Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-01-13
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1874.
WINGS OF HOWARD AWAKE Il
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"ReSolred. That in our opininn it is the
duty of the Wings in the several counties
of this State, where there is any fair pros
pect of success, to put forth their whole
strength at the approaching election for
members of the General Assembly, in an
effort to carry their respective counties for
the Wings: and we do now hereby pledge
ourselves TO the Wings throughout the
State. that we will, on our parts. do our ut.
most in the way of all fair and honorable
exertions to make the good cause trium.
plant in "Old Howard"
The above resolution was adopted at a
meeting Of the Wings held in this place on
the 9TH of last October.
1t is time for the Wings to begin to make
some preparation TO redeem the pledge
given, to do all in their power in the way
of fair and honorable exertion to make the
good cause triumphant in "Old Howard"
The first part of the resolution deserves
consideration first, and resolves itself into
this question:
Is there any fair prospect for the success
of the Wings of Howard, in contest for
members of the next General Assembly!
| This is the question to be decided, and
so far as are are concerned, we unhesiia-
tingly give the question an affirmative an
swer.
1t is true. in ls4O, our opponents succee-
ded in electing their candidates over ours,
by majority of somewhere near one hun
dred and ffty rotes. m..,
Since then, there has been considerable
changes in the state of affairs, brought
about by natural and matter of course re.
suts-such as new citizens coming into the
county and old residents moving out, the
natural increase of voters, &c. &c. In this
way, no one can doubt but that considera-
BILE changes have taken place.
The next thing to be decided is, whether
these changes will be in favor Of or against
US.
We incline to the belief that they will
prove to be in our favor; from some inqu-
ry into the subject, we are led TO believe
that the change produced in our favor by
emigration, is equivalent to moiety of the
majority against US in 1910. Now, on
which side the natural increase will pre-
ponderale, we have no means of telling;-
but suppose it to be equally divided, and
we have majority of seventy. fUe to over
come, which we humbly conceive, with the
evident advantage we possess over our OPP
ponents on the points of State Policy which
will be agi1a,ed and determine the next
canvass, and with proper exertion, can be
done.
But to do this, we must be strictly and
thoroughly organized. And the sooner the
Wings have meeting for the purpose of
organization, the better,
We would suggest the propriety of the
Wings holding a meeting some time about
the first Of March nert-say the SECOND
Saturday, which will be the 9th day of the
month, for the purpose of forming a CLAY
CLUB. and of coming TO some definite I'M
derstanding as to what course shall be pur.
sued. The Wings throughout the country.
with unanimity which has no precedent,
are making active and vigorous prepare
tons for the coming contest; we feel soil.
citous that the Wings old Howard should
join the mighty host by making like prepa-
rations, thereby evincing their devotion to
their principles and their country.
We have given our views above, as to
the position of The wings, and the course best
to pursue; and should be pleased to hear
from our friends in different parts of The
county on the subject. The objects to be
attained are certainly of sufficient impor-
lance to stimulate the wings to action
We wish to see them assemble with calm.
ness and deliberalion, but with an indompt.
able will and determination that shall sur
mount all difficulties, and consult as to The
best means of promoting the interests of
he principles for which we, as party, are
UJTIt will be seen by correspondent,