Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15


In our columns of to-day will be found the proceed
ings of our District Convention. We are happy in
being able to state that il characterized by much
harmony indeed, more than is usual. 1t was also
very fully attended.
The day preceding the Convention the Delegates
began to arrive; and before sun-down, Wing
friends were in perfect wonderment. So still and
quiet have political matters been the Inauguration
of our excellent President; so much have times
improved, Notwithstanding the croaking of the Wings
of total ruin should the sci embodiment" " remain in
the shades of Ashland propitious has been the
season, under the blessing of Providence that ali
appeared absorbed in increasing their store, and pre-
pairing for the promising abundant harvest in
prospect and but few of uninterested opponents
even noticed the call for Convention. Put the De-
mocracy, true to their principles, always ready
and willing to devote portion of their time and
energies their country. They know that their work
is but begun; and hence, with zeal worthy of ali
commentator they determined to complete and carry
out in full, measures, the bare anticipation of which,
is beginning to exercise such healthful influence on
our destinies.
Judge Wick, the nominee, is favorably known
throughout the District. He was our late Eecor and
acquitted himself to the satisfaction Of ALL His
election is sure; and we confidently expect to give
him the largest majority given any one in the
District. Being well known, and his determination
to make al the dcquaintGnceS he can during the
canvass, obviates the necessity Of any further remark
at this time.
But our Wing friends! They in a perfect
quandary. No one in whom the whole party has
confidence will throw away his time in a hopeless
canvass. Their only hope is, then, to divide and
conquer, if possible. Already have oyertures been
made to honest Democrats which met with blunt
refusal They acknowledge that they could get one,
but not of stripe which they could support. Our
advice to them therefore, is select Of their best
and strongest men, and let the be conducted
ON true issues, and becomingly. If such cannot be
found for fear that, like another great individual he
would not be reimbursed for his expenses and horses
killed during arduous campaign, for any other
reason, why, let them nd if they can one protesting
to be Democrat, and run him. Next to getting an
Office, is the desire of always being after And
besides as coons are scarce we might like, in a case
of this kind to practice Little at skinning skun1s
Although we had many applicants for the nomna-
ton, none, we believe, dissatisfied. All seemed
to augur triumphant success and so far as we know
all parted in the utmost harmony and fellowship All
seemed to feel, in he language of one of them, a
in the cause that " to doubt of their support
of the nomination, would be to doubttheir Democracy"
We have only to add, that throughout the State all
appears to be harmony and unison. Our Wing friends
seem disposed to let the Democratic Administration
have fair shake, and all parties for the present
to desire little respite from the heated and excited
contests which have characterized the last few years
But few uneasy Wing leaders are evidently DESTROYS
of keeping up the agitation. and for reasons which
will be laid before the public at proper time We
must, hence caution our friends, that the price of
freedom e:crnal vigilance"