Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-04-15
By Clark II. Green, of Howard

heS0tUcd, i nat O0l. a. w. D0niphaE MS OIL |
GERS and men, for their gallant bearing in the
war with Mexico, their patient endurance OF pri. |
vations and hardships, which NEE. not with a
parallel in the annals Of history; their indomita>
BILE resolution in the midst Of perils, and the glo.
rious victories which they won on the memorable
fields Of Brazito end Sacramento, entitle them to
the warmest gratitude Of the American people.
By James Davis, of Platte
RESOLVED, That in Henry Clay, the Wings Of
Missouri recognise their earliest friend, their tri.
umphant defender, and their nvncibe champion
"a man uniting all the proud and noble qualities
that adorn and elevate the chafacter-possessing
as be does, our love for his generosity and liberal
ity OF spirit. our affection for his purity and SIM
plici,y OF character, our respect for his virtues
and our admiration for his splendid taens--he
is at once ours and the nations pride and glory
Whether elevated 10 the Presidency or not he
will always be regarded by all true.hearted Wings
as the patriot, the sage, and the honest man.
By James Smith, of ST. Louis
Resolved That The Wings in the several coun
Ties in the State be requested to hold mass meet.
ings to respond 10 the proceedings Of this Conven
ton.
By s. A. Young, of Boon
RESOLVED, That for the able, impartial, and
dignfed manner in which the President OF this
Convention has presided over our deliberations,
he Justly merits, and is hereby rendered the thanks
OF the Convention.
By w. F. Swi,zler, of Boon
ReSolued, That this Convention now adj ourn,
sine die each member pledging to the other. and
to the Wings Of the Union, that no honest effort
shall be unem ployed to give triumphant success
10 the nomination OF ROLLINS and MrrcHEL1
our gallant standard bearers in the coming con
test, and that we will 60 the ticket, the whole
ticket and nothing but the ticket.
Mr.. Young, of Boon county, member
of the Central Wing Corresponding Com
mittee for the State, requested that the de-
egates from the several counties, ascertain
and report, as soon as practicable, the prob
able strength of the Wings in their respee
tive counties, and any organization the,
may have, in order that any matter of in
terest coming within the purview of til,
&c ntral Committee may be the more read
ly communicated to them. Communica
tons ought to be addressed 10 Col. w. T
Switzer, or s. A. Young, of Columbit
Boon county.
Letter from Gen. Watkins
JACKSON, Mo-, March 25, 1S4S.
Dear Sir: expected to accompany you to IL
Boonville Conventions; but now find that it vii
be out OF my power 10 do so.
1t is known that my name has been spoken ,
in several Of the primary meetings OF the peopl.
both for the Office OF Governor and Lieut.. Go,
ernor. am grateful 10 my political friends fo
this mark Of their confidence and respect.
however, wish TO say 10 you, and through you
the Convention, that do not desire the nomins
ton for either Office, and that under no state i,
things can consent to be a candidate. 1t will
however, afford me pleasure TO aid, all in n,
power, whoever may be the nominees OF the Con
, vention.
Wishing that the utmost harmony may char
acerize your deliberations, and that your aa
may meet the approval Of the people at the polls
| remain, dear sir your friend
i and obedent servant,
N. w. WATKINS.
AIvAN CooK Esn