Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-09
Volume VII:a:::::::::.:Number If.
State Convention.
From The Nep AIbanv Democrat Aug. n.

1t has hitherto been the castOin of the Democratic
party in this State to hold Convention Indianap-
oils on the Sth Of January preceding the Presidential
election, TO nominate the electoral candidates. and TO
appoint delegates 10 the National Democratic Con-
yentIon, to nominate suitable candidates for President
and Vice President We have not, as yet, seen any
demonstration by the Democracy of the State towards
this measure, have any evidence that II is The
desire OF any portion of the party deviate from the
course which has been usually pursued. conven-
tlon IN which every portion of the State shall be
represented by delegates chosen for that express
purpose, is certainly the farest and most equita-
bic mode of selecting candidates. Ii is true that
the electoral candidacy is not always desirable
positions but 1t Is that il is important should be
filled with proper persons, upon their eXertions
depends in great measure the of tie Pres-
DENTAL candidate.
The last convention in the sixth district appointed
delegate to attend the National Convention; but
1--WE believe) other district has appointed dele
gates, and 1t i not Probable that they will hold
conventions TO do so, the most proper mode, it
TO us, would be for the State convention to make the
appointments
In opinion it is none too soon for the Democ-
racy of the State To begin agiiae this matter. If
we are to have convention, 1t should be known, and
know of no better mode of ascertaning the seuti-
ments of the people, than for the Democratic news
papers of the State to give their opinions the
subject whatever is done let it be done understand
lngly. convention where not more than half the
counties of the State represented, is worse than
no convention at all and II desire 10 enter into
the next Presidential contest presenting united
front, let to ourselves the prestige of VIC
tory by having convention fairly representing the
views and feelings of the Democrats of the lckoie
State. Now, more Than any previous occasion. is
union, harmony, and mutual concession needed, when
efforts are making by designing and ambitious federal
demagogues TO overthrow democratic principles under
the hypocrtical cry Of no party"
We have made these remarks with wish 10
dictate but merely to call the attention of the demo-
cratc press to the subject pedgng ourselves to abide
the Will of the majority.
From the Fl rankin Democrat. .
Some of our Democratic exchanges have taken
grounds in favor of holding Democratic Safe Con-
ventioE at indianapolis the 9Th of January, 1913
We second that motion; and hope to see Franklin
county we'll represented in that body. But, as an
essential matter in selecting delegates, wonl6
prefer a movement, at this tlme to secure the tho
rough organization of the party in every county in
the State. The delegates TO a State convention ought
to be selected from the several townships of the
counties, so that the entire party have voice in any
and every question agtated in the Stale convention.
BY county and township organization, the wish of
the majority can be fully ascerlained and properly
expressed; but by trusting to the selection OF dele
gates, irrespective of township county organiza-
ton, we must hazard consequent Indifference and
even dlsaiection. The object of the convention will
be to present unbrokea front, in the contest of
1913. Indiana is a Democratic State, and, well or
gained, her democracy can show ma lorlty of 1000
5000 at the polls and. as they revere principles,
we hope TO see them organized, united and victorious
From the Richmond JefersOnidn.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SrH JANUARY.-Several
Of the Democratic journals of our State have recon-
mended State Convention to be held the 9Th jan
pary next, for the purpose OF forming electoral
ticket for the next Presidential campaign.
If an electoral ticket is be put forward by the
democratic party do not see how it is to be done
but by convention. 1t would hardly do to let every
one who might feel disposed, eecor, with
out something being done TO designate those upon
which the party would unite. The electoral ticket
stands on different footing from ordinary candidates
for the legislature, and convention Is almost abso
lutey necessary to It's formation.
Is it cxpedient, then, that the democracy 'of the
Union, In opposition to those who call themselves
wings, should retain their separate party organiza-
ton in the ensuing Presidential election For if the
democracy of the Union do not retain such an organ
izaon, it is unnecessary that of this State should do
SD.
1t Is expedlen that such organization should be
preserved if it be necessary to insure the ascendancy
of the principles of the democratic party the ad-
mlnlstraon of the government; and whether 1t be so
necessary. depends upon the question Of danger TO
which those principles expOsed. They In no
immediate danger from any but the wing party, and
it is said they are in no danger from that pariy-hat
the wings have turned democrats-that they have
given up their National Bank-tlat they agree to the
democratic tariff now exsting-that the indepen-
dent treasury system works so well, in time of
war, enabling the government to make its collections
and disbursements without the loss of dollar and
with great facility, that the wings willing leave
it undlsturbed; and that to the war it is party
question, as many wings being for it against it.
Had we experience this subject might be
disposed to lend an to these suggestions, and to
believe these Greeks bringing gifts.' But the
wooden horse has twice been opened when let
into the Governmental City. During the era Of good
feeling in Monroes time such was the cry-Adams
crept into power, and federalism red again
its hideOus head So in 1870 upon this no party cry
Harrison and TYLER were elected, and at once appear
ed Clays programme Of federalism for the admins
tration of the government.
0t}-lt is generally known that at the re-charter of
the Bank of England the power TO issue notes beyond
the amount of specie on hand was taken from that
standard for its issues This state of things was
sought be changed by the bankers during the late
panic caused by the scarcity of breadstufts IN the
kingdom and the greet demand for the precious metals
to purchase those of foreign growth. Parliament
was beseged by the rag barons who urged that body
to confer upon the directors of tire bank the power OF
unlimited issue, particularly of pound notes
This importuniiy was resisted by her Maiestys egls