Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-21
For The Indiana .Sfoie Sentinel
Democratic Ss;ise Convention.

The Democratic State Convention.
MEssRs. CHAPMASs q SPANN:
According the u~ages of mei'onored party, the
Democracy contemplate holding State Convention at
Indianapolis the 9Th day of January next for the pur-
pose of choosing suitable candidates for the office Of Gov
ernor and Lieutenant Governor Indiana has many with
in her limits. tried and well worthy 10 be the stand
ard bearer Of her noble hearted democracy; arl who
would. if The should fall upon their shoulders.
prove themselves every way competent aud efficient. But
IN gsancing around among The many and distinguished
who have already been spoken Of IN various por
tons of our State in connection with these Offices know
OF none more distinguished and prominent, and deserved
y than that of the Hon. Ebenezer NJ Chamberlain.
of Goshen, Indiana, for the Office of Governor He emI.
grated to this State from the Of Maine in the
1882 and has ever maintained proud and exalted stand
on behalf Of the interests Of this State serving his fellow
citizens IN many important stations always proving him
sell equal to emergency where his couotrymen have
placed hum. OF his talents statesman. juror and n
scholar, there can be question. His knowledge and
experience statesman, and the practical application Of
his profound remarks political economy to the devel
opmen of the and agricultural interests Of
our State. emphacally point him out the to take
charge Of her helm for the three years His
political faith, who dare to question 1t! Every man who
knows Judge Chamberlain all, knows him to be a dem
the water He hides his light under
bushel, but it stands out in bold relief shedding its nu-
around him wherever he be. pointing him out
as democrat lin whom there is no guile" He has no
no concessions make his political oppo-
he believes that the salvation of this glorious
public depends upon the ultimate triumph of the demo-
cratic faith, and accomplish this, his talents and his all
consecraed Into whose hands then, could the de-
mocracy of beloved STATE enus the helm Of her af-
fairs. with fidence and assurance of their entire
safety, than into those Of Ebenezer NJ. Chamberlain
know of none aud every rue-hear,ed democrat
spond, none.
There may be other questions Of local personal
ture which have important bearing in the selec-
ton of candidates, and may influence in deci-
ding this question For my part have feelings Of
that kind by which actuated. live in the extreme
south the banks of the Ohio river and it would be
suspected that would he bribed by my locality i'm favor
Of the extreme north. know geoe raphcsl dstnc-
tions in the selection of officers;
great family, united by the closer of common
interest our pride our honot glory and destiny
are one. The north is dear 10 the SOUTH the
east the west; all brethren. La apportlonimg
out tie tasks and in selecting the and agents
to preside for the future welfare and general good of this
great family, let Us be careful to do justice 10
ton of It's inheritance. that may give for
dissatisfaction Jeaousies and divisions among its
members and that may remain people in feeling
are in interest.
Judge Chamberlain, in canvassng' cover State at
great pense la tune and money himself. during last
summer Eector for the State at large, contracted the
esteem and confidence OF the democracy everywhere he
went and no man in the State in my humble opinion.
would give more universal satisfaction, and upon whom
the democrats would unite with energy, enthusiasm
and hearty determination elect, if nominated, than
Judge Chamberlain And without dsparaging the claims
of others, III every way worthy hope the north
graitied IN this particular Ii the of their choice
whom they present to a suitable candidate.
oil wanting IN any particular 10 qualify him for impo-
tant and responsible station. might not be willing
aud ready to yield to their just demand; but
competent none worthy mertorious be pre-
scented IN the State, and every objection, hat
must fall TO the ground l..