Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-06-14
Convention i'll Hamilton


On motion, Hon. VIM. CARVER was APP
pointed President, WIN. Dick and JACOB
Esqrs., Vice Presidents, and Dove
Las DALE Secretary Of the Convention.
On motion, the following resolutions were
adopted
ResOfued, That every Democrat and Wing
present, who are national in their views, and
opposed to Fusion and Know Nothingism.
be requested to participate in the delibera-
tons of this Convention
Resolved, That the President appoint a
of one from every township to re-
port resolutions to this Convention. expressive
of its views on the political issues of the
day.
Whereupon the President appointed the
following committee on resolutions:
David Moss, Geo. Weaver, VIM. Jones,
Jas. Headley, Abram Dick, George CASTOR,
John F. johnson, James Thomas, and Thos.
Hand.
The committee retired for a short time,
during which the Convention was addressed
by its President, and then returned and re-
ported the following resolutions, which were
adopted with great unanimity:
Resolved, That we recognize in the follow
ing, time hOnored Democratic doctrine
l. Equal and exact Justice to all men Of
State or persuasion, religious or po-
litical.
2 Peace, commerce, and honest friend
ship with all nations; tanyling alliances with
none
3. The right of States and Territories to
administer their own domestic affairs.
4. Freedom and equality; the sovereignty
of the people and the right of the majority
to rule when constitutionally expressed.
5. Economy in the public expenditures,
and a sacred preservation of public faith.
6. Freedom of religion, freedom of the
press, and general diffusion of information.
Z. A sacred preservation of the Federal
and no religious test for Office.
8. No bigotry or pride of caste, or distinc-
tons of birth among American citizens.
9. Respect and protection for the rights OF
all.
Resoluei, That we heartily endorse the
declaration of principles as ayowed by the
Democratic party, when last in National Con-
vention assembled. Especially, at this time,
10 the principles contained in the two follow
ing resolutions, adopted on that occasion,
challenge our admiration :
l. "That the liberal principles embodied
by Jefferson in the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, and sanctioned in the Constitution,
which makes ours the land of liberty, and
the asylum for the oppressed of every nation,
have ever been cardinal principles in the
Democratic faith; and every attempt to abridge
the present privilege of becoming citizens and
the owners of soil among us, ought to be re-
sisted with the same spirit which swept the
alien and sedition laws from our statute
books"
q "That, in view of the condition of pop
ular institutions in the old world, high, a
sacred duty is devolved with increased re-
sponsibility upon the Democratic party of
this country, az the party of the people, to
uphold and maintain the rights of every State,
and thereby the Union of the States, and TO
sustain and advance among us constitutional
liberty, by continuing to resist all mon0pOlies
and exclusive legislation for the benefit of the
few at the expense of the many, and by a
vigilant and constant adherence 10 those
principles and compromises of the Constitu-
ton. which are broad enough and strong
enough TO embrace aud uphold the Union as
il is, and the Union as it shall be, in the full
expansion of the energies and capacities of
this great and progressive people"
ResolUsd, That we proudly contrast these
principles with the bigoted, intolerant. and
Jssuitical views ayowed by the "iaTk-lanfe7n
Resolvei, That in the order of Know Moth
ings, pledged to secrecy and bound by oaths
to prescribe American citizens because of their
place of birth or their religious sentiments,
we recognize an organization at war with the
the letter and spirit of the American constitu-
ton, AMI dangerous to the liberty of the peo-
pie Of this country; and that, in its late de-
feat in Virginia, we have Just cause to con-
gTatulate all who love civil and religious lib
erty.
Resolved, That while this is peculiarly a
Democratic triumph, yet, in the language of
Washington, in a crisis of like danger, "to
every description of citizens let praise be
given, but let them persevere in their affec-
Tomato vigilance over that depository of
American happiness-the Constitution of the
United States-let them cherish it, too, for
the sake of those who, from every Cline are
daily seeking dwelling in our land, and thus
verify the anticipations of the Government
being a safeguard of human rights
Resolued, That while We are firmly, and
eonscientiously attached to the cause of Tenn
perance, and in favor of stringent legislation
ON that subject, amply sufficient to correct
the evils arising from every improper use of
intoxicating liquors; yet, We regard the fol-
lowing distinguishing features in the act of
the last Legislature, entitled "An Act to pro-
hibit the manufacture and sale Of spurious
and intoxicating liquors." &C., as peculiarly
Objectionable:
FIRST. That which confers on the State
the exclusive monopoly, in the traffic in spir-
ituous and intoxicating liquors, through an
authorized agent: thus recognizing, by legal
enactment, the necessity of such traffic for
certain purposes, and placing "doggery keep
ing'' on the footing of State institution, fos-
tered and supported by the State.
SECOND. That which taxes the people in
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. consciously opposed
to traffic and use of such liquors or MOTTO
furnish liquors for, and support, under the
name of liquor agents, q host Of insolent gov
eminent officials, to be quarterei on the peo-
pie in every portion of the State.
Resolved. That we are unable to perceive
upon what principle, or public policy, these
odous features, besides others equally objec-
tionable in the law referred to- can be justified
and, therefore, declare our uncompromising
hostility to the same
Resoloed, That when this Convention adj
joums, it will adjourn to meet again in this
place'on the ensuing fourth OF July, on which
occasion the people of Hamilton county, ire
spective 81 age or sex, are invited to attend
On motion the following resolution wa:
also adopted:
Rescued, That the proceedings of this Con
vention be published in the Indiana State
/ Sentinel
On melton, Central Vigilance Committed
was appointed consisting of the fol!cwin.
persons: David Moss, VIM. T. Messick. s. r
M'Cole, d. Dale and David Smaille.
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
WM CARVER p,ss,f