Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-17
rhe conranrion met nnrsannt 70 adinnrnment.

The convention met pursuant TO adjournment
The Hon. Andrew Kennedy then addressed the con-
in lengthy speech, declining to be candidate
for reelection, aud urging upon the convention 10 pro-
coed IN harmony TO the selection OF their candidate, ano
promising his cordial support 10 their nominee
The convention then, on motion, proceeded to oaiot
fo candidate for Congress, Messfs. Upton OF Wells,
and Mcconnell Of Sieuben acting as tellers
And The first ballot, William ROckhill OF Allen
county, received majority of all the votes cast
On motion Of James X. Slack, OF Huntington,
Resolved unanimously, That William Rockhill, OF Al
len county, be recommended the people of this dis
trict as a suitable candidate for Congress.
On motion,
ResOred, That a committee consisting OF Messrs Slack
and Harlan be appointed wait Mr. Roekhiii and in
form him of his nomination
Mr.. Rockhill, attended by the committee, appeared IN
the convention and short and appropriate address
thanked them for the honor conferred upon him, and
copied the nomination.
represent said district The national To- be
held at Baltimore in Nav next
The Hon. Andrew Kennedy; Of Delaware, was elect
ed and the following persons appointed substitutes
Chancey Adams of Lagrange, r. j. Dawson OF De
Kab, Joseph SncIear Of Allen, Joseph Marshall Of
Grant, and j. $. Buckles of Delaware
Ordered, That John Brady of Delaware, James r..
Slack Of Huntington, Geo. Howell Of Blackboard b bic
LELAND of Randolph A. j. Harlan of Grant, A. White
of Jay, Thomas J. Spaiding of Lagrange, T. May of
Sieuben ). W. Sprott Of De Kab, David B. Herman
% Noble, Joseph II. Pratt of Whitley, 5. Decker Of
Wells, and Sam. l.. Rugg of adams, be corresponding
committee Of vigilance for the district.
The committee appointed to report resolutions, now
reported the following which unanimously adopted
Whereas, We hold that the perpetuy Of our free in
situations and republican form of government depend up
the triumph Of the democratic party, and in order
such trumph is necessary for the democratic
party TO unite in the support of such will zeal
ousy support and sustain the principles Of the party and
Whereas, convention of the delegates from the
raj counties this the 10th congressional district has
been called for the purpose of making choice of candi
date iorepresen this district in the approaching Con-
Rhereas The country involved in a war with Mex
leo, brought about by the aggressive acts of that govern
ment; and, t.'.e
| Whereas, The President and tho administration are
assailed and embarrassed upon that subject by the oppo
| size political party therefore,
ResOlred, That heartily approve the holding of said
convention, and will unitedy and vigorously support the
nominee thereof.
RcSored That in The opinion of this convention it i.
the duty of every American citizen give jealous sup
port TO the administration in conducting the Mexican
with vgor, believing that in that way a speedy
peace will be obtained than by pursuing different
RESOLVED, That we have every confidence pres
ent chief magistrate Under his administration the
questions Of the Oregon boundary the nance-incudn:
that OF the tariff and national bank-haye been happily
settled.
ReSOIccd, That in the increased demand and rise o
price of the agricultural productions of country,
especially of those Of the west, the admirable
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policy adopted by government; and we feel con6den
that the establishment of that policy will secure TO th
democratic party the support Of the agricultural portion
Of our community, inasmuch il TO them larg
market and fair price for their products without being
oppressive upon any other class of our populssson.
ResOiUed, That the late conduct of the Uniied Stale
Senate, in prescribing Thomas Richie, Editor of III
Union, of the oldest and abesi in the
of democracy making themselves the au'
judges in his casehas resulted 10 the promotion Of til
prescribed in the esteem and confidence of his party
while il has degraded his accpserssFt
ReSOlred That svezses@<1 the public press as grea
and important auxiliary a republican, government, ant
that have every confidence in the ability and negut
of the Democratic Editors of this district; woul
therefore recommend and urge that every democrat VIII
has the do should subscribe for and read
least one of the democratic papers in The district
i Resolved, That we have undated confidence in on
late representative in Congress- Hons Andrew Kennedy
nomination, by this convention, the democratic cand
date for Congress- Of further uscfulnes
in a more elevated and important sphere Of action.
Il The folio ing resolutions introduced by HoT
u Andrew Kennedy, and unanimously adopted
ResOlUed That the President and his cabinet in lhei
unwearied efforts, (by all honorable means) TO avoid
war with the iIl-governed republic of Mexico-as we
rs in their prompt and efficient of blow for blow
when the conflict by her wantonly commenced
have the gratitude Of the American peoples and tn
admiration Of the c;-.ized world.
ReSOlred, That our patriotic army, and its able an
efficient officers by their gallant and vigorous conduct
prosecuting the campaign, have won for themselves
the country imperishable renown.
Tin introducing the above, Mr.. Kennedy gave motto
that he woud after the adjournment OF the convention
give his views on the Mexican war--whch he did IN
most able and argumentasixe speech .t...
On motion of Mr. Reid OF Allen,
ResoIred, That the thanks Of the convention be
dered TO the officers for the able and prompt manner
which they have discharged their duties
Resoiced, That the proceedings be signed blythe of
GERS and published in all the democratic papers in q
district, and that she Stale Sentinel aud Goshen Dem
crat be requested TO insertthe same in their papers
II - s.. s. MICKLE, PTeSt.
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