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

On motion by ]. King, committee of five were ap-
pon'ed to prepare resolutions Tor the consideration OF
the Convention; and Messrs. David Rawes ]. M. Hall
ID. W VOORHEES,, !. King, and Joseph Glasscock were
appointed upon that committee.
The committed reported the following resolutions, to-
wit
Resolved, That the Democracy of Fountain county
still cherish with uuaIterng devotion the pure and pa
trioc principles laid down by the early fathers of the
party.
will show close ranks and unbroken front, and once
more challenge the admiration Of the State by uni
ted struggle and brilliant victory IN the cause oil pro-
gress. truth, and right.
ResolUed That we will submit to new party
tests in regard to the question of slavery that upon
our political creed was and never shall be found
the odious and absurd dogma of Freesoism, and that
hold him who attempts TO place 1t there an alien and
an enemy 20 the household of pure faith; that IN the
principles Of the compromise measures recog
Mise nothing strange-that the doctrines there
Incorporated old and as just as the Constitution
of the United States-and that we will support no man
for any Office in gift who seeks to disturb them.
ResoIUed That upon the question oil who shall be the
next Democratic President express no preferences
between men, but decided preference Tor correct
Union of principles and that he who stands up
rightly and boldly upon that platform VIII receive our
undivided strength at the polls.
Resolved That we have an abiding faith in the final
and universal triumph of pure Democracy, not only IN
our own country but in every anh and In the midst oil
every people throughout the WORLD that in the recent
fierce and determined efforts in behalf OF freedom and
the resurrection power of Democratic doctrines, level
ing up the masses and leveIng down the naughty pre-
tensions of tyrants
Pesolred That our felowcitizen, Edward A. Hanne-
gan distinguished in the history Of his country for lofty
genius and noble eloquence, is still us what he has
ever been 10 the entire Democracy of this widespread
Union an upright faithful and jealous member OF that
great party of which he has long been leader and
champions sound-hearted and clear-headed patriot,
bounded by sectional lines, and extending his national
feelings wherever the spirit OF American law prevails.
In him we reminded Of the accomplished and ap-
plauded orator of the Senate-of the successful and brill
liant advocate OF principles in early day OF gloom
and trial and of the kind and devoted friend and neigh
bor Our confidence in his talents and integrity is und
minshed.
Resolred That the " Indiana State Sentinel" is the
exposition IF the true Democratic principles on the ques
ton Of the compromise measures; that recommend
the patronage of Democrats throughou. the State,
and recognise in its editor, VIM ]. Brown, able,
soGnd and sterling advocate OF the measures oil cur
party.
On motion Of L. Wallace il was
Resolred That every Democrat in the county, who
may attend the ensuing Democratic State Convention,
be delegate from the county of Fountain TO that Con,
vention.
On motion Of ]. NJ. Hall, it was
Resolred That If Joseph Ristne will signify his will
lngness accept the nomination for Auditor Of State,
the delegates from Fountain county will be instructed to
cast their votes for him in Convention.
On motion Of Edw. A. Hannegan, it
ResOlued, That VIM c. Larrabee, of Putnam county,
being pre-eminently qualified in opinion, for the
office Of Superintendent of Public Instruction. the dele
from Fountain county be instructed 10 vote Tor his
nomination in Convention
On motion Of Thomas Crayton, it
Resored, That the proceedings of this Convention be
published in the Peoples Friend and the Indiana State
Sentinel.
GEORGE SANGSTER, Prest
Irw WALLACE Sccf'rU