Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Published every Thursday
gen. Cass--Tricks OF the Enemy.

The following communication is from one Of the
best and rmest democrats in this State; and its sug
gestions should be deeply weighed by all true men.
In answer to the query with which it commences. we
can only say, that we much in the dark as the
writer. The extract given is not the first Of the kind
sent forth from this place One of similar import
appeared in the Washington Union, and was prompt
ly corrected by this paper We can hardly suppose
that any democrat would pursue such course, in the
face of truth and therefore are led to the opinion
that it is a cunnngly devised trick of the enemy Be
that It may, however, the result will prove to ene
mics within and without, that all such attempts to
distract the democratic party will prove futile Let
who will be the nominee of the Democratic National
Convention INDIANA will sustain him, and that with
enthusiasm. Our people are satisfied with measures,
and care but little about men.
We hope our friends will take seriously into con-
sideration every feature of the following and especi
ally that in regard to organization.
How have such impressions as the following, from
the Jackson (AIich.) Patriot got abroad
"Gen. Cass i'm Indiana.
"The State Convention of Indiana on the Sth inst,
nominated Gen. Cass for President by a very large
vote. We have not seen the resolutions, but learn
they express strong preference for Gen. c. and ap-
prove his letter on the Wimot Provso and Mexican
War"
Now, if there were any such proceedings as the
above in our Convention they have escaped my notice.
And if the peculiar friends of Gen. Cass expect to ad-
his interests by such unwarrantable efforts to
manufacture public sentiment, they will certainly find
themselves mistaken in such conclusions. When |
speak of the peculiar friends of Gen. Cass speak of
certain indlscree individuals who have greatly pre-
JUDGED the fair prospects of the General. in my opn
ion, by their constant efforts to thrust him upon the
party and the public as a candidate. The dssemna-
ton of Impressions unounded in fact, can never tru-
y advance the interests of any any cause. 1t
will engender jealouses and prejudice the tendency
Of which will be to deaden that lively interest and
sincere zeal which indispensable to the
of our cause.
If Gen. Cass is fairly the choice of the National Con-
ventiOn will be sincerely grutiied than
SHALL for no man more admire his in the u.
s. Senate, upon all the great questions that have been
agtated there since he mas had seat In that body But
II must be remembered that this is question to be set
tied by the people, through their delegates in Nation
al Convention. And every true democrat will be only
DESTROYS that that great question should be settled in
accordance with the will of the majority, clearly and
fairly expressed.
When, as the result of such an expression, our
candidate is in the field whoever he may be- feel an
abiding confidence that the campaign, nrdeny prose-
cued, will result triumphantly for our principles and
gloriously for the country.
The signal overthrow which must await the auda.
ciOus treason of the whiggery of l64S, must admonish
the enemies of institutions forever, to avoid their
doom, by avoiding their abominable principles.
| am glad that the National Convention meets ear
lier than the time suggested by State Convention.
The battle of November is to be fought in the field of
August, and we must everywhere have our forces
marshaed and drilled for the conflict. To that END,
let the party be urged to thorough organization in
every part of the State. And, in the name of our
principles, let no more ranting wings be sent to the
Legislature by democratic votes. We have but few
sins Of that kind to answer for, here, in the North
Very respectfully. c.