, we have great measures to con
tend for, and great principles to sustain. Our
adversarcs have tramplcd the sacred principle OF
Equal Representation under foot; we would re.
store and pcrpetuate it, by means of Conven
lion based upon population only, TO revise our
defective Constitution; they have imposed upon
us "the tyranny of General Ticket" in the
election of members OF Congress; we strike for
the overthrow Of that tyranny, and Congressional
elections by single districts; they have sought
to nnict upon the people laws Of pains and pen
allies, interfering with rights inherent in, and
inalicnable from, lreemen; We resist TO the last,
and with our utmost might all such attempts.
Thus, in our domestic concerns, as in those of
the nation, we declare ourselves the advocates OF
the Peoples rights, and Of that popular freedom
which shall secure the largest measure Of bene.
fits and happiness to all who claim the protec.
ton and blessings Of popular Government.
The above resolutions were adopted amidst a
din Of loud and hearty approval and their adop.
lion was followed by twelve long, spirit stirring
cheers for HENRY CLAY Of Kentucky, and twelve
more for THEODORE FRELiNGnUYsEN OF New
Jersey.
1t was then announced that the Hon. VIM.
K. Bond Of Ohio, was present. This was re-
ceived with three hearty cheers, and in the
midst OF the loud calls which were made for him,
Mr.. Bond appeared upon the stand, He pro.
ceeded to address the Convention, and in able,
eloquent and argumentative speech chained the
tto IF tba tp1a far I'd IF an
hour. Mr.. Bond, in the course Of his remarks,
reviewed briefly the great principles Of the
| Wing party, and eloquently portrayed the bless.
ing which the establishment Of the practical de
velopmcnt of those principles would confer upon
our country. Mr. Bond was listened 10 with
great attention, and retired amidst the loud ap.
plause which had frequently interrupted him
during his able eloquent effort.
At this stage Of the proceedings, there was
recess Of fifteen minutes, during which the dele.
gates TO the Convention partook Of the collation.
which had been prepared for them on the
grouhl. Again assembled, the Hon. Edward
Bates Of ST. Louis, was loudly called for and
responded in a speech, considered by many the
happiest and most brilliant effort Of tho day.
This we believe, is Mr.. Bates first political
speech since the campaign Of l640 and although
he has, since that period, confined himself ex.
clusively 10 the duties Of his profession, he has
not lost the ardor which distinguished him them
Nay, when he appeared upon the stand, it
seemed as if the recollection OF the past, at that
moment, swept through his mind and unclaimed
the long pcnt Up but unsubdued energies which
had erst been so effectively employed in the
political arena. Mr.. Bates eloquonce is OF the
most pleasing character, uniting the sound and
] maturcd judgment Of age, with the ardor and
brIliancy OF youth. He was listened 10 with
delight, and paused in his remarks amidst reit.
Grated requests that he would continue.
Mr.. Bates was followed in rapid succession,
by John |. Campbell, Esq, Of Marion county;
Uricl Wright, Esq, of St. Louis; Col. VIM.
II. Russell, Of Galloway; Mr.. Higgins, OF Iowa
Territory; John G. Richardson, ESQ.,, OF Coop.
er; Pierce c. Grace, Of St. Louis; and Mr..
Ridgeloy, Of Lafay who, in short, effective,
eloquent, and we'll timed remarks, contributed
TO fan and keep alive the enthusiastic ardor
which burned Sc warmly throughout that vast
assembly. Their efforts were received with Ere.
quont bursts Of applause, the well armed evi.
denccs OF their success.
Hon. S. S. Prentiss OF Mississippi, being
loudly called for, Pierce c. Grace, Chairman Of
the Committee OF Invitation, read the following
letter from that gentleman:
| 'lChSBURU, May %Oll, lC4t'
| GENTLEMEN: ! have the honor Of being in
receipt OF your favor Of the 18th inst, inviting
me to attend "a Wing Young Mems Mass State
Convention" to be holden at St. Louis on the
Sd Of June next.
! regret much that cannot comply with your
wishes. My professional engagements for the
ensuing month will command all my time, and
preclude me from the pleasure Of visiting your
great city on the day designated.
But allow me to say, gentlemen, that my
warmost sympathies and best wishes will be with
you, in your noble and patriotic effort to redeem
your magnificent State from her present political
condition-a condition So unworthy her great
desnes. The Wings Of Missouri have under.
taken an arduous labor; but so much the more
goTons will be its successful result.
Let them think OF the triumph they may
achieve in the regeneration Of State so long
bound beneath the pernicous rule Of dcmagogucs,
and their hearts will swell within them like
he tides Of their own mighty river. High honor
awaits their attempt; the gratitude and thanks OF
all the Wings Of the Union will attend their
success.
beg you, gentlemen, 10 accept my sincere
acknowledge for the polite and nattering
terms in which you have communicated to me
your wishes, and be assured nothing but impcra.
tive necessity could prevent my compliance with
them. With assurances Of my desire for your
health and happiness, remain,
Very respectfully your ob't servt
S. S. PRENTISS.
To Messrs. Pierce c. Grace, V. Staley, Henry
B. Belt, Chas D. Drake, T. o. Duncan
Committee.