Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-08

To the fifth inquiry, to being SIN favor Of or OPP
posed TO the annexation Of Texas and occupation of
Oregon !" viii say. that still retain my former
opinions to the expedency and propriey Of annex
ing Texas TO confederacy and it will be remem-
bcred by many, that penned the first series Of
nexatlon resolutions that adopted in lndi-
ana BY public meeting Of the people, and now feel
bound by every sentiment of honor and Justice stand
by our government. the last extremity, in prevent
ing Texas from falling into the hands under the
dominion of Great Britain.
As to the occupation of Oregon, the inaugural ad-
dress of President Polk expresses most fully my views
and feelings that subject, and always honored the
sentiment ofPres: dent jackson when he said-"Let
US ask nothing but what is right, and submit to no
thing which is wrong" Therefore defend our right
full claim to Oregon against British menace and Brit
ish force
AS to supporting the nominee of the convention 1
viii remark, that if good sound democrat, of
sistent political character and respectable talents be
fairly nominated, in such manner to express the
win and wishes of the people of the district, viii
most cheerfully aid in his election.
In conclusion, permit to say, thai have never
swerved from democratic principles, having vot
ed for any other than democratic President, and
have belief that my democracy is doubted, there
fore, far concerned the foregoing questions
unnecessary, but if there be tricky politicians in
the field, have objections that they be called TO
answer for themselves. VIII further say, that have
peculiar anxiety to receive the nomination for Con-
men who are now before the convention, would not
have suffered their to be used mine should have
never appeared In the list under the circumstances
which surround me. However desirable would be the
position to represent the people of this District in the
next Congress, do not indulge the belief that shall
be chosen by that Convention, for the that
did not feel justified in taking the means seemingly
necessary TO secure nomination, not having visited
any of the counties, written a letter to any man
on the subject. An unsought nomination, however,
particularly enyiable it might be, is scarcely to be
expected.
personal respect and be pleased to treat this
nicaton they 10 those of other individuals address,
ed by them. Yours, &C.,
A F. MORRISON.
/ Messrs Chapman, Johnson, and others, Committee.
COLUMBUS, Mag 3, Is45. -
Gentlemen To your circular addressed to me,
among other of the applicants for Congressional NOM
nation by the democrats, have to reply:
i lst That am opposed to the establishment OF
National Bank, under all possible notifications and
restrictions.
2nd That | am utterly opposed to any distribu-
ton of the proceeds of the sale of the public lands
Bird. l am opposed to any change of the constitu-
ton for any purpose especially consider the veto
clause as an essential guaranty against encroachmen
upon republican franchises.
4th. am in favor of the present tariff, with mod
ifcations not changing the principle but equalzing
the present rates.
9Th. / am in favor of the annexation of Texas on
any terms which the latter country will accept con-
sstent with the honor of government the present
proposition not excepted. am in favor Of the imme-
date occupation of Oregon, peaceably if possible,
) forcibly, if otherwise.
9th. Twill l abide the decision of the district
convention g"
Most assuredy will to doubt my course in this
} behalf, would be to doubt my democracy.
| am very truly,
Your obedient servant
2. TANNEHILL.