Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-08


of national Democrats; that we are 'old liners,
and always expect TO follow the old lines plainly
marked by the patriots and sages Of the revolu-
tion in the Declaration of independence and in
the Constitution of the United States. Our name
rs us Interchangeable principles, and our
principles are as immutable as the foundations
! OF the universe.
RESOLVED, That announce our continued
hostility TO all secret political societies and orga-
nizations, as being inimical to the genius Of our
institutions, and revolving TO the pride and manly
spirit of free and intelligent people; that we
deeply deplore the frequent scenes of riot, out
rage, murder, arson, and desolation, which have
been occasioned by these than Jacobin or
carnations; and that we appeal to every man
who values good reputation and an honorable
name among his felow-men to lose no time in
separating himself from SO foul conspiracy; for
he that counses and associates with men who
commit these most revolving crimes is partici-
pator in their guilt, and morally, if not legally,
responsible for their acts.
RESOLVED, That we hereby proclaim our de-
/ clded hostility to the principles and conduct of
that sectional and fanatcal party known as Abo-
htionists, who have SO recently unfurled their
banner OF Abolitionism and Disunion throughout
the Northern States; that we view their proceed
lngs with increasing apprehension of great injury
to the peace and prosperity of our common coun-
try, and as beng Numerically opposed to the
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the United States, which, if violated, as they pro-
pose, must bring the dreadful result of dsunion,
| civil war, the ruin Of our beloved country, and
the destruction OF the last pillar which sustains
the temple of Liberty on earth.
'.Resolred, That we cordially reaffirm the prn-
ciples of the Democratic National Conventions of
lS46 and of 1852, as imbodying the only practical
system OF action which can be taken on the great
national questions to which they refer, and as best
tending to perpetuate the peace, harmony, and
integrity OF the Union.
"Resolped, That we most positively and une-
quivocally condemn and oppose all attempts to
control by force and violence the right Of free suf
frage OF citizens at the polls either in the States
Territories of this Union. The will of the people
properly expressed is the highest law, but if that
expression be stiaed defeated there is an end of
civil government, and failure of the power of
the people to protect themselves.
'ReSolued, That we view with disgust and dis
appreciation the conduct Of the non resident know
nothing DULLES from Missouri, or hired Abolition
/ fanatics from Massachusetts and elsewhere, in
their interference with the legal rights OF the ac-
tual settlers of Kansas to vote they please, or
to deprive them of the sacred and inestimable pr-
vege Of deciding the laws which are to govern
them citizens of the Territory.
/ "Resoired, That we cordially invite all men of
/ a national sentiment and faith to cooperate with
us in maintaining the sanctity of the American
Constitution, the principles of the Declaration of
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against the attempts of fanatical abolitonists and
demagogues who are aiming to array section
| OF the Contederacy against the other, and whose
ambition to possess political power would induce
them to sacrifice the dearest interests of the coun-
try, and to entail the dreadful consequences of
civil war, bloodshed, disnnion, and anarchy upon
the ruin of our now happy, prosperous, and
| mighty nation.
| 'ReSolUed, That we will most strenuously main
tain the fundamental principles of the rights of
civil and religious liberty the right of the citizen
| to worship according to the dictates of his own
conscience, the freedom of speech and of the press
the offering Of the benefits of our laws and nstitu-
tons to men of every nation and of every cline,
the equality of all good citizeas, and the protec
ton of government to every who legally
| claims to be an American citizen"
The Seniinel's report proceeds:
Governor Wright then came forward and de-
livered one of the best speeches we ever heard.
The Governor is rapid speaker and il is inn
possible tor us to do justice to his remarks. We
may, however, present synopsis, and nothing
more, of his eloquent address. The great forte of
the Governor is, that he at once takes firm hold
OF the hearts of Democratic audience. His We
hement earnestness, his passionate appeals TO the
noblest sentiments Of the human heart, with the
forcible and powerful manner in which he
forces his opmions-all take possession and COM
mand the attention of popular assembly, and
especially of an assembage of Indianians.
"J'he various points and hits, and often cutting
illustrations, which he made, and which drew
down the shouts of the listeners, we are totally
unable to notice at present. Among others, he
said that the people of the West were a fast peo-
pie, and it would not take them long TO crush out
bigotry and know-nothngism. Here he told an
anecdote of a young lady who made up her mind
one morning not to go TO school that day. When
asked the reason, she replied that she had been
married the night before. why, Sally, you oHght
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time-John didn't ask me till stndoicn.' Again:
these rich and wealthy proscrptionists, after lay
ing up Golfers full of money, iohieh they had
CURED by means Of the stceat and toll Of the Irish
and German laborer, now turned round and want
ed TO trample in the dust the men whose worn
and withered hands had made the ingrates what
they were. (ilere the vast multitude rose TO
their feet, and gave universal cry of shame,
shame, shame
"After few more remarks, the governor con-
cluded the best speech we have ever heard from
his lips"
Mcssrs. Ryan and sleeth followed Governor
Wright
These were only portion Of the proceedings
AT other stands speeches were delivered by Hon.
James G. Allen, of Illinois, and Hon. John G.
Davis, of whose remarks we regret no report is
given. Hon. J. w. Davis, w. +. Hutchins, of
the Henderson (Ky.) Reporter, Captain Slater,
of Johnson, l.. Devlin, and ID. s. Gooding, also
made eloquent addresses. The last gentleman
said:
HE was wing once, but, by faith and re-
pentence, he was now democrat, and he hoped
the fact that he had been wing would
never be thrown up to him. lie then reviewed
some of the more odious principles ofthe late
wing party. Who now urges, said he the re-
peal of the sub-treasury act or the democratic
tariff The wings had opposed them until they
were stamped with almost universal approval,
and then they had TO be mum.
"They say we are abusing the preachers Il
is no such thing. They cannot place their finger
on single resolution of the democratic party
that could be so construed lie was.a friend TO
every true and honest preacher, but some had
overstepped their duty. They have come down
from the pulpit TO preach politics, and II would
be spoken TO their shame.
"Mr. Gooding then complimented Hon. T.. A. |
Hendricks, and defended him from the abusive |
attacks Of the fusionsts lie said they were de- |
termined not to be pleased with anything demo-
cratic, and had even made Tom Hendricks the |
object of their abuse But the administration |