Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-12-04
DEasoCsATEc GREETINGS.
AI,en County.


Alien County.
| At Convention of the Democrats Of Allen county,
held the Court House, Saturday, Nov 10TH for the
purpose of appointing delegates TO attend The Stale Con-
venticn indianapolis the 9Th January next, TO nom
mate candidates for Gov aud Lieut. Governor T.
7 Freeman called 10 the chair, and ThOs 1igar APP
pointed Secretary.
The object of The meeting having been stated by the
Char,
] On motion, committee Of three was appointed 10
draft resolutions expressive Of the of the meng
Messrs Randall Tsar, aud MOrss appointed
said committee, who after bTie recess, reported the
following:
Whereas. a call has bsen issued by the Democratic
State Central Committee for Democratic State Cen
venCn to assemble Indianapolis the 9Th OF Jdnu-
airy next, for the purpose cf nominating suitable cand
fees of Governor and Lieut. Governor Of the Stale aud
Hhersas, this Convention looks upon the system Of
nominating all candidates for public Offices by regular
Conventions emanaiing IRON the people themselves, as
the only democratic course, aud the Que by which
strength can be rendered available. and union
and harmony best preserved in ranks Therefore,
ReSOir6d, That tins Convention appoint sufficient
number Of delegates To represent Allen county IN the
Democratic Stale Convention TO be held al Indianapolis
on the 9Th January
Res0ired That this Convention has undninished con-
fdence in the political integrity aud ability OF pres
eut efficient Governor, Hon. JAMS WnircoMB. The
valuable services he rendered the democratic
during the Of S43 did much towards elevatng
State to the proud eminence she occupies among
the democratic States of the Union, and have justly
deared him To the democracy of the State.
RcSorsd, That delegates be instructed to vote for
Hon James Wbirconb, the first choice Of the democ-
racy Of Allen county, for the office Of Governor; pro-
vided he will consent 10 be candidate and his services
have been called for by his fellow citizens occupy
higher and more important station the Senate of the
United States.
Resoced, That the noble stand taken by our Lieuten-
Governor Hon. JESSE D. BRIeHr i'm stdkIng the
sponsbiity Of preventing the wings in the Legislature
from from forcing the State u. s. Senator whose
opinions and course all national questions would have
been ia direct opposition to those of the majority Of the
citizens of the State, merits iie appreciation of every
good citizen.
Resofred That Hon. Jesse d Bright is the first choice
OF the democracy Of this county tor reelection TO the
station he occupies provided, Mr.. NhitcOmb be
the candidate tor Governors otherwise Jesse ID. Bright
choice for GOveTnOrlnles his services have pre-
vously been required by friends TO represent the
State Of Indiana IN the Senate Of the United States
Rcsolred That delegates be instructed endeavo
10 select such for a State Central Committee will
faithfully discharge the duties imposed hem and viii
remember that the object Of their appointment fur
Their the interests Of the party rather than their
Resolred That the experience Of the present season
when have Witnessed the price of wheat, while de-
pending the much-boasied-of wing "homc market
down 10 30 cents aud again rising 10 80 cents when
demand for foreign supply proves that the prom
Ised hOHiemaTkef Of the wings Of c4i Is entitled
more dependence than their f'7o dollars day and
, beef" Of 1910.
Resoired, That we view Protective Tariff as an in
genious scheme to enrich The wealthy eastern nanufac
lurers at the expense Of poor western rmers wilhou
therefore trust democratic President will recon
mend 10 Congress abandon the systems anirepublI
and unjust and oppressive To large majority Of Tho
citizens of the Union aud that such recommendation
may be promptly responded to by every democrat il
Congress.
Rssolsed, That expect the present Legislature t,
nominate one Of our best for o. :. Senator, an,
when nominated that there will be no division ia on
ranks for personal local considerations that
Senator be instructed support the candidate thus
i1aied as the hrs the last aud the only choice Of Ale
: county.
Win were severally read and unanimously adopted
On motion, the follow ing appointed delegates L
: attend the State Conventions
William RockhiIl, Joseph Snrlear Peter Kiser, VIII
liam Stewart, Thos. Tigar, III. RndsIl, s. c. Freeman
G. b. Goyd, X. Mcdonald. p. Heller X. SlakweaiheI
, q Johnson, E. F. Colerck, Samuel EdsaIl, L. a. Nc
{ Mlhon, l.. ). Chenden, Il. Andrews, 5. Wheeler
: Henry Miller, James Van Dolah Jesse Coles T. ID. Las
sellc, WIN. a. Jackson. L. 5. Avaline r. E. Fleming
= Wykoh, A Fukerson, II. CastlemaD, a. Robinson
> c. Shrner, N. Glen, A. Louiz s. Sewers ID. ReeC
: = Conkin, II. L. Parker, N. AlcI-ane
Col Chuenden addressed the Convention, and Gale
attention To the necessity which existed for paying NOR
is only by the peoples being fully aud fairly Representa-
i therein, that any good be expected TO result fror
them.
ReS5lUed That the next August election will be
{ of the utmost importance the welfare of the State
, asmueh Governor will have to be elected on who's
wisdom and judgment much depends the FORE the
rIous township committees in Allen county be requisite
to use every exeron to have the democratic force
!: their several townships properly organized.
RsSOtued That we recommend convention be hel
spring nominate candidates for the various count
Offices and that pledge ourselves support
candidates except those regularly nominated by such d.
mocratic convention aud cannot recognize any man
- democrat who will for any Office in opposition
the nominee OF the convention, and thereby, by prOd
A cling dsunion ranks, defeat efforts and secu
the election of wing officers in this democratic county
On motion,
Y ReS0red, That The proceedings Of this convention
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published
D, the Fort Wayne Sentinel aud Indiana State Sentinel.
l. The convention then adjourned. sine die.
e S. q. FREEMAN, Chairman.
l. Tnos. TIGAR Secretary.