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


According to previous notice the Democrats from the
several townships the Court house in the of
Rockville Monday the 18th instant for the purpose Of
electng Delegates To represent them in State Coven-
venton at Indianapolis, the Stu of January next &C.
On motion OF Joseph A. Wright. Col. JEPTHA u Az
RIGUS appointed President and MIR. Shook Vice
President; and motion of Matthew Noel, C. F. ROok
er appointed Secretary.
On motion Of NJ. Noel Esq, committee of four
appointed draft resolutions expressive of the feelings of
the meeting consisting of NJ Noel JOS A Wright Joseph
Durham, aud j. j. Meacham. And motion Of Joseph
A. Wright. Delegates from each township elected to
attend the above mentioned Convention the sth of jan
uaTy next, as follows, to-wt: from
adams Tot0nship-Addison L. Roache, Joseph b. Cor
neIius Joseph A. Wright, Gabriel HOughman, Washing
ton Acres.
RGcO0n-TObias Miller, Thomas BroOkbanks, DR.. John
Hamilton.
Jackson-S b. Garrigus Eli Fleming. Samuel Cox.
Warrington Wesley Watson, Colonel John Odshue,
Merit McAiisier.
Sugar Creek. l.. Gebhar, Jno. Summers, Samuel
Musgrove.
UaiOn-John Bullion, Wesley Norman, James Bull
Li5erty-Doct R. L. GiIkesOn, Thomas Burton, JO-
seph Shirk.
Greene-JOhu Vincent, Ramon Reddish, DIR. r. 5.
Hamilton.
Wa6ash-Thomas Cooper Doct. Thorpe, VIM. Kill
William TinbrOOk, Cyrus Garrigus Jonathan
Houghman.
l.
SidweIl John Briggs, Daniel Martin.
The committee appointed TO draft resolutions reported
the following which unanimously adopted, towii
WHEREAS. hold that the perpetuiiy of our free in
stilutons and republican form of government depends
upon the triumph OF the Democratic party and in order to
such triumph it is necessary for the democratic
party unite in the support of such will zsalousy
support and sustain the principles of the party; AND
WHEREAS, convention of the delegates from the several
counties in the State is to be held at Indianapolis the
sh of January next for the purpose of selecting Electors
the of lS4S and for the appointment of dele
gates 10 attend the National Convention WHEREAS,
the country is involved in war with Mexico, brought
about by the aggressive Of that government;
WHEREAS, the President and the Administration are
sailed and embarrassed upon that subject by the opposite
political party; therefore,
Resolved that in the opinion Of this Convention it is
the duty every American citizen give jealous support
to the Administration in conducting the Mexican
with vgo believing that in that way speedy peace
will be obtained than by pursuing different course.
Resolved, that have every confenco in present
Chief Magistrate Under his administration the vexed
questions Of the Oregon boundary and the nance-ncu
ding that of the tariff and national bank-have been hap
PLY settled.
Resolued, that the President and his cabinet in their
unwearied efforts by all honorable means) to avoid
with the illgoverned republic of Mexico-as well in
their prompt return of blow for blow when the conflict
was by her wantonly commemorative won the graft
ude Of the American people, aud the admiration of the
civilized world.
ReS0Ued, that patrlotc army It's able and eih
cient officers, by their gallant and vigorous conduct in
prosecuting the campaign, have won for themselves and
the country impershable renown.
Resofped that the great Democratic party of the Mis-
sissippi Valley knows North South but like her
noble rivers they comprehend both extremes and looking
the Constitution of these United States that binds to-
geher the extremes Of this Union with its compromises
regard every and any effort upon the part of the Ma
ona Legislature (under present circumstances to bind
the future inhabitants Of any portion of territory to
aft.
list in States hereafter be formed antirepublican
calculated local and sectional divisions and weak
4 en- the bonds and ties of this great confederacy.
Resored, that revenue has been this year de-
rived from the low democratic Tariff of 1916, than
was in year from the high tariff of 1912, and the
country more prosperous, respectfully
quest of opponents when they meet in Convention to
hunt up. and point the ruin which they predict
ed would follow the repeal of the Tariff Of 1872 and the
bankruptcy which would result the Treasury.
Resoived, that feel deep and abiding interest in
the principles that the great democratic party advocates
and that order for the of those principles
strongly recommend the propety OF selecting man, TO
fill the executive chair firm and decided IN matters of
state-as occupy no neutral grounds, neither believe
neutrality part or portion of success.
Resolved that having undiminished confidence in the
PATRIOTISM talents, and democracy of General Cass,
recommend the State Convention to appoint delegates
from this Congressional District, the National COnven
ton favorable that distinguished patriot, the
candidate for the Presidency.
Reso Ued that regard the public press as great and
important auxiliary republican government; and that
have every confidence in the ability and integrity Of
the democratic editors of this State; would, therefore,
recommend and urge that every democrat who has the
do should subscribe for and read least
of the democratic papers in this State.
Before adopting the fifth resolution, Hon. Joseph A.
Wright, addressed the meeting upon its merits, in a
ner highly interesting. and which listened to with
great attention by all present; and after Mr. W. had taken
his seat the to adopt said resolution carried
unanimously. The vote to adopt said resolution ia
ken By Standing.
On motion of Mr.. Wright, Res,lved that the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the Indiana State
Sentinel" and "W abash Sentinel"
On motion, the meeting adjourned
! JEPTHA GARRIGUS, President,
CALVIN F. RooKEn, Secretary,