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of this meeting appoint ten delegates from each
township in the county TO the Wing State Conven-
ton
In pursuance of the above, the following dele
gates were appointed:
Missouri to,onship-Dr. w. C. Philips, John w.
Harris. J. c. Mckinney, Rollin Lyman, w Boggs'
lshmael Vanhorn. John S. White, A. M. Eing-
tom +. Bentley, Davidson Jackman.
Pachs-O. G. Harris, Dr. j. Nj. Forshey, Z. 4.
Sexton, Caleb Fenton, John G. Phillips, VIM Sey-
mour. Joseph Frakes, w. F. Petty, Harvey Lan.-
me, Thomas Bradford, Stephen White.
Rocky Fork-William w. Stone. DR.. $. A. Pc"
tiers, Jeptha Palmer, Samuel b. Furnish, w j..
Wayne Barney $. Woods J. S. Riggs, w. w.
Tucker, William Marine, M. G Singleton.
CoiiUnbia-A. o. Forshey, Thomas nj. Allen,
Price r. Parks. S A. Young, c. G. Crockett, w.
f. Switzler. Jefferson Garth, +. c. Davis. James
S. Rollins Henry Keenc, DR.. NJ. X. Arnold
Ceda-James McConathy, James Harris. L. W.
Voolfolk, Robert j. Martin, Squire Is. Sappington,
q. S. futile. John Parker, Thomas Jenkins David
Jacob, William Mcclure.
| DR.. w. c. Phillips, Of Missouri township, offered
the following:
| I. Resolusd, That we recommend that the Whigs
of the respective townships in Boone county meet
on the - Saturday in April, at the following
places, and appoint delegates to a Wing County
Convention, to assemble in Columbia on the first
Monday of May, to nominate Wing ticket for
the Legislature, to wit In Missouri township at
Rocheport; Columbia townshipa Columbia; Rocky
Fork township at Mddleburg; Cedar township at
Bass's Mill; Perche township at Burke Mill-each
township selecting ten delegates; the question
of representation 10 be fixed by the convention
itself.
=. Resoiued, further, That Il the Wings of the
several townships see fit 10 meet and appoint dele
gates and hold convention as recommended by
this meeting, we pledge ourselves to support the
ticket that may be nominated.
A. w. Turner, esq, moved SO to amend the first
resolution as to make it read as follows:
Resoued, That we recommend that the Whlgs
OF the respective townships in Boone county meet
as hereinafter suggested and appoint delegates 10
Wing County Convention to assemble in Column
ba on the first Monday in April; the duty Of which
convention shall be to lay of the county into three
equal districts, Gas TO population,) and that the
Wing voters OF each district meet at such time and
place in their respective districts said conven-
ton of delegates shall determine, and select
candidate for the Legislature, the three candidates
thus nominated by districts TO constitute the Wing
ticket OF the county. We recommend that the
township meetings be held on the fourth Saturday
in March. at the following places, to wit: In Co
lumbia township at Columbia; in Rocky Fork
township at Middleburg; in Cedar township
BASES Mill; in Perch township at Burk's Mill; in
Missouri township at Rocheport--each township
selecting ten delegates the question of representa-
ton to be fixed by the convention itself
Mr.. F. T. Russell, of Columbia, moved to lay
both the original resolutions and substitute the
table, and addressed the meeting in favor of his
motion
Messrs A. w. Turner, Rollin Lyman Stephen
w. c. Philips made brief speeches against the mo-
ton, and in favor of organization.
Motion to lay on the table failed and the substi-
tute of Mr.. Turner adopted; after which the meet
ing adjourned sine die.
STEPHEN WILHITE, President.
M. r. ARNOLD, Vice President.
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At meeting of the Wings of Warren county,
held at the court house Monday, the 10th Feb.
ruary, 1852, the meeting was called to order by
calling Captain J. G.. WALLER to the chair, and
appointing Tnos. }. MARSHAL, secretary.
The object Of the meeting was briefly, ably, and
deliberately explained by X. l.. Allen.
On motion, the chair appointed committee of
three to draft resolutions expressive of the Of
the meeting, composed of r. l.. Allen. Harvey
Griswold, and DR.. Henry c. Wright, who reported
the following resolutions:
l. Resolred, That We in favor of holding the
Wing State Convention at ST. Louis, believing it TO
be the most convenient and accessible point
Q. That we in favor of the representation of
the counties in said convention being the came
that they entitled TO in the popular branch of
the Legislature
3. That will send one delegate to represent
the Wings of Warren in said convention, and that
he be untrammelled by instructions.
4. That we are opposed to the Wings Of the
cond Congressional district holding convention,
but desire that Gichrist Porter, without any such
formality, become our standard bearer in the en-
suing Congressional contest.
D. That we discard all immatcrial and abstract
issues and theories as tests of Wing orthodoxy,
and extend to the Wings of this State the right
hand Of fellowship, promising TO be with them in
the sixth trouble, and not TO iorsakc them in the
seventh
g. That it is high time the people of Missouri
should transfer the scepre of State from the hands
of those who have swayed it SO long, to 30 little
purpose.
7. That in favor of the Compromises passed
at the last session OF Congress, and recognise them
as dehnitve settlement OF the slavery agitation.
3. That the hrmness, purity, patriotism and
statesmanship OF Willard Fillmore are clearly de-
monstrated by his Administration, which has been
as unobectionablc as the condition of the country
was perilous.
9. That are in favor of the union Of the States
now and iorever-the Constitution and the country
always involate, and honorable peace beyond our
borders.
TO- That we entertain for the distinguished Hun.
garan exile, l.. Kossuth, sentiments of toe highest
respect, believing him TO be a statesman and pa.
triot. and genuine friend and supporter of the
cause of human freedom.
H. That VIC not only profoundly sympathizc with
down-trodden and prosecuted Hungary, but sin
ccrely deplore her unfortunate destiny. and cen
sure, deeply censure, the means by which that des-
tiny effected
u. That we go for perpctuating the time bonored
non'intervenuon policy OF the AmcricSu Govern.
ment to the latest generations; that are uncom-
promisingly opposed 10 forming entangling alli-
ances, or meddhng in any way with the affairs Of
other governments.
Which resolutions were unanimously adopted.
On motion, the chair appointed DR.. II. c. Wright
as delegate to the State Convention 10 be held in
St. Louis and Strother J. McGcnnis alternate.
On motion, 1t was agreed that the proceedings of
this meeting be published in the Missouri R,pubh.
can and st. Louis TnfeUigsncsr
J. G.. WALLER, Chairman
Tnos. J. MARSHAL, Secretary.
WIG MEETING IN CALLAWAY.
Pursusnt to notice, the Wings of Galloway con.
vencd in the courthouse Monday, 10th Feb
ruary.
On motion Of William Buchanan, CSC MAU-
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