Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-16
To the People Of Indiana.

Governor Of the State peace prevailed throughout our
happy land Since that time country has been in
vaded by foreign enemy, and is now in state OF
war with Mexico. l feel myself as much called upon
any other citizen TO contribute the support ofhe
army which defends her insulted and injured honor.
When the requisitiOn made upon Indiana for
three regiments of volunteers, / warmly impressed
upon my fellow citizens of Monroe county the neces-
sity of responding periodically TO that call Some
have no doubt, impeled by deep and abiding sense
Of patriotism, and by the appeals made to them by
myself in this great cause, induced to volunteer
their services 10 the country. promised that would
likewise go volunteer. This promise | am now
attempting to redeem nearly under the GrbitrG
~ rule adopted by the United States inspecting Off
Ger, am allowed to do.
Some of my democratic friends from various por-
tons of Indiana have attempted satisfy me that it
my duty TO remain at home and prosecute the
present for Governor and Lieutenant Cover
nor cannot view it in that light. Ii is true that
when l received the nomination l promised that
would do all in my power that could be honorably
done to secure the success of the democratic ticket at
the ensuing August election. This pledge / have
faithfully redeemed up to the present day, and shall
continue to redeem 1t for the remaining few days of
my stay in Indiana. | cannot believe that my duty
those friends in various portions Of the State whom
have induced volunteer defence of the country
can be better consulted by my remaining home than
by gong with them; and many of my friends IN va
rous portions of Indiana, even Of those who signed
call upon me 10 remain al llOne nave SAID 10
with the volunteers, and whilst you gone we will
do the voting.
1t may be objected that am ineligible to the Office
The wings need not render themselves uneasy upon
that subject My business is intimately connected
with the welfare of the army yet hold Office or
appointment in it which at all dsqualifes me from
holding the Office to which (through the kindness of
my frlends) am aspiring. 1t may be urged that
owe it 10 the party Of which | an humble member
to devote my time to the prosecution of the present
canvass. In reply have only to say, that at the
time pledged myself to them, they through the con-
vention pledged me the united support of those prom
nent and influential democrats who have volunteered
in the service of their country The truth is things
are much changed and important crisis has
arisen in the affairs of our country, and my demo-
cratic friends who have volunteered have done right
and humby conceive | have done likewise The
nature of my connexion with the army is such as to
allow TO return home in time to serve as President
of the Senate in case | am elected Ii is the anxious
desire of every man in the company of volunteers
from Monroe county, without distinction of party
that should 60 with them in some capacity. This
| intend to do-they are my neighbors and friends.
and am fond Of their friendship and patriotism and
urge it to my democratic friends as an argument in
favor Of the course which have determined 10 adopt
i shall not at this time enter into an elaborate dis
cusston of State National politics. shall only re-
peat in this brief address, that so far as national
politics are concerned. am opposed to a high pro-
tective tariff national bank of any kind whatever
the assumption of the debts of the States or the dis
rbuton of the proceeds of the sales of the public
lands amongst the various States of the Union. If
any attempt by joint resolution memorial shall be
made the Senate TO represent the will of the people
of the State being In favor of any one or all of
those fatal measures my influence Off am elected)
shall be directed against such expression and in the
contingency of tie vote of the Senate upon any of
those questions, my vote will be cast in the negative
am in favor of revenue standard of tariff Duties
atfordng incidental protection, to be levied in such
manner as to fall most heavily upon Injuries and
lightly upon such articles as are of common con-
sumption amongst the aboring classes of community.
in favor of the reduction and graduation of the
price of the public lands and the extension of the
right of preempon laws to actual settlers. advo-
cate these measures from considerations of expedi-
ency and for revenue. The sooner the public lands
disposed of reduced prices the sooner will our
citizens become feehOders and the lands subject TO
taxation, thereby making freeholders and tax
payers in State. 1t may be said that these mea-
sures more properly belong to Congress. True, they
do yet the people have right to express their will
and wishes through the Legislatures of the respective
States.
q So far questions of State policy are concerned,
am in favor of economy in the administration of our
State government. Upon this question l presume
Wings and Democrats will all agree. For an early
and punctual settlement of our State debt, under the
law Of the last session. if accedeo to by our bond
holders. That law may not be the most perfect in
all its provisions, yet under all the circumstances
believe 1t was the best arrangement that the Repre-
sentatives of the people could effect and most assur-
eddy it is much better than reputation or any other
plan which has heretofore been suggested for the
liquidation of our Indebtedness.
II In conclusion, fellow-citizens permit me 10 re-
mark that the charge which has been made upon nv
motives in advocating the prosecution of the war in
which we are now engaged with Mexico, and for
offering to volunteer my services is uncharitabe and
untounded. ask no favor popularity to to
me- if was private in the ranks or an officer
In the field, yet have right to ask of patriotic
and magnanmous people not 10 condemn me for de-
string TO aid in prosecuting it to q speedy and sue
cessful issue. In however humble capacity NAV
operate, also have right whilst am absent to in
dulgc the hope that before | return to my country,
my family, and my friends, that those men who can
coolly set down and pen articles for publication, i'm
pugnng the motives of their fellsw-citzens and at
tempting to cast stigma upon their character and
that of their families, may have their hearts and feel
ings regenerated, that they may really imbibe some
OF those noble and chivarous sentiments which dis
tinguish the gentleman from the BLACKBOARD.
have been accused of calling the Wings Next
cans. have denied 1t, and now repeat the denial.
am sorry that the Wing papers which have made
this charge have not had the generosity publish my
dsclaimer-hat the antidote may 90 with the poison
l am aware of the object of my enemies-they fear
many highmlnded and patriotic Wings are disposed
to vote for me, and it necessary to create some
prejudice In The minds of such to arrest them from
their purpose. respectfully appeal to such of my
Wing friends and neighbors have intmated an in
tention to yield their support if they can or will
be turned from their purpose by such shallow pre-
texts. l hope not, believe not-but upon the con-
trary hope and believe that in my absence on duy
my friends both personal and POLITICAL without dis