Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-04-15
WING STATE CONVENTION.

bled at Boonville, on the Sd inst:-
Mr.. Crockett, of st. Louis, from the
committee of fourteen appointed to report
business for the action of the Convention.
reported the following resolutions, which
were read:
Resolped, That this Convention has undated
confidence in the sterling integrity, the nvincible
frmness, the distinguished patriotism Of HENRY
Clay, and il he should be the nominee Of the
Wing National Convention, he will receive the
cordial and united support OF the Wings OF Mis-
souri,.
Resolred, That in Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR we
recognize pure patriot, an enlightened citizen,
emnenty distinguished for the manly frmness
and aghlorward honesty OF his character, and
who, by his recent achievements in Mexico, has
shed new luslre upon the American arms, and
proven himself one OF the most brilliant captains
of the age; and should be be the nominee OF the
Wing National Convention, we pledge to him the
cordial and united support Of the Wings OF Mis-
souri,.
RESOLVED. That should any other Of the many
distinguished Wings of our nation be selected as
candidate for the Presidency, that we hereby
pledge TO him our cordial and united support
ReSolUed, That in the opinion Of this Con
venton it is the duty OF the State government OF
Missouri, by all practical and prudent means,
forever to encourage works Of internal improves
ment; such being the policy distinctly recognized
and enloined by our constitution, and imperative.
ly demanded by the condition OF our county.
RESOLVED, hat the people OF Missouri regard
with intense interest the improvement OF the
great nsvigable streams Of the West; that we be-
lioya IN ho ut nplv he hat, bo
it is the solemn duty OF the Federal Government,
to remove the distractions to the navigation Of
these great highways OF our commerce-therefore
are do not approve OF the late veto message OF
President Polk upon The River and Harbor bill.
i Resolred, That as the happiness and prospect
ty OF free people depend not less upon system
Of general education than upon The improvement
Of our navigabe streams, and other works OF in
ternal improvement, we believe it to be the sol
emn duty Of those in power to foster and encour.
age this most important source OF our national
greatness.
ResOlued, That in view OF the importance oil
the approaching contest we recommend to our
Wing brethren throughout the State, that in eUery
county and district they nominate for the Offices
10 be filled in August next, efficient, active and
Jealous champions Of our cause, and that all fail
and honorable means be employed to effect 6
thorough organization Of our party, and the tri
umph Of our principles.
Resolred That committee OF three be APP
pointed by the Chair, 10 prepare and publish tc
the people OF Missouri, an address expressive o
the principles which we advocate.
Mr.. Handy, of Benton county, from the
same committee, submitted the. following a:
minority report, in lieu of the first second
and third resolutions presented by the ma
Ijority of the committee:
i Resolved, That in the name OF Gen. ZAcHAR,
TAYLOR, the brave soldier, the successful general
the ncorruplible patriot, the honest man, we have
a tower ofstrength: and having entle confidence
in his frmness, integrity and correct political
principles; and that if elected to the Presidency
he would administer our government after the
manner OF Washington, and that he would be the
President Of the people, the whole people, and
not Of party; and from the expression mani(es>
ted in his favor in the primary meetings OF the
Wings throughout the State, and believing that he
is the first choice OF large maority OF the Wings
Of NJ ssour as their candidate for the Preside6,
cy, We do hereby instruct our delegates to the
National Convention 10 cast the vote OF Missouri
for him.
Resolred, That should the National Conven.
ton, select another individual, other than Gen.
Taylor, as The Wing candidate for The Presiden
cy, we do most cordially pledge the Wing vote OF
Missouri for the nominee Of that body.
Upon this amendment an interesting and
lively discussion ensued-Messrs. Crockett,
of St. Louis; Handy, of Benton; Davis, of
Platte; Jones, of Galloway, Miller, of Coop
err; Chambers, of St. Louis; Harrison, of
Cooper; Young, of Boon; and Bingham, of
Saline, gave their views at some length as
to the propriety and expediency ofinstruct.
ing the delegates to the National Conven-
ton; after which,
Mr. Harrison, of Cooper, submitted the
following as substitute for the report of
the minority of the committee, which was
read:
Resolved, That among the distinguished men
who have been brought forward by the Wing
party as candidates for President, this Convention
absians from the expression of any preference,
being satisfied TO submit the question 10 The de.
TO assemble in the city of Philadelphia, being de.
termined TO support the nominee OF that Conven
lion, and 10 use every fair means TO secure his
election.
After some further debate, the previous
question was asked and unanimously order.
ed.
The question then recurring on the res.
olution submitted by Mr.. Handy, as a mi.
nority report from the committee of four