Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1843-10-17

The Frankfort Observer which has declared Gen. Css,
e lis drst choice, as Presidential candidate. The
30ih ul, contained the following article. /, is mbued
with The true spirit:
1T folly Disguise the fc,. attempts reason
oursef into any other belief than that large majority Of
tie democracy Of the country prefer Martin Van Buren,
candidate for the Presidency In 1914 The base aad
dsh0noFac means resorei 10 hy The Wing party bring
alb ui as dsieatihc iasehoods relation 10 the iana-
ing Army the Blood Hounds" and .Exiravagance IN
the administration Of the Government together with ma
others, perfectly apparent that even the
inveeraie Of Mr. Van Burcn are forced 10
acknowledge them When we consider the unjust, un-
fair, yndictve and malignant that wareI
gainsi him, 1t strange that indignant and much
abused party should feel for the champion OF their prnci
pies powerful sympathy. and desire honor him again
with their ,nidence. The contest will most undoub,-
edy be between Van Buren, and Henry Claw and we
think II needs gift of prophecy predict the result
The democracy. aciuniel by feelings and principles
common, will be solid and inyincibe phaanx against
which the broken fragments of the Wing party can scarce
~ make a show Of opposition. As have before init
mated Gen. Cas Is first choice but we are always
Will to sacrifice personal feelings sake Of
curing proper spirit of harmony and conciaiion So
decided and unanimous have been the expressions of the
popular wish throughout the country. for Mr. Van nu
nomination, that II appears all useless - urge
the claims Of any other individual and should he lc A.
gain placed before the people shall all honorable
means t. secure his and through him. the triumph
OF democratic republican principles Against Mr. Van
III. A.
for bis political principles he harmed he pccep;s of de-
mocracy in his youth. and they have grown with his
growth ana strengthened with his -irens 9Th"
The annexed article, from that excellent paper the Nsl
awake Tocsn. which also gives Gen Cass its first prefer
ence is equally worthy Of commendation lis remarks in
relation the of certain papers, preferng Cal
houn Cas- 10 Van Buren,, viii hardly apply TO any OF
the Democratic papers III this State which generally ex
hibt comnendable regard principles before men but
they do apply to several roiessed democratic papers in
other States. Ia this State glad 10 know that
though the Democratic corps editorial may dilir little IN
regard TO their preferences for yet finally shall
all unite in Jealous and single hearted effort for the nom
inee of the National Convention, whoever he may be-
I'VE heartily regret observe tse illnltured AMI UNI
candid manner in which presses that advocate the
claims OF Mr.. Calhoun Gen Cas- for the Presidency
are accustomed to speak Of Mr. Van Buren,. Some OF
them IN her remarks upon this gentleman, seem to emu
late the most vrueni If the whg presses such course
Is unjust not ony towards the object of their attack
as) towards the gentlemen they profess to support for II,
seems to US that abuse of Mr.. Van Buren, any other
man. so far from advancing the prospect of Gen Cas
NJ Calhoun, will have contrary effect. When ii is OBJ
served that the friends of either OF these gentlemen
TO rely more upon decrying the Of Mr.. Van Bucn
lhan IN calmly presenting those of their favorc the
impression will inevitably be made. that they will
rg 10 tus the calm unbiased viii of a jDry If The
Democratic lrty, and consequently their movement viii
be looked upon with dsrust
For ourseif we believe amongst the first to de-
care preference for Gen. Cass aud IN that prefer nee
We have stood firm up II tc present tinc. but have
never been able To- that a'y thing could be caiucd in
lis favor ~ abusing Mr.. Van Bursn-indecd # we did
rot suppose that his cha and services were
icicni 10 recommend him to tie choice the Democratic
patty. without ac against the character and claims
of others, would abandon his a moment.
Bat believing th.t hi character and eminent services give
HIM claim upon the democratic party. equal at least to
that of either oi ,hc other nicne named, shall
oom;nuc TO hold him up first choice until the
ter shal. le j, ciiod ~ National Contention
The Franklin Demoera, If tie 9Th instant, speaks ia
lie commend IDLE spr, though its first preference
is Col. Johnson. Il says
Ia this county Gen Cas- has many varri fienls
has Mr. Van buren, aud MIR. Calhoun tut still larger
number fit choice for L3. If...s1r. one q.
which claim io hc. IN paper. Ss shsvs and shall
continue 10 do all jusiirc toy Dsfncc rls tao
o'dcr and fnh, qualified for dtc Station sought
item ~ hr friends and tie i.'t-ie ccvcs tie uom
nation may assured. that he will rcere the su port
Il ~ Il eaicai.s IN o!l ! Sin.
B,cau-c we have 4 frs' chorc Is reason Shouts
d.aaee ,itacr of tie Others p0arn 81 we yr,cr ,iti
The claims Of cnrn riis. bel-s. te National co
Nenion that ali may meet and part friends. ,sh only
sentiment If Acomnel uhon ~ thr ga 10, box. Ii We
all yield every thing the aid ash nof ig
men, We cannot be otherwise q 40 .fDilu-. 10 ti.
glorious spirit Indebted our recent triumph IN
Indiana. the friends Of all the Democratic candidates
the Presidency (ke brethren ought To- aboed 10 elect
Governor and congressman. # their political faith with
out questioning them about their choice OF TIN
was night