The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-01-08

ing at the Court House, on the 3lst ultImo,
for the purpose of appointing Delegates 10
attend the State Convention to be held al
indianapolis on the 9th inst, tomorrow. Pre-
vious, however, to transa citing that business,
the following expression of opinion in rela-
ton TO our State Debt, and the completion
of our Canal, was decided as proper; and
the unanimous vote which was given in ia
yor of the resolution, is the best evidence
that could be given of the firm defamation
of the Wings of Vanderbugh TO use all hon
est means TO accomplish these objects.
Daniel Woolsey, Esq, was called TO the
Chair, and VIM. Newton appointed Secreta-
ry.
After the object of the meeting was ex-
planned, on motion of Jas. G. Jones, Esq, a
committee Of five was appointed TO draft res
olutions expressive of the sense of the meet
ing; which committee consisted of Messrs.
J. G. Jones, J. j. Chandler, Jas. E. Blythe,
Willard Carpenter and John Ingle. After a
short absence, the Committee returned and
through its chairman, Mr.. Jones reported the
following Preamble and Resolutions
Whereas the individual embarrassment of
our citizens are now almost entirely remoy-
ed; and whereas, we are now able to pay
part, ifnot all, the interest as it acCrueS on
our State Debt, and our representatives
cannot longer delay to make some provision
for part at least, of the interest due, and ac-
crung on our foreign debt, without subject
ing majority of the PEG pie of the State 10
be charged with reputation and dishonesty
therefore,
ResoIred, That our Representatives in
the Legislature, the Hon. Joseph Lane and
Conrad Baker, be requested 10 use all hon
orable means to procure the adoption of some
measure for the payment of the interest on
the Foreign Debt Of the State.
And whereas, we deem the completion
of the Canal from Terre-Haute TO Evansville,
an object desirable TO every portion Of the
citizens of the State, as the means OF enabling
the Stale to discharge all just demand a
gainst her, without seriously increasing the
burthen OF the people thereof.
RcsoLred, That our representatives, the
Hon. Joseph Lane and Conrad Baker be re-
quested to exert themselves to obtain the
passage of law for that purpose, during the
present session.
RESOLVED, That our Senators and Repre-
sentatives onght, in our opinion TO oppose
the adjournment Of heiLegislature, until pro-
vision is made for part of the interest of our
Foreign Debt, and the completion of Wa
bash and Erie Canal to Evansville.
ResotDed, That the proposition made by
MIR. g. Butler to the Joint Committee Of the
two house of the legislature, on The 26th ult.
appear reasonable and just, and such as ough
to be accepted.
There resolutions were then read separ
stely, and adopted by the unanimous vote
of the Meeting. After which, John Ingle
Esq, offered the following resolutions, which
after "a short discussion, were also unani
mously adopted
ResolDed, That it is our opinion that
our country had repudiating debtors anon!
the nations OF the Earth, she would taxi
measures to make them pay.
ResolUed, That failure to pay, whel
the utility exists, is reputation.
ResOEped, That if the State of Indiana i
able TO pay one per cent. on her bonds, ant
no more, and fails TO pay that one per cent
that is reputation.
l6SOCOSO, hat the OtdtS OF INDIANA, Will
her $4,000 taxable polls, and her Sl20,
100000 of taxable property, could an,
would, if necessary short notice, raise
and appropriate sum equal TO her Who'll
foreign debt, TO repel foreign invasion c
= wipe a stain from her country's flag; an
that what she is able to do in The nation;
defence, she is able TO do in removing tn
deep dishonor of practical reputation, whic
is fast Overwhelming her name and cha
acter.
JasG Jones, Esq. then offered resolu
ton, which he supported by few pointe
and excellent remarks, after which the rcsc
luton was unanimously adopted:--
Resolred, That we deem it expedient an
proper that each tax payer should be requ
ed to make an affidavit of the value of hi
taxable property, SO that the capitalist who's
funds are not visable,may be reached as we
as the farmer and others whose property
visible.
II was then on motion,
ResolUed, That copy of the proceed
ings of this meeting be forwarded TO Ii
Hon. Joseph Lane and Conrad Baker, an
that the same be published in the Evansvil
and indianapolis papers.
After which the meeting adjourned.
d. WOOLSEY, Chm.
Wa. NEWTON. Sec.