The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-07-19


and unjust to the party by whom the
administration has been placed in pow
er. A. sse .a 4i
Resolved, The the American title to
the Oregon territory is "clear and I'M
questionable" and the democracy of
Ohio will support the administration in
maintaining that title at any and all haz-
ards.
Resolved, That the democracy Of
Ohio demand the vigorous carrying out
Of the principles adduced by President
Monroe in 1928, that no portion Of the
North American Continent should be
longer subject to European coloniza-
ton. ...... ... aim.
Resolved, That the federal party of
Ohio, in taking ground against Oregon
and Texas, have but shown the true
anti-national feeling, and evInced that
they are now, as during the last war,
hostile to American interests and Amer
lean honor. e'at
Resolved, That the democracy Of
Ohio rejoice at the extension of :he
"area of freedom," by the now certain
annexation Of Texas to the Union, and
that they consider the interference Of
England and France, in the annexation
question, as mpudent, oilicious, and in
sultlng to the honor of the U. States.
Resolved, That we congratulate our
country on the election Of James X.
Polk to the Presidency--that his ad-
ministration, so far, has been in accor-
dance with the will and wishes OF the
democracy, and that we have every
confidence that his future official con-
duct will meet and receive the appro-
baton OF large majority of the people.
On motion, the resolutions were con-
sidered separately, and adopted.
MIR. Hazeltine offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the democracy of
Ohio have heard with regret that Col.
Samuel Medary has withdrawn from
the editorship of the Ohio Statesman,
and that they extend to him their war.
NEST thanks for his long, arduons, and
efficient exertions to promote the ad-
vancement of democratic principles,
and that in retiring from his post as ed
itor, he carries with him the entire con-
fdence and gratitude Of the democratic
party. .'+
Immediately after the above resolu-
ton was offered, Mr.. Hamer SAID that
the same resolution was proposed in
committee, and agreed 10 without a dis
senting voice, but as Mr.. Medary-
who at that time was not with them
had been appointed member of the
committee, 1t was deemed best to offer
the resolution to the convention, as ii
coming from an individual MEMBER
The resolution was unanimously adopt
ed. . ..... .......-.. ,,
Mr.. Dunbar submitted the following
resolution, which was adopted unani-
mously:
Resolved, That Francis p. Blair and
} ohm G. Rives, by their truth, courage,
and independence, while editors Of the
Globe, rendered lasting services 10 the
democratic party. Interrupted IN
undisraycd in adversely,
they were never driven from their post,
nor betrayed their trust. Monied cor
poratlons could not purchase their IA
vor nor alarm their fears.nnd they were
never found tampering with federalism,
compromising principle, or fighting on
the side of the enemy.
On motion Of R. Hazeltine, .s,
The proceedings of this convention
were ordered to be signed BY the off.
GERS and published in the .Ohio States
man," and all other democratic papers
Of the State. ,s
Col. G. w. Manypenny offered the
following resolution: ......rr
Resolved, That we respectively rec
to the democratic party in the
State, modification in the system of
appointing delegates 10 our biennial 9Th
of January Convention, SO that each
Senatorial District will hereafter elect
one delegate, and each Legislative Dis
.rlct elect the same number of dele
gates as such districts may have repre-
'entatlves in the lower branch of the
State Legislature.
The consideration Of this resolution
ave rise to considerable discussion, in
which Messrs. Drake, Martin, Many
penny, Robb, Hamer, and others, par
lcipated. On motion, the further con-
liberation Of the resolution was post
'oned until the 9th day of January
lext. ...
Mr.. Pardee offered the followiusres-
'lution, which was adopted: So,
Resolved. That the release of Tho