Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06
The Mass C0nve ntiou.

VINO were present, or nave other reliable
means Of knowing. that the Democratic
Mass Meeting held at India ma polls on the
29th ult.. was the largest assemblsge oil
people that have been together at the
Capital since the exciting times of 1910.
The number, as apparently agreed upon
by all parties. falls but little il any short
of 25. 900. The following are the resolu-
tions adopted; and we hope our readers
will carefully peruse them, and faithful
ly treasure up the commendable spirit
they inculcate:
WHEREAS, As we have assembled here
to-day as a Mass Meeting of the National
Democracy of Indiana. we deem il more
appropriate 10 postpone adopting any
resolutions upon State policy until our
mex, State Convention shall be called 10
nominate candidates for State officers.
Resolred. That we claim with pride
the Eame of National Democrats-ihat
we are "O,d Liners" and always expect
to follow the old lines so plainly mark.
ed by the patriots and sages of the Revo-
luton. in the Declar tion of lndep PEN
dencc. and in the Constitution of the Uni
ted States. Our na me is as unchaDgea BILE
as our principles. and our principles are
as immutable as the foundation Of the
Universe.
Resolved, That we announce our con.
tinued hostility to all secret political so.
cieties and organizations. as being mimi
cal to the genius of our institutions and
revolving to the pride and manly spirit
Of fres and intel!igen, people, That
We deeply deplore the frequent scenes OF
riot. outrage. murder, arson. and desoa-
ton which have been occasioned b, the Sc
worse than Jacobin organizations; end
that we appeal to every man who values
a good reputation and an honorab BILE name
among men, TO lose no time in separating
himself from so ioul conspiracy; for he
who counsels and associates with men
who commit these most revolving crimes
Is a participation in their guilt. and NOR.
ally, if no. legally, responsible for their
acts.
RESOLVED. That we hereby proclaim
our decided hostility TO the principles s,
conduct Of that sectional and fsnatical
party. known as Abolitionis;s, who have
So secenry > ssafsried oh. u bsuper OF noo.
litionism and Disunion throughout the
Northern States. That we view their pro.
ceedings with increasing apprehension OF
grea, injury 10 the peace and prosperity
of our common country. and as being di
ametricslly opposed to the provisions and
requirements Of the Constitution of the
United States. which, if violated. as they
propose, must bring the dreadful result OF
Disunion. Civil War. the ruin OF our be
loved country. and the destruction Of the
last pillar which sustains the temple oil
Liberty OH earth.
Resolpcd. That we cordially re.s affirm
the principles of the Democratic Nation
al Convention of lS4S. and of 1852. a.
embodying the only practical system o.
action which can be taken on the grea
National question TO which they refer
and as best tending to perpetuate th'
peace. harmony and integrity of the I'm
ion.
RESOLVED, That we most positively ant
unequiv ocally condemn and oppose al
attempts to control by force and violenc,
the rights Of free suffrage of citizens o
the polls. either in the States or Terrific
ries Of this Union. The will Of the PEG
pie properly expressed is the liighss, law
but if that expression be s;ifled or defeat
ed there is an end Of civil government
and failure OF the power of the peopl
to protect themselves.
RESOLVED, that we view with DISCUS
and disapprobdtion. the conduct of non
resident Know Nothing DULLES from Mis-
souri,, or hired Abolition fanatics fror
Massachusetts, and elsewhere. in their in
reference with the legal rights of tn
actual settlers of Kansas 10 vote as the
please. or to deprive them of the sacre
and inestimable privilege of deciding tn
laws which are to govern them as cit
zens Of the Territory.
RESOLVED. That we cordially invite al
men of national sentiment and faith. |
CO operate with us in maintaining III
sancii:y of the American Constitution
the principles Of the Declaration of indie
pendence and the integrity of the Union
against the attempts Of funstical Abol
tionists and demagogues. who are ain
ing to array one section Of the confeder
cy against the other. and whose ambitio
10 possess political power. would Undue
them to sacrifice the dearest interest
3 the country. and to entail the dreadf
consequences Of civil war, bloodshed ar
disunion and anarchy upon the ruins
our DOW happy. prosperous and nigh
nation.
i, Resolued. That we will most siren
ousIy maintain the funda mental prime
pies of the rights of civil and religio
liberty; the right of the citizen to wo
ship according to the dictates Of his ov
conscience. the freedom Of speech and
the Press. the Offering Of the benefits
!, our laws and institutions to men of eve
nation and of every cline. the equal
: Of al: good citizens. and the protectit
Of government to every man who legal
!. claims to be an American citizen,