Howard COu,ntv.
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In pursuance with previous notice. respectable num-
ber of Democrats of the County of Howard Indiana
sembed in the Court House in Kokomo, on Monday
the 9th December ls47.


On motion, Theophius Bryan Esq, took the chair and
in brief explained the principal object of the
meeting. to be appointment of delegates
Stale Convention, TO be held at Indianapolis the Sth
January next


On motion of T. s. Shepherd Esq, committee of
three appointed to draft Preamble and Resolutions
for the consideration of this meeting.


WhereuPon Il. s. Shepherd, j. skeen and H. d. John
appointed said who after retiring
ported the following Preamble and Resolutions, which
unanimously adopted:


Whereas, the present condition of the United States,
calls for demonstration of the views of the members Of
both The great political parties of the country and where
these views can best be made known through the
dum of primary meetings of the people, in the different
districts IN the Union.


Therefore. portion of the free and independent De-
mocras Of the county of Howard Indiana, do in open
convention adopt and publish the country as our views
aud feelings, The following r. solutions


ResOUed, That we are for country nom, and for
erer,-In War. as well as in peace.


ResOfved, That, believing the principles of the Demo-
cratic party the best adapted to the administration of the
affairs of free aud enlightened people-We pledge our
best efforts in behalf of those principles.


RESOLVED, That IN the present War with Mexico,
feel disposed stand by the Administration in its efforts
to prosecute the War vigorously until a peace may
be obtained. Because think it duty of all good
citizens to aid their country in times of War.


ReSOLUed. That believe the War with Mexico 10 be
jus, part. the fpse dirt of Corwin. Smith
and other kindred spirits TO the contrary Notwithstanding


Resolved That the Congress of the United ought
to furnish all the prosecution of the
existing War.


Resofved. That the heartfelt thanks of the American
people are due, and ought be rendered. the officers
and soldiers who have fought vaanty in defence of
the standard Of our country.


On motion a committee of three appointed nomi-
nate suitable persons delegates attend the State
vention that committee composed of Messrs. Adam
Clark J. Skeen aud J. Heaton, who after debera-
lion reported the names Of the following persons, wit:
T. Bryant II. ID. Johnson. Il. s. Shepherd, John Knight
5. Goode, g. GoIdng r. G. Fair, aud f. Albright aud
on moion the above named persons were unanimously
elected as delegates


On motion, the proceedings of the meeting ordered
to be forwarded the Editors Of the State Sentinel for
publication H. ID. JOHNSON, Secretary


THEoPHILUs BRTANT, Chairman.