Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-02-13
ComMUNrCArroNs.
Great Washiny,cnian CcIcbration
On the firenfy- second Of February.

Gfelt W0S0tustOnf3n CcleDfutfOu
On tAs fiseafy-seeond Of February. s
At meeting of the Indianapolis wsshpgonsn Benevo
lent Society held al the Court House, "Wednesday even
ing the 9Th Of February after the election II officers for The
ensuing years the grsf ing announcement that more than
and addresses Of highly interesting character om num-
Der Of those who had Int just eom@eneed a the gorOus
resolutions were unanimously adopted, 10 wits
WHEREAS the anniversary Of the ustrIous "Father OF
his County, whose bear, is rapidly approaching
and whereas deem hight and t. avail ourselves
Of such occasion c show regard the memory and
services Of this great Of man. whether
in civil religious mos point Of view hereby agree
to make such Demonstration on the appcaehns Twenty
second Of February instant which cordially invite
participation Of all the friends Of Temperance and The F
mirers OF Washington whether belonging this association
OF not
The fruis Of the wsshngtonan temperance reform in this
Slate and 10 this county and city in particular Sufficient
Giyer Of ali good for the manifold blessings which
companed this moral efai We have witnessed with
taken by niehpeI esumng their Standing in society,
sber Useful aud discreet mentheir homes and resdes
made happy and yous and who have become by their pre-
aud sample bright and shining lights holy
Uf Westinghouse refom-gong forward win the plege
thei lips Of eternal enmity king Alcohol Feeling
they do the imparance Of the cause in which we
engaged, they have entered the lists depending
reasoning powers. which God has given for
and have adopted for their rule Uf action the following
and cardinal principles Of Washingt1ai refurm:
That all appeals 10 the niemperate shall be in kind
ness.
That against those who disposed unite in the
pledge OF total abstinence poscrptve feeling shall be
manestrd but Arguments shall be used canyince them
that "a good citizens PATRIOTS phi anthIsts and chris
tans they should be willing give their nfuehce In FAVOR
Of suffering hunanty-thai, with the dnteeted phan-
ihropy of the apostle ami Of the chuch hey
shoult be wiling deciaie il their Dhuencc example
brother oend that they will refrain from inox
eating liquors, 10 the ent Of theiI existence.
That Proscrptive feeling should not be cherished
against hoe who are engaged In vending spiri:sfOr
M the ranks OF Wsshngonans, find many who have
been engaged in like employment. This class Of fellow
citizens should be shawn that their capital might be better
empoyed-that the day coming unless greatly
deceived. when their calling will be profitable aud
the sooner they engage in other business the better for
interest That although as we
cannot now paronize them, will not withhold our
support should they engage in other pursuits
4. That as washngonaus. know distinctions in
religion pocs- hat all may unite In this great and
glorious ert, whether Catholic or Protestant, Viii,
Democrat
In Oder that proposed celebration may useful
Resolved, That Committee to consist Of one from
each of this city, be appointed, make suitable
ment> for appropriate celebration Of the anniversary Of
the bith day of Washington and to appoint the necessary
officers and persons to deliver addresses ocate clergy
men. &c, with power to fill vacancies in SAID nee, il
any
Rssolped That the German and Indianapolis Bands be
invited TO attend
Resolved That committee Of three be appointed to
supernlend the vocal music, and committee Of one TO
be selected flo each Of The cho and singers the several
churches Of the city be appointed solicit the of
all vocass who may be willing aid in 70 ming Sand
Washingionian Cho and that the Ladies' who have been
asking employment this great cause respectfully
solicited to aid with their voices in cheering tie work in
strains OF music and harmony BY becoming members VI the
choir.
ResOlred That of the Hall of House Repre-
sentaives be requisite for the celebration; and
That the Committee Of Arrangements mike report OF
the proceedings at the next meeting; whereupon,
The following gentlemen appointed committee OF
I>t ward, George Moore; Cd ward Robert Martin; 81
ward, A. w. MoIrs; b wad, j. 4. McCuer; 9th, John
Turner, 9th, Carey BoatIight.
At meeting Of the Committee to make arrangements for
the celebration of the 22d Of February next by the Wash
ingtonians of indianapolis and vicinity;
Mr {. Boarilht called to the chair and Austin w
Morris, appointed Secretary.
ResOired, That Professor Tc Judge Farley and Henry
Sec,est ESQ., of Geencaste be selected orators for
Ordered. That secrcry inform the gentlemen Of the
| appointment and request their acceptance.
RESOLVED, That Nathaniel Bolt Hiram Brown and VIM
W. Wick be appointed contingent orators for The occasion
Resolred, That Dr. John E. Mcciuer be appointed Chic
Marshall A w Morris, r. C. Allison, VIM Balinger, VIM
Montague John Pogue joseph Brown and Jas Mague,
sistsnts. Ordered That Allied Harrison appointed
mttee to pepae bsge-at the Of The society,"
furnish the same in time TO the Chief Marshal
ResOlred, That the houses of all Washingonians OF THU
place will be open the AID; AMI tn MeSsrs John Will
kens Jas r. Rowland, A Alvnrd, John Montg merry
James NJ Ray Jas Blake and WIN. Young be a committed
tina: all vii be Accommodated with suitable Entertain
meni without expense 10 visilers.
ReOiped That suggest that ladies Of each OF TIE
prepare for the occasion suitable banners for EACH witt
such Inscriptions they may deem proper-to be placed il
the hands Of the marshal to be carried in appropriate place
| in the procession.
Resolved That the ladies requested the cee
bration.
Resolved That sister societies Of Marion and other
ties be requested 10 attend, with their officers and that tn
marshal provide suitable places in procession for each society
ResOirrd That the Temperance head quarters the da,
4 OF procession he at the Court House.
RESOLVED, That the procession commence forming i
O'Clock A. NJ aud that dinner O'Clock the house
Of thO>e whI ertain visitcs.
Resolved That the.e will be speaking at suitable places
the nighi Of the 22d February.
Resulted That The Chief MarSha select the suitabl
place Of speaking during the day. and places of speaking
night.
Resored That these proceedings be published IN all the
pers Of this place.
=. E. B0ATRIGHT, Chm
A. w. MoRRu Secfy.