Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-17

land Texas, have but shown the true
lanti-national feeling, and evinced that
'1they are now. as during the last war
hostile to American interests and A.
'Imerican honor.
j Resolved, That the democracy Of
Ohio rejoice at the extension oi the "area
of freedom" by the now certain annex
alton of Texas to the Union, and they
consider the inteEerance OF England
and France, in the annexation question,
as impudent. officious, and insulting to
HE honor of the United states,
\ Resolved, That we congratulate our
country on the election Of James Il.
Polk to the presidency-that his adj
ministraton, so far, has been in accor-
| dance with the will and wishes q the
democracy, and that we have every
confidence that his official conduct will
meet and receive the appreciation Of q
large majority of the people.
On motion, the resolutions were con-
sidered separately and adopted.
Mr.. Hazeltine offered the following
! resolution, which was adopted;
Resolved, That the democracy pf
lOho have heard with regret y.
samuel Medary has Withdraw N ~
fIthe editorship, ofthe Ohio Stato ~,
lE that they extend to him their warm
lest thanks for his long, arduous, and
efficient exertions to promote the ad-
yancement of democratic principles,
land that in retiring from his post, as
editor, he carries with him the entire
confidence and gratitude Of the demo-
cratic party. u.
Immediately after the above resolu-
ton was offered, Mr.. Hamer said that
the same resolution was proposed. IN
committee, and agreed, to without a
dissenting voice, hut as Mr.. Medary-
who at that time was not with them
had been appointed member OF the
committee, it was deemed best TO offer
the resolution to the convention, as If
coming from an individual member
The. resolution was UNANIMOUSLY
adopted. -, .fa
Mr.. Dunbar submitted the following
resolution which was adopted unanl-
mously: :,
Resolved, That Francis P. Blair and
John C. Riyes, by their truth, courage
and independence; while editors OF the
Globe, rendered lasting services to the
democratic party. Uncorrupted 10
prosperity ,undismay'din adversltyIbey
were never driven from their posts. nor
betrayed their trust. Monied corpo-
rations could not purchase their favor
nor alarm their fears, and they were
never found tampering with federal
ism, compromising principle, or fight
ing on the side Of the enemy.
-On motion of R. Hazeltine.
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.l
Col. G. w. Manypenny offered the
following resolution:
Resolved, That we respectfully
recommend to the democratic party in
the state, modification in the system
Of appointing delegates to our biennial
9Th Of January convention, so that each
Senatorial District will hereafter elect
one delegate and each Legislative Dis,
trict elect the same number OF delegates |
as such district may have representa-
tives in the lower branch Of the state
Legislature.
The consideration Of this resolution
gave rise to considerable discussion,
in which Messrs. Drake, Martin, Many
penny, Robb, Hamer and others, par
ticipated. On motion, the further con-
sideration Of the resolution was post
poned until the 9Th Of January next.
Mr.. Pafdee offered the following res
olution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the release Of Thos.
w. Dorr from prison-the bringing
him, forth, upon the world an outlascea
felon, deprived of his rights as a.citizen|
for daring to advocate for his native
State republican form Of government
adds but 10 the lnfamy Of his cruel op-I
pressors, and will stamp r. Island fed
eralism as both cowardly and base.
" R. Dickerson offered the following
resolution which was adopted.
Resolved, That the thanks of this con
vention be rendered to the President,
Vice President, and Secretaries for the
able and impartial manner in which
they have performed the duties as
signed them.
On motion Of R. Hazeltine, -
The convention adjourned sine die.
BENJAMIN TAPPAN, President.
FRANCIS A. CUNHINGHAM, I ~. D., !,
JOEL B. BUTTLEs, 80 'es :
Nm. Laurence, ] eo.o !.
Jesse b. Stephens, oeoAa''e''
|. Democratic Editors Convention.