The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-13
THE OXFORD TOWNSHIP HICKORY CLUs, ~

8h q the school house Ia district No. in Neweom
srs,own; ANuRsw CRersR Esq. in the Chair and John )
N. Thompson Secretary. The meeting being called to o
order the reuuit Of de National conven'ioa was made
known to the Society, and O. G. Seldom, J. D. Good
rich and X. n. Nug'n appointed committee to dSal
resolutions expressive the opinions 9th meeting upon
this and other leading political subjects Ofthe day. AZ
ter the committee had withdrawn the Club enter.
tanned BY short addresses rom several OF the msmberS
The number in attendance, and tho spirit with whsh
they chesringy aPpaudsd the sentiments Of ite speak
ers showed TINT the spirit Of true Democracy wa up
The committee having returned reported the following
preamble and resolution which were unanimously adop'
Isd .-t .ef aI-,.sb. -...
WHEREAS VIC believe that on The ultimate triumph
Of the principles of Democracy derend the interests o
this great commonwealth, that the slealiOn to Office
principles is also Of the utmost importance to pros
perity nation and whereas believe lho, the ei
fecs Of Wing principles and Wing measures as del
elerous 10 our interests as those Of the Democracy
beneficial Therefore be ..s|
Resolved That we hereby associate ourselves togelh-
for the promulgaton Of Democratic principles and for
securing their at the approaching election and to
this end we will use all reasonable and honorable means
ResOtrOd, That in the elOclionsering inaneuvres Of
the Wing party we recognize the same spirit Of reck-
ossnesS and disregard Of republican principles and in
stutons that characterized the party ia lel0 and
that we will do our utmost to prevent a repetition of
those demOralizing to society and njuriou,
to the commonwealth.
ResOlocd, That we deprecate the system Of fnancal
operations anticipated in the establishment Of United
States Bank scaculted 10 introduce corruption inQu.
legislative halls and establish monopoles In derogaloH
of the interests of the many to the aggrandzement Of
the few.
RcsOLocd, That we consider the idea of high Tariff
for the protection Of home industry as Pejudcis to the
I interests Of commerce-a system well calculated 10 de-.
ceive those who are unaquanted with the subject and
to create the system Of odiOus monopoes the
establishment of National Bank, by extending protec,
ton to those who are able to protect themselves.
ResOlUed, Tha, regard the annexation of Texas to
f. this government as measure raught with the greatest
interest both 10 this country and Texas and viewino
, it in this light we heartily concur in the measure
Resolued That the democratic candidates for ,ht
Presidency and Vice Presidency Of The United State
are MEN well calculated fill these important Offices
and entitled The unanimous support of The Democracy
4 Of the Union. a"
ResOiUcd, That Col. David Tod, Ohios iavori,e sor
isa sterling Democrat Of the Old JefferSonian school,
suitable citizen to preside as Chief Magistrate of tn
State, and the most scientific coonskinner ofhe day.
Resotusd. Finally That we will go it," Ihroug
thick and Thin, for Polk, DsIas and Tod,
10 On motion of E. Goodrich it was
Resolped That we have undmiuished confidence i
the political ability, wisdom and gritty Of The Hon
= James Mathews our worthy and talented Represents
y tive in Congress aud we tender him our heartfelt
united thanks for his firm aud unlaterng in til
good csnse of Democracy aud the promugaon Of De
mocratic princidles.
? Reso1ved, That the proceedings of this meeting
u = sen, to the Ohio Democrat for publication.
" The Club then adjourned TO meet again on the 22
i. inst oNnnrw cp rrrD c,.
JoHx N. THoMPsoS, Sec'y
n PERRY TOWNSHIP HICKORY CLCI
W. Pnrs an! to previous Notice the Democrats of PERI
~ township met in Weslcbeser. at the house Jimes PEI
due Ma, 25lh 1874 for the purpose Gf organizing Hi
k,rv Club. On motion cfJoshua Brown Col. Jam
k, appointed Secretary the meeting being called 10 ord
m Mr.. j. Brown vrose and il few pertinent remark
ID mude known the object ofthe meeting, when Dr. Hev
ct was called upon to address the meeting Address
" were also made by Col. James McCue and Josh,
W Brown. ..tr ... .,- ....... ,
On motion Of Joshua Brown committee Of six W
appointed 10 draft Constitution for said Club, wher
up0n Joshut Brown, James McCue, VIM. Flemin
y Edward Frame, Thernton Fleming and Robert Mar
u was appointed that committee On motion off, Bro W
a the meeicg adjourned to meet June 9Th q, 2 o'cor
"A P. Nj.
Pursuan, to adjournment the Club met June 9Th wht
the committee reported their constitution. which W
10 slightly amended and adopted unanimcusfy.
D. On motion of. Brown the meeting went into tIe
k, ecton ofpermansnt officers for said Club whersupc
o- Edward Frame was elected President, VIM. Perd'
-, Vice President VIM Fleming Treasurer Thorton Fl
ming Secretary, and Joshua Brown corresponding Sc
reary. after the election ofoficers appeared that
O. expected speaker had not arrived Mr.. j. Brown Mo
and addressed the meeting showing up Koonery in
true light the preseut unjust Tariff was hnld mp to pm
lie in view in IN able and the history of
h grea, Coon leader from the bargain and sale Of 1924
b.. up to the present ;ime. which made The little uns Off
Koon tribe look blue and some went Oft biting their E
l others and that hard things was said about the Ke
ofhe Slashes, they the tariff did rot get fair pl
10 &c. The Democrats we're much Qraifed and are de
gs mined 10 stand to their posts and fight manialy hrou
al.