Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13
Hancock and Madison Convenrion.

Pursuant To previous notice, respectable number
OF the citizens Of the counties Of Hancock and Madi-
son assembled at the frame church in Pendleton,
Saturday, May the 1st 1S47 for the purpose of nom-
mating candidate for the State Senate
On motion Of Chapman, John Alley, Esq. was call
ed 10 the chair WIN addressed the meeting in brief
and spirited manner.
On motion, ]. w. Heryey was appointed secretary
On motion of ]. Chapman,
Reeolred, That this meeting now adjourn to meet
IN Greenfield on the first Saturday in June next and
that each county be requested to send delegates from
each township
A. Jackson moved an amendment to the resolution,
by striking out Greenfield and inserting Pendleton
A vote was taken on the amendment which was
lost; and then the resolution, which also lost.
On motion of w. H. Curry, Esq, the convention
proceeded TO make the nomination.
On motion of A. Hatfield,
Res0iTsd, That each township be allowed one vote.
The delegates then proceeded to the first baoting,
which resulted In the nomination of John Templin,
of Hancock -
On notion J. Chapman addressed the meeting for
few minutes in warm and animated manner.
On motion, the chair appointed a committee TO
draft a preamble and resolutions expressive of the
sense Of the meeting.
J. Chapman and j. w Hervey were appointed said
committee, who reported the following
Whereas, We believe a republicans form Of govern
ment is most conducive to the happiness Of maa-
mental illumination, and all the principles of hu-
man greatness And Whereas, this form of gov
eminent Is the offspring of patriotic integrity, and
an irreconcilable hatred to oppression, and its per-
petuity is dependant upon the exercise of the same
virtues, and jealous adherence TO the principles
of equity and justice: And Whereas, we, por-
ton of free-thinking community, believing our
selves to be enfranchised from unwarrantable pre-
JUDGE and egosm, are bound to democratic princi-
Piles, from research, reflection and observation, be-
lievng them to tend TO the accomplishment of our
most ardent wishes, aud thereby giving rise to an
honest difference from the other great political
party of the day: therefore,
ReSOtred That we every effort that is honora-
bic TO promote the success Of cause meeting our
opponents the controvered grounds with the strong
weapons of evidence and reason.
ReSolred That we never yield our principles to fc-
tons, humbugs and fandangos but that scrupu-
lousy avoid all Insignificant nummery and afectaton.
ReSotred That we esteem il anti-American to de-
nounce the cause now engaging the American arms,
and that we would rather yield up lives at the
feet Of some ruthless savage contending for the
mon rights of our country, than to rally under the
banner Of an insulting enemy.
ReSolUed, That we sympathise with the friends OF
those who have fallen victims to an enemys sword in
strange land, and that hearts will cherish
fond regard for the memory of the honorable dead
RESOLVED, That still believe that the annexation
OF Texas right, and that are still opposed to
national bank and high protective tariff and all
classes of monopOes.
ResOlred, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the State Sentinel.
JOHN ALLEY, President
]. w. HERvEY, Secretary.