Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-15
JAMES wHITcoMB, as the democratic candidate for

In the midst of loud and enthusiastic call, DIR.
Whitcomb came forward, and ably and pertinently
addressed the convention, accepting its nomination,
and assuring the of his honorable exertons for
the maintenance and success of its principles.
On motion of Jacob L. Payne of Monroe, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted.
ReSOlued, That the delegates from each county ap-
point one of their own body to compose a nominating
committee to select a candidate for Lieutenant Gov
ernor and that each county be entitled to the same
vote in said committee, that they now have in the
General Assembly, and said committee being appoint
ed, withdrew to the Supreme Court Room, to consid>
er of the nomination
On motion. of Ransom w. Akin, of Sullivan.
ResOlred, That the chairman appoint a committee
to consist of one member from each Judicial Circuit
in the State, whose duty it shall be- to report series
resolutions for the consideration of the convention
whereupon the following persons were created such
committee:
r. w. Akin, of Sullivan G. P. Buell., of Dear
born; S. C. Wilson, of Montgomery P. NJ Kent,
of Floyd; James Hughes of Lawrence H. H. Bar
bour of Bartholomew; Joseph Lane, of Vanderburg !;
William s. Palmer, of Cass; William r. Ellis, Of
Elkhart; John L. Robinson, of Rush John Wilson,
and S. S. Mlckle, of Wells.
And the convention adjourned until O'Clock P. M.
Two O'clock p. NJ.
The convention and its officers met pursuant TO adj
journment.
The nominating committee through Geo. p Buell.,
their chairman reported to the convention PARIS c.
DUNNING, of the county of Monroe, the unani-
nous choice of the committee as a candidate for the
Office Of Lieutenant Governor which was enthusiast
ically received by the convention and concurred in
In answer to call of the convention. Mr.. Dun
ming appeared and in brief but able address, acced
ed TO the nomination of the convention.
Upon motion, the following persons were appointed
a committee to consider and report address.
Gilbert Hathaway, of Laporte David B. Henri
man, of Noble; William Watt, Of Union; R. P.
Cobb, of Decatur; T. B. Kinder, of Orange; ]. NJ
Hanna, of Putnam; c. V. Jones, of Fountain
F. F. Sawyer, of Pike; J. S. Simonson, of Clark;
and Alex. F. Morrison of Marion.
Who withdrew for the purpose.
Mr.. Akin, from the committee on Resolutions
made the following report
Resolved, That the administration of the General
Government by James X. Polk has realized our fond
est hopes and expectations that he has boldly and
fearlessly declared himself upon all great questions
OF national policy In manner honorable to himself
and satisfactory to the democratic party; that the
position taken and measures recommended by him,
both in his inaugural address and in his late message
to Congress, meet with sincere appreciation and
accord with the leading doctrines of the democratic
creed in politics, and that at all times ready
to sustain our President in carrying the measures of
his administration in any manner that duty as
good citizens may require.
Resolred That the title of the United States TO the
Oregon Territory, to the full claimed by the
President of the United States, is clear and unQues-
tionabe." That there should be red lines on its
map. That much the union desires peace with
foreign nations, 1t has no territory, good bad with
which to buy it. That the title of the United States
should be referred to umpirage but the canon's
mouth, and in such event purse strings are
loose, and services ready to defend that title come
ichat znay
ReSolued, That we are pleased to see the Congress
of the United States at length evncing disposition
to extend the protection of flag our merito-
rious fellow-citizens in Oregon, and highly approve
the bill of Judge Douglass, Of Illinois, now before the
lower branch of that body, for that purpose
Resolred That we hail the acquisition of the re-
public of Texas one of the prOudeS deeds of the
American democracy; extending as it does the area
of human freedom the lovelest portion of the
American continent.
Resolred, That we heartily approve of the recon-
mendation by the President for the reduction of the
British Wing Tariff of 1912, and the establishment
of revenue Tariff, with discrimination for REVENUE
and not for PROTECTION.
ReSolred, That we are opposed TO the distribution
of the proceeds of the public lands violation of
the deeds Of cesson by which those lands were ac-
quired, derogatory to State sovereignty and as pro-
ductive of the necessity of increased burdens upon
the people, either by direct taxation equally
erous system of impost duties
ReSolred, That of the many happy consequences of
the late democratic victory thus far developed.
grated at none more than the Liberation of Thom-
w. Dorr, the champion of equal rights in Rhode
Island, and the power of true and liberal principles
thereby exemph6ed.
ResolOed That this Convention highly approve the
patriotic resolutions and speech Of Gen. Lewis Cass,
relation to our means of national Defence and are
happy to that Government is eventually adopt
ing the advice of the father of his country -" in
peace to prepare for war"
ReSOlUed, That James Whitcomb has entirely full
filled the expectations of his most sanguine friends
that heartily approve of his in administer
ing the affairs of State, and proud to have
other opportunity of committing our destinies into
his hands.
Resolred, That the Democratic party of Indiana in
Convention assembled, do now heretofore repudi-
ate all sentiments action looking towards the repu-
diaton of the honest debts of the State, and believe
that no reasonable opportunity should be omitted by
the proper authorities to adjust and arrange those
debts, to bring them within the acknowledged
means of the State to meet, at the earliest practical
bic period.
Resolred, That no company for banking or other
purposes, should be incorporated without making the
stockholders individually liable for the debts of such
company.
RESOLVED, That the right of voice in the govern
ment which Constitution guarantees to every
voter, by of the elective franchise, imposes up
on every citizen invested with that right, solemn
duty to exercise it with vigilance and care and that
citizen fully discharge his duty to himself and
to his country who fails or refuses to avail himself
of the privilege of voting and that earnestly
hort every member of the Democratic party attend
the polls and rOe, in the coming election for officers
of our State government, well as upon all other
occasions of n like nature.
Which being seyerally read, were unanimously
adopted and upon motion it was ordered that copy
of the foregoing resolutions the subject of Oregon
be sent to each of our Senators and Representatives
in Congress.
Upon motion of VIM l. Ross, of Cass.