Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-01-19
JOSEPH g. MARSHALL, Of Jefferson.
GODLOVE s. ORTIZ, Of Tippecanoe.

4ih 4" DAVID r. Hon LowAT, Of w ayn".
5tb Thomas ID. W ALroLE, OF Iancock.
9th LovEi. Ii. Rousseau, Of Grecne.
III, E.p. w. M'GAuGHv, of Putnam.
9Th JAMES +. SUIT, Of Clinton.
81, DANIEL ID. PRATT. of Cass.
10Th DAVID EuGoEE, of Delaware
Five dclrg ,ies from each Congressional DIS
trict, and two from -" STATE at large were hP-
pointed 10 attend the National Convention.
From our District, Thomas ID. Hawkins OF iay-
cite, VIM II. Bennett Of Union. iii Murphy Of
Henry, Solomon Meredith aud j. II. Sullivan OF
Wayne were apo inted delegates Samuel :
Parker Of Fayettc, aud David " aiiace were ap-
pointed delegates for the State
The following named delegates were present:
Wayne county-Eli Wright, Stephen Elliott
Thomas Sumsor, Nathan Bond. Elias Ogan,
Benz: w. Elliott, Geo. Gilmore. J. Smith, A.
Hannah, T., Noble, w Noble. J. III. Hunt j. W
Iiuut, ii. X. Hannah, :. Meredith, X. Gorion
paytd Commons, ). h, Stanton, and d. Z. Iiol-
loway.
The following report was made by the Com
nttec on Resolutions:
Resofr,i That we arc in favor Of holding n
National Convention for the purpose OF recon-
ncnding candidates for President and tcc fr"Si-
dent Of The United States. at the approaching
election; that the Wings of Indiana will cordial
who may be selected bv said convention Tor
those high offices. and that ,hey WI. uso every
honorable aud fair means TO secure their triumph
.ant election.
Wh,,s OF the Union. Cincinnati Ohio. as sun
able ,ta-r for the holding of said Convention,
leaving the time 10 be settled by the Wing mem
bersof the .prcsr7,t Congress,
Resofy-l. That is calamity to any coun
try, and especially to Republic, and that
in favor of tr-..,ing the rastin. war with
Mexico TO a speedy and honorable termination
Rcsolred, That the with Mexico ought to
have been avoided, and in the opinion OF this
Convention might have been avoided, without
any sacrifice of the National honor or interests.
Rrsoiced, That this is government OF the
pcople; that they have the right TO express their
OPINIONS and sentiments on all questions connec-
ted with the administration of public afafsi
that for the exercise Of this privilege. they should
not be denounced by those in power, who are
merely their servants, with being ''moral trail
tors, "cncmics to the country" and as giving
>.aid and comfort 10 the enemy" and that We
look upon such remuneration, the part of the
present Executive. as intended to prevent an en-
animation into his official conduct and TO cover
up his usurpatons Of power.
Resolred, That in the opinion of this Conven
ton, Congress has the constitutional power to
make appropriations for the improvement Of Riv-
rrs and Harbofs, where such improvements are
Of a National character and tend to facilitate and
regulate commerce with foreign nations and
the SeNcraf StuleS, 10 tne protection OF The
Navy. the transportation of our Armies.
Rcsoiecd That the President of the United
States, is disposed. appears by his recent veto
Of bill for that purpose, not 10 permit any of
The revenues of the country 10 60 to such i'm
provcments. or 10 any other objects 10 bene fit
the people or TO promote their interests.
Resoired. That we are opposed 10 system Of
direct TAXATION for the support Of the Government
and tina, We are opposed to the levying Of duty
OF tea and coffee. AS recommended by the Prcsi-
Mexico or Tor any other purpose.
ResoireG, That TIE patriotic zeal of our citizen
soldierv, and their jauntlcss bravery in the
grca, battles which have been Tough, in Ne>ico,
against overwhelming numbers. afForJs omar
unity that our flag will aIwaysbe gaiIantiv sus.
tanned in the face Of an enemy, ami deserve The
thanks OF the nation.
Resolved, That the volunteers OF the State OF
Indiana, who responded 10 the call niade upon
them FOR military service, have nobly sustained
the honor of the State.
Resoired. That the cloud which rested for
time upon the fame of the 2d Indiana Regiment
has but added TO their honor. by inviting scru,i-
ny into its conduct: which has shown il IN have
been brave and aauutess in battle though suffer-
in. greatly ia action by reason Of the iucompc.
tency of its commander.
Mr.. Bausinnn offered the following resolution.
which was adopted by unanimous consent.
Rcsoired, That IN the contingency which 70
quires the convocaton Of National Conyen,io,
We recognize the necessity of leaving its action
entirely unbiased: that we unwilling to de-
eide which Of the iilusirous men whose names
are before the people for the distinguished office
Of Chief Magistrate Of the Union, has paramount,
CLAIMS, but. having unboundec confiGe nee in the
integrity, wisdom and patriotism OF our delegates.
We are wiIiin. TO leave it TO their discrimination
To present s,aunch and well qualified " b;y 10
the country as the standard bearer of the people
=" 'h' peh"ca' contest which IS approaching.
If the people exhibit the same. iudom;,,bl,.
spirit IN tho canvass which was manifested bv
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