Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL.
rbe Democratic Meeting at vernon


IN last Saturday was large and enthusiastic. A. p.
willard the Democratic candidate for Lieut.. Governor,
addressed the needing on the subject Of State politics in
The lorspooa, and in the afternoon addressed by
W. ]. Brown, and in the evening by J. A. Hendricks,
ESQ. on the subject OF national politics. beautiful
aa0 prepared by the ladies' was presented the Young
Mems Granite Club. By Mrs. Emily B. Basnett. In
presenting this flag, Mrs. Basnett made beautiful and
appropriate address. Rev. F ]. Martin responded on
behalf Of the club At licitatiOn copy of these
addresses were furnished u.s. which viii be found below
Address
Ds5rsd at the presentation of Banner by The ladies q
Ysraon 10 the Young Meas Granite Club, July gan,
1882.
BIT MRS. EMILY B. BAsNETT.
GENTLEMEN OF THE YoUNG MEN's GRANITE CLUB
-Custom, which should all veaefate, has limited,
win musn propriety sphere OF womans active du-
ties 10 the domestic circle IN which political discussions
contribute little 10 household economy. While we pre-
tend 10 no claims OF Womsns rights as insisted upon
in modern times by OF our sex, yet woman hoius
position aad Ia Society, which subjects hes 10 al
ANXIOUS concern for the welfare oil her country and IN
wolves her dearest interests In It's destiny AaOusn
she is Constrained be inactive IN affairs OF state,
she is not wholly passlvei although ieeois sne - MOI
poweress She may an influence wilhoo1 ohena-
ing against modesty, and power OF control without
seeming to dictate. :,
Tne endearments country and free homes have struck
IL
her lord PATRIOTISM and free principles are musings
Of the cradle and same breast that furnishes the
life streams of infant scstenaace mparts how oil ar
dor aud virtaous zeal 10 the young aud tender Mind
The history of country affords many eminent e&-
amDes of lem ale herosm and devote mess IN seasons oil
eminent peril. II acknowledges the important and
afforded by nursing mothers 10 the culture oil ioFtude
and many courage in the hearts of their sons. Why
then may not woman make soms patriotic demOnstra
ton Of her attachment free government without trans
cending the genlleness OF her sex Why may she not
breathe hopes and wishes o. her heart IN prayer for
blessings upon public beneaetor without the ImPeach
mcnt Of profanng the vital purity OF her nature Why
may she garland for the PATRIOTS brow with
out provoking sneerl In such offerings and testlmo
mails the only franchise Of consists and OF which
she is unwilling be deprived, and In maintenance
this privilege have the honor, conferred by the ladies
around assembled to present YOU in their names the
insignia Of their admiration of the characters oil those
iusrious patriots and statesmen whose names are IN
scriJed by their own hands upon its ample folds. W.
conscious that this manifestation will be regarded BY
the beral as the ce intended to bind the comPo
members Of political party more firmly together
bat as much as we deplore the unhappy difference o
opinion, strife and conflicts Of political parties, va
have become welded to principles from which we woalS
reluctantly be divorced.
Woman in her weakest state, has common pulse
that beats high in favor of the good and the brave, ant
every hrob OF Der heart is quekened by sense OF tbs
gallant chivalrous and eloquent defender of innocence
liberty, aud life. While commit to your care ant
keeping this humble tribute, not insenslble tina
IT will be assailed by ruder touch than the gentle
breeze. Should you rear It ever SO high above tn'
murkY vapors Of detractiOn and unlurl it TO the wav
and sport OF the winds it the blasts
ealumny and reproach But guarded by strict and sleep
less vigilance and supported by active and nVncble Ell
forts, permitted 10 indulge the fond expectation
and hope that the names Of Pierce and King will b
more consPicuously enrolled in the enduring annals 0
our country President and Vice President of the Uni
ted States.