Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13
Bartholomew County.

ndTtnDtOHcW COuhtys
At the Mass Convention of Bartholomew held at
the Court House in Columbus, on the 9Th inst, Major
Zachariah Tunnehill was called to the chair, and
b. I. Myers appointed secretary.
The object of the meeting having been briefly sta
ted, H. Il. Barbour, John b. Albeit, Francis Lyle,
John Snyder, Gideon B. Hart and Hardin c. Ferry,
were appointed committee to draft resolutions
pfessive Of the sense of the Convention.
During the absence of said committee the meeting
was addressed in short patriotic and animated
speech by Father Green. veteran and soldier in the
cause of his country.
The chairman of said committee, reported the fol-
lowing resolutions which were unanimously adopted
by the Convention
RESOLVED, That in the policy of the present Nation
al Administration we recognize true Democratic
principles, love of country, firm determination to
maintain the rights of the people and the honor of the
nation.
Resolved. That we have seen nothing during the
Presidency OF Mr.. Polk, to make us repent of having
Democratic President, cause to desire
Wing Administration, but on the contrary, in our
judgment, the present Democratic Administration has
conducted the affairs Of the country with great wis
dom and credit during period of extraordinary diff
Guilty and embarrassment
Resolved That in the repeal of the obnoxious tariff
of 1912, and the enactment of he tariff Of 1896 we
recognize the establishment of sound principles and
the advance of civilization; intelligence and enlight
enment-and that fully satisfied with the
manner in which, in relation to this subject, the
Democratic party Of the Union, and their candidates,
have redeemed the pledges made TO the people in the
Presidential canvass of 1914.
RESOLVED, That the with Mexico was not only
provoked by the acts of that republic but that actual
hostilites were begun by her armies invading the
territory of the United States. with the avowed pur-
pose Of conquering and wrestling from the Union one
of the sovereign and independent members Of our
national confederacy, and by shedding the blood of
If Al
soil from the unwarranlabe aggressions of a foreign
foe.
RESOLVED, That we despise those who seek to en-
barrass and district the government ut the present
tme and who by their sermons, speeches and resou-
tons, encourage the enemy to proong the war.
RESOLVED, That by their factious and reasonable
speeches and votes and by obsructing the necessary
supplies of money and troops. the Wings have done
all in their power to prolong the war with Mexico.
RESOLVED, That we hail with gladness the prospect
Of an honorable peace-but knowing the proverbal
treachery of the Mexicans, hope and trust no
proper aid and strength may be withheld from
brave army now In the midst of the enemy till
peace Is fully and satisfactorily secured. Entertain
ing these views it is opinion that Congress should
pass the ten regiment BILL without further delay, that
our country may be prepared for treachery should il
come and for the maintenance Of American rights in
case of need.
Resolped, That our thanks are cordially rendered
and regulars for their patriotic services and gallant
deeds in Mexico, and that we deeply sympathize with
the unfortunate bereaved families, whose friends lost
their lives in the service of their country.
Resolved, That we feel special pride in the heroic
achievements and distinguished bravery of the troops
from Indiana and that they have for our State
fame whose lustre rivals the brightest in the
galaxy of our glorious confederacy.
RESOLVED, That will defend the fame and char
acter of Indiana and her sons, and that and
despise her defamers that great injustice done
to the 2nd regiment of Indiana volunteers, in rea-
ton to their conduct at Buenna Vista, by the official
report OF Gen. Taylor, as subsequent Investigations
and enquiries have clearly demonstrated; and yet
Gen. Taylor, though often called upon so to do, has
hitherto refused make just correction and amend
men but in his letter editor of this State
with infamous and unparalleled effrontery and inso-
ence. declares 'tha nothing has been developed sub
sequeny to the date Of that report TO him TO
change !" therefore
RESOLVED. That Gen. Taylor has forfeited all claim
to the respect and counenance Of oil true Indiana
ians!
RESOLVED. That for an independent treasury
against National Bank-a revenue tariff against a
high protective tarff-Constitutional appropriations
against system of Internal Improvemenis-just and
equal legislation, against monopoles bankrupt laws,
f&c-the sovereignty Of the States. against Central
ization-the Union, against Factions, and for our
cOuntrV against any other country disguise them as
they WILL dodge them as they endeavor, these are the
issues between the Democrats and Federal Wings.
Resolved. That rejoice to hear that after long
and disastrous eclipse the glorious sun of liberty has
once moro shone forth in France, again, we
hope, to be permanently obscured. We tender our
warmest sympathies TO the gallant Republicans Of
that noble raton and trust they have the last Of
Kingly thrones; and that proiting by the bitter expe-
rience of the past, they will again suffer them
selves to be ensaved by yrants acting under the mask
Of freedom.
Resolred, That viii support the nominee of the
Democratic National Convention, and will do all in
our power for his election. We confident that
Bartholomew county will give large Democratic
majority at the August and November elections.
III. II. Barbour being next called for addressed the
meeting at some length, the unpatrotic Of
the federal wing party in relation to the great ques
tons Of the nation, and showing clearly incon-
sstence5 in their ranks and nbsuEdities in the
IRENE.
| B. F. Myers following in a few brief remarks to
the same end, when the meeting upon consideration
deferred all action in respect TO the nomination of
county candidates. 10 Saturday the Both Of this MONTH
On motion, the proceedings Of the Convention were
ordered to be transmitted for publication the State
Sentine-after which adjournment.
ZACHARIAH TANNEHILL, Chairman
| B. F. MYERS, Secretary.
The new National Assembly of France is 10 con-
sst Of 900 members. There is no lack Of democray
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