Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-29
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Warren Township.

GtOTgt HIIe, confer
Of the township. Jos McCoNNEL was called the
chair, and A j. SHEARER appointed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting being stated-to organize
Hickory Club and transact such business might be
presented, preparatory the County Convention
On motion, committee Of four was appointed TO pre-
pare resolutions expressive of the sentiments Of the
Club. "''"'"''s '"s permanent ''e''s 0' tue
During the absence Of the committee free inter.
enange oil opinion was had the policy and priRci-
ples OF the respective partes-Democratic and Wing
Tue poiical sliding scale the latter have adopted
their PLATFORM evidently gain the popular favor; and
the certainty o the success Of the principles and
uIes OF TIE Democracy and the they have present
ed ior the SURFACES Of the people.
Suggestions were made as to who should be the nom.
nees oil the County Convention who Of our citizens was
the choice of the meeting and probably of the township
mentioned IN connection with the Judeeshp of Common
Peas-the meeting being evidently in favor of Todd
Messrs. Brady, Talbot, and Beck spoken Of as
candidates Tor Treasurer and il seems with ms IN he
between Brady and Beck. Mr. Robson was suggested
the probable choice of the township for Sheriff and
Mr.. Buell., Of the city also highly spoken Of as
suitable man TO be nominated for Representatives. No
others were mentioned
Mr.. White, from the committee reported the follow.
ing preamble and resolutions, which snimously
adopted:
WHEREAS the political contest which is ts determine
who shall be the servants of the people in the State
and nation, is at hand;
AND WHEREAS, the great parties of our country have
selected their standard bearers according their
spectye tastes and principles
AND WHEREAS we cherish with undated zeal and ar.
dor, the principles Of Democracy, the doctrines of
State and National policy promulgated by the immortal
Jefferson sustained and nfexibly adhered to by the
patriot statesman Monroe successfully carried out
amidst political corruption and the contention of par
ties under the glorious administrations of Andrew
Jackson; maintained with integrity by the lsmented
Polk and again presented by the Baltimore Con-
vention the great cardinal land marks Of American
Democracy; therefore,
Resolved, That in order eflectualy 10 aid in
curing the complete and permanent triumph Of these
prnc lies and the Of the Democratic ticket the
Democrats of Warren township in meeting assem-
ped DO hereby organize themselves into the Warren
Hickory Club
Resolved That in Franklin Pierce we behold the man
oil the peope-honest capable, faithful steadast ia all
emergencies TO the constitution and the principles Of
the Democratic party; at home the advocate for the
largest liberty; in time Of peace, prelerrng the duties
OF the domestic circle the honors and emoluments OF
the ghest Offices in the power of the President be-
Stow IN war the first to respond the call Of his
try IN the councils Of the nation profound statesman
In William r. King. the eminent civilian, who has illus
trated his devoted attachment to the Constitution the
Union, and to Democratic measures and policy by long
life devoted 20 their maintenance.
hesolred, without dlsParaging The very many good
qualities Of head and heart, (save the Whiee ery) We
know old Nick" neighbor possessed of, that
Joe Wright has proved himself emphatically the peo-
pies working man. applying himself with untirng zeal
and industry TO beget spirit Of improvement and thrift
IN all our Industrial pursuits and TO the development
Of the capabilities and of State best
TO continue Wright
Resolred That A. P. Willard is the champion and
favorite Ct both the old and the young Democracy that
Pierce, King Wright and Willard shall receive our cor.
dial and active support
The same committee also nominated the following
officers Tor the Club, which were unanimously confirm
ed: Joseph Mcconnell, President; A. c. Case David
Buchanan, and George White, Vice Presidents; and E
N Sinner and A j. Shearer. Secretaries.
On motion, the Chair was requested TO appoint add
tonal delegates to attend the County Convention;
whereupon the following gentlemen were designated
and confirmed by the meeting.
John Baker, David Buchanan, B. Fowler, George
White James Davis, Emanuel Springer, Joseph Nc
Conne. - Schrver, E. Protsman F. Kitby Stephen
Tyner John vansckle, J. Beeler, A J. Sbearer, John
Gibson, David Springer, Louis Panza, Thomas s.
Hustled, C. D. Sinner, John White Samuel Groves,
Andrew Apple, d. Fenner, J. Wallace, Benz: McVey,
j. Loucks, Louis Griffith s. Bacon, VIM. Vansickle
Z. n Sinner, John Buchanan, Benz. Groves, T. Linck
John Hamilton, A. Morehouse, - Trieser, Jacob
Rumphred, William Smith, George Shearer, Andrew
Gibson, John Lynch Jacob Springer, j. kitby, Henry
Kratzer S. s. Brown, VIM. Higdon, John White jun,
H. Plackey, - Wishmre. G. Clark H. Brady, J.
Clinton, J. Hunter ]. Silver, Anthony Wanpnner and
William Hunter
On motion. the delegates the County Convention
were constituted Township Vigilance and Business
Committee. and instructed TO hold committee meeting
on the day of the County Convention determine the
piece where the meetings OF the Club shall be held, the
time of the next meeting, and TO secure Speakers
George White offered the following preamble and
resolution:
WHEREAS The Wing party have brought forward as
their candidate for the Presidency Gen Winfield Scott
the present Commander chief of the Army who as
military character and successful General, hon.
or and admire; but "ths knOtOa incidents of long
e" so far it has given expression to d Iberae
victons upon various civil questions and principles OF
deep and abiding interest, and upon National politics
In general abound expressions inmica the spirit
Of American and nafuralized reemen, hostile to the
sentiments of great and magRanimous people. and
at war with the true principles of modern Republican
AND WHEREAS, The aforesaid party in presenting the
he te tact Il Sol-
der. with the view, evident, Of imposing upon
the virtue and intelligence Of the American people,
aurng and dazzling the popular mind by the brilancy
and splendor Of the military Of the chieain
merely-wlthout civil experience-withont any fixed
faith political principles, substantial notions Of
public policy thereby attempting. indeed sfUpsndous
Jefnf;" in the meantime stealthily making the
desperate efforts throughout the Union revive and
impose upon the Republic the ancient Wing dogmas
and defunct ideas which have repeatedly received the
stamp Of popular condemnation: Therefore,
Resolved, That it behooves Democrats throughout the
country to be and doing-every man at his postthat
Whiggery in all its muliifangcd forms, may receive
blow from the American people at the ballot box, that
will sink beyond the hope of resurrectionso deep, in
the language Of distinguished and independent man,
''that the bubbles may rise to publish where is
last and final resting place"
Which resolution elected animated discussion,
the before the American people, their prin
ciples Sc The latter clause of the resolution OBJ
jected to; but considering it the sentiment and
opinion of Wing, to the fnay" and locality Of his
own party, not long since, il agreed that he
most likely truth-telIing man.
Old Warren, Mr.. Editor is Democratic in earnest
the ides of October and November will testify.
On motion, the Club adjourned to meet at the time
and place the committee may determine upon, of which
- '''' JOSEPH MCCONNELL, President.
A. J. SHEARER, Secretary.
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