New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-10-31
Yntcs County Whig Convention.

Atam meeting of the Wing Delegates of the sew
era towns in the county of Yates. convened pursu
ant to notice at the American Hotel, in the village OF
Penn Van, on the 18th day of October ls45-Ihe
Convention called 10 order by the Chairman
LoDowIcK DlsBRow Of Darlington when or mo
ton J. Il. Bryant of Potter was chosen an addition
al Secretary TO assist A. Sawyer Of siarkey, chosen
at the last meeting of the Convention
The Convention, on motion. proceeded TO an in-
formal ballot for a candidate for member OF Assem-
bly,; when on counting the votes it appeared that
Ezekiel Casner had received all bat one cast for
Samuel J. Hopkins
Whereupon EZEKIEL CASHIER of Penn
Yan was unanimously nominated as the Wing can
didate for member of Assembl, and DANIEL How
ARD of Italy as the Wing candidate for Coroner.
On motion of J. 5. Glover, s, Committee OF one
from each town was appointed TO draft resolutions
expressive of the sense OF this Convention.
The following persons were appointed such Com
mittee:
A. B Miller, r. L. Adams. II. n. Dox, H. A. Newcomb;
Orrin G. LOOMS, Truman Reed, Robert Green, II. \.
Wegener TO which Committee j. :. Glover was after
wards added on motion.
The Committee, after retiring for short time, by
their Chairman, J. 5! Glover. reported the follow
ing resolutions which were UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
Pesorei That this Convention has full confidence In
the intelligence and patriotism af the people Of this
state, and therefore approve OF Convention win IN
limited powers, 10 Revise the Constitution.
Resolred That rs the Wings of the Empire state, We
glory in the principles Of The great Wing party OF the
Union snd determined 10 sustain them with undated
ardor and zeal until they should be universally recos-
nized as the only true touchstone Of democracy
Resolred That while Wings We abhor slavery AS
the foulest stain upon our national character and VII
therefore always avail ourselves OF all constitutional
abolish IL yet cannot Withhold our indsna-
ton and contemp, of the leaders OF the socaed Liberty
party who while protesting be the only true friends
Of emancipation by their efforts al the last annual cleo
ton in this State have ught~IENAS into the Union,
and thereby extended the dominion Of Slavery.
Rss0ired That the devotion 70 the cause OF Liberty
manifested By CAssIUs ~ CLAY entities him that es
rnaCn in the hearts OF his countryen and of mankind
which is awarded bot the benesctors Of tneif
race that deeply sympeihize with bun IN the wrongs
he has suffered and denounce the cowNdly mob vio-
ence which sOugh, by his ruin 10 peTpetusie system Oi
oppression debasng IN is Influences repugnant every
feeling O! humanity, and suoversye Of our hspablean
Institutions.
R,.ored Tha, we earnestly invite all our fellow Cit
zens who have hitherto been rghtng under tce banners
II the desirucives unite with us IN exciting the Wing
csh,da,es who II elected Will De found asserting and
maintaining TIE bes. interests OF the people.
Rssoired That cordially concur IN TIE nom1naIion
Of toe Wing senatorial Convention Of this District and
/ u.edgt ourselves % give 10 JOHN NJ. HOLLtf, o.
Wayne the Wig candidate for Senator that hearty and
vigorous support which his acknowledged patriotism
| and talents Justly entae him.
Resolrcd, That Commend 10 the citizens oil tni'
County determined effort TO reflect u the Assemo ,
/ Hon EZEKIEL CASHIER, our present faithful and
efficient representative who by his unng industry and
devotion 10 the best interest OF his constituents al the
last session Justly the appreciation even Oh our po
R-solrd Tha, the proceedings Of this Convention Be
signed hy the offers and published IN the Yates County
Wig Albany Evening journal and Ne"fork lnoune-
The Convention then sciourncd.
LODOWlCK DlSBROW, Chairman.
j. 5A Salasr Secretaries
~ The arguments OF counsel in the case OF Pot
ter were commenced on Mondsy, Gen. Kimberly max
ine the opening for prosecu ron and Mr.. Chap