Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24
Jenerson County pemoeracr.

IL SICS uS great pledSulC W bSiOit OuI
the proceedings of the Democratic County Convention,
which convened Madison last Saturday, The re-
solutions express the opinion of the Democracy of Ind
On those issues we ready to stand fall.
They are precisely the new ssuee which has so sorey
troubled of good friends We are glad to see
that they the approval of the editor of the Courier
As to course, want betterlendorsement than
the selection of the Sentinel the medium for their pub
caton. Let the Democracy every where endorse these
issues and shall present unbroken front in the
next Presidential election, that will defy the combined
armies of Federalism and Abolltionism united
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.
A Democratic County Convention was convened
inst, for the purpose OF appointing delegates to the
Congressional Convention, be held at Lexington,
Scott county, the oath day of April, 1851.
The following gentlemen were elected officers Of the
Convention: President-Hon. jesse ID. Bright, Vice
President-Jos. Wood, Esq, and James C.. Patton,
Esq. Secretary-Dr. B. F. Mullen
list of the townships o Jefferson comfy being called
the following found be represented in the Con-
venton: Madison, Hanover Sauda, Smyrna, Lancaster,
Monroe, Shelby and Milton.
On motion of Hon Joseph W Chapman, a committee
Of three appointed draft series of resolutions,
expressive OF the political sentiments of the COnven-
ton.
The following gentlemen were appointed said COM
mittee: Hon. Joseph ". Chapman, j. A. Hendricks,
Esq, and J. a Mcclellan Esq.
On motion, all Democrats present were invited to
take part in the deliberations of the Convention.
In the absence of the committee resolutions, the
President addressed the Convention the past and
present state OF the Democratic party, and It's future
prospects.
The committee resolutions presented the following,
which unanimously adopted
Resotred That in the passage, by Congress, OF what
are known as the compromise measures, recognize
the settlement of of the difficult and danger
questions that have arisen since the adoption Of the
Constitution OF the United States.
Resolrea That the further agitation of said questions
any OF them result in good; but viii, in our
opinion greatly endanger the union harmony, and pros
perity Of the people Of this Government.
Resolred, That opposed to the repeal or modi
caon OF any of said measures, unless it be to correct
such mperectons and defects may be developed by
their practical operation.
Resolred That we most heartily concur and endorse
the actions of the United States Senators in relation
these measures.
Rcsolred That we still adhere and endorse the
tments and doctrines promulgated by the Baltimore
Convention at the nomination OF Gen. Cass for the Pres
dency in 1913.
Resolred That whilst this Democratic party contin-
to bs of the regularly organized parties of this
country recognize necessity for any other or differ
cnt ''Unon Party"
Resolred. That this Convention do not instruct her
delegates the Congressional Convention, be holden
at Lexington the Oath inst to support particular
person; but that we hereby pledge the Democracy
of this county the united support of the nominee of
Resolred That it is the sense of this Convention that
the Democratic party should nominate suitable persons
candidates for the several offices of this county, and
that meeting should be convened for that purpose
the first Saturday in june 1884, at the court house
in Madison
Here follows list of the Delegates, which we
omit.
Mr.. CARRIER offered the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted
Rcsolred, That this County Convention recommend
the Democracy Of the county to meet at the usual
places of holding the township meetings, the last
Saturday in May for the purpose OF making the neeessa-
ry arrangements for attending the meetng to be
held the Court House, in this city, the first Satur
day in June next, to nominate full county ticket so
that the proposed meeting shall in fact and in truth
represent the feelings and wishes of the Democracy OF
the county beyond dispute.
On motion, Resolred That The State Sentinel be re-
quested publish the resolutions adopted by this Con-
venon.
On notion ResOired, That the proceedings of this
Convention be signed by the officers and presented to
the Madison Courier with a request TO publish.
The Convention was addressed by Messrs. Hendricks,
Chapman, CARRIER, Mullen and others, expressing a
warm attachment to Democratic principles and mea-
sures.
After which, on motion, the Convention adjourned
sine die
JESSE d. BRIGHT, President.
B. F. MULLEN, Secretary.