Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-19

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ing Of Democrats Of Cas- was held in the Court
House. in Logansport, Saturday. jan 81, 1882, and
organized by appointing w. P. Koatz, President, and
s. \. Hall, Secretary.
r F. Groves being called upon by the Chair, stated
the ect Of the meeting to be the appointment OF dele
gates TO the State Convention be held Indianapo
lis on the 9th of February. 1882 for the nomination of
a State ticket and Presidential Electors, and appointing
delegates TO the National Democratic Convention
On notion, r. F. Groves, S. A. Hall, B. Buchanan,
aHd r. Mehaley, were appointed committee on reso-
luons.
On motion, a committee consisting Of Messrs. B.
Parssell, NJ. l.. Washburn, ard John Kistler ap
pointed report delegates to the State Convention.
During the absence of the committees, the meeting
addressed by the President.
The committee delegates made report, which,
after amendment, was concurred in
List Of delegates omitted.l
The committee to draft resolutions reported and the
resolutions were read.
motion 20 take vote on each resolution separately
was carried, and the resolutions adopted as oliows
Resolved That the Democratic party is never pros
porous when stringent IN the assertion oil its
aims that when It begins to tenporise grows weak
when hesaes its strength decays-and that ITS most
vigorous battles have been made when the objects 10 De
gained have been the grandest.
Resolrei That the history and progress of parties
establishes the truth, that party ever gained ground
substantially BY substituting policy for right; and that
the only way for the Democratic party to maintain Its
present proud ascendancy deserve it by using all
the means in its power to maintain those principles
which founded in strict justice and right
Resolred That the founders Of our government, and
fathers of the u s. Constitution, fully understood the
mischevous and fatal tendency OF leaving in the hands
OF the several States the power to regulate the curren
cy that they wisely denied to the States the power to
" coin money, emit bills Of credit make anything but
gold and silver coin tender in payment Of debts that
the overthrow OF the u ). Bank by the Democratic
party under the guidance OF that great and good man,
Andrew Jackson, accomplished that receives
the cordial appreciation of the people Of the Union that
a currency Of gold and silver is the only eOnIemPa
ted by the u States Constitution; and that the country
should return, practicable TO the policy thus
marked by the Sages who framed that instrument.
ResoIUei That place in the hands of capitalists the
power money will, and receire interest
their debts opposition that principle which has
been "a cardinal feature OF Democracy equal and
justice all men,; that the granting OF charters
for the purpose OF furnishing paper currency, and by
its agency driving gold and silver OF circulation
clearly in violation of the u s. Constitution would
be the formation of compact with foreign power"
the denial OF power being positive IN IN
the other.
ResOIced That the true policy of this country free
trade with all the world; that principle which applies
so well thirtv-one independent sovereigntes will
well apply all the Of the earth and that the
day is fast advancing when the shackeS placed upon
trade and commerce, for the benefit OF the capitalist,
will be knocked off by the progressive and enghtening
Resolrsd That the tendency Of power is steal from
the many the few; and that it behooves the Democrat
ic party watch well and that the old landmarks of
principle not removed.
Resolcef, That enlightened and wise public policy
demands that a radical change should be made in the
dISDOSIn9 OF
should be given actual settlers who do not land ;
practice Of donating large of land
aid in the construction of works OF Internal Improve
ment, is gross evil, tending TO place in the hands Of
monoposts millions OF acres which ought instead to be
given worthy ireemen, who will bring forth from ITS
teemng bosom the fruit Of industry and Of State
and National wealth.
ResOlred That Russia violated the law Of Nations
while crushing the efforts Of the Hungarians TO maintain
their rights and throw OFF the oppressive YOKE imposed
upon them by Austria; and that the United States
ference on the part of Russia the affairs Of Hungary
Resolred. That in inviting shores, the
Of the Nation, the man of The nineteenth century LOUIS
KOssUTH Congress bat expressed the heartfelt wish OF
the great Of the American people; and that the
enthusiastic reception the noble Patriot Exile has met
proves that the American heart palisades sympathetic
eally for the oppressed and struggling mlluns Of the
old world, and bids them God-sPeed in their efforts to
break the chains that bind them beneath the tyranny Of
heartless despotism.
ResoEued That we view with inst pride the character
and prosperity which beloved State has gained
der the policy Of the Democratic party; and that the
futuTe is bright with promises OF increased prosperity
ResoL1ed That deem eminenily Just the clause OF
OF new constitution so Literally extending the right
OF suffrage to persons coming among from the lands
OF oppression, and carrying that cardinal principle
which caused foreatheTs to throw off the yoke OF
Great BraiH-that taxation and representation IN
sepqrable
Resoloed, That a just regard for the harmony and
prosperity Of the Democratic party in Indiana stamps
the scheme for the publication Of second Democratic
paper at the capital unwise and sucldal and that
the Of the Propretors OF the Statesman is worthy
Of the severest TeprehensiOn-l of whom the
recipient Of party favos, the Democracy had right
expect a more honorable course.
ReolUed That consider the Indiana State Sentinel
worthy be supported by the Democratic party of In
diana and that in advocating strict adherence all the
Compromise Measures, II but expresses the wish Of the
Democracy &c Cas- county
ResoIred That our Delegates the State Convention
instructed vote only for ''good and true for
candidates. and that one. whatever his professions
may be, who the entering wedge to divide and
weaken the Democratic party In this State,
ceve the undivided support Of the Democray of Cass
county.
ResOlved, That we regard the Compromise Measures
Of the last Congress worthy the support and counte
nance Of the Democratic party; and that who
has used his influence render them odous and inope
ratve, worthy to receive the support Of Democrats
who 'know North, no South nothing but the
Union"
RESOLVED. That our first and only choice for a can
ddate for Governor in the coming is Joseph A.
Wright.
Resolved That our first choice for President is Lewis
Cas-; and that will give cordial support the
nominee Of the Democratic National Convention, Who
ever he may be.
The resolution expressive OF preference for the Pre-
sidency reported with blank to be filed with any
decided upon by the meeting. A vote was taken
and four ths in favor of filing the blank with the
Of Lewis Cass.
motion to strike the last clause Of the resolu
ton relative Hungary and Russia was lost
On notion
ResoIred That the editors Of the Democratic Fharos
Indiana State Sentinel and Washington Union are re-
qHested to publish the proceedings Of this meeting.
wP KoUTz, President.
S. HAIL, Secretary.
Fountain County Convention.
The Democratic County Convention of the county of
Fountain, pursuant 10 call Of the Central Committee
convened the Court House, in Coyington the 3ls