Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-25

The following is a preamble and reso-
lutions, adopted by the Democratic State
Convention of Indiana. The convention
was largely attended, there being from
twenty-five to fifty thousand persons pres
ent. 1t appears that Wings and Demo-
Gratis composed the convention, and that all
minor questions were ignored. From
these resolutions it will be seen, that Abo-
litionism, Notification and Know-N Nothing-
ism will receive no quarters from the Ma
tional Democrats in Indiana.
WHEREAS, AS we have assembled here
to-day as mass meeting of the National
Democracy of Indiana, we deem it more
appropriate to postpone adopting any reso-
lations upon State policy until our next
State Convention shall be called to nomi-
nate candidates for State offices.
Resolced, That we claim with pride the
name of National Democrats-that we are
l"Old Liners" and always expect to follow
the old lines so plainly marked by the pat
riots and sages Of the Revolution in the
Declaration of Independence, and in the
Constitution United States. Our name is
as Interchangeable as our principles, and our
principles are as immutable as are the
foundations of the Universe.
RESOLVED, That we announce our con-
tinued hostility to all secre. political socie-
ties and organizations, 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 de-
plore the frequent scenes of riot, outrage,
murder, arson and desolation, which have
been occasioned by these worse than Ja-
Goblin organizations and that we appeal
to every man who values good reputation
and an honorable name among his fellow
men, to lose no time in separating himself
from 80 foul a conspiracy; for he that coun-
sells and associates with men who commit
these most revolving crimes. is a participa-
tor in their guilt, and morally. if not legal
ly responsible for their acts.
ResotUsd, That we hereby proclaim our
decided hostility to the principles and con-
duct of that sectional and fanatical party,
known as Abolitionists, who have so re-
Gently unfurled their banner of Abolition
ism and Disunion throughout the United
States. That We view their proceedings
with increasing apprehension Of great In.
jury to the peace and prosperity Of our COM
mon country, and as being Numerically
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 beloved country, and
the destruction of the last pillar which sus'
tains the temple of liberty on earth.
Rssolued, That we cordially re-affirm
the principles of the Democratic National
Convention of 1S4S, and of 1852, as EN-.
bodying the only practical system Of actor
which can be taken on the great Nationa
question to which they refer, and as bes
tending to perpetuate the peace, harmony
and integrity of the Union.
. Resolued, That we cordially invite all
men Of national sentiment and faith, to
cooperate with us in maintaining the sane.
tity of the American Constitution. the prin.
/ ciples of the Declaration of Independence
and the integrity of the Union, against the
attempts of fanatical abolitionists and dem
agogues, who are aiming to array one sec
ton of the confederacy against the other
and whose ambition to possess politica
ipower would induce them to sacrifice the
dearest interests of the country, and to en-
tail the dreadful consequences of civil wal
blood shed, disunion and anarchy upon the
! ruins of our now happy. prosperous and
!, mighty nation.
Resolped, That we will most strenuous
ly maintain the fundamental principles o
/ the rights of civil and religious liberty, thu
right of the citizen 10 worship according t
the dictates of his own conscience, the free
dom of speech and of the press; the offer
ing of the benefits of our laws and institu
tions to men of every nation and Of ever,
CLINE, the equality Of all good citizens, ant
1.-THE protectiolf of government to every mai
whu legally claims to be an American cit
izen.