Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1846-01-03

Pursuant 10 notice Democratic meeting held in
Columbus appoint Delegates represent the Democ-
racy Of Bartholomew county, in the Democratic State
convention to be holden at Indianapolis the sth Of
January, 1876 to nominate candidates for the offices
specvey of Governor and Lieut. elected
the ensuing August election when motion, Mr.. Fran
els ly appointed the Chair, and n. Il. Hauser
Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stated by the
Chair motion. Aquilia JONES' Samuel Shields. Allen
NJ. Abbot and n. L. Hsuser, appointed committee
report resolutions expressive IF the of this
ing with regard to National and State afilirs
Upon nomination the following gentlemen were for
their respective Townships appointed delegates to the
State Coyention viz.
Cclum5us.--George Pence, Samuel Shields ]. c.
CAIN b. f. Jones, N. T. Hauser and William Patterson
Fat Rock.-Samuel Quick and Lott Corn.
Germdn-MiIton Treadwsy.
Haze Creek.-J p. Blum and Abram Buner.
HarrisOn-Thomas Lawoa, Esq.
.Nineveh.-Robert Hedges.
Ohi0.-Aker Wright
Rock Creek.-John Rcddingbc
Sand Creek.--James III smner and William Marsh
Tnion.-Jacob SNYDER.
Wayne-Smh Jones' John Thompson and COL ia
cob Lane
For the county at large Heman II. Barbour and Eph-
rain II. Arnold.
The appointments having been made. the committee
submitted the following preamble and resolutions which
adopted, to-wt:
That is tho right of the citizens Of the American
opinions and sentiments touching the Of
Government which may present themselves public
sderation; Ii is
Res0ired That the integrity, and zeal To subservs the
true interests Of happy country. which have thus
marked the progress of President Folks administration
and which fully characterize the spirit Of his late annu
al message TO Congress- deserve the fatterng COM
mendations of the democracy of the nation.
Resoirsd, That his views in relation 10 the several
questions of national policy embraced in the same
documents, claim and meet with hearty appreciation
Resolved That the British Government rejected Tho
proposition renewed by the President in Difference 10 his
predecessors TO settle Northwestern boundary al ~
degrees. n lat he did, with the s,ricest proprety Off
caly withdraw said proposition, and right IN
the whole OF the Oregon Territory, whirh. trust will
be fully and entirely maintained any and all bsx
ards by tho American Congress and people.
Re.oiped That we ardeny desire the establishment Of
the National Treasury independent Of all banking nsu-
tons whatever and under the direct control Of the Gen.
srsl Government.
Resoi,ed That revenue is tho only legitimste end
Of the taxing power vested in the general Government
trust that the modification Of the tariff law Of AZ 90 ~
to reduce within the revenue standard will he effected
during the present session Of Congress.
ReSoired That a just discrimination in Lowing the
TarH on foreign imports as may afford reasonable incl
dental protection to such interests require IT, IL
just ane is not deemed perverson Of the constitutional
grant.
Resolped That the faith Of the United aes is now
committed for the admission Of Texas q State into tho
Union all those who hereafter oppose the same with the
view Of defeating the annexation. devoid Of every
principle Of patriotism, and should be branded Nth ths
Opprobinm Of Treason.
Resolved, That the distribution Of the proceeds Of tho
public lands be regarded only deuson TO eapti-
vse the independently Of the States and induce their
dependency the general Government and thus subveu
the very ends Of their sovereignty
Resolved That the principles and spirit which have
marked tho progress Of Governor Whcombs admins,ra
ton of State Government command our entire an
probation
Resoired. That however much the energies Of our
State have been repesssd and her credit abroad
yet We look forward 10 the time when her debt viii be
properly liquidated and her credit fully restored
Resolved That we believe the time be at hand when
measures may be adopted which will evenuate in the err
oneaton of Indiana from the burden her present in
dehtedness.
Resolved That in opinion the late disastrous r,vp
rions which distressed our happy country from tho
effects Of which rapidly recovering vera Tho
natural result Of superueus legislation with
our permanent prosperity aud happiness: and hence
Resolved That the best government is that which ia "a
stricted to the protection OF the citizen his
md individual rights and efficient redress of M.
wrongs.
Resoiped. That the Hon. James Whitcomb s the s,.,
choice OF the Democracy Of old Bartholomew for Gov
crnor
Resoied That the Secretary be directed to sp,ire tho
delegates of their appointment and
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting he for
~arded the publishers Of the Estate Sentinel and
Indiana Democrat" at Indianapolis for publication
On motion the meeting adjourned sine die
FRANCIS LYLE, Chairman
". T. HAusxR, Secretary