Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-09
WING MEETING,

At meeting of the wings Of Des Moines Coun-
ty, held pursuant TO public notice, in Franklin
Hail. Burlington, on Saturday, <th May, inst,
DrJ. W. BROOKBANK, was elected Chairman, and
J. NJ. BRoApwLLL, Secretary.
On motion of J. G. Edwards, q committee of three
was appointed to draft resolutions expressive OF
sisting Of Messrs Frazee, Edwards and Crocker,
after a short absence, reported the following pre-
ambe and resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted.
Whereas we, the wings of Des Moines county,
earnestly desire the success Of the Party to which
belong, as the embodiment of principles indis-
solubly interviewer with the present and future
prosperity of our beloved country, and the perpe-
tuity Of those Republican institutions established
by our Fathers OF the Revolution, and which it is
our duty to preserve invioiate and uninpaired for
the benefit Of posterity: Ano whereas, we have
Witnessed during the present session OF Congress,
undsguised attempt on the part Of our political
opponents, to sever the bonds OF our Union and to
SOW discosd and anarchy among its various parts.
with the ultimate view Of yet further extending the
institution Of negro slavery and thereby giving to
its advocates still greater political influence and
perpetustng il through oil the future: And, where
as, we have seen apparent and dangerous coliu-
sion between the Locofoco leaders Of the North and
those Southern demsgogues who have been most
active in fermenting these insiious measures, and
believe they are prepared TO all lengths for the
advancement Of these and similar schemes, in the
hope Of thus ensurng their political success
Therefore, il is
Resolved, That we look uron all who have in any
manner aided abetted these projects for the
severance Of the Union, the extension OF slavery,
or the inpaiiing Of those happy and intimate con-
nexiona hitherto existing between all portions Of
our widely extended IonfedeTacy, as traitors to
their country and deserving the excavations Of all
true hearted patriots. - z<
Resolved, That we have watched with anxious
solicitute the SruleRt and unceasing attempts OF
our opponents to impede the admin of Gen.
Taylor in its Efforts to do justice impartiay TO ell,
and TO execute the laws Of the Union regardless of
party sectional feeling and, while all their efforts
have signaily failed, we cannot tut regard them
evidences of their contempt for the interests Of the
people, and blind devotion to that OF their party
Resolved. That we have an abiding and nnaltera.
Bile confidence in General Taylor, his cabinet, and
the Wing members OF the Senate and House Of Rep
resenta.ises, who, though in the minority, have
evucca the deepest devotion to the best interests
Of the people and preserved the Union from the
saultS OF desperate innorators, and despite the
croakings of some few ambitious and aisapl ontcd
men OF our own party and the united hostility Of
the opposition, have pursued an undertaking. con-
sistent, lofty, and conciatory feelings peculiarly
adapted to the exigencies of the present crisis.
Resolved, That we are in favor of any measures
by which the exciting questions stiIl as4tatng the
country may be amicably and finally settled, and
that we are determined to abide by and support. TO
the extent OF our ability and influence, the Consti
tuition, treaties, and laws of the Union, whateye r
may be their effect and however much opposed to
our individual opinions.
Resolved, That General Taylor and his Cabinet
entitled TO the thanks Of the American people
for the prompt and felicitous manner in which the
project OF few misguided and infatuated citizens
for the invasion of Cupa was suppressed, the con-
summation Of the Nicaragua Treaty. and the ability
everywhere displayed in the conduct Of both home
and foreign affairs. III @.. .a. -.. &###
Resolved, That we deem this most favorable
moment for renewed effarts for the redemption Of
orr State from the Observation-Disclosures Of our Loco
foco opponents and that is the duty OF all Wings,
both in this county and throughout the State, TO
exert every energy and apply every means within
their power, sis!ent it'll honor, to the advance
ment OF the cause in such manner as will secure
their success at the approaching August election
and call upon them to unite with unanim,ty IN
the support OF such candidates as may be nomina-
ted in accordance with the usages of the party.
Resolved, That we will support with zeal and en-
ergy the candidates who may be nominated by the
convention to be held in Iowa City on the 18th inst.
for the various Offices of the State and Representa-
tive OF the second District in Congress, and that the
delegates from this county are hereby instructed to
use all proper means to secure the nomination of
such will be acceptable to the whole people,
and whose energy and ability viii most probably
ensure their success.
The following gentlemen were appointed Dele
gates to this county in the Convention at
Iowa City: Messrs Pool, OF Benton town ship Oil
Hall. OF Franklin; A. d. Green, T. D. Crocker,
Geo. Frazee, J. G. Edwards, S. A. Hudson. William
Sturgis, of Burlington z. I. Roe, Of Augusta; and
Elbridse LETTER, of Flint River towns ship.
On motion of A. d. Greenfield. Frazee, T. d.
Croker, Richard Wait, John Buel and G.. w. Kel-
ly, were appointed Executive Committee for the
County of Des Moiues.
On motion of ]. G. Edwards, it was
Resolved, That each township be entitled TO one
member to be added to the Wing Executive County
Committee, and it is hereby recommended that the
citizens of the various townships in this county
make such additions to the committee as speedily
possible.
On motion Of A. D. Green, the committee and
delegates to the State convention, were authorized
to fill vacancies.
On motion, it was further Resolved, That the
proceedings of this meeting be published in the
Hawk-Eye aud Wing papers throughout the State.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
J. w. BROokBANK, Chm.
J. IL. BRoADwELL, Sec'y.