Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-17
Aih District Convention.

In accordance with arrangement, the dele
gates from the different counties composing the 4h
gressiOnai district Cambridge the 2lst nst for
the purpose OF nominating democratic candidate iof
Congress The convention was temporarily organized
by calling James Lewiston, Esq 10 the chair, aud appoint
ing James NJ. COckeair and James Elder, secretaries
On motion Of Wm. Hntchkiss, all democrats present
were invited participate ia the proceedings Of the
venfI0n.
On motion OF Thomas Means, committee of two
from each county appointed report permanent 9TH
for the convention The committed, after short
absence, returned and reported the following officers;
Presidsat-James Lewiston. Wee PyesideRts-James
Osborn. John Loder, Jesse Ice, and Joseph " Gregg
Sserstaries-James NJ Coekefiir aud James Elder.
The report Of the committee unanimously adopted.
On motion the convention adjourned TO meet at one
o'clock p NJ
Al one o'clock the convention met pursuant ADJOURN
The mode of ballotng the number OF votes each
Messrs Crosse Of Henry; Taylor, Burgoyne, Daily and
Simpson of Fayette; Means, Morton, and Hoover, Of
Wayne, and Watt Of Union. IL finally agreed on
motion of w. GOse, that the should be taken by
countless and that Wayne county should be entitled to
% votes, Henry Is, Fayette l5 aud Union ~
Alter short consultation among The delegates OF the
respective countless the convention proceeded to ballot
for candidate for Congress, when appealed that Chas
H. Test of Wayne county, received 62 votes scattering
On motion, the nomination of Judge Test was unani-
nousy confirmed by the convention.
On motion, MesSrs James Osborn John Tay G
L. Simpson, and j. V. Gregg, appointed TO wait on
Judge Test and inform him Of his nomination.
Mr. Crosse being called upon, addressed the conyen-
The committee appointed TO wait Judge Test hav-
ing returned accompanied by IInt gentleman, he was
called upon for speech. lie responded speech OF
about half hour, which he discussed the subec OF
the Mexican war; &c lie took strong ground in favor
Of the business of the part and exhibited IN
striking light, the fHliy aud absnrdy Of the arguments
OF those who take the Mexican side and endeavor TO
place their country IN the wrong His speech was re-
cclved with applause by the convention. lie pledged
himself to the DISTRICT aud let the people have
an opportunity OF hearing his views on all questions IN
agtation before them.
Mr. Shawmboure offered tho, following preamble and
resolutions, which adopted by
WHEREAS We believe the doctrines advanced by the
democratic party be essential to the perpetnaon OF
free institutions and the general Of
try and whereas, has been the united efforts Of the
party calling themselves wings, TO break down those
Wholesome and democratic principles therefore,
ReSOtred That the duty Of every democrat sup
port, advocate and defend those principles -
ResOced, That il is the duty of every good citizen and
sound patriot when his country in conflict with
other state of war, to be found battling for his own
country, instead of that of the enemy.
ResOred, That Americans, and while others Of
country have manifested their willingness to pour
their blood the plains Of Mexico, feel II at least
duty to stand by them and shield their names and
memory from the oboquy and reproach attempted TO be
upon them by C. ID. Smith and hs co-workers ont the
Mexican side.
The following resolutions offered by Jas. Elder
and adopted:
Resofred That highly approve of the Of the
present democratic administration in the vigorous prose
ally.
ReSOlred That we are in favor of the Tariff of SIC
and believe be equitable and tariff and one
that works well for the agrcusSa commercial, manu-
laclurng and mechanic interests of The country
ReSOtDcd That the thanks of tbs convention are here
by rendered Gems TAYLOR and Scott and their gallant
armies, for the brave aud heroic manner in which they
have fought the battles of their country Mexico, and
that they entitled the lasting gratitude of the Amer
lean people.
ResOircd That, having nominated the Hon. Z. ii
Test as the American candidate for Congress this dis
trict, will every honorable means IN power &c
elect him and defeat the Mexican candidate, and reno VI
the stigma OF being represented In Congress by who
fayors the of the enen1ies of his country.
William Hochkss submitted the following resolution
which adopted
ResOtced That in the Of this meeting II Is the
duty Of every democrat in the urth congressional dis
support the nominee OF this enon, and the
So consequence of the traorous and deestabG
opposition beloved country by C.. b. Smith
On motion of VIM. GrOse, Judge 3 f. Perkins wa:
appointed delegate the dempcratic national conven
ton, and T.. H. Test and James Elder contingent dele
gates
On motion Of Thos. Simpson, the thanks of the con
venton rendered TO the society that kindly permit
ted the convention to occupy their meeting house.
On motion, thanks rendered to the officers of tho
convention for the manner in which they discharges
their duties
On motion of Thos. Simpson, il RESOLVED, Tha
State Sentinel Spirit Of the Valley and JeiTersonIan.
Or motion, the convention adlourned sine die
JAMES LEWISTON, Pres't.
JOHN LoDER, r. p.
JosEPH V. GREGG, 80 -
JEssE lee, -
JANIS NJ COcKErAiR, SEES