The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03

his country into foreign war In violation
of the cypress letter of the Constitution,
has only furnished new illustration of
the facility with which some men, strain
at gaat and S,ealIo,O camel"
I2. Resolred, That the Fathers of the
Republic, in ordaining that no American
citizen should be compelled to bear arms
without the territorial Jurisdiction of the
Union, have furnished true and exalt-
ed commentary upon the genius and OBJ.
ect Of our civil inslitulions,a lofty yrebuke
Of the present unholy thirst after conquest.
and alike in accordance with the spirit
of the age and that sublime precept
which announces Peace on Earth and
good will to Men,"
13. ReSOlred. That tho mighty polite
al truths which lay at the foundation of
the contest of 1874, still exist; that the
great questions of national policy which
thea agitated the American People are
again TO be passed upon; and that, "sink
OF swim, survive or PERISH" we shall
stand by the issues then made. convinced
that truth is mighty and will prevail"
IA. ResolUed, That the Wings of Old
Fair6eld-"ofien beaten, though never
conquered, ,"-unseduced from their al.
legiancc to the cause for which they have
ever battled, will stand to their arms, firm
and united; ready to do theirdevoir where
blows fall thickest and hardest; and that
they will never surrender until victory
percheS upon their standard.
Is. ResOlved. That in the coming con
test it is highly important that the Wings
of Fairfield enter into perfect and com
plete organization of their forces,-
and that in furtherance of this object we
recommend to our Wing brethren in each
Of the Townships to organize their diff:
erent school districts, so that unity of ac-
ton can be had throughout the county.
16. ResOloed, That as an efficient in
strument in the struggle for tho establish
meut of correct political principles, it is
highly important that our newspaper
press be adequately sustained and sup.
ported-it is therefore earnestly urged
upon the committees of the several school
districts, 10 extend the subscription list
of the Lancaster Gazette" SO that its
usefulness may be extended, and its
prosperity placed upon sure and firm
basis.
After considerable discussion, in which
Messrs. Boerstler, Trump aud Borland
took part, the resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
By request of the meeting, Mr.. Nigh,
member of the Legislature from Law
renee County, made few able and per-
tinent remarks upon the late revolution
ary attempt of the ''immortal ftteen,"
their object, aiders and abeltors.
DR.. Berster, from the Committee APP
pointed for the purpose, reported the
following list of Delegates to the Dis
trict Convention:
Hooking 1Owaship.-P. Van Trump,
Geo. Weaver, Henry Miers, George
Strobe, Sr. w. p. Creed.
Greerfield.-Thomas Littlefeld, Isaac
Claypool.
NoIet.-Dr. Potter, M. Hathaway.
BlOOm.-David Jennings.
L'berty-Richard Outcat.
Waiaut-Tho. McNaughten Jacob
Myers.
Amanda.-J. II. Sunderman, Thomas
Reber.
Clearcreek. Col Hamilton, Jno. Leist.
Madisoa.-John Wyle.
Pery.-Levi Friend.
Bea.-James R. Pearse.
AuJurn --Benon Black.
Rushcreek. John Ashbaugh, William
Young.
Richlaad.--Thomas Wilson, Daniel
Baker.
Pleasant--T. P. Ashbrook.
On the motion Of C. Borland, Esq. it
was resolved that the proceedings of the
meeting be signed by the proper officers
and published in the Lancaster Gazette,
and that every Wing subscribe for copy
of the same that he may read the pro.
ceedings in it. Unanimously adopted.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
GEO. SANDERSON, Prest.
GEO. WEAVER, Secty.