Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-09-04
The Democratic Convention.

neral election in Indiana TO be held in October 1862,
one of more than ordinary Importance By the Provi
sous of this organic law, the election Of the fol-
lowing State officers will dcvolvs tho people:
A Governor;
Lieutenant Governor;
Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor Of State
Superintendent Of Public Instruction;
Three or Ave Judges Of the Supreme Court; (he
number yet to be fixed by the legisature.)
This election will occur but few days before the
great Presidential battle OF 1882 and succeed in the
latter we must be united and triumphant in the State
contest. 1t must be partial victory. The Wings,
knowing their weakness, will not in our opinion, give
general battle, but will endeavor to cut up in de-
tail by nominating part Of ticket, or by running
independent candidates and concentrating the vote OF
the party on them without the aid of They
will make no effort to elect full Wing ticket
The duty of the Democratic party, it seems to us, is
very plain 1t is by Convention Of Deleg from the
different countless to nominate ticket that will receive
the entire vote the Democracy of the inscrbe
principles flag, and 60 into tue battle field
presenting united front. We may then defy the
saus Of old political opponents, any faction
that may be temporarily organised for overthrow
When shall the Convention be hedF is question fire.
quenuy propoundcd. II is the duty Of the State Central
COMMITTEES to call this Convention but as they reside
here the CENTRE they would doubt be gra6ed to
hear expression Of opinion from the Democracy Of
other sections Of the State Democratic State Conven-
tons have always been held the 9Th of January We
admit that have great Partially for that glorious
day but the election has been changed from August
to October, later period for the Convention might be
better; besides the Legislature which meets the first
Monday in December, district the State into Judi
cal Districts for the election Of Supreme Judges, and
determine abe number, before the Convention make
the nominations. This las led to the suggestion of the
22d of February, as a suitable day This day would
enable the Legislature to complete their necessary
ton for the organization of tho Court The LIST Of May
has also been suggested The objections this day.
our opinion are twofold. First, it will be time when
that portion Of the Democratic party engaged in ag-
cultural pursuits, which by far the largest divisions
viii be busiy engaged in paintings and we fear that,
that season, tho aborng interest would be well rep
resented. The county Of Marion, and the adjoining
counties would have large delegations, whilst the dis
sections of the State would present but mcagre
lists We shall hereafter have something to say in re-.
Iation to the of conducting Conventions Ind
They have heretofore been little else than Mass
Meetings of the Democracy. In Pennsylvania, and
of the Eastern States the delegates are appointed
under fixed ratio, according 10 population In that
the delegate feels the responsibility Of his position
He is the representative regularly chosen of the party
in his district and generally bears with him the nstruc
lions OF the people In the absence OF this sy STEM
in favor of holding the Convention during the
Of the Legislature, when shall have least one hun
bred Representatives of the People here the Capital
who will understand the responsibility Of this important
duty and who will likely be influenced by any other
motives than the of party and the triumph
of principles For these prefer the 22d
of February. This will give time to perfect the
sary legislation 1t will be at season when farmers
attend without loss The Legislature is in session.
which will ensure fuller representation We do
mean, however to dictate. We have hastily thrown to-
gether these suggestions. for the consideration of
Democratic friends. When public sentiment Is concen.
rated and the Central Committee acts we shall cordi.
ally cooperate, to the time and of holding
the Convention and shall zcalousy support the nomi-
Of that Convention. VIII our Democratic brethren
Of the press give their views Will the members OF
'he party throughout the State favor with their sug
gcstions' In that way arrive public opinion
and act accordingly.