Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

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officers of the convention.
1t was moved that the apporionment made by the
last General Assembly be adopted the basis
for representation Of this convention. Resolution
adopted.
On motion the Convention adjourned to meet at
half past one O'Clock, P. NJ.
Wednesday, 10, p. NJ.
The Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
The Committee on Credentials reported Delegates
in attendance, as follows:
Des Moines County-Geo. Frazce, z. Z. Gay.
Henry co.-Johnson Houseman, Evan Jay, Cha's
Clifton, A. B. Porter, H. M. Snyder.
Iowa and Johnson-Wm H. Henderson, Or s. M.
Ballard, Henry Mcdowell.
Louisa-E. H. Thomas, T. R. Helmick.
Scott-James McMannus, Andrew J. Hyde.
Delaware, Black Hawk, Clayton, Du Buque, Buch-
anan and Tayette-J. NJ. Mcdonnell, J. B. Hager, T.
J. Chew.
Jasper, Marion, Warren, Madison, Dallas, Polk,
Boone and Marshall-A. J. Stevens.
Muscatne-Noah NJ. Mccormick, Asa Gregg.
Van Buren,. d. Winn.
Jetferson-James Betty, Arson Ford, George
HamaWalk, l.. T. Gillett, r.. Steele.
Washington--StewartG oodrell, VIM H. Jenkins.
Lee. w. Albright, J. B. Howell.
Wapello-Dr James Nosler, s. M. Wright.
Benton and Inns. D. Carpenter, J. Greene.
Cedar-John P. Cook, Robert Cover, VIM H.
Tuthill.
Report accepted.
The committee on officers reported the follow
ing:
For President--Evan Jay, of Henry.
For Vice Presidents-Col. w. H. Henderson, of
Johnson, and S. M. Wright, of Wapello.
For secretaries-N. NJ. Mccormick, of Musca-
tine, and Rob't Steele, of Jefferson.
On motion the report was adopted.
It was then moved that the Convention proceed
to ballot for Governor.
On the first ballot JAMES HARLAN, of Johnson,
received forty-nine Understanding eight. He
was then nominated by reclamation.
The following officers were then nominated by
acclamations
Secretary of state-IsAAc COOK, of Linn.
Auditor-WM. H. SEAvERs, of Mahaska.
Treasurer-EvAN JAY, of Henry.
Treasurer of Board of Public Works-Dr JAMES
NosLER, of Wapello.
On motion, a Committee Of five was appointed to
draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the
convention. The following committee ap-
pointed, E. H. Thomas, John P. Cook, A. B. Porter,
A. J. Stevens and J. M. Mcdonnell.
During the absence Of the committee, Mr. Harlan
was loudly called for, who responded in an able
speech Of about half an hour, which was enthusi-
astically received by the convention.
The Committee having returned, they reported
the following resolutions, which after the first
reading were taken up separately, and unanimous
ly adopted:
Resolved, That every days experience vindicates
the sentiment proclaimed by the Wing State Con-
vention of last year, that the welfare and interest
Of the people of Iowa, imperiously require an a.
mendnent of the State Constitution, by which the
incubus imposed in some Of its provisions upon
their resources and prosperity, shall be removed.
Resolved, That the people have right to de-
mand that this question shall he submitted to them
for their action and in the judgment Of this
ton, they will be recreant to their interests if they
do not determine by their votes, al the approach
ing election.
Resolved, That we have undiminished confidence
in the integrity, ability, and patriotism of the peo
pies president Genl Zachary Taylor, and in the
wisdom Of the policy by him recommended to Con-
gress.
Resolved, That the Wings of the country owe it
to land the great principles they profess
tn cherish, to give the President Congress dispos
ed to cooperate with him in his patriotic purposes
to serve the country, instead pursuing factious
opposition to the bitter end.
Resolved, That we cherish an ardent attachment
to the Union Of the States and firm determin alton
to adhere to it at all hazards and to the last extem
ity.
Resolved That we hail with the highes rratifica-
ton, the rising of new state upon the borders of
the Pacific; and that are in favor of her imne-
date admission into the family of states. upon
other conditions than those imposed by the Con-
S ani8n q ths United states unsTanmeled hn an'
Resolved, That while we hold il to be the duty
of all, to be ready and willing to stand to and abide
by, the compromises Of the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, we are nevertheless free TO reaffirm
we now do, the opinion heretofore expressed b.
the wing party in Iowa, that in favor of free
men, free Territory and free States.
Resolved, That the Surveyor Generals office, Of
Wisconsin and Iowa, under the control of the DEM
ocratic party, been and is engine of vast po-
litical power and that its extensive patronage has
been and is used to subserye the interests of that
party. We, therefore, respectfully but most ear
silly request of the President of the United States
the immediate removal Of c. H. Booth, Esq, the
present incnmbent-and the appointment Of one
who will not the patronage of this office for po-
litical ends.
Resolved, That we cordially recommend the cam
didates nominated by this convention for the vari
Gus State Offices to be filled at the next August
election, to the confidence and support Of the peo-
pie of Iowa.
The Committee to select an Executive State Com
mittce for the ensuing two years, reported fol-
lows:
Asbury B. Porter Of Henry, Chairman Alfred
Hebard Of Des Moines, A. P. Wood of Du Buque,
Andrew J. Stevens of Polk, J. H. Cowles Of Lee H.
d. Downey Of Johnson, and Arson Ford OF Jeffer-
son.
OF State Executive Committee, read and accept
ed, and ordered to be put upon the minutes of the
Convention.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 10, 1850.
To the President of the Wing Convention.
SIn:-I hereby tender my resignation TO the State
as Chairman Of the State Committee,
and respectfully request that you will make the fact
known to the convention, that the Committee may
be reorganized.
Feeling, as do, deep and abiding interest," in
the success OF the Wing cause, trust shall ever
be found battling and using my personal exertions
to advance the cause, but at the same time, SER
vice of four years on the Committee is all that ought
to be required OF any one.
Grateful for the confidence Of the Wings of Iowa,
l am sir, respectfully, your ob't sery't,
EDENEZER COOK.
On motion, ii was
Resolved, That the Wing papers throughout the
State he requested to publish the proceedings of
the convention.
There being no further business before the Con-
venton, on motion, it adjourned.
EVAN JAY, Prest.
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Proceedings Of the Congres sionai Convention.
Pursuant to the call Of the Wing State Executive
Committee, Delegates from the several Counties
the second Congressional District of
Iowa, met in Convention at the Capitol in Iowa City,
on Wednesday afternoon May Is, $780, for the pur-
pose of nominating Wing candidate for said Dis
trict at the ensuing August Election. and, OH mo-
ton of Stewart Goodrell, of Washington, J. p.
COOK, of Cedar, was elected President, and GEO.
FRAzEE, of DeS MoineS, Secretary.
On motion of Stewart Goodrich, il was
Resolved, That committee of three be appoint-
ed upon credentials.
The President appointed Messrs Goodrich, Cow
ar and Hyde the Committee, who in few minutes
reported the following as a complete list of Dele
,ates:~
From Des Moines County-Geo. Frazee, Z. +.
Gay.