Indiana State sentinel., 1847-12-16


who noby liberated by Bravo on the very day
that ne received the news of his father having
been shot by orders of the yiceroy.
The Second Meeting in Lexington.
LEXINGTON, (Ky.,) Nov. q, l5I7.
To the Editor of The Union
SIR: send you the resolutions adopted at the great
democratic meeting of 9th ut. held as response TO
the Clay movement of the 18th ult. The meeting
called to order by Benjamin F. Graves, Esq, at
ii o'clock; and, on motion, the following gentlemen
chosen to conduct its proceedings; Waller Bull
lock, ESQ.,, president; John Norton, Joseph Bruen,
William Atchison, Nathan Payne, Francis NJ. Lear,
and James Headey, Esq'rs., vice presidents; James
A. Grinstead. Samuel R. Bullock Joshua Cunningham,
Thomas e. Randall, William S. Berkley, and C. c.
Rogers, Esqrs., secretaries
The object of the meeting being briefly explained
by the president the meeting addressed for about
two hours by Robert N Wickliffe in support Of the
resolutions gwen herewith. | think he used up Mr.
Clay, and all the positions taken in his speech. All
who heard him. speak in the highest terms of his ef
fort. He courteous and kind towards Mr. Clay
throughout his speech but he proved. beyond Doubt
that his course erroneous. his designs ambitious
and that his demonstrations the 18th designed
to open up his way to the White House. We will
have the speech printed In short time, and L will
send you copy.
An incident occurred here on the 25th ns (thanks-
giving day. which has given slight shock
Clay friends The Rev. DR.. Breckenridge, pastor of
the lst Presbyterian Church this city, noted whig,
preached Sermon in which he took the ground that
the war with Mexico was Just, and should be vgOr-
ously prosecuted to a honorable termination; that
the President perfectly jusabe in the course he
had pursued: that Mexico should be compelled TO
make ample indemnity for the past, and security for
the future; and was also almost ultra In his views on
the subject Some of his whg friends are endeavor-
ing to prevent publication of the sermon, which
had been called for by large portion of his hearers,
believing that ii will lnlure Mr.. Clay.
To tell you the truth, Breckenrdges sermon, and
Wickl's speech, and the strong tone of the resolu
tons adopted at meeting to-day, backed by the
firm tone of the democracy here and throughout this
State, have afflicted Mr.. Clay's friends. They
peevsh and fretul. and easy TO get angry. Dir. Clay
has left for the south.
Resolutions adopted at the second Lexington meeting.
/. ReSOlrcd the of this meeting, that the
in which we involved with Mexico caused
by Mexico herself, and for all its consequences she
Justly chargeabe.
Resoiped that it is the duty of the American govern
ment being hus causeessy its part involved war,
prosecute ii vigorously until an honorable peace ndem
nifty for the past and security for the fuure oblaned
and Withdraw from the POSI-
lions they have, by their galianty and courage, gained
and now occupy without obtaining the objects above spe
Gifted, would be reprOach TO them aud shame upon
common country.
g. Resolred, that it is the duty of our government 10
require of Mexico full payment Of all expenses
red in the prosecution of the
A. Resolred that if any territory shall be acquired by
the end of the in payment of expenses ncuned
prosecution the right of the people iDhH5ing
such territory decide whether the Institution of slavery
shall exist there not and any attempt by Congress 10
prohibit It's existence by law direct violation
of compromises of the federal constitution, and
suit to the sovereignty of the States.
5 Resolved, that James X. Polk, the President of the
United States has fully justified cOnfdence and by
the cam dgnl6ed, and able mauner IN which he has dis
chs he high Office has shown himself
entirely fitted 10 preside, well in time of in
peace, the Chief Magistrate of great and prosperous
people.
G. Resolred that the able and successful manner in
which the present administration has been conducted,
that national convention, fairly constituted,
unsafe body select candidates 10 be voted for
by the people for President and Vice President of the
nation.
T. RcsoIrea, ha without at this time indicating any
choice President do express decided con-
vicon the interest and of The great psci
pes which the democratic party seeking to establish
require thatthe party national vention and,
after full consultation, designate known and tried friends
those principles our standardbeaIers at the next
presidential election.
The above resolutions passed unanimousy-not a
dissenting voice. There were democrats from all the
adjacent counties from thirty forty miles around
and remarkably intelligent assembiage. The demo-
cIacy Of Kentucky is perfectly straight and Think
at the next election we can redeem the State.
Yours, respectfully
Another correspondent; from Lexington, of the
same date writes as follows:
ar N Wicklie, Esq, addressed large and respecta
bile audience from this aud other counties of the State in
speech of about hours vindcaiing the adminstra
tion in a mastery manner He had a bright cIoudess
day and the prosperity of our country conrased with
every other spot the face Of the EARTH cheer
ing aud pleasant a people who had heard few days
before gloomy, cOld rainy day, the lamentations of
Mr. Clay over his dear coantrys affections from the mis-
OF its present administration. The speech of Mr.
Clay does appear find more favor anong his wbig
friends Kentucky than II meets with in other States
In was certainly unfortunate efort and althouyh
by intended, may likely prove the vale
dlctory of Nj. Clay.
"rhe speech OF Dir. Wicklfe is expected TO appear in
print week Some wings who heard adm INIT il was
very able"