Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

such mongrel race-and this, in some instances,
from the same men too, who, in this country are will
ling TO amagaInate, striving to bring about
that policy, with the wretched African negro From
his soul he despised such glarng inconsistencies 1t
is is impossible here to follow Major Mace in his
graphic descriptions Of the wing party. The people
will hear him the ensuing summer
! Judge TEST the Democratic Elector of the fourth
District, being loudly called upon responded with
much animation and eloquencc. 1t would be impos-
sible, here, to do justice TO his remarks. He held
that only in his district the wings consistent
Here they had no concealments; they were prepared
at to withdraw our armies from Mexico, and
here it was that the wings would have to come
last. The fiat that had gone forth from Lexington
would have to be obeyed He should endeavor to
meet their issues in the same bold manner that they
had made them, and he hoped his brother electors
would hold the wing party TO these issues in other
Districts. Mr.. Test sat down amidst the plaudits of
the meeting.
MIR. CASE of Switzerland being called upon, re-
sponded in tone of fervid eloquence, which had
much impression. He had been an observer and
in political life for the last thirty years. and two years
ago he had retired from politics, he thought forever,
on account of i'll health but the conduct of the wings
in this Mexican had aroused his love of
country, and he again felt like doing battle for De-
mocracy and his country He gave graphic re-
view of the triumphal march of free principles ard
the course Of the opposition. He believed our glOri-
Union possessed within itself the elements of ex-
tension, and that later it would embrace the
whole of this continent
Mr.. N. Bolton, of Marion, then offered the follow
ing resolutions; which were unanimously adopted,
| TO wit:
ResOLUed, That it is with the deepest regret we
have weeks of the present session of Con-
gress pass by, without any definite action the bill
Strengthening our army in Mexico, aud like period
without vote being taken. whether supplies be
granted or not-a going TO show, that the wings in
Congress are determined 10 prOcraSnate the war, for
party purposes.
Resolved, That we view with APPRECIATION the stand
the Chairman of the Military Committee in the Sen
ate of the United States has taken in urging. time
after time, speedy action OH the Ten Regiment Bill
now before the Senate, and the ability with which he
has defended the administration from the numerous
sauts of its enemies and we congratulate the coun.
try in having able champion in that truly respon.
sible position, In the present important crisis.
ReSOired, That the time has come when the people,
in their omnipotent strength, demanding action OF
Congress in relation to the If is to be prose-
cuted il should be made known without further delay
If our army is to be Withdrawn and country dis
graced by Congress, it should be made known the
country, that the people may speak, SO as not to be
misunderstood This delay longer be endured
"a great people knowing their rights and daring al
all times to defend them should have no concealments
in their public poicy-the great majority of the
American people believe the with Mexico is q
Just war on part they in favor of its speedy
termination policy, both regards the interests OF
Mexico and our own country, demands its speedy ter.
mnatlon and the country is sick and tired OF the
pretexts used to defeat the of the President
and his friends, and demands action, immediate &C.
ton on this great question.
RESOLVED, That the more we investigate the struc.
ture OF our government, the more we led TO ven.
crate the wisdom of those who founded free insti
buttons, and the more constrained to believe
that with the Improvements of the age, the facilities
of intercourse and the rapidity of communication,
American liberty is capable of expansion to unm-
tied extent We are, as 1t were, already Congress
of nations; and so long we rigdly adhere TO the
rights of the States, under Constitution sectional
Jealousy, so much deprecated by the Father of his
country, will be prevented, and glorious Union be
placed beyond the reach of dissolution and decay.
RESOLVED, That have fears, growing out Of
the acquisition of territory In annexing territory
are but extending the area of freedom. Europe feels
1.-THE world feels it and the senseless croakers in
our own land, who would stay the onward march Of
free principles and good government, unworthy
descendants of the bright spirits who framed our i'll
situations They would stay the march of liberty for
soOth because the men of but idea, in the South
and in the North cannot have every thing arranged
to suit them. The language of free America is the
greatest good for the greatest Misunderstanding to
time and experience 20 correct all errors The peo-
pie, in the formation of State governments will al
ways do right. Every new State Constitution that is
adopted is but extension of the power of the peo
pie. Instead of encroaching upon the power of the
many, they limiting the power Of the few to dc
evil. Who, then, in our country, have fears of the
people, and who will advocate the doctrine that Con-
gress must be their guardians!
On motion of Mr.. STEWART of Marion,
RESOLVED, That the Editors of the State Sentinel
other Democratic papers of the State, and the Wash
ngton Union, be requested to publish the proceedings
of this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned.
JAMES G. READ, President.
N. BOLTON, Secretary.
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