The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-08-22

One tho 5lh baia1s. Emery ID. Potter hav-
ing receiyed majority Of allthe votes cast,
was dcclsyed, by the President, duly nurni.
mated.
Oamotion, Emery D. Potter was unani.
mesly declared The nominee Of the Con
ryenion; whereupon Mr.. Potter was loudly
called for and responded in brief but able
and eloquent speech, amid continued and
deafening cheers of the convention.
The committee appointed 10 draft resolu-
tons reported the following, which after
some discussion were unani mously adopted:
Resolrcd, That in LEWIS CASS, the
Democratic nominee for President, the peo-
pie Of Ohio recognize one of the brightest
man, full of years and honurs---profound and
wise in questions Of government policy, and
true and tried Democrat
R<soIrcd, That 10 WILLIAM o. BUT
l,ER, thc Democraic nominee for Vice
Presidei1i, ~ are proud to acknowledge a
S'aes'ran II p'o.eminent ability, and war
Krsc|urd. f|'7'in JOHN B.. WELLER.
0ur can<'ida|c If Governor, the Democracy
have {>rrsau<ed tothem candidate in eve
fy way worlhhof their support.
KfsoLrfd, FFhai The marked ability display
"a NJ he executive authorities, in conduct
{< he war with Mexico, entities them to
NE |||e|iest commentator from the Ameri-
>10 orople.
Xfsolred, That the war with Mexico was
d ||sl md righteous war in the sight of God
I-. 49,. Il Az IL IF
in||>U0ayfor the past and security for TIE
|I|1f ave been obtained, and that its sue
<1ss ri 1||fnatlon, despite The efforts OF en-
tInI ea so76ad and at home, should cover the
head6 o{ Mordl traitors with infamy and dis
Resolrcd, That we have viewed with in.
dignaiion and astonshmeni, the miserable
pariy trickery and fraud resorted TO by the
federalsts in Congress. TO defeat the bill for
the government of the Oregon Territory.
and that the slaughter of the defhnceless
citizens Of that county, may lie justly at
trbuied 10 that party, who for years, system
alicaly defeated The exert'ons of theil
friends 10 protect and defend them.
Resolped, That we are opposed 10 the
extension of slavery into any territory now
free. M
Rcso7red, That the accumulation and no.
nopoly Of the soil IN the possession of i
part of society, 10 the exclusion OF any large
number of people, is primary cause Of
misery and inequality in all parts Of The
world, exhibiting in proportion to its extent,
in any nation, corresponding degree ofyas-
salape on the part of its citizens, and il
would seem to be our true policy, that the
public lands shall cease as soon as practica-
bic, to be source of ofreyenue; and that they
be sold (actuaD settlers in limited parcels,
alta price barely sufficient TO reimburse the
United States the evpense' of survey, and
the cost Of extinguishng the Indian titles.
Resolrcd, That free trade and directness
in tile imposition Of taxes, is the best com
mercial policy for this Union ste9
Resolred, That pecnniary corporations,
both State and National, are opposed 10 poll
licol equality and individual happiness. &a
On motion, the proceedings of this Con
vention was;ordered 10 be signed by the of
fcers and published in the democratic pa
pers of the district, and in the Ohio States
man.
On motion, the convention adjourned sine
die. i',.G
JAMES CUNNINGHAM, Pres's
E L. NASH, sig .s
aiii f. Q. LIE BLOND, s 4's
J. CAssNA,
c aSl C.M. GODFREY,
Vef. 3fEg& Wv Pr cruupN