Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1846-01-01
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.


notice given, g. N FITCH was called to the Chair
and Guy H. SALISBURY chosen Secretary.
After the convention was thus organized, commit
tee of five was appointed draft and report series
of Resolutions expressive of the views and sentiments
of the Democracy of Cass. Messrs. J. NJ. FERRlLL,
5. A. HALL, +. MURPHY, ]. +. MERRILL, and w. H.
STUART were designated as such committee, who sub
sequently submitted the following, which were several
ly adopted:
Resolved. that the frmness and patriotism displayed
in the administration of JAMES X POLK, furnish
evidence that the people have discrimination to select
for their Rulers the best men, and TO adopt Tor the
good of the country the best measures.
Resolved That we have undimnished confidence
IN the patriotism and political integrity OF JAMES
WHITCOMB-that his administration of the kxecu
tive department of the State has proved him man
equal any emergency, and endeared HIM 10 all true
democrats-and that pledge to the democracy OF
Indiana our united efforts sustaining the present
State administration.
Resolved That time and reflection have only serv-
ed to strengthen our conviction OF the Importance
and necessity o. early re-enactment OF an INDIE
PENDENT Treasury, and that should deeply regret
to see it consigned to oblivion, through the IN
difference neglect of protested trends
Resolved, That We hail the admission OF texas
into this Republic as one of the most important mea-
sures which has for long time engaged the etten-
ton of the National administration.
Resolved That the patriotic stand taken by Presi-
dent Polk, his annual message. IN relation 10 Ore
OI,
port Of every American who opposed TO submitting
to the encroachments of Great Britain IN THAT quar-
ter, and in favor of maintaining our just national
claims to the ,chole os that Territory.
Resolved that the entire Paper Money System Is
founded on principles wholly at variance with the true
spirit of our institutions, ard that return to the
Currency of tie Constitution will alone save this nation
from arecurrer of the evils which have often been
experienced in consequence of the explosions OF the
Banking institutions
Resolved, that the Democracy OF Cass VIII ever De
found at their posts-earnestv striving for the ad-
vancement of those principles upon which depends
the future prosperity and greatness OF cur common
country.
Whereas. on most occasions when perfect union is
necessary to make the Democratic party to carry ont
IT'S measures a few political trditOrS-loud III their
Professions but classifying them by their acts-are
found ever ready throw their influence with the
Whigs. unless the majority Of the democrats will fall
in and support their favores ; therefore
Resolved That If any such persons make their ap
noarancc in any Democratic convention, either fol
dominating County, State, any other officers, they
he most earnestly requested leave the Democratic
party and 90 the Wings, and never return Il
corrupt our conventions thereafter.
G. CARTER remarked to the convention that In th'
re-appointment by the present Legislature, of Tn
State Senatorial Districts, 1t was desirable that Gas
comfy he so associated with our adjacent counties
aso give the democratic interest IN such District
eulal and lust weight; and that our Representatlv
would be glad to have an expression ot the wishes q
the Democracy of Cass on the subject.
After discussion, by Mc>srs. CARTER. RIGHT an
STUART, 1t was, OH motion,
Resolved that our Representative be requested I
use his efforts associate the counties OF Cas'
Rchardvllle and Upton IN one Senatorial District
or if that should prove impractcable, Cass' " hitt
Pulaski, Jasper and Benton
On motion of WM. l.. Ross, it
Resolved That a committee of three be aPpointe
Z, nominate suitable persons Delegates from Gas
county to the State Convention at indianapolis on u
sth Jan next
Messrs. r. F. GROVES, c. CARTER, and DAME
D,rr were Designated "a such committee. VINO repor
ed the name, of sxty-eight persons from the sewers
Townships-bene based on the proposed ratio oil rel
rssen,ation in the County convention who WEI
thereupon declared chosen Delegates, as follows;
Cs, Jo,rnship-W s. Palmer, C.. Taber, 5.
Hall, A Crafts, ] H. hlntner, H. r; Troves' ;, IN
Wright. w. l.. Ross, w. L. Stuart, J. r. Merrill,
N Ferrin G. NJ. Jerolaman, Joseph Willis, j.
Duret, w c. Barnett
Booue-R Mehaffey, John Beckley, Jonas KS
H,,,isou-M. Tucker, w Ahands s. Wilso
Ieander Dixon and Michael Burk
Rettlehem-Jas. Buchanan, David Conrad, Hen
Kreider.
1Iams-Isaac Young, Daniel Dillman, Daniel Co
lEami-Peter Berry, David Miller, E. W. Rus
Paul Barker. wy p;.,.
(IIu-Je>Se
son. John Murphy, Douglass
N,ble-C. 5. Mercer, E. Cotner, w. Dixon, Dan
Dale :,
.Irgerson-A Smith. John Kistler, r. Gray 10
Wilson, Andrew Sear,ght, j. Tam
Cl,nton-H Calvert. John Shuey. Danlel McNe
John Filter
Washington Francis Murphy J. Carney,
Knovlton- NJ, D.
Tipton-N yandeveer, Samuel Hunter, Moses b
nett David BurkIt-
.Lrckson-A. Patterson, David Kemp, Jared Bick
Deer Creek-John Grist, Joseph Nef, JAG
Sherm-
The subloned Resolution was then adopted
Resolved That our Representatives be instructor
Introduce bill abolishing the Office of School 20
m;ssioner-to abolish the perqulsites and lees OF
County Auditor and Treasurer, and to hx the sa Ia
nf the Auditor at $780, and that OF the treasurer
: 800. uI,,
On motion of W. l.. Ross, it was unanimously
Resolved. That the warm Thanks oil this Conv
,; and of the Democracy of Cass. be rendered TO
A U,tr. Editor of the Democratic Pharos, ior
VI nd af7;cient manner In which he has conduc
=, i. Manor since its establishment among us; ana
~ Earnestly hope our Democratic brethren VIII
a,d III do what,ies in their power 10 sustain 'e pa
uNs =. kre,se It's Notwithstanding 1t most
"'u '" auxiliary in the advancement OF the Del
NJ r. RrFR in responding to the above resou''
- that every Democratic subscriber 10
ptssos .,.e ms personal exerons TO procure,
:, 49,, ofe additional uscriber; when Urn
.f,,, ,,o,ldA at cnce double its subscription hs''
aid correspond ingly its u'efulness'