Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

At a large and respectable meeting of the dcr'occ
racy of Old Jennings, on Monday, 9th instant to
nominate delegates to the "a congressional district
contention, to be holden Lexington Scott county.
on the 10Th instant, the Hon Jesse Whitcom5 wss
called to the chair, and David G. vawter appointed
secretary. The president stated the object of The
meeting in brief and pertinent manner, after which;
on motion of Gen. Spahn, committee of FIVE were
appointed TO report resolutions for the consideration
OF the meeting. Whereupon; Achilles Vawter Gen
Spann. Nj. Willie, James Z. Wilson and Michael
Coryell were appointed; and sitter retiring few mo-
ments, reported the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted, viz:
Resolred. That we have full and undiminishcd con-
hdence IN The ability and patriotism Of The admins
tration of James K Pols-tbat we believe ne has the
nerve well the courage conduct his countrys
war, although opposed by abOlltOnism and other isms
at home.
Resolrsd, That those of our citizens in and out Of
office, or elsewhere, who oppose vigorous prosec,-
ton Of the existing war with Mexico, or who stig-
maize the war unjust unnecessary are neither
netitled to the respect confidence of the country
Resofred, That al the time of annexation " e ne
garded Texas as free and independent nation win
free and full right to herself 10 the United
States without the consent of Mexico, and that we re-
gard the invasion of Texas after the annexation to
the United States by Mexico, as an invasion of the
United States, and that the President is entitled ID
our thanks in ordering our army and navy to meet
the Invasion of our south western boundary.
Resoired, That we disapprove of the course of the
federal party in unison with the balance of power
party in the Senate of the United Sates in thrsting
the uble and fearless Richie from his Seat in the Se
ate, reporter, and that we consider it an outrage
on the freedom of the press. lls
Resolred That the prosperous state of our country
under the present tariff is inconrovettible evidence
of the wisdom and justice ohe policy of the present
administration, and the Congress which passed II:
After reading and adopting the above resolutions.
he
Bigger toacHship-Thotnas Bland ahu William
Wagner. atc
Campbell toaeaship-Jasper H. Grinstead and Ro-
bert Pearcy.
Sand Creek to,cnship-Davd c. Jones and NJ.
Willie: $780, 81.
Columbia iornship--w p. Shields, Robert Haf.
gett. and Nelson Hewlett.
Geserd folrssAiY--Dr. Albert Andrews and Georcs
Mcdonnell
Spencer toirnshfp-Ortin Wbitcomb, Harris E.
Halves, John McCurry, John Spencer and Willard
Bailey.
Marion to1nship john E. Wilson, Leonard
Barnes and Andrew Wilson.
Montgomery tounship-D. III. Hill, /. H. Appers
son, John Cobb and Uriah Stribing.
Vernon fornship--John L. Spann. Dr. J. I. Shields,
DR.. D. Byfeld, Samuel Pendleton, VIM Jolly. E. s.
Whtcomb. John Clemmons, DR.. P. Hill, James E.
Wilson. John McGannon James Shields and David
@. Vawter.-f -osse .-s-,l = =, &
s. On motion of Gen. Spann W
Resolred. Thattlie democracy Of Jennings county.
reposing confidence in the integrity of the delegates
Of own, aswell those of other counties in the
district convention will sustain and support the nom,
lnee of the convention, to be held on the 10Th, al
s On motion OF D. q. Vawter, ~ -
Resolred, That the editors Of the State Sentinel,
Madison Courier and Experiment, BE requested to
publish the proceedings ofshis conyentjon SIS
On motion, the meeting adjopmed. ..