New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-10-21
Fulton and Hamilton.
FR,Ncp r.. DIMMIcK. :

A a nrctng of Wing delegates from the several
towns %, uIton and Hamilton Counties, convened at
the house of A. Il. Nosbargh in the village OF Johns
town. on "Wednesday, the 9Th day Of October inst
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Mem
Ter of \ ssembly, JONI SHAVER, OF Ephratah, was
called 10 the chair aud n w. WEIGH Of Johns
town. appointed Secretary.
The object OF the meeting having been stated, the
Convention proceeded to nominate candidate Tor
Member of Assembly " hercupon AARON BART
LETT of Stratiord, was unanimously nominated.
On motion. George Henry, ii. w. Spencer, and
Sylvester Avord were appointed committee To
draft resolutions. who reported the following
Rssoired, That although defeated in the Presidential
contest last Fall the Wings this Assembly District and
Of the State and Nation have abundant reasons To rejoice
the that the principles they advocated are indis
penssbe TO the general welfare and believing ms wo
will never fatcr in our purpose until victory Percnesnp
on the Wing banner and the country Is redeemed IRON
the thraliom aud oppression of Loco-f ocoism.
Rsoicdd That the One Term principle for the Pre.i
deucy m. Tariff OF -4 the Distribution OF the Proceeds
OF rho the Public Land. among tho several States
and rg ID accountability of puoc officers, are among the
cardinal principles OF the Wings and that We shall con
tnue 10 these by our influence and sursges
Resolred That we In favor OF . State Convention
a. revise ia. Constitution believing a. we do that many
radical defects exist Ia II which IN no other way be
renedcd than by Convention; that the overgro~n
patronage the Executive should be restricted and tia,
that organized system Of corruption should be- broken up
that the people and not the Governor should designate
public officers that the state should be DIVIDED ino
separate Senate and Assembly Districts that sessons
OF the Legislature should be limited To much shorter
period and that local legislation IN measure be confer
red upon Board Of supervisors; that our Judiciary eye
ten nadequa % the wants OF the people and should
he thoroughly revised In view OF these facts the wing
members OF the Legislature have our APPRECIATION for
the efforts they put forth and the influence hey exeted
m s4ecting the passsge OF the Convention Bill
R,solred Thai view the question ot the Annexation
OF Texas 10 the United STATES corrupt in lie inception
r.voluonsry its tendencies. and wholly unauthorized
by the Constitution that the authority conferred upon
.l..f bv he
atez INTO the Union does not authorize or relate 70 tho
OF territory not within the jurisdiction OF Con
gress such territory must hrst become the properly
the Union before can cOnsiitusnsliy be admed as
state
Re.c'csd That freedom Of speech and OF the press
are ind .pensn5e 81 the preservation and security OF nu
man hts and human liberty we are called upon 10 oe-
nouncs as enemies OF our free Institutions and - gfoss
viostors Of law and order those individuals VINO dc
.troyed the press and establishment OF Cassus Gay
hat fearless and able champion and DEFENDER OF human
rights. N, 49,,
Resolrni That respond most cordially 20 the nom
nation for Senator 81 This District OF JAMES u nor.
klSS OF r. Lawrence that his enlightened ana foera
the subject OF our public works. ana ms UNIFORM
devotion the great interests OF his constituents nset
with our hesy s,p obstion, and enute him to the en-
nu-asic ani united support Of every true inena Oh 'ns
prosperity q the state. .
6e.r,d That our candidate for the Assembly. AARON
BARTLETT, Of StrstiOrd. 10 q gentleman every wy
worthy 4 the confidence and support Of The ceetors o.
Fulton and Hamilton although not oohtsrous noiy
oo,cian be 10 yerheless nrrn. devoted WING ands
man of unsuied integrity and high moral worth which
cnt,e him TO the united and vigorous support OF zoe
Why's Of this district
Tbe conyention then proceeded TO select County
co,res,ondny Committee. when the following gen
,lemen were appointed
E. W Prnd.e f.. A. Campbell John Z. Hswley -.
Argotsipger William Anderson George Henry Archiosio
Anderson Jonas smith. Daniel stewart Elisha benley'
Darius Moore John p. Cline. James Creighton, =" ~
nett EhhA Enos NJ. Cheney. John Durham.
On motion,
Resolred That the proceedings be signed By its oee
and published in the Fulton County hepuohcan' ~ i"s
Tribune and the Albany Evening Journal
Whereupon the Convention adjourned, a..
JOHN SHAVER, Chairman.