Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-18
District Convention.

we regard every congressional dlstrlct convention
for the nomination of candidates for Congress,
of the most important matters connected with party
politics. The dongs of these bodies will become still
more important, if they appoint, we presume they
will do, Delegates the National Convention for the
nomination of Presidential candidates. But it is not
our purpose 10 speak of the latter duty we de-
sign to allude chiefly TO the nomination of ;and-
date for Congress. in relation to this NATTER far
this, the 5th district is concerned the nomination
is Of paramount importance. Our majority in the dis
irict is large that the nomination is justly consid
cred equivalent TO election. This ought to be the
case, under the circumstances if the nomination is
fairly and honOraby made in every respect But this
very fact should teach the rank and file of party
in every county, the prime necessity and importance
of sending faithful representatives 10 the Convention
Because, nomination being considered equivalent TO
election asprants naturally led to make the most
strenuous exertiOns to obtain it. And without mpu-
ting any aspirant disposition TO resort TO unfair
MEANS all liable be subjected to charges of that
kind and through them, it is possible that the party,
well individuals, may suffer. 1t is for the pur-
pose Of avoiding such evils, and of promoting the
union ZEAL and the continued ascendancy Of the par
ty that make these remarks, and Urg ereTy
ty TO send 10 the contention delegation Of tried and
faithful 1t seems to that they need no
lengthy argument to convince them of the propriety
and necessity Of such course. We really in
more danger of divisions because of large majo-
rity than if we outnumbered our political opponents
but hundred two. Every democrat must be sensi-
bic of this. But there is danger if bfgin right.
That is all-important: if we begin right keep
So and be assured of success in the end We there
ba Of tba IF
county in the district appoint delegates represent
their wishes in the district convention And let each
member be furnished with the proper credentials so
that there can be doubt Of his powers TO act for
those whom he processes to represent.
So far The appointment of Delegates to Nation
al Convention is concerned. perhaps it may be consd-
cred too early make them the ensuing district
convention. This is a subject to be settled by the peo-
pie, and their will may be made known in convention
by their representatives. For part, although
we highly approve of the appointment of such dele
gates by district instead of State conventions, we
nevertheless of the opinion that the period of the
next district convention will be too early Political
travel with remarkable speed in these days
almost rivalling that of the Magnetic telegraph.
Politicians too, are somewhat Uncertain,-like mos
"white men," Few of US can say that they are will.
ling to bud themselves to support any particular per-
son year hence, regardless of the changes Of
cumstances and events. Principles and measures are
everything-men, comparatively, nothing. Weshould
therefore look to the of principles and
urcs. and to men only the instruments to accom-
Plish that success. These may be efficient to that
end according to their several characters and the
circumstances Of the times in which they are liable
to act Bat Of all this. the people must decide for
themselves, and for Their will and their wishes,
whatever they may be, we will aid in executing. All
ask Of them IS that they shall give free and
authoritative expression of their will and wishes
through a full and effective representation in the
coming district convention.