Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-12
Shelby County Convention.

Shelby County Convention.
In pursuance of previous notice. large and respect
able portion of the democracy of Shelby county
bled in Convention the Court House the 3lst ult
On motion, George w. Brown called to the
Choir, L. A. Mcfarland appointed Secretary, and
John 5. Campbell, Assistant Secretary.
Mr. Brown. upon taking the Chair, stated the objects
of the meeting in few brief and appropriate remarks
On motion, a committee of one from each township
appointed to select suitable persons dele
gates TO the State Convention.
On notion the committee directed to select five
delegates from each township.
On motion, a committee of five appointed to
draft resolutions expressive OF the sense OF the meeting
Said committee, appointed by the President were ID.
Thatcher, I. A. Mcfarland NJ Higgins, ]. Cummins,
and j. J. Conner, who retired TO prepare resolutions
for the meeting.
On notion a committee Of three was appointed to
wait upon Col James II. Lane, Lieutenant Governor,
and request him to address the Convention. Messrs.
Doble, Trackwel and Eaton, appointed said
committee. The committee waited upon Col. Lane,
and introduced him to the Convention, and being loudly
called for addressed the Convention in decidedly able
and eloquent speech
The committee appointed TO select delegates to the
State Convention reported the following delegates:
Names omitted
The committee appointed to draft resolutions submit
ted the following preamble and resolutions for adoption,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS In view of the various and important inter-
involved in the success Of Democratic principles
in the approaching Presidential and State elections il
becomes the duty of the Democracy OF ." Old Shelby F"
to act unitedly, in concert with the great national
Democratic party to adhere strictly To prncple-to
disregard sectional prejudices-to stand ly the Con-
sttution and the Union all hazards, and do their
duty, their whole duty. and nothing but their duty,
for their countrys sake: AND WHEREAS, il devolves
the Shelby county Democracy select delegates TO
attend the State Convention TO be holden IN Indian
apolis the oath of February assist the delegates
from her sister counties in the selection OF Electors
for President and Vice President Of the United States
and delegates attend the National Democratic Con-
venon, also to nominate candidates Tor the offices OF
Governor and Lieut.. Governor, Judges and Clerk Of
the Supreme Court. Secretary, Treasurer, and Audi
tor of the State. and Superintendent of Public In
struction therefore,
Resoiued That the Democrats Of Shelby county adj
here the national platform Of Democratic principles,
repudating and rejecting sectional tests deeterious
and disorganizng in their tendencies and effects.
RcsoIued, That a strict construction Of the Censu-
ton, faithful observance OF its requirements and obe
dence the laws OF the land. cardinal and long
cherished principles in the Democratic creed. and that
the series of embraced in the acts. entitled
proposing the State Of Texas the establish
ment OF her north and boundaries, the relin
qusm by said State of all territory claimed 10y her
exterior to said boundaries and Of all her claims upon
the United States, and establish territorial govern
for New Mexico; <" also, - for the admis-
sion Of California into the Unon and establish
ritoria government for Utah !" respecting Gu
gtves from Justice and persons escaping from the
vice of their masters; :" and suppress the
slave trade in the District of Columbia" commonly
known the " compromise measures" are. in the
opinion and Judgment of this Convention legal, pac
fc and final adjustment and reconciliation, in principle
substance. oil dangerous and harraSsng subjects
they embrace and should be sanctioned by the people
and adhered by Congress. until time and experience
shall demonstrate the necessity Of further legislation to
guard against evasion abuse.
ResOlUed, That the delegates the State Convention
be instructed only for such entirely
disconnected from any alliance with reesoilism abo-
Itionsm and that they all honorable means to
the nomination for all the Offices. of honest faith
full ca pable and contemporaries Democrats.
Resolred, That We deeply sympahize with the Hun.
earan nation for the unfortunate issue Of their late
struggle for liberty and that deprcate and abhor
the armed intervention of Russia in openly and palpably
violating the laws Of nations, in crushing brave and
magnanmous people beneath the iron heel OF despotsm
whilst contendng for their natural and God given rights
overthrow government inmical to their welfare and
prosperity. snd for the establishment OF government
deriving its powers from the Of the governed
and in banshng from his Fatherand their freely chosen
Governor Louis Kossuth.
Resoired, That Hungary having proved herself wor-
thy be free by the virtues and vaor OF her the
law of nations aud the dictates Of Justice alike demand
that she Ought have clear field and fair fight in
her struggle for independence
Resolred, That Louis Kossuh and his companions
cordially welcome tn the land of Washington
ReS0Irdd That the the thanks Of this Convention be
rendered to the Hon. Colonel JAMES H. LANE, for tho
able and eloquent which he has addressed the
meeting, which unanimously adopted
The following resolutions likewise adopted.
Resoired, That we contemplate with pleasure the
present growing and prosperous candtion Of the rePub
lie of Liberia, and sanguine in the hope that she
will become the home Of the African of
try and the Of difInsng the blessings Of christi
anity and civilization throughout benighted Africa.
Resolved That the interest Of all parties Imperative
~ demand the separat of the coored from the white
population; and that the best means yet presented TO
accomplish this object is the encouragement oil emgra
ton to Liberia: therefore, do heartily recommend
the plan set forth in the late message OF Governor
for the accomplishment Of this object.
Resolred That the growing abuse OF the ranking
privilege of members Of Congress unequal in its BEN
efts and injurious in its consequences, and therefore
ught to he abolished.
On motion.
Resolued, That the proceedings of this meeting be-
duly signed by the President and Secretaries and be
sent the editors Of the National Volunteer State Sem
fine, and other Democratic papers throughout the
State, with the request that they he published.
On motion the Convention adjourned. sine die
G. w. BROWN, President.
T. A. MCFARLAND, lS,crstoy;,,
JOHN S. CAMPBELL,
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