Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-06-21

party!7 This question being answered IN
the negative, only year had elapsed when the
interrOgatorv became frequent, as there a
Democratic partv?" But now, all men being
satisfied in the affirmative, the only question
to he settled is, ais there KnolC Nothing par
tv?'' 1t would not be long before this ques-
ton would be settled forever and the country
be at rest He was particularly facetious upon
the late degrees" of Know Nothingism.-
Having swept the North upon the anti
slavery issue, they had lately introduced a
degree by which they might carry the South
as pro-slavery advocates. In the North they
were opposed to Catholics-their cry was I'M
ceasingly, "war to the hilt on Romanism, -
while in the South, where Catholics were
numerous, they had done away with the anti
Catholic feature, and not only admitted Cath
olics to full brotherhood, but placed them as
candidates upon their tickets for State officers
And now, in order TO prevent an explosion of
these combustlbles-these antagonisms-thev
had agered to do away entirely with the main
plank of last years platform, so as TO admit
Catholic delegates from Louisiana into the
National Convention. 1t had been reported,
too, that in some sections of the country
where foreigners were very numerous they
had introduced the "Irsh and Dutch-loving
degree no doubt at the instance Of Pap
Taylor, and Others of his stripe, by which
those classes might help on the American
cause.
Here he gave a hurried review of Know
Nothingisn, from its birth to the present
day-exhibiting its deformities and inconsis-
tencies with a masters hand Mr.. Hen
bricks, he said, had mentioned two desecra-
tons of the American fag by Know Moth
ings. | will mention a third When an
armed mob from Kentucky attempted to in
teriere with the elections in Cincinnati, and.
by their desperadoism provoked resort to
arms, by which one of their number fell
DANES Monroe,) he, too, was wrapped in
the american flag as a martyr to American
ism.' Pious ceremonies had been performed
over him, and lamentations had been heard
through the land. And when he was I'M
shroudeG, that his friends might take last
look at his martyred body, his person was
found to be covered with Bowie knives ani
pistols, and in his pocket was a roll of coua-
teJeit money
As National Clay Whig he could not be-
long to such a party. All the old issues.
tina, had divided the old Wing and Demo-
cratic parties had been settled, and the issues
now agitating the country were those upon
which they were entirely agreed. There
was no resource, therefore, to a Clay Wing,
but to go with the Democrats. He besought
all such, then, who still had a spark of love
for the Constitution, and the Union to Join
in fellowship with the only National party
in existence, and aid in crushing ont the
monster of Know Nothingism
Mr.. RAY entertaine the audience about
three quarters of an hour and left the stand
amidst loud applause. 1t would be impossi-
bic to give anything like a report of his
speech. His style is SUI geners, and can
only be appreciated by being heard.
The proceedings throughout were charac-
terized with the utmost harmony and good
order, ami every Democrat felt that Friday
was the birthday of new and glorious hopes.
Upon every countenance was manifested the
desire to engage the enemy once more in
a conflict, which should return Indiana to
her former proud position among Democratic
States old Shelby has given the ball a
move. Let the Democracy throughout the
State arouse, and help her roll 1t oa'
At the intervals between each speech, the
RushUiHe Brass Rand discussed the most
delightful strains of music, and afforded a
pleasing feature of the proceedings.
DEMOCRATIC RESOLUTIONS.
The following are the Resolutions adopted
at the Democratic Jubilee at Shelbyvlle on
the 9Th inst
WHEREAS, the Democratic party of the Union
have within the past year been called upon
to encounter new organization, oath
hound and secret in its operations, profess
sing principles anti-American and anti
Christian, and subversive of the whole
theory of our institutions as established by
our forefathers; and l0hereds, the patriotic
people of the ancient commonwealth of
Virginia have met this foe, flushed with a
succession of victories, (worthy of BITTER
cause) and certain of Frustrating them, and
have not only triumphed in the contest, but
have Frustrated in the dust their new enc
my to human rights, lead by the Knights
of the dark Lantern: the Democratic citi-
zens of Shelby county have thought it meet
and proper to assemble in Shelbyville and
extend to their brethren in Virginia and
throughout the Union their warm congrat-
ulations of the result Therefore,
ResOlue1, That we, the Democratic citizens
of Shelby county extend our hearty thanks
to the citizens of the land Of Washington,
J efferson, Henry, Madison and Monroe, the
and conservative men of all
parties and the indomitable Democracy ''to
whom" in the language of their gallant lead
er, the Hon. Henry A. Wise, eve are indebt-
ed for the recent signal victory over the dark
lantern oligarchy, and midnight conspirators
against The peace and happiness Of The people, the
Union Of the States, and free liberation Of reti-
gious belief"
Resolued, 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-
tends equal and exact justice to all men, of
whatever State or persuasion, religious or po-
litical ;" and ensures 'peace, commerce, and
honest friendship with all nations while
it engages in entangling alliances with none.
Resolvea, That the cardinal principles OF
Democracy are now, as they have ever been,
Opposition TO all chartered monopolies; strict
economy in the public expenditures; asacred
maintenance of the Federal Constitutions a
preservation of public faith; respect for and
protection of the rights of all; freedom of re-
ligion, and freedom of the press; a liberal eX-
tension of our naturalization laws, national
and State common brotherhood and good
will to every class of citizens, and a general
diffusion of knowledge
Resolved. That since new feature has been
introduced into American politics, by mid
night, secret organization, whose tendendency
is to create religious bigotry, pride Of caste,
and distinctions of birth among American
citizens, it is incumbent upon the Democracy
of the Nation to wage Incorporating war
fare upon every organization, creed or sect,
who are thus endeavoring, openly or covertly,
to undermine the dearest safeguard OF our
liberties, and 10 strike blow at the corner
stone of the government itself.
Resolced, That we look with just pride and
qualification upon the past course of the Dem
Ocratic party ofthc Nation, and that although
it may have been defeated by a thousand
causes which occur in the political elements
of the country-its principles conedmned by
factionists. and its existence for while