Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22
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most rampant and bitter style The effect of thi.
has been, to enlist the wing press generally of this
State IN regular crusade of ds against the cause
OF their own county and the principles of republican
liberty on this Continent and in fsvor of Mexico and
her anarch tyrans, whose history. from the time OF
the Spanish conquest to this hour has been but the
bloody record of piracy, and crime of all degrees.
True, there is an exception or two: which may be
found in the Brookville American and the WAYNE
County Record: but these only serve to sustain the
general fact to which we have adyerted Why is
this t! Why should we here in Indiana have worse
development Of toryism than can be found even in
the region of the Hartford Convention! for it is
fact as hnmating it is disgracefu that so far as
the Wing press is concerned. in no State Of the
Union has it displayed spirit SO unpatriotc as it
has in Indiana. Whether this spirit has reached our
volunteers any of them, and Influenced their con-
duct in battle or whether they have been suspected
and condemned without cause, in consequence Of
these Infamous manifestations, is a matter for time
to determine. At present, we believe the charges
against them to be unfounded. Could we believe
them.-couId we believe that they had evnced the
same spirit in the field which has been displayed by
wing editors at home I'VE should desire to leave
the State instantly, never more to return.
But our object is not now to discuss these ques-
tons. We took up our pen simply for the purpose
Of calling attention to the proceedings which were
had in this city in May, 1885, when the news of the
Mexican war first came to hand. Then all parties
seemed for the moment to be united in favor of sus-
tanning the rights and honor of our common country
The leading men of either side appeared only anx-
ous to outstrp each other in patriotic zeal in favor
of our own common country and its cause. The
principal editor of the State Journal willingly held
the second post of official honor in that war meeting
and other distinguished wings gave in their adhesion
with great alacrity. What has caused the great
change which has come over them! Is it any thing
more than fear that Democratic administration
may participate in the credit of successful prose-
cuton of war which all at first approved Can il
be any thing else. and is that sufficient reason to
Justify such "moral treason" We leave the de-
csion of these matters the people, and to aid their
We republish the proceedings of May,
1916, and commend them to the careful reading of
our whig friends especially:
From the State Sentinel, May 90, 1876.
PUBLIC MEETING.
In obedience to call made early on Monday morn
ng very large number Of the citizens of Indianap-
dis and others from different parts of the State now
At the Court House, at o'clock, P. NJ; whereupon,
On motion of HUGH O'NEAL, Esq, Gen. j. P. DRAKE |
was called to the chair, and, upon motion of N. Boil
ron, Esq, JOHN D. DEFREEs was appointed secretary.
On motion of HUGH ONEAL, Esq. it was
ReSolred, That committee of ten be appointed to |
report resolutions expressive of the sense of the
Meeting in regard to the existing war with Mexico
The following gentlemen were appointed said COM
nittee to-uu Messrs. O'Neal. Harris, Peaslee
rem. Fuller Judge Read. Thomas Bowling, George
3. ThomI son, Gen. r. Hanna, H. S. Lane, and Maj.
D. Mace who Immediately retired for the purpose of
preparing suitable resolutions.
A. F. MORRISON. Esq, moved that the act of Con-
.ress, passed in relation to the war with Mexico, be
cad, which was agreed to.
Mr.. MORRISON, by request of the chairman, pro-
eeded TO its reading. When read, H. O'NEAL, Esq,
chairman of the committee appointed for the purpose,
made the following report
WHEREAS, The cherished malice of the Mexican
Government towards the people and Government of
he United States has at length resulted in auda
ous invasion of our territory by her troops and the
shedding of American blood on American soil;
Therefore resolved, That, in the opinion of this
Meeting, the time has come when every consideration
# duty and patriotism requires us to vindicate with
ecison, the honor, the rights and the interests of
)ur country. rs,. -r.s i
Resolced, That in any conflict involving the nation
II honor the people of the West, without regard to
political distinctions, will be found united one
nan, zealously supporting the government of their
country and rallying round the national flag.
Resolped, That the crisis which has now arisen
demands prompt and energetic measures; and we
therefore, heartily approve of the recommendation of
he President that large and overpowering force
should Immediately be sent to the seat of war, the
best of bringing the collision with Mexico to
speedy and successful termination. t-. Il
Resolped, That any appeal which may be made to
he patriotism of the people Of Indiana, in order
aise the requisite force, will be with that prompt
less and cheerfulness which have characterized
he gallant and indomitabe citizens Of the west.
Which concurred in by reclamation.
HENRY s. LANE, ESQ.,, being called by the meet
ng, addressed it in that peculiar strain of inspiring
,squence, for which be is SO distinguished, and
which is possessed by few others of our country.
Judge PEAsLEE presented the following resolution,
which was adopted aseI - /
ResolUed, That expect that the Congress of the
United States will make ample and speedy provisions
or raising and maintaining an army sufficient, not
,ny to repe the enemy from soil, but, sufficient
o carry the war into the enemy's country, and to
liant the Star Spangled Banner in the city of Mexico
lpon the Halls of the Montezumas, as the best mode
o secure honorable peace.
Col. THOMAS BOWLING, Of Vgo, icing called upon,
addressed the meeting in few eloquent and patriotic
remarks. "a .l4rr.
Gov WHITcoMB was called to the stand and ad-
dressed the meeting briefly and in appropriate man.
Ter. He congratulated the meeting on the spirit of
which seemed to pervade every person
present. and pledged himself in the event of call
upon ndiana for troops, render all assistance in
Dis power. el4 fr.
Gen. J. P. DRAKE offered the following resolution
which was unanimously adopted :
Resolred, That copy of the proceedings of this
meeting be published in all the newspapers in this
city and State and copy be also sent, by his Excel
ency the Governor, to each of our members Of Con-
yress, and TO the President Of the United States