Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-10
Jefferson County
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING,
Held at the Court House July LIST, 1851 in pursuance
Of previous notice.

Of pTerious notice.
The meeting was called to order by Jonathan Fitch
and motion, Gam'l Taylor ESQ., appointed
President, and Messrs B. Manv and Andrew McKin.
ney, Vice Presidents
On motion, James Roberts was appointed Secretary,
and Thomas W. Woollen, Assistant Secretary.
On motion of Hon. Jesse D. Bright, il was resolved
that proceed to nominate candidate for each
ty office, TO be filed at the approaching August elec-
tion and that the said nomination be made Uira
in open Convention, and that every Democrat present
have right to vote which resolution unanimously
adopted.
Mr. F. R. Latterner offered the following resolution
which unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That every Democrat present in this Mass
Meeting, hereby pledges himself support whatever
action this meeting may take in relation to presenting
candidates for the respective Offices in this county.
A. c. Dodge named John A. Hendricks, Esq., as one
of the candidates for the legislature and Nathan Rob-
nson named Dillon Bridges Esq. the other candidate
both Of whom were unanimously nominated
The following gentlemen then put in nomination
for the Office of Sheriff OF Jefferson county: Col John
Chambers. Joseph H. Loekhart, Esq. Isaac H. Tay-
Ior, Esq, c. Butcher, Esq, A. luck Esq, Henry De-
putty, Esq, and Judge VIM NJ Taylor.
Five of the last named gentlemen, either in person
by their friends declined being considered candidates
and the vote being taken Col John Chambers, and
Joseph H. Lockhart, Esq, Col. John Chambers was
duly declared the nominee.
Hon. Jesse d. Bright pnt in nomination Jonathan
Fitch, Esq. and Joseph Woods, Esq for Associate
Judges. Jonathan Fitch, Esq being p esent, and
withdrew his name; whereupon, Nathan Robertson was
put in nomination. and the vote being taken, Joseph
Woods Esq. and Nathan Robertson, Esq were unan
mousIy declared the nominees.
| Vim. Boyd Esq. sn1 VIM. Conway then put in
nomination for County Commissioner and the vote be-
ing taken, VIM Boyd, Esq was duly declared the nom-
;uee.
Dan. Clah1in, Esq. and Pleasant R. Vernon, Esq
were put in nomination for County Assessor, and the
vote being taken, DAN Clain, Esq. duly declared
the nominee.
On motion of F. R. Latterner, Esq. the following
persons appointed the Democratic Central Com
mittee for Jefferson county Gamael Taylor Jonathan
Fitch, John A. Hendricks, F. R. Lstterner, John
Marsh. Henry Deputy, Hamilton Hbbs Jos w. Chap
man, George M. Bright, and F. E. SURE.
On motion of Major j. c. Ragland, committee
resolutions appointed consisting Of one from each
township to prepare and present resolutions expressive
of the political opinions and views Of the democratic
party Of Jefferson county, whereupon, the President
appointed the following gentlemen:
Major ]. c. Ragland, Chairman, Saluda township;
John Marsh. Jacob Hicks, Madison; William Lawson,
Milton; Nathan Robertson, Republican; Andrew Me-
Kinney, Smyrna; James Hbner, Lancaster; Robert
Benefit. Shelby; Jos. Woods. Monroe; Geo. Reid Han.
over; William Baxter, Graham
Hon. Jesse D. Bright offered the following resolution.
which he accompanied with remarks, saying that
impression had been made through the press
of this city that Democrats in this county would
oppose certain Democrats in the State should they be
nominated by State Convention. He denied the charge
for himself and behalf Of the Democrats of this
ty; and, therefore, said resolution was unanimously
adopted
Resolred That we favor the policy Of holding State
Convention for the nomination of all officers be elec-
ted under new Constitution ard that hereby
pledge our support to any ticket thus formed
On motion the meeting adjourned until two o'clock
P. M.
Ar o'clock p. NJ, the meeting was again organized.
Gaml. Taylor. Esq, President Whereupon the Com.
mittee resolutions made the following reports
l. Resolved That in the passage by Congress- Of what
are known the compromise measures, we recognise
the settlement of of the difficult and Danger
questions that have arisen since the adoption Of the
Constitution Of the United States
2 Resolved. That
tons, OF them, result in good; but will.
in opinion, greatly endager the unon harmony and
prosperity of the people Of this Government.
g. RESOLVED, That we opposed to the repeal
modification of any OF said measures unless it he to
such impeTectons and defects may be developed
by their practical operation.
a. Resolred, That will still adhere to and endorse
the sentiments and doctrines promulgated by the Balti
Convention at the nomination of Gen. Cass for the
Presidency, in 1S4S.
3. ResoIred That whilst the Democratic party con-
Times be Of the regularly organized parties Of this
country recognize no necessity for any other or diff
ferent 'Union Party"
g. Resolred, That as yet we have seen no defects
mperectons in the practical operation of the Fugitive
Slave Law, which, in opinion, render amendment or
modification of said law necessary or proper.
T. Resolved That we most heartily concur IN and en-
dorse the nomination of the Hon. Cyrus L. Durham, and
hereby pledge ourselves all honorable means to
secure his reelection.
g. Resolred That we regard the course OF the
Editor of the Madison Courier disorganzng in its
tendency raught with mischevous consequences the
Democratic cause in this county, and that is due to
party and the principles advocate 10 publicly
pudate and denounce that sheet against nsnot Tor
rs. ]. C. RAGLAND, Chairman
| Whereuuon the Hon. Jesse D. Bright addressed the
meeting in speech of three hours in length, in
favor OF said resolutions confnng his remarks chiefly
to the last resolution.
NJ C. CARRIER Esq, then addressed the meeting in
reply 10 Mr.. Bright. The vote was then taken separa
tely on each Of said resolutions, all of which passed
unanimously except the last one five persons voting in
| the negative
! The following report received from committee
appointed by the Central committee relative the pro-
preiy of establishing Democratic paper in this city,
which report was concurred in by the meeting:
/ Ma. PREsIDENT:-The committee appointed by the
Jefferson county democratic central committee to inquire
upon what terms press type and fixtures, necessary
to print daily and weekly democratic paper this city
could be had have had that under consideration
and direct to report, that new office can be pur
chased for the of eight hundred dollars; that
petent gentlemen, as publisher and editor, be had
insurng the printing of sound reliable democrati,
sheet by the 18th inst and the committee OF the
opinion that the of truth and the advocacy
defence of sound principles requires the immediate es
, Establishment OF such paper.
JOHN MARSH, Chm'n.
The following resolution was offered and on motion
of John Kirk Esq, laid on the table,
Resolved, That the Democracy Of Jefferson county
cordially approve of the policy pursued by the Demo
cratic Governor Joseph A. Wright the executive o
the State. and that his message upon the Warren
county School Bill, and the selling Of Railroad Bonds
u meet with cordial approval.
Joseph w. Chapman offered the following resolution
which adopted
Resolred, That the papers Of this city, and the Ind
ana State Sentinel Indianapolis, be requested to pull
y lish the proceedings of this meeting.
The thanks of the meeting being rendered to the o
6cers for the important discharge oil their duty th
meeting then adjourned sine die.
GAMALIEL TAYLOR, Prest.
BUTLER MANvILLE, ! V;.. prs,p,