Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-07-19

ora Free Soil Convention was held at LAFAYETTE
on the 4th July instant. H. L. Ellsworth, president,
Israel Spencer and Charles Marvin, vice presidents,
and ]. J. Bingham, secretary. The President, on
taking the chair, congratulated the friends of free
dom upon the progress of their principles during the
past year. Slavery, he said, is comprehensive is
limited; she may struggle for a while, but must die.
Letters were read 10 the convention from Messrs.
Mcdonald and Lane, the democratic and wing candi-
dates for Congress. These were deemed go satisfac-
tory on the subject of slavery extension, that the con-
vention passed a resolution declaring the nomination
of another candidate unnecessary. Delegates were
then appointed 10 attend the National Convention of
the Free Democracy, at Cleveland, O., on the 18th
Of July.
On motion of DIR. ]. B. Mcfarland, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
l. Resolved. That the sweeping and indiscrimioate exer-
else Of the power of removal, BY tho present Executive,
clearly verihes the rage remark Of the " virtuOus and indig-
nsnt % Roman Consul quoted by President Harrison, " that
a most striking contrast is observable in the conduct of can
didates for offices Of power and trust before and after obtain
ing them - and that this instance of " violated confidence ("
$ in no wise excused, however it may be accounted for, by
the fact, that the Hero who never surrendered 10 a Mexican
commander Is now a prisoner at discretion, in The hands Of
" an ULTRA whig (" cabinet.
2. Rescued, That President Taylor, by allowing his name
and influence TO be used for the benefit OF the slave power,
at the close Of The late session of Congress, has not only vi
olaied the spirit OF his pledge not 10 interfere with the ac-
ton of Congress, but by threatening through his official Of
gan, to visit the 7" Free Soil party " with his indignant frown,
in case they should do what southern members have done
without mourning any such fIowns, has a~bundantly shown
that the cause Of freedom in the now free territories
; Of New Mexico and California has nothing to hope, but much
TO fear, from the present national administration.
3. RESOLVED, That 10 protect this gTeat. interest, and to in-
sure, IN other respects, a sound administration Of public af-
fairs, il is Indispensable that thele should be a union of all
J those who love their country more than mere party upon The
great principles of Human Rights promulgated in the Decla-
ration oil Independence, and set forth in the inaugural address
J Of its author; and that we hail with unmingled Satisfaction
the beginnings Of this union, not only here at home, but in
the measures taken and about being adopted in Wisconsin
Vermont, Connecticut, Ohio and the great State Of New
[ York.
t On motion of Major ]. b.. Semans, the Convention
unanimously adopted the following:
. RESOLVED, That the noble and patriotic stand assumed b,
= the Hon. THOMAS HART BENTON, Of Missouri, on the side o
c freedom the boldness and ability with which he has vindi
. Gated the true principles of the Constitution, and The sacreS
interests Of Humanity, challenges the admiration and ap
D plause OF all true men in whatever section of the Unior
they may reside, OF by whatever party name they may b,
called.
n Resolved, That the Hon. Thomas II. Benton has our sym
n pathies, and our prayers, in the struggle in which he is nov
engaged in his own State and should he be defeated there
o let him but assume a broader platform-sppeal to the people
Of the whole Union, and we feel confident that he will b.
triumphantly sustained.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That this Convention cordially approves of tn
I nomination made by the State Convention Of the Free De
mocrscy, Of Hon: James ii. Crsvens, as our candidate TO
J, Governor, and Of the Hon. John w. Wright as our candidat
good and true men, able and consistent champions of freedom
who would fill the Offices for which they are nominated will
/ credit to themselves aud with honor and usefulness to tn
State. and that we will give them a hearty support at tn