Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12
Democratic Me citing.

At a meeting of the Old Line Democrat:
and National Wings of Cloverdale Township
Cloverdale, Putnam County, Indiana, on
Sataturday, June 30th. The meeting was
called tc-order by H.. McGnL, who proposed
that the Chair be taken by ROBERT CoNLEY.
The latter gentleman, after stating the object
of the meeting resumed his seat s. NEAL
was appointed Secretary. 1t was moved and
seconded that committee of three be APP
pointed to draw up Resolutions expressive of
the sentiments of the meeting.
Messrs. McGnI., PERCY and Crosse, were ap-
pointed, and in few moments presented the
following resolutions which were read by the
Chairman to the meeting, which were unan-
imously adopted:
WHEREAS the Democratic party ofthis Union
have, within the past year, been called up
ON toencounter a new organization, profess
ing principles, .Anti-American and Anti
Christian, and subsersive of the whole the
ory of our institutions as established by our
forefathers. Therefore,
ReSolUed, That we, the Old Line Demo
Gratis and National Wings of Cloverdale
Township, Putnam County, organize for the
coming contest, and subordinate to the Coun-
ty association, organized at Greencastle on
the 1st of May last
| ResO'ved, I'd, That the unalterable creed OF
Democracy, as proclaimed by the founders OF
the party, and sustained at all times and un-
der all circumstances by their adherents ex-
tend equal and exact justice to all men OF
whatever State or persuasion, Religious oil
Political, and enures peace, commerce and
honest friendship with all Nations while il
engages in no entangiing alliances
Resolved Sd, That the cardinal principles
of Democracy are now as they ever have been
Apposing chartered monopolies, strict econ.
omy in the public expenditures, a sacred
maintenance of the Federal Constitution, s
preservation of public faith, respect for and
protection of the rights of all, freedom o.
religion and freedom of press a liberal exten.
sion of our naturalization laws National and
State, common brotherhood and good will
to every class of citizens, and general diff
fusion of knowledge.
Resolved, 4th, That since a new party has
been introduced in the American parties by
midnight secret organization, whose ten.
dency is to create religious bigotry, pride oi
cast, an distinction of birth among the Amer.
ican citizens, it's incumbent upon the Old
Line Democrats and National Wings to wage
uncompromising warfare against every or
ganization, creed or Sect who are thus en-.
deavoring openly or secretly to undermine
the dearest safe guard of our liberties, and tc
strike blow at the cornerstone of the gov.
ernment itself.
ReSol0ed, 9th, That we look with Just pride
and qualification upon the past course of the
Democratic party Of the Nation, and although
it may have been departed by thousand
causes, which is in the political elements OF
the country, its principles condemned by fac
tionists, and its existence fora while clouded
by approbium of party cliques, it cannot
while there is people left to think, to write
and to speak, be made subscrvient to bad
measure and bad men.
On motion Of s. Akors,
Resolred, THAT copy of the preamble and
resolutions be sent to the Editors of the
State Sentinel for publication, which was car
ried by unanimous vote.
Mr. Archibal johnson being called upon to
address the meeting, came forward with
boldness to the task, which he done with
some length, and with great deal of inter-
est, rightfully dividing the principles of truth
from error.
Mr.. Glazebrook then came forward, and
addressed the meeting in very appropriate
and old fashioned STYLE
There being no further business before the
meeting ii adjourned.
ROBERT CONLEY. Chairman.
S. AKERs, Asst. Secretary.