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

The delegates of the Convention met at the Court
House, pursuant to previous notice, the 9Th Of
May, 1913. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
On motion, Henry Bredy, Esq. appointed pre-
sideni, David Shields, Luke Bryant, and Daniel
Moore, vice presidents, E. Hedderly and Joseph T.
Roberts, secretaries. =.
The names OF the townships being called. it ap-
peared that all were represented in the convention
The democratic citizens of some townships having
been admitted by vote Of the convention as dele
gates
On motion of Mr.. John NJ Talbot it was decided
that all the democrats present from the several town.
ships should be admitted in the convention as dele
gates.
On motion Of Mr.. Rowland, committee of one
from Zach township appointed for tine purpose of
reporting the number of votes each township should
be entitled to cast in the convention.
The president appointed the following persons said
committee; Powell Rowland, of Centre w. Hun
te5, of Perry; Jesse Price, of Decatur; Thomas
Stout, of Wayne; S. Allen, of Pike d. Huff, of
Washington S. Cory, Of Lawrence; J. Vansickle
of Warren, ]. Thrasher, of Franklin.
| In the absence of the committee, Mr.. Stewart be-
ing called upon addressed the convention.
The committee reported the following the num-
Der of votes each township should be entitled to cast
Centre o, Perry 6, Decatur A, Pike 6. Washington g.
Lawrence 6, Warren g. Wayne 6.
| On motion of Mr. Bolton, the convention proceed
cd to select assistant county eecor, agreeable to
the recommendations Of the democratic Safe Central
Committee.
WhereupOn. ALBERT G. PORTER, Esq. was
unanimously chosen.
Mr.. Carlisle asked and obtained leave to lay before
the convention the correspondence between Elijah
James and VIM. Robson which read.
Mr.. Robson denies being abolitionist. and says
that although he is opposed 10 the institution of sla-
very, he never acted with the party known aboi-
iionisis.
Several names were announced in coDnexiOn with
the Offices TO be filed, when the delegations from the
townships retired TO ballot for candidates.
! After some time spent in ballotlng for candl-
dates the delegations returned.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to meet at
O'Clock, p. NJ.
1 o'clock, P. NJ
Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
] The following persons were nominated as candi-
dates to fill the several Offices:
GAMES P. DRAKE,
For Representatives, (HENRY BRADY,
(POW ELL ROWLAND.
For Pos. Attorney, LUCIEN BARBOUR.
For Sheriff, C. c. CAMPBELL.
For Recorder, CHARLES STEPHENS.
For Co. Commissioner, AARON ALLDREDGE.
For Coroner, PETER F. NEWLAND.
The convention unanimously concurred in the above
nominations.
Mr. Bolton offered the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That we most heartily respond TO the
nominations recently made at Baltimore of Lewis
Cass, of Michigan, for President, ana VIM. o. But
Ter, Of Kentucky, for Vice President Of the United
States.
RESOLVED, That in these champions of democracy
the great West presents to the country ticket that
will stand the test of the most fiery assaults of our
adversaries. For it is here the great democratic
heart will ever be found possessed with health and
vitality that will forever prevent the exremities Of
our glorious Union from disruption and decay.
RESOLVED, That in Lewis Cass we find the ripe
scholar, the accomplished civilian the able diploma
st and the brave defender of country in the hour
of danger; and with such n man chief stand
ard-bearer success is certain as his admins
tration will be glorious and beneficial to the rights
and interests of the whole Union.
4 ReSolUed That in the brilliant services of Genera
William o. Butler in the field, and his civic accom-
plishmens, we have an earnest of the honor he viii
confer the second Office within the gift of the Anne
rican people OF his election to that responsible sta
ton we have 10 doubt
ReSolred, That we, the delegates of Marion coun-
ty in convention assembled make this pledge to the
other counties of the State, that Mt the Presidential
election the democrats Of county, like her Illus
trious name-sake, will be found the post of duty.
On motion, RESOLVED, That the proceedings of thi:
convention be published in the Indiana State Sentinel
On motion, the convention adjourned sine die.
HENRY BRADY, President.
DAVID SHIELDs,(
LUKE BRYANT, Vice Presidents
DANIEL MooRF