The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-02-06


of delegates in the district convention, II
II. G.. Cotton. from the last named
committee, presented the following reso'
/ lutIons:
ResOired, That we consider the lii
nois and Michigan canal a work second
IN importance Ia none IN the United States
that its completion we regard as the
1 sure and certain means of advancing our
state among the most populous and inhu-
entail in the Union.
I Rcs5iced, That, when the canal is com
pleled, emigrants who are seeking for a
home will be induced To settle among Us,
and not Shm our state as those have done
IN years past. Our wide prairies will
soon be converted into cultivated farms
and immense commerce will immediate
ly spring into existence, taxable property
will be increased. the burhens of gov.
eminent will become lighter, and our pub.
lie debt will be speedily liQuida,ed
/ Re,0lred, That with the deepest feel
iogs of pride and qualification, we learn.
ed the proceedings of the people in the
southern part of the state during the past
season. The general move and the unan
imous approval Of the act of the legisla.
ture for increasing the tax to pay the in
terest on our public debt, and restore the
credit of the state, is proof positive and
undeniable that the federal doctrine, that
the people are no, capable of governing
themselves, is libel upon our citizens
and institutions that although the peo-
pie may for a time be ms-repIesenled BY
the arlful and designing politician, in the
end they will arise in their might, and
consign to oblivion those who have abus-
ed their confidence.
ReSolued, That while we consider the
complelio Of she canal. as the great
means whereby our individual interest.
and the general prosperity of the state
will be advanced, for the attainment Of
which we will al all times exert our best
endeavors 10 comply with all our under
IakIngS, according 10 the true spirit and
meaning thereof, we expect the bonl.hol-
ders fairly and honestly TO fulfil their
part In view OF this we cannot but ey.
press our disapprobaton of the attempt
made by the board Of trustees. in violation
OF the laws of lie stale TO introduce among
us deprecated currency, bills of foreign
corporations Of which we know nothing,
and in which we have no confidence
We believe that an honest compliance
with the agreement between the state and
bond-holders, would require all payments
10 contractors 10 be made in specie.
ReSO{ued, That we have undminished
confidence in the ability, patriotism and
integrity Of our Senator, Hon. NJ. RYAN.
The author of the plan for completing the
canal, which has seen successfully eiiec-
ted, to whom for his un,irlng cxe,lions
and self devotion in behalf of The interest.
as well Of his Immediate constituents as
the whole people, moi only this district,
but the state owes debt of gratitude.
Resoired, That we regard our fellow
citizen Col Oakley as a high minded and
honorable, man truly and sincerely devot.
ed 10 the best interest and The prosperity
OF the state; aud as firm and unhnching
democrat, ready al all times TO sustain the
rights Of the people, agains, the open or
lnsidious attacks Of our enemies, whether
iederaIs Of the old or wings of the new
school, or whether they make their ap
pearance in the disguise, or under the nv.
pocrIIcal mark Of no party men.
ReSoired, Fiat we are opposed to the
If any banks in this state, or
% the reviving the charters of the old
ranks; holding that all legislation having
or lis object the interest Of the wealthy
capitalist to the exclusion of the grea,
mass OF the people is unjust, anli,demo-
ratio, and contrary TO the spirit of our
epubllcan government, that we will at all
lines resist any and every attempt 10 in
reduce among us shuring shops, styled
'anns by gentlemen financicrs and rag
'arons, in whatever form they may make
heir appearance.
ReSoired, That we consider the effort
made by the trustees 10 require settlers
Ipon canal lands and lots who have made
Improvements, and have pre-
'mptlons thereon, to take leases from the
BOARD of trustees, to be a direct violation
If the law, and an attempt 70 deprive
hose owning pre'emplion claims of their
ust rights.
Nj. +. HOLSTER, from the same COM
niitee, offered the following resolutions
RESOLVED. Tha, in the character of
lanes X. Polk we recognize all those
Qualities which peculiarly fit him for the
exalted station To which AN enlightened |
democracy have elevated him, that we
approve Of his acts thus FAR as officially |
particularly in relation to
Oregon, Texas, aud the Tariff; that the
nigh and noble stand he has taken on the
,round of foreign interference in the af.
airs OF the American Continent com.
nands our warmest admiration, and that
IN all these questions, we will sustain