Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-11
Putnam County.

Pursuant to previous notice the Democracy Of Putnam
county convened at the Court House in Greencase the
LIST Of November lS47.
On motion If d. r. Eckles, VIM D. Allen called
the Chair, James NJ Hanna appointed Secretary and Alex
Huntington, Assistant Secretary.
On motion, d. r. Eckles was chosen Vice President
On motion Of H. Secest, committee of one from each
Township appointed to report the Of suitable pei
delegates the State Convention Whereupon the
following appointed by the Chair such
mitiee:
Washington Township Abraham Jackson; Warren
G. Conellyi CiOUT DdIe-H. McG Jfers1R--A Cooper,
Eos MdriOn-J. Duekworth; ia kson-Chares johnson;
FlOyd-Loyd Glazebrook; MonrOe-RObert Brown Clia-
f0n--lsaac Siger; Mddison-Samue Gardiner; Greencds
He-James Nj. Hanna Russell - FrGRkIiH-.
On motion Of James NJ Hanna the committee direct
ed an additional duty to report set OF Resolutions for
the action Of this meeting
Said committee retired consult during their absence
general call being made Mr. Secrest addressed the meeting
at some length In his usual cogent manners after he had
concluded the said committee through Mr Hanna, reported
the following resolutions and also the following
delegates 10 the State Convenient
Washington TOUaship-N Sellars, J. S. Wright, John NJ.
Pursell, Esq, and John Thompson.
Warren T3ionship-Wm. G. Durkworth, B. Glazebrook,
d. Barnes, VIM. Jones, and D. B. Cannon.
Jferson TotCnship-B. Cunningham, VIM. Haven, VIM.
T. May, c. G. Vanzant, and Asa Cooper.
Marion T0DnshiP-Wm. Leachman, NJ. 7. Bridges, B.
Purcell and r. Glazebrook.
GreencdsIe Township III. Secrest D. r. Eckles, d. A.
Farley. S. Caiherwod A. Huntington and J. NJ Hanna.
Madison TODnship-Samuel Adams, J. Wright, J. NJ Nc
Phetus, s. Gardiner, and S. ID Wood.
Floyd ToicnshiP-E. Lake VIM Collins, A. B. Matthews,
..
Monroe TOCnShipP. Ford s. Harrison, Geo. Priest sr
]. Starr and Jesse Hill.
Clinton T0t1nShip-A- Walker, A Siger, E. August, A.
Adams and j. NJ. SIger.
Russell Township - B. Walden, A. B. Dsnton, Hughes
Wilson, J. Durham and c. Bridges.
Franklin TODashiP-A. D. Bngsy, R. Moss, H. Dick
eEsOn and s. Beck.
Jackson TOwnShP-A. Bowen G. Jeffries, II. Johnson J.
McMuuy, and Wm NJ. Sanders
The Resolutions thereupon everaly read and adopt
ed as follows, to-wit:
Whereas the Central Committee the State having called
upon Democracy Of the State in Conventions
the city Of indianapolis the Sh day Of January next for
the purpose Of nominating delegates To National Conven
ton hereafter be holden. and also for the purpose Of
ing persons be voted for electors Of President and Vice
President the fist Tuesday after the first Monday OF
November lS4S by the Democracy Of the State therefore
ReS0lred That the democracy OF Putnam Will appoint
delegates 10 that convention.
Resolved That democrats feel deep and abb
ding interest in the welfare prosperity and progress of our
beloved country the fact apparent and notorious
as it during the last with England-that the duty
mainly cevoves upon the To sustain and uphold
the Government OF our country whilst engaged IN war with
foreign power.
Rssored That we feel deeply chagined party feel
carry the leaders Of whggery TO point which equiva-
open advocacy of the of public enemy
do believe that such tIaoT0us demonsTa-
| iions will be sanctioned by the people.
Resolved, That believe that vigorous prosecution Of
the existing war; commenced by the States Of Mexico against
the u States will peace at an earlier day, and Of
permanent character than any other of policy
Resolved, That sincerely believe that the manner in
espoused the of Mexico, has, opinion
well as in the opinion Of many eminent had powerful
effect in influencing the deuded people of that country to
polOng the existing under the vain hope that the whig
party will get power here and they will then have Friends
wiih Therefore, the of prolongaton OF
the war; and all the horrors which talked Of SO ppanty
opposition, justly chargeabe 10 that party in this
county, which has its action thus Influenced the
Resolved, That viewing this war; we do, as just and
honorable upon the part of the u States could not
friends of country approve of treaty of which
did not include indemnity for the past and security for The
future.
RESOLVED That any attempt upon the part Of Congress
present circumstances, bind future
of any portion Of territory, 10 the local institutions
or internal affairs which exist that territory aite
| it is formed into a State, is anti republican.
ReSOlUed That having undimnished confidence in the tai
ents patriotism and democracy Of Gen. Cass recommend
State convention TO appoint delegates from this Con
gressOnal district TO the National Convention, favorable &c
that distinguished patriot the candidate for the Pes
dency and Gen. Pillow for Vice President
Resotred has been, this year, de-
lived from the low, democratic tariff of 1885, than
in one year from the high tariff Of S42 aud the country
prosperous, respectfully recommend Il
WING leaders put their leather specaces and hunt up
and point out us the ruin which they predicted would fol
low the repeal Of the tariff of 1912, and the bankruptcy
which would result To the treasury.
Resolved That recommend to the State convention L
prepare and publish address to the people of the Stat
de voed exclusively and results of the Mexican
ResOlred That the publishers Of the Wabash Sentinel AM
State Sentinel requested publish the proceedings Of hi
meeting
| On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die.
VIM. D. ALLEN, President.
J. McCLAIN HANNA. Sec,y, ALEX DUNNiNGroN, ASST.