The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-02
THE INDIANA DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

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We learn from the indianapolis Daily Sentinel that the
State convention of the democratic party in Indiana
unusually large The proceedings were marked with
harmony and enthusiasm the platform principles avow-
ed is plain and comprehensive and of sound democratic
material The list Of candidates agreed upon for support
the ensuing State election comprises men well known
to the people for their sterling ability and wetried po-
tcal faith they being the present faithful incumbents
In this election the democratic party 10 Indiana will be
unit and have the strongest expects greater
victory their combined foes than has before been
achieved in that State. The democracy of Indiana may
well be considered among the nvincibes The State Sem
nel contains besides the resolutions an address prepared
by the convention ITO the people Of the State in which
the democracy with eloquence and power set forth
great constitutional, permanent and indissoluble
party, desiring articles Of faith mo nterpoIa-
ton Of our creed, addcnda to our principles
The able and distinguished senator Hon Jesse D. Bright
presided the deliberations and among others who nd
dressed the convention glad welcome the name
Of the Hon A. Hannegan ex-United States senator who
spoken Of having been exceedingly eloquent in his
remarks and frequently interrupted with cheers and
other manifestations Of approval lie most cordially en-
dorsed the principles Of The Nebraska bin
The following resolutions relating 10 Nebraska and
Kansas adopted in convention by vote Of 421 To IA
Reso ed That the democrats Of Indiana fully approve Of
the principles Of the extending the of the United
States over and organizing the Territories Of Nebraska and
Kansas.
Reoued That In The opinion that il Is no, prop
ery within the jurisdiction Of Congress determine the pro-
visions OF the constitution OF State further than 20 ronite
that be Of republican form but the contrary that the
people do possess the right and power adopt such form Of
they may deem best suited 10 their views and
wants and that this right should be recognised one Of the
fundamental principles of sefgovernment.
Resored That this distinctly opposed to that
provision o the Nebraska and Kansas bill commonly known
the Clay ton amendment which made distinction between
nativebon and foreign inhabitants who be residents Of
the Territories and feels grat6ed that the efforts Of the de-
mocracy have been successful in expungng that odous es
turo from the act.
The annexed separately adopted by IA unanimous
vote:
Resored That have full faith and confidence in the
wisdom patriotism and ability Of Franklin Pierce President
Of The United States and fully approve principles
laid down in his inaugural message and his message 10 Con
gres and that most truly and cordially the gen
era policy OF his administration, carried in confor-
nifty with the principles laid down in said messages
Resotrd That Judge Douglas, of the United States san
ate, entitled TO- and receives hearty for so sby
advocating the principle OF nonnterventon ms contained In
the Kansas and Nebraska bill and that we cordially endorse
the action Of senators and representatives in SUSTAINING
the
Resotred, That the democracy Of Indiana st aherinR
to the constitution OF the conedeacy openly and avowed
condemn any organization, otherwise that would
aim TO disrobe any Citizen native adopted bis political
civil, religious liberty.