Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-08
INDIANAPOLIS. NM !. ls45

NDlANAPOLlS, May i, 1S40.
Messrs. g. A. Chapman, JOS. johnson, ID. L. Nc
FarlaHd, James Johnson, and G.. ". Shalc, Com
maittee, dc dc.
GenfemeR-By your note Of yesterday, am mott
fed that at the democratic conventions for Marion
county, holden at this place the 26th u you were
appointed committee, 10 PROFOUND to those whose
names may probably be presented to the approaching
district convention, for nomination to the Congress
sional candidacy, the following questions:
1st. Are they in favor of opposed to the es-
tabshment of a National Bank, or any other insti-
tuition by Congress- authorized TO issue bills of credit
for banking, or for any other purposes!
2nd. Are they in favor of or opposed to dstrl-
button of the proceeds of the public lands, among the
States
Sd. Are they in favor of or opposed to a limita-
ton of the power as established by the Consti-
tuition
4th. Are they in favor of the present tariff!
5th Are they in favor of or opposed to the annex
alton of Texas and occupation of Oregon!
9th. Will they abide by the decision of the dis
trict convention, to be holden at Indianapolis the
10th day of May next, in the selection of candidate
for Congress- and will they give their support and
influence to the election Of the nominee of said con-
vention, if not themselves nominated!
| answer those questions as follows:
LIST. am opposed to the establishment of Nation
al Bank any other institution by Congress- author
lied to issue bills of credit, for banking, for any
other purposes
Nothing of the kind can be devised which will be
other than great pecuniary, and political evil.
2nd. am opposed to distribution of the proceeds
of the public lands among the States.
Bird. am opposed to any limitation of the veto
power, as established by the Constitution. The ex-
ercise of that power has worked well thus far
4th am opposed TO the present tariff. 1t is a
tariff for the rich and against the poor 1t must be
modified TO lessen the tax upon articles of
mon uSe and to increase the tax upon articles of lux
ury
5th am in favor of the annexation of Texas,
and the occupation of Oregon. Oregon is ours, and
national honor and national interest alike mpel to
hold and defend it High considerations of national
policy, interest, and justice demand the re-annex-
alton of Texas; and threats Of foreign Intervention
have made it point of nationalhonor not abandon
the intention in reference to which the nation is COM
mitted.
9th. will abide by the decision of the district
date for Congress, and WILL in all events, support the
nominee of that convention. l am an advocate for
conventions, and though think there is danger Of
evil resulting from them, there necessity for such
evil. have understood the ancient doctrine and
practice of democrats to be opposed TO personal seek
ing of nomination. Such operations frequently are
pregnant of much evil. 1t brings aspirants and
their friends into unpleasant collisions, and divides
party, having its foundations based upon principle
factions, founded in selfish interests alone. In
conformity with these views, have abStained per-
sonally from electioneering for the nomination. But
should be nominated, shall bid adieu to all bash
fulnesS and $50 ii strong" Should the voice Of the
convention declare for another he will receive my
hearty support. l am, gentlemen, &C.,
w w. WICK.