Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
Public Meeting.


At meeting of the citizens Of Evansy lle Ind held
on Friday afternoon the 25h ult., Judge c. ]. Bat
TELL was called to the chair and A. H. SANDERS ap-
pointed Secretary.
The chairman briefly stated the object of the meeting
when motion of Squire Rowley, seconded by Dr. G.
b. Walker, a committee of three appointed to
draft resolutions expressive OF the of the meeting
Messrs. John Law. William Carpenter, and w. Brown
Butler, were appointed said committee They broug
IN the following resolutions, Which unanimously
adopted.
WHEREAS: In the opinion Of this meeting the time
has arrived when the increasing population wealth. ard
power of the valley of the Mississippi demand the &C.
ton OF Congress in developing resources aiding
Improvements and bringing into action and i'm
mineral wealth, both coal and iron Astounding in
or valley; improving views, and furnishing with
those means Of transhpment for produce, which,
owing the neglect of the necessary appropriation by
Congress, we are prevented from shipping for many
months in the year, Increasing mail facilities:
moving distinctions, and rendering the Finland sess'
of valley navigable all seasons thereby increas-
ing still further our population and wealth.
And WHEREAS, believe that it is the duty of Con-
gress TO make such appropriations-that the
constitutional and proper-dae a portion of the
Confederacy, heretofore overlooked and neglected while
other portions of the Union, especially the Seaboard"
have received such sums Of money for purposes similar
in all respects to those demanded hy US:
And WHEEEAs. we believe all that is wanting is
proper presentation Of claims the National Legis-
aiure, by the States bordering the Ohio and Mssis-
sipri, and united az ton their part: wherefore,
Resolred That for the purpose of having such action,
and giving fall and free expression Of feelings and
views the subjects referred to, either y a memorial
otherwise the Congress of the United States that
meeting Of Delegates from The several States border
ing the Ohio ard Mississippi rivers, he held at EV
ANSVILLE IND. on the 18Th day of Norember. 1850,
and that committee of twelve he appointed 10y the Pres
dent 10 make the necessary arrangements for said meet
ing.
Resoired That said committee send invitations to the
Governors Of the several States interested in the objects
Of said meeting to the Senators and Representatives Of
Congress in the and such well known friends of
the measure they may deem advisable asking their
attendance and corporation.
Eesoired That the citizens of Evansville tender their
hospitality the invited guests, and will be happy
to receive them on the occasion alluded to.
Resoired, That the proceedings of this meeting he
signed by the President and Secretary and published in
the city papers, and that cory Of the same be forward
ed to the city papers published in Indiana and also
those in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Cincinnati, Madison,
Louisville, New Albany, Greensboro, Henderson, Padu
cah Shawneetown Cairo, Memphis, Nicksburg, Match
e. New Orleans, ST. Louis, Springfield. (Il Chicago
and Toledo.
The Chairman appointed the following persons act
rs the committee above mentioned: John Law. J. G.
Jones' Dr. G. B. Walker, c. Bell, Dr. 1. Hutchinson,
w. Carpenter, r. w. Dunbar. Jas. Lauglin, c. NJ.
Griffith, A II Sanders, o. v. Clark W II. Chandler
John Ingle Jr., Alanson Warner John Mitchell, ]. b.
Gardiner, and L. ID. Stekney.
The above committee requested TO meet this
ming, at the Sherwood House.
After some minor business, the meeting adjourned
CHARLES /. BATTELL, Chm.
A. II. SANDERS, Sec'y.