Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-08
Howard County.

Pursuant to previous notice. the Democracy of Center
and adjoining townships OF Howard county convened at
the Court House in Kokomo, Saturday, the 18th Of
June, 1852. T. A. ARMSTRONG called TO the Chair
and LEWIS ANDERSON, appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Armstrong, by request, taking the Chair
stated that the object of the meeting to take steps
preparatory the formation of Democratic Clubs in
every township within the county. Also adopt reso-
utions expressive of the views of the Democracy OF
Center township, relative to the nomination of candi-
dates, to be elected in November next
Mr.. MARYLAND, one of committee who, at a previous
meeting had been appointed to draft resolutions, then
offered the following, which unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, We believe that it is essential to the best
interests OF the country that the principles, and
OF the Democratic party should be carried
out in egislation-and that is TO be
red only by the firm and united efforts Of the Demo-
cratic party; Therefore, be it
ReSolred That we heartily approve Of and concur in
the steps being taken, organize the Democracy
of the State OF Indiana.
ResoUed, That the spirit of Democracy, manifest
ed our National Convention at Baltimore-the mu-
tua concession of the several States of their favor
lite sons for the purpose Of forming union oil the
whole party-and the unanimity by which General
Franklin Pierce, OF New Hampshire, and William X.
King, Of Alabama, nominated for President and
Vice Presdentthe standard bearers Of the Democracy
Of the Union, certain guarantee Of forthcoming
triumph, and that Whggery in 1882 will again have to
hide lis deformed head.
ResolUed, That as the Democratic National and State
tickets are composed Of honest and competent men, who
have abored, and who will labor for the good of the
people, we therefore commend them TO the Democracy
Tor their undivided support.
Resolved, That we individually, and collectively, by
our influence and support, will labor for the ticket the
whole ticket, and nothing but the ticket.
RESOLVED, That recommend TO our Democratic
brethren throughout Howard county that they organize
in the several townships throughout the county, that
on the second Tuesday Of October and first Monday OF
November next, we may roll Up to the ballot box go-
rons and triumphant victory eternal vigilance is the
price Of liberty
Resolved That for the purpose of securing uniformity
oil accommodating activity and vigilance in ranks
we form ourselves into Democratic club, to be called
the Democratic Club Of Center township.
Resolred, That we earnestly recommend to the DEM
Gratis OF each township throughout the county the for
nation OF similar clubs
On motion Of T. s. Shepherd it was ordered that
there be Club formed in Center township, named as
above, by electing President Secretary and Trcas-
urer.
On motion, T. A. Armstrong elected President,
L. Anderson, Secretary and T. s. Shepherd, Treas
urer.
On notion ordered that the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the State Sentinel
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet in two
weeks. T. Il. ARMSTRONG, Prest.
LEWIS ANDERSON, Secretary.
aJr 1t is sound policy to suffer all extrsmes, rather
than 10 do a base action