Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-06

TO the Chair and NJ NJ. Crow appointed Secretary The
Chair being called nPon then explained the object Of the
meeting.
On motion of j. +. Pegs, a committee was appointed
Tor the purpose OF drafting resolutions expressive of the
sense Of the meeting; which committee consisted of the
following gentlemen Dr. j. F. Pegs Capt ]. Slater T.
J. Mitchell, A. Jacobs aud l. Roberts.
The committee retired for a short time and by their
tons:
ResOlUed that the democratic party Of Johnson county
have entire confidence in the present Administration
that we fully approve of its policy and that approve
OF The war against Mexico, and in favor Of vigorous
prosecution of hostiili-s until obtain honorable
peace, with full indemnify for the past and security for
the future, from that government.
RssotCed that the ability and patriotism displayed by
the President oil the United States prosecuting the
against Mexico, fully the appreciation of this meet
ing aud highly deserves the regard and esteem Of this
ResOlred that it is the solemn and candid belief of this
meeting that the war with Mexico caused by her
own conduct alone, and against the will Of our Chief
Magistrate, and that it is of defence, far the
United States concerned.
ResOived that dissent with and contempt
against the late Speech delivered by "rhe Old Harry OF
the West at Lexington KY, and that far patriot
Is concerned difference between the tone Of
that speech and the essays of Santa Anna.
ReSOtced, that consider both these distinguished
personages in tight place. While we see the lomer
calling upon Aboionsm, Roman Catholicism, and all
kinds OF tss for help, actually the latter calling
upon Gen. Scott and Gen. Taylor for help-hose who
have whipped him all over Mexico.
ResOtUed that those speech makers and editors of news
papers who take sides with Mexico against their own
country deserve the contempt and of their fellow
citizens; and that 1t is the opinion of this meeting that
such men have been the great of the war being
proraced even to this time.
Resolved, that we consider il right to hold a Demo-
cratic National Convention for The purpose of nominating
candidates for President and Vice-Presden Of the United
States; and that will all energies in support
OF the nominees be they whom they may and that
motto shall be, United ice stand"
Resolved, that we are in favor of holding said Demo-
cratic Convention the I'd Monday in May, 1S45 in the
city of Cincinnati Ohio.
RESOLVED, that in favor of holding Democratic
State Convention in the city of Indianapolis the 9Th
day OF January next for the purpose Of appointing dele
gates to the National Convention and transact any
other business that may come I'D.
ResOced, and be remembered, that the leaders of the
wing party the year 1887 regardless Of the fate OF The
tories of the revouon and of the ederasts CT
the late with England and having the fear Of the
people before their eyes; but being nsgated by the love
OF power and sPOils, cray subuly and falsely
deavorng TO amass political capital for the next peslden-
al contest by denouRclng the Present administration and
prOcldmiDg to the world that country engaged in
the prosecution of unhoy and unjust war; that the
blood of our citizens who have fallen by the mercess
spear OF the Mexican Is crying aloud heaven for
geance upon country; that the brancy of the
tories won by the daring and dauntess courage OF our
soldiers IS obscured by the unhoness of that
the slar spangle banner which waved "over the
land of the free and the home of the brave,
over the victoriousarmes OF the great land pirate"
ReSOLced that we heartily concur in the following Just
remarks made by Mr. Clay in his late speech Lexng
ton, KY, when speaking of last with England
he Nv ar being deliberately and c0nsuut0ndlIy.
declared, it was think the duty Of the federal party
have given their hearty cooperation But the of
them did not They continued to oppose and hwar it ;
discourage loans and enlistments deny the power Of
the government to march the militia beyond limits
and to hold Hartford Convention, which, whatever
its real objects bore the aspect OF seeking the dissolution
OF the Union ITSELF They lost and justly lost the public
confidence"
ResOlred that the present war with Mexico being de-
berately and consutionally declared the duty of
Mr. Clay and the federal party give their hearty
operation and support But they do They continue
to oppose and hwart it, discourage loans and enlist
ments; deny the power of the President march
armies beyond our ims and whatever may be their real
object their conduct certainly bears the aspect of dsa
lection to the Union They will lose, and justly lose the
public confidence
ReS0lred that we have full confidence in the ability
and patriotism of the editors of the State Sentinel in de-
Tending the principles democratic party, and that
the thanks of the democracy OF Indiana due them for
their unrng energy in discussing their principles espe
cially since 1910
ResOtred that the proceedings of this meeting be sign
ed by the Chairman and Secretary, and copy of them
be sent to the Franklin Examiner and the State Sentinel
for publication
On motion of Mr.. John Shuck, the resolutions were
adopted a whole, unanimously.
On motion it resolved to select and send eight del
egaes from each township in the county the Demo-
cratic State Convention at Indianapolis on the 9th Of
uary
Whereupon the following gentlemen appointed
delegates, viz:
Franklin tOnOnship-Dr J. F. Pegs, DIR. d. Webb,
Capt. j. Slater, L. Tson Esq, DR.. J. Rchey, X. John
son, Wiley Jones, and w. Bridges.
Blue Rivr-llOD. J. M. Norris, J. Walsh s. Laken, l.
Beeson, Judge Price, J. Sandifer VIM. Miller, and J.
Snow
NIHereh-G. Botford Esq ID Durbon, Judge Apologize,
Esq. Clark, Ellis JONES' Dr. Sco6ed, VIM. Mathis, and
J. Richardson.
Hsnsiey-Henry Mussleman, Esq Slack, Moses Hole
man, Joseph Roberts, George Bridges John VOris, b.
Hensley, and NJ. Pitcher Esq
UHiOn-A Jacobs, G. w. Bergen, w. Harris, p.
shuck, Col. Covert p voOrs ESQ., G. Demaree, and DR..
Wight
White Rirer-N. Hughs, Hon. F. Hardin, J. HarreIl,
w Jennings, w. Brunnemer ESQ.,, e. Mallow, r. Lyons,
ii. Conner Esq.
Plsasant-S Eccles Esq, w. Alexander, Esq. Vors,
t. Whteneck, T. Gauut Esq, w. Fierce, b. Whitaker,
r. Davis, l.. Hill
CGark-D. Mcdonnell, A. Huffman, r.. Farnsworth,
A. Hosier, j. Alexander, NJ. Clark, C. McLane, C.
DUNCAN.
On motion, the convention adjourned sine die.
JAMES RfrCHEY, Pres't.
M. NJ. CRow, See'y.