Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-21
Public Meeting.
May 10, 1916

| In obedience to a call made early on Monday morn
ing, very large number of the citizens of Indanap
Oils and 9TH rs from different parts of the State
in attendance at the seat of Government, assembled
at the Court House, at o'clock p. M. whereuPon
on motion Of HUGH ONEAL, Esq, Gen. ]. P. DRAKE
was called to the Chair and, upon motion of n Boil
TON, Esq, JOHN D. DEGREES appointed Secretary
On motion of HUGH O'NEAL, Esq, it was
ReSored, That committee of ten be appointed to
report resolutions expressive of the OF the meet
ing in regard to the existing War with Mexico The
following gentlemen appointed said committee
to-,cit Messrs O'Neal, Harris. Peasey. Gen. Fuller
Judge Read, Thomas Bowling, George B. Thompson
Gen. R. Hanna, II. S. Lane and Maj. ID. Mace, who
Immediately retired for the purpose of preparing suit
able resolutions.
| A. F. MORRISON, ESQ., moved that the act of Con-
gress, passed in relation to the War with Mexico, be
read which was agreed to.
| Mr.. MORRISON, by request of the Chairman, pro-
ceeded to its reading. When read, II. O'NEAL, Esq.
chairman of the committee appointed for the purpose
made the following report:
WHEREAS, The cherished malice Of the Mexican
| Government towards the people and Government oil
the United States has at length resulted in auda
cious invasion of territory by her troops and the
shedding Of American blood on American soil;
Therefore RESOLVED; That, in the opinion of this
meeting, the time has come when every considera
ton of Duty and Patriotism requires us to vindicate
with decision the honor the rights and the interests
of our country.
Resolred, That in any conflict involving the nation
al honor the people of the West, without regard &c
political distinctions, will be found united as man
zealously supporting the government of their coun
try and rallying around the national flag.
ReS0lred, That the crisis which has now arisen de-
mands prompt and energetic measures; and we
therefore heartily approve of the recommendation
the President that large and overpowering force
should Immediately be sent to the seat of war, the
best means of bringing the collision with Mexico to
speedy and successful termination.
Resolred, That any appeal which may be made
Patriotism of the people of Indiana, order tC
raise the requisite force, will be met with that prompt
tude and cheerfuness which have characterized
the gallant and ndomitabe citizens of the west
Which were concurred in by reclamation.
HENRY S. LANE, ESQ., being called by the meeting
addressed it in that peculiar strain Of inspiring elo
quence for which he is SO distinguished and which
is possessed by few other of our country.
Judge PEAsLEE presented the following resolution
which was adopted:
ReSolued That we expect that the Congress of tn,
United States will make ample and speedy provisions
for raising and maintaining an army sufficient, no
only to repel the enemy from our SOIL but, sufficen
to carry the War into the enemy's country, and t
plant the Star Spangled Banner in the city of Mexico
upon the Halls of the Montezumas, as the best mode
to secure honorable peace.
Col. THOMAS BOWLING, of Vigo, being called upon
addressed the meeting in a few eloquent and patriotic
remarks
Gov. WHfrcoMB was called to the stand and ad
dressed the meeting briefly and in appropriate
manner. He congratulated the meeting on The spri
of patriotism which seemed to pervade every person
present, and pledged himself in the event of cal
upon Indiana for troops to render all assistance
his power
Gen. ]. P. DRAKE offered the following resolution
which was unanimously adopted:
} Resolued, That copy of the proceedings of thi
meeting be published in all the newspapers in thi
city and State, and copy be also sent, by his Excel
lency the Governor to each of members of Cen
gress and to the President of the United States.
!, On motion of Gen. R. HANNA, the meeting adjourn
ed.
j JAMES P. DRAKE, Chm.
John D. DEFREEs, Sec'y