The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-07-30

TOWNSHIP.
Pursuant 10 previousnotce the Democrats
of Liberty Township met at Medry, and
organized BY calling Z. ,. KrLrEv % the
chair, and Al. T. PnHNrrss, Secretary. The
object Of the meeting having been stated.
On motion Of d. Waters,
A committee Of three was appointed by
tbs chair, 10 reportthe names ofdeegates 10
attend the County Conventionto 10 be holden
in Kalida, on the 9Th Of August next. The
chair named Messrs. D. Waters, J. Tod, and
Samuel CLARK.
On Motion Of J. w. Waters,
IA committee Of three was appointed by
The chair, 10 draft resolutions expressive Of
the sense Of this meeting. The per
sons named were Messrs. j. W. Waters,
John A. Strang, and John E. Mcconnell.
Mr.. D. Waters from the committee on
delegates reported the following names:
Messrs. INV. Waters, David Hoffstater, ].
r. Mcconnell, Stephen Williams, Charles
Hoffstater, James Mathews, Rolly Pocksn-
spaugh, Charles Bennett, A. r. Prentiss,
Thomas Williamson, Joseph Eaton, Jeremiah
Tod; John A. Strain, David Waters, Samuel
Clark, F. s. Godfrey, t. B. Kelley, Adam
Siineman, DR.. VIII. Armstrong; which re-
port was adopted. re
Mr.. J. w. Waters from the committee on
resolutions made the following report, which
was adopted. sas
Resolced, That we are opposed 10 the ac-
tion of all who participated in giving away
that portion Of the Oregon Territory lying
North of the 49th degree; and to that uil-
hallowed act all The Federal leaders gave
their influence.
Resolped, That we cannot speak or feel
too grateful to Col ALLEN Of the u States
Senate, and Hon. w. SAWYER Of this district,
for their untiring and able efforts to'maintain
our full right to the whole of the Oregon
Territory to the 54th degree 40 minutes
north; we will ever remember them, and all
the friends Of that righteous cause who de-
Tended our rights in the present Congress
against British influence. 4
Resolped, That we have long ccntended
for the issue made at the Convention, held at
Columbus on the 9Th Of January, and will, to
a man, supper, Col. DAVID TOP. M
Resolped, That each and all Of US will
cast our votes for B. F. MErcALF, Esq, the
nominee Of this district for Representative in
the next General Assembly, believing. him
capable, honest and faithful, and that he will
90 Cor The repeal Of the Federal bank and
Tax Law.
Rcsolped, That we protest against the
whole Federal creed, and all modern whig
rule; taking The present Vdnking and Tax
Law as specimens of their productions.
Resolved, That we have great fears that
Iif the present whig party in these United
States get the ascendancy they will not only
| give our Territories, but our Independent
States, to the British Government, and ouI
Farms and labor 10 the Bankers and other
llegalized robbers.
| Resolped, That we are opposed TO any
dismemberment Of our county on the south
for the purpose Of making the couaty Of
Auglaize.
| Resolped, That we will 60 for the nomn-
noes ofthe County Convention, to be holden
at Kalida on the 9Th Of August; and that no
local question will cause us TO give our in
Auence or support to modern Whiggery.
On motion, ResoIped, That the delegates
from this Township support Nicholas Nc
Connell, Esq, in the County Convention, as
a candidate for County Commissioner and
use their influence TO secure his nomination.
On motion, Resolocd, That the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the
Kalida Venture.
T.B. KELLEY. CNn.
A. #, PaEsrIss, Scc'y.