Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-03-01
INDIANA.

F
II has not been the habit of this paper to in
sert in its columns local nominations for the Presi-
dency-it appearing more proper to wait until the
Wing party had expressed Its preference through a
general Convention of Delegates chosen for the pur-
pose. 1t seems to u.s. however, that this habit can
not with proprety be set up against the request OF
body assuming TO represent the sentiment of a
State. We therefore comply with the request of
the Who's Of the Indiana Legislature and Consti-
tutional Convention TO give place in our columns
to their late proceedings in relation to the Presi-
dency. This nomination is responsive on the part
Of the Wings OF Indiana to that of the Democrats
Of that State, who, on the 18th ultimo held smi-
lar convention, and nominated Gen. JOSEPH LANE
as a Democratic candidate for the Presidency, SUBJ
ject to the decision of National Convention.
INDIANA
A large and enthusiastic meeting of Whig men,
bers of the Indiana Legislature and Constitutional
Convention, with others from various portions of
the State friendly to the nomination of Gen. WIN
FIELD Scorr for the Presidency, was held at the
Hall of the House of Representatives on Saturday
evening, February L, 1851.
On motion of j. D. DEFREEs, ESQ.,, Hon. JosErH G. MAR
SHALL, Of Jefferson, was elected President.
On motion, the following officers were elected
Vice Presidexs Samuel Fisbie of Perry, lst Congress
siona district b. Phillips, Of jennings I'd Cong essional
district johnson Watts Of Dearborn, Sd Congressional dis
ict B. F. Brookhank, of Union, 4h Congressional dis
ict VIM. Herod of Bartholomew, 5th Congressional dis
tct A. r. Clements Of Davess 9th Congressional district
A. O. Stevenson Of Putnam, 7th Congressional district g..
s. Oh, of TPpecanoe, Sth Congressional district T. g..
Stanfed, Of ST. Joseph, 9th Congressional district; D. Kill
gore, of Delaware, 10th Congressional district
Seeretaries-Schuyer Coax, of 81. Joseph county Al
bert West of Tppecanoe county; Thos w. Fry, Of Mont
gomery county; w. Brown Butler of Vanderbugh county
The PREsIDESr, taking the chair, greeted with
warm applause and briefly addressed the meeting, stating its
object
On motion, committee of from each Congressional
district appointed to draft resolutions for the action Of the
meeting, follows:
w. A. Porter, of Harrison, lst Congressional district
Milton Gregg of Jefferson I'd Congressional district Joseph
Robinson, of Decatur Sd Congressional district; John s.
Newman, Of Wayne, 4th Congressional district j. D. De-
frees, of Maron 9th Congressional district A. I. Ellis, Of
Knox, 9th Congressional district j. p Usher Of Vigo 7h
Congressional district Henry 8. Lane Of Montgomery, 9Th
Congressional district Daniel ID. Pratt, Of Cass, 9th Con-
gressional district; N B. Hawkins, of Jay, 10th Congress
sional district.
During the retiring of the committee MILTON GREss, of
Jefferson loudly called for and eoqueny addressed the
meeting.
Mr. DEFREEs from the committee resolutions reported
the following, which were heartily applauded
Reoed, Thatthe Wings here assembled Of the opn
ion that, of uniting the Wing party Of the nation
proper persons candidates for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency in 1884, it necessary that National Con-
venon be held early in the next year for the purpose of
lectiDg such candidates.
Resolued That in view of the geographical position Of
Cincinnati and of the great facilities Of reaching that point
recommend the holding of the Wing National Convention
in that city some time in the spring Of 1882
RESOLVED, That having the utmost confidence in the hon.
esty, capaby, and patriotism of Gen. WINFIELD ScoTT
and in consideration Of his long and valuable services bis
country, earnestly recommend his nomination, by such
National Convention, candidate for the first office within
the gift of the people.
xL..L 49, H. N.s:o II
ton entitled the confidence of the entire people, devoted
the promotion Of the best interests Of the country
Resolved That in the approaching Presidential election
determined to merge all minor differences of opnien in
the great desire to the triumph Of the Wing party and
the consequent advancement Of the national prosperity.
Resolved That the whole history Of the Whig party is
sufficient guaranty of fidelity to the "Unon, and for
ever"
Tppecanoe and Gearse g. Dunn, of Luwencs, called
out and responded in able and anmatng addresses which
enthusiastically received and applauded after which the
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
D. Kigoe, of Delaware county, Joseph Robinson, of De-
caur s. Colax, of ST. Joseph NJ B. Hawkins, Of Jay, W.
M Dunn, of jefferson, A. T. Ellis, of Knox, and G. l..
Mury, of Ekhar turn called out and addressed the
meeting in insprting speeches
Capt. Henry Day. of the Senate, from Koscusko county,
the request Of the meeting related many interesting Incl
dents of the of 1872 in which he served under General
Scott.
Mr. Orth presented the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted.
Resoued That the Wing papers this State and at Wash
ngon be requested publish the proceedings of this meet
ing and that we desire all the Wing editors Of Indiana
hoist the of Gen. WINFIELD ScoTT at the head of their
columns subject to the decision Of the Whg National Con-
venton
The President adournng the meeting, stated that
in his recollection had there been preliminary Convention Of
the Wings Of Indiana, in regard to the Presidency in which
such entire unanmy and enthusiastic feeling had been e1
hbied and the assembage then adjourned with three hearty
cheers for the next President, WINFIELD ScoTT.
]. G. MARSHALL, President.
8. CoLrAx, A.WEsT T.W. FRr, w. B. BUTLER, Secs
SOUTH CAROLINA.
So far as we have seen, the election Of Delegates