Indiana State sentinel., 1847-12-16
monroe Countv.

the of Bloomington on Monday the 9th day of
December lo47 IN pursuance OF previous notice. The
purpose Of appointing delegates TO attend the Democratic
State Convention, at Indianapolis, the 9Th day OF jan
uay lo4o David Byers wascaIIed TO the chair and Sam
ue ii. Buskirk appointed secretary.
Upon request, DIR. W G. Foster. ia u very and ap
proprale address explained the object of the meeting
On motion the Chair appointed DIR. w. C. Foster, Dr.
d. Shields, l.. O. HOckeu j. l.. Payne and Samuel H.
Buskk committee prepare resolutions expressive of
the feelings aud sentiment of the meeting.
The committee, after short absence, returned and re-
ported the following resoluons
Whereas, it is only the privilege, but The duty OF
the people assemble their primary capacity, dis
and deliberate those questions of national i'm
poriance which have bearing on the wellbeIng OF soc
ETY., and which have tendency preserve unmpalred
our Republican Institutions; and,
Waereas, consider the present important epoch
in national affairs particularly engaged at
this time in with foreign enemy, when every man
who loves his country and her institutions should speak
out aud declare his sentiments; and,
UhereaS, the period is approaching when it will be
necessary to designate suitable person candidate
for the next presidency; whose talents and political
sentiments well known, and whose rmness and hon
esty may be relied upon in any emergency; therefore,
ReS0toed, that we hereby recommend tOsthe National
Democratic Convention, when ii shall assemble, the Hon.
George NJ. Dallas, OF Pennsylvania, gentleman every
way qualified by his business talents decision Of charac
ter, and firm adherence to democratic principles TO dis
charge the duties of Chief Magistrate Of beloved
country.
ReSOtred, that while publish 10 the world par
alies for the distinguished above mentioned
we heraby pledge ourselves support the nominee of
the National Convention, having full confidence in the
selection which may be made by that body
ReSOt1ed that further recommend TO the same dis
ngushed body, when assembled at such time and place
may be designated that gallant soldier aud honest
statesman, Joseph Lane of Indiana, gentleman eve
ry way worthy of the second office of the nation.
ReSOlued that we believe the existing wagng
between this country and the misnamed Republic OF Mex
co just righteous and necessary for the preservation
~.ul.t fhaf.. hnyn
proved faith by works, in the fact that out of
1900 oters less than 80 of citizens have enlist
ed under the Star Spanged Banner of our Union, and
are now fighting the battles of their country.
ReSOlred that the tariff of 1876 has the Just expect
allons of the people, increasing the Revenue at the
time decreasing burlhens unequal IN their
nature; and that Notwithstanding the croaking of the
wings, far from the manufactures Of the country being
injured destroyed millions of capital have been invest
ed in tha; branch of business within the last two years
ReSOi1ed that, in the language of Mr.. Webster, ''the
annexation of Texas Just cause for war on the
part OF Mexico, and that Republic having declared wal
and invaded territory regard for national hon.
Or requires that should continue the until Indem
nifty for the past and security for the future, fully guar
anteed TO us by Mexico.
/ ReSoIred that the Rio Grande is the true and law
fu boundary between Texas and Mexico, and any admin
istratOn that would make treaty recognising bounda
short of that river would act contrary not only TO gh
and JUSTICE but subversve of the best interests of the peo
pie of this Republic.
ReSoIreG, that sold Democratic Monroe will be fully
represented in the Democratic State Convention, TO be
held at indianapolis the 9Th day of January, l04S.
| Which read and adopted.
The meeting appointed the following persons delegate:
| to attend the convention, tO-wit:
From Bean-blossom township; ]. Buskirk, L. Gentry
L. Sherry, ]. Runnes w Brady P. Slime, B. r. Byers
F. G. Hite ID. Walker, and Z. Davis.
Washington township ]. Gilespy, ]. III. Baker, w
McNeely, Stephen Harves, J. W. Payne, and ]. Turner
Warren township E. Hendrickson, NJ. Graham, R
StipP, and T. ]. Hendrickson.
Benton township; D. Barnes, D. Chitwood, D. Young
]. w. Spencer B. f. Rogers ]. Romans, NJ. Flener,
II. M.cClimgh.
Salt-creek townships j. Hanson, p Norman w. Hun
ter, j. Payne, j. Clark, A. W. Rogers, w. Taylor, and
Flener
CIear-creek township; G. Fmly, P. T. vestal, L. Q
HOcket j. Wright, B. Hill, d. Butcher, A. Etber anC
w. c. Walker
Indian Creek township P. Morgan, R. Carmichael
E. Walker, C.. Combs, w. East, J. Gillian, P Carmi
chae, T. Carter, T. p Graves, s. L. Evans, ]. Gordon
II. Hill, j. Fossett, and +. darlington
Van Buren, township VIM. Berry, ]. Goodnight, r.
Gvens, j. H. Pearch, A. Baker, s. Grabll, W. n. Rose
berry, and Moses Hall.
RichIand township; D. Byers, W. Williams Jane,
Goodnight, j. c. HarbisOn w. COey B. Hall, S. Strong
c. Weir, J. Samsel and ]. w. Hynman.
Perry township; s. H. Hall, p l.. ID. Mitchell, Matthew
McPheridge, S. BOrf, s. Patton, j. Davar b. Mathers
H. Campbell, J. Herrard S. Mathers, and w. d. Snod
grass.
Bloomington township P. C. Dunning, j. B. Lowe, D
Stout, B. Rogers, James Dearman ]. l.. Payne, William
J A -
b. Puen, w. c. Foster VIM. McCrum, G. II. Johnston
s. Kirk, J. Lawrence E. Abel, w. c. Harrington, s.
Buskirk, John Graham and J. Cox.
On motion of S. II. Buskrk, it
ResOlued, That each and every person appointed dele
gate by this meeng urgently requested attend th
Democratic State Convention
I'd, ReSOtUed, That we urge upon the Democratic STATE
Convention the propriety of appointing person il
each county, assist and cooperate with the Demo
cratic District Eector.
Upon motion, the Chair was instructed to appoint thr
teen persons Democratic Central Committee
whereupon, the Chairman appointed the following per
sons, to-wit S. III. Buskirk, NJ. McPhetridge, w.
Tarkngton S. Kirk, ]. Lawrence, Z. Abel, j. NJ Berry
Il. Acu, s. Moore, p l.. Payne, J. Shields, Moses Hall
and George II. Johnston.
On motion of F. T. Butler the proceedings of thi
meeting ordered to be published in the Indiana Stat
Sentinel, the Vincennes Sun and Bedford Sun.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die.
DAVID BYERS, President,
SAMUEL H. BUsKIRK, Secretdry