Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-20
The Resolutions.

thies" and the word ''for'' the word SHUT should
have been inserted, as 1t now appears.
Resolved that the administration Of the general govern
men under James X Polk the worthy chief of
this Unon under circumstances which have demanded the
exercise Of consummaIe craftsmanship in the prosecution
Of the with Mexico, and 10 carrying operation the
reforms involved in the establishment Of The constitutional
Treasury and the tariff has been characterized by
degree OF prudence and ssgacy, and regard for the
the obligations imposed by the constitution and laws,
which aoundantly merits and cannot fail TO command the
admiration OF the great majority of the American people,
Resotved that approve the determination expressed
hy the President of the United States TO prosecute the
isng war with Mexico, until shall have secured an
adequate indemnity FOE the wrongs and oursges Pepea
ted by the authorities Of that country in open violation of
the faith of treaties and the law Of nations; and while we
rePel the imPutaon of being animated by inodnate
desire Of conquest hold that government cannot
fail to enforce territorial indemnity from Mexico without
involving this nation in disgrace and covering heroic
armies with dsh0nor.
Resolved that the great Democratic party of the Mis-
sssiPpi Valley knows North South, bat like her
noble rivers they comprehend both extremes, and looking
at the Constitution Of these United States that binds
geher the Of this Union, with its compromises
regard every and any effort upon the part Of the Ma
onal Legislature under present crcumsances) bind
the future inhabitants Of any portion Of territory to
their local institutions or internal affairs which to ex
ist in States hereafter be formed improper, and
calculated local and sectional divisions and weak
en- the bonds and ties Of this great confederacy.
Resolved, that deprecse every attempt wherever
originated foment local personal eaouses, TO ar
the people of section of the Union in attitude
hostile 10 those of any other secton invoke the people
of this great confederscy and especially those who hold
to the principles of the democratic party. the spirit of
amty and concord and mpore political brethren TO
remember that only in cordial union and in harmonious
cOunseIs. entitled to anticipate the complete tr-
umph Of those great principles the success of which is the
object of our common sOlcitude.
krye6. in he
during the past yea-he liberal prices which have re-
warded the sbors of farmers, mechanics and manu-
facturers and the which has attended commercial
enerprzewe have abundant evidence of the wisdom OF
that policy which has cuaiIed the exclusive privileges
and oJious Determinations of The tariff Of 1912; and we
feel perfect that with industry unburdened and
trade unshscked the country will continue TO move for
ward with greatly accelerated pace, in the career Of
tiona wealth and greatness.
ResOlUed that the security which the business interests
of tbs United States have enjoyed. during of
examped pressure and monetary arrangement IN Europe
the low rate Of exchange and the facility and despatch
with which the has carried its fiscal affairs
in the midst of foreign war-demonstrae that nation
Bank is necessary either agent Of the govern
regulate the business of the country; and that
the constitutional treasury cacusted those per-
ncious results Of which the late Bank the fruitful
source.
ResoEred that assembled are on the anniversary
of the battle Of New Orleans naturally recall mind
the memory of the heroic chean whose genius achiev
ed amidst the elements of defeat the victory which has
made this day ustrious; aud only so, but
minded also, that The dauntess courage which Sc
cured his in the field equally illustrated in
the overthrow of institution, dangerous to the liberties
Of the country and whose immense power, welded with
all the energy of desperation, such nothing less
than the rmDess Of Jackson could eectualy wilhsand
and that will best evnce regard for the character
of the departed hero and statesman by emulous mita
ton Of his unyeIdng devotion to republican principles.
Resolved that however emphatcally political op-
ponents while seeking power, may discam the design Of
rensalng the institutions and which have been
repudated by the American peoples yet experience has in
conesaby proved that whenever they attain actual
fanced power considerations however imposing, and
pledges however solemny asseveraed will deter them
from attempting ssten their pernicous policy upon the
country; and that in view Of this fact becomes the duty
of democrats to exercise perpetual and seepless vigil
lance, and suffer themselves he diverted. by
false issues from the momentous questions which divide
the two great parties in this country.
Resolved that in the of action pursued by the
wing leaders at the present day, observe marked
identity Of spirit with that of those who, at former peri
cd in the history Of the country intent upon nothing
much, to distract national councils and to bring
reprOsch upon while asserting our rights against
the sggressOns Of foreign power; and that professions
Of PATRIOTISM however loud, from mered shame
those who Orgefu Of their duty citizens and blinded
by party rage. have Tesenments but for their fellow
citizens, and sympathies but for the enemies Of their
country.
AcSOfDc0,
diana has approved himself waichfu guardian of the
rights of the people, and that in the administration Of the
State government he has displayed degree OF ability and
practical wisdom, which amply uses the choice of the
citizens of the State, in enrusng their interests to his
guidance.
Resolved that approve of the proposed national
veRton be held for the nomination of democratic
ddsie for the Presidency and Vice Presidency and Of the
proposition that be held Cincinnati the 4h day of
July next and that will give to the nominee Of the
convention jealous and undivided support.
Resolved that the officers and soldiers Of army in
Mexico by their orderly conduct their patient endurance
of hardshps prvson and Sickness and the unsurpassed
bravery with which they have and always defeated
enemy, always superior in numbers from the battle OF
PaIo Alto to that Of the city Of Mexico have for
themselves and have reflected upon their country,
dying enown; and that volunteers particular though
but short time removed from their peaceful vacations and
with slight experience in the trade of have approved
themselves equal in courage and conduct the
whose praises Wanted in tina pages OF EurOpeaa his
toTy and particularly grsed That the volunteers
of Indisns though magned and msrepresened by those
who should have been first in their praise have proved
themselves in respect inferior the braves of those
who have Perled their lives the blood stained fields of
Mexico.
Resolved that learn with regret that the
burial place. grave of the great apostle Of democracy
Thomas Jefferson is in wretched and neglected condition.
without distinguishing monument inclosure; therefore
Resolved that this convention recommend to the great
national democratic convsntlon of this Union when next
eonve0eJ take consider ston the proprey Of
ing suitable with this inscription, Penned by
Jefsrson's hand"Thom0s JsfersOn, the author Of
the Declaration Of Independence"
Resolved that # the old dominion is forgetful OF her
duty TO her her younger sister Indiana will not prove
uDgrsteful.
Resolved. that recommend the convention the sp
p iatment Of Governor James Whtcomb. Hons. Robert
Dale Owen and John Law committee prepare and re-