The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-01

| WIG MEETING IN CLAsK Cousry.-Pursuan
to Previous notice. large meeting of the Wing
OF Clark county held at the court. house in AL
exandria on Tuesday evening February 3, 1854
The meeting was called to order by the elect OF
OF HEkRy SSIvELY as chairman, and JonN p
HAMPTON as secretary.
| On motion Of William Bishop, ESQ.,. the follow
Ing gentlemen were appointed by the chair tc
draft resolutions expressive Of the sense of the
meeting: Charles O. Sanford. James M. Charles
Joseph O'Conner, VIM Bishop, and b. f Bates.
| On the committee retiring, Mr.. Isaac N. Lewis
being loudly called upon, addressed the meeting
After which the following preamble and resolutions
were reported by the committee, and unanimously
adopted by the meeting:
Whereas the elections of the past year having
inspr the Wings Of Missouri with the hope that
revolution in the political sovereignty of the State
| Ia at hand, and the approaching election being re-
garded with the deepest interest involving the
cardinal principles and policy and most vital in
terest Of the great Wing party of Missouri;
| And whereas the Wings of Clark having no
purpose to servo but the urtherance Of the good
the cause, in giving an expression of their scnt-
ments and opinions in regard to what place is suit
able for the purpose Of holding Wing State Con
venton to nominate candidates for the several State
officers to be elected at the ensuing election be
held in August next; there fore
Res0tUtd, As the sense of this meeting, we give
st. Louis decided preference any other plac G
in the State, it being accessible than any other
point to the delegates from every section Of the
State, thereby ensuring fuller representation.
ResolDed, That, as further sense Of this meet
ing, we believe the third Monday in April to be "a
suitable time for holding said convention.
Resolred, That we rejoice at the multiplying evi
denccs OF political revolution in Missouri, in ia
vor OF the Judicious and safe conservative policy
OF the Wings. All that is necessary to make it
appreciated and adopted, is to make it under
stood.
o1reI
strength" and success depends upon union in the
WING ranks, therefore thorough organization
for the coming political contest recommend as
necessary to the success Of Wing principles.
Rescued, That it is with feelings of pride and
pleasure we tender to the public approval of
the course and conduct of our President, MrLLARp
FILLMORE; the decided, bold, independent and
impartial manner in which he has met every uues .
ton, foreign and domestic is evidence to us Of his
full determination to adhere to every obligation of
the Constitution and laws; and believing that all
parts OF The Uni-n feel we do, that the Govern.
ment s and will be safe, and that he is entitled 10
the respect and confidence of the nation we there.
fore declare him first choice for the next Pre-
dency
Kssoped, That we commend the course of our
Representatives in Congress, in demanding appro-
pratons Of the public lands for internal improve.
ments within our State, thinking that they ask no.
thing but our just rights, in view Of what the Gen
eral Government has done for other new States
would therefore urge upon them the prosecu ton Of
these demapds in Congress as worthy of their un-
divided attention.
ResolUed, That in the ability. sound political in
tegrity, and entire competency Of General N. w
Watkins, OF Cape Girardeau, a candidate for the
gubernatorial chair Of our State the Wings of Clark
have the most entire confidence.
Resoiped, That it ia with pride and pleasure we
look to our Wing Representative in Congress as
worthy of our entire confidence, and as brghtstars
in the political galaxy Of Missouri.
RssoiOed, That it is with regret that we view the
course Of our present State Executive in regard to
the calling OF an extra session of the Legislature
TO redistrict the State under the apporonnent Tue
according to the last census.
Resolved That We elect delegate. with two al.
ternates. to represent the Wings of Clark in the
Wing State Convention.
Mr.. Robert Z. Hill was elected delegate to the
Wing State Convention, and NIessrs. Joseph O'Con
nor and B. +. Bates alternates.
On motion. the meeting adjourned.
HENRY SNIVELY, Chat man