Richmond Palladium

STATE WHIG CONVENTION.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

From the Winchester Patriot.

Whig State Convention.--We discover that our brethren of the press throughout the State, are discussing the propriety of holding a State Convention at the Capitol, some time during the coming session of the Legislature, and we are pleased to see that the public sentiment, so far as expressed, is almost unanimous in favor of the proposition. Such a measure if carried into effect, could not produce any other than a happy influence on the Whig party of Indiana, and those great first principles for which they are zealously contending. And this is the time above all others that the Whigs of Indiana, those who gave the first impetus to the triumphant campaign of 1840, should speak out fully and fearlessly, as in times past. Action, vigorous and decided action, is all that is necessary to redeem the State from the recent defeat, that was brought about by our own careless apathy, and by reposing too securely upon our certainty of success.

Wedded as Indiana is, both by past associations and the present sentiment of a majority of her citizens, to the views proclaimed and acted upon by the Whig party, we deem it proper that her voice should be the first that is raised to urge her sister States to gird on the whole armor in the coming Presidential contest; and to assure them that she is firm and steadfast in her adherence to the Democratic principles of our Government, and that she will redeem her plighted faith to the Whigs of the Union, by giving a triumphant majority to the nominee of a National Convention. Let the Whig party but once more organize as in '40--let but the whole people come out--let them rekindle on the altar of their country, the holy flame of patriotism which blazed as a watch-fire in the Harrison campaign, and the result will prove a triumphant and decisive victory.

We go then, heart and hand for the proposed Convention, and call upon the Whigs of Randolph, if it shall be concluded to hold one, to second the efforts of our Whig brethren by calling a county meeting, and appoint a delegation to represent them.

Several matters of importance will be presented for the consideration of the convention. The most important question will be the propriety of appointing an Electoral Ticket, pledged to support the person who may be the nominee of the National Convention. In our opinion the ticket should be nominated at as early a day as possible. Many are discussing the propriety of reducing the number of delegates chosen to represent Indiana in the National Convention. Some are contending that the present number (61) is too large, and that it should be reduced to 12, the number of our Electoral votes. For our part, it is to us a matter of indifference how or by whom we are represented, so that it is done ably and faithfully; by men who will not compromise the interests of the West, or the principles which we advocate; but we are anxious to have a full and fair expression of opinion from the people.

From the New Albany Gazette.

State Convention.--We notice that some of the Whig papers in this State are recommending the holding of a State Convention at Indianapolis in January next. We second the motion heartily. It is high time for the Whigs of Indiana to make a move in the work of organization. While the bugle of preparation is sounding in our sister States, let us send out our notes responsive, and commence the work of redemption--for it is the motto of her Whigs--Indiana must be redeemed. A thorough organization is all that is necessary to insure our success in 1844. We feel assured that Floyd county is ready to commence the good work, and we call on the Whigs throughout the State to aid us in our efforts to redeem the State. Union and action among the Whigs, and next year our banner will float triumphant over our borders.

From the Fort Wayne Times.

The Whigs in this region are satisfied with the time and place for holding the Convention.

Will the Allen County Central Committee call a convention of the County to appoint delegates?

From the Carroll Express.

"The day and the deed," say we, most heartily. And as great occasions require time for maturing, the subject should be brought before the people without delay. The Whigs of old Democratic Carroll, will see that a proper delegation represents them in the Convention of the 16th of January.

From the Rushville Whig.

State Convention.--The Indiana State Journal, on behalf of the Whig Central Committee, calls upon the press to give an opinion in regard to the propriety of holding a State Convention at Indianapolis, on the 16th of January, to form an Electoral Ticket, pledged to the support of the nominees of the Baltimore Convention for the Presidency and Vice Presidency, and for the purpose of effecting a general organization. We confess we are somewhat puzzled--which is not often the case--to give a decided opinion. It is not usual to appoint Electors before the nomination of the candidates; but in this instance, the Whigs in the last Congress saw proper to fix the day for the meeting of the National Convention at so late a period, that it will be impossible, perhaps, to delay their selection until after the nomination of the candidates; and the Whig party of Indiana cannot do better, we suppose, than to make the nomination of candidates for Electors on the same day that they were selected, in the ever memorable and glorious campaign of 1840. It would be difficult, perhaps, to get a large Convention to assemble in May, as the farmers are more busily engaged than at any other period in the year. We are willing that our brethren shall settle the question.

The canvass should be commenced at an early day; and in view of this it would be better to have the convention on the 16th of January. The candidates for Electors will then have time to prepare themselves for the service, and be ready to enter upon the duties of the campaign immediately after the nomination of the candidates. They should do the "State some service" prior to the August election.

As to the general organization, it is a matter of the highest importance to the Whig party that it should be completed, with efficiency and discretion before the commencement of the canvass. We go for a 'rousing' convention, a mass gathering of the 'universal Whig party' of the State, and if such an one can be gathered at the Capitol on the 16th of January, let us have it. And upon this point we think there can be no doubt. The Whigs are panting to commence the fight, and will flock to the seat of Government by thousands to aid in putting the ball in motion--to give it the first 'shove' towards the eastern mountains, and to prepare for the general engagement. The time is approaching with great rapidity, and the Whigs should begin to burnish their armor, sharpen their weapons, and prepare for battle. Their banners are floating in the breeze; they have streamed at the mast-head of every Whig paper, during the long night of Tylerism, and every true Whig can answer the language of the immortal bard in the affirmative--

O! say can you see by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?

From the Madison Banner.

A 'rousing' Convention of the Whigs on the 16th of January at the Capitol will suit us exactly, and we shall endeavor in due time to rouse a goodly number of Whigs of this section of the State to attend then and there.