Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-09-27


he country.
He regretted to inform the crowd assem-
Dled here, that Gen. LEWIS CAss, the distin-
yushed Democrat and Statesman, would not
be present to address them, for reasons which
The following letter, received from him, would
explain:
LETTER FROM GEN. CASS.
DETROIT, Sept. IA, 1855.
GENTLEMEN:-I thank you for the invita-.
ton to attend tho meeting of the Democracy
of Putnam and the adjoining counties on the
10Th inst, and should be happy to accept it
were not under other engagements, which
will deprive me of that pleasure
But though be with you, yet Irejoice
at this demonstration of our party, the real
American party, to come out for the defence
of the country in this the hour of her peril.
For never did that country need the services
of all her true-hearted sons more than at this
very moment. Doctrines are openly propa-
gated, and purposes openly pursued, which,
If not checked, and speedily, will lead to the
dissolution of this glorious Confederation, the
noblest monument OF political wisdom the
world has ever seen. Reckless and ambitious
men are urging forward these fatal designs,
and weak and CredulOus men are lending
them their sympathy and aid. To know
nothing is made a claim to govern every
thing, and prescription and intolerance. at
tacks upon the worship of God and the rights
of man, are commended to the American
people for their support. And the duties Of
enlightened citizens are to be transferred
from the light of day, to dark and secret con-
claveS, whose DEGREES are to be oheyed like
the mandates of despot. 1t is discreditable
to this great Republic, that such reprehensi.
bic efforts should receive the least favor, OF
that they should lead or mislead a single
man.
And we see important provisions of thu
Constitution disregarded and refused, and the
rights of large portion of our country de
rided and denied. Sectional feelings are ex
cited, and one part of the Union is sought t.
be arrayed against another Let us hold Oh
to the work of our fathers. Let us preserv,
the confederation as it is, and enforce tn
Constitution as they bequeathed it tous. AM
to do this, the Democratic party must pu
forth all Its strength and resist these danger
Gus efforts, whether originating in wickedne
or in folly.
In this labor Of wisdom aud patriotism,
am glad to see that our friends in Indian
are warmly engaged, and they have m
earnest prayers for their success.
am, gentlemen, with much regard, re
spectfully yours,
LEWIS CASs.
u
To w. ID. Allen, d. r. Eckles, L. Glaze
brook, Thos. Serrin, Committee, &c.
This letter was read to the people by CO.
WRIGHT, who dwelt upon the principles
avowed, as the principles of the great Nations
Democratic Party. He referred, in feelin
and eloquent terms, to the past services
this distinguished Statesman, and paid
truthful tribute to his patriotism and fidelit
to the Constitution and the Union, and h
devotion to the Democratic cause.
It was then announced by the Chaims
that, owing to an accident on the Now Alb
ny and Salem Railroad, Indiana's eloque
orator and Democracy's firm defender, Lier
Gov. WILLARD, would not be present, beir
detained beyond Lafayette by the cars ri
ming off the track.
DINNER-THE TABLE.
The preparations to feed the large numb
of people present, were ample. Two table
each about one hundred yards long, we
filled with all the substantials and many
the delicacies Of the season. One end of 4
table rested against an ash and the 9th
against hickory tree, emblematic of t
union of feeling and sympathy between t
old National HENRY CLAY Wings and {
National JACKSON Democratic party.
One of these tables and a part of the 9th,
was filled at the first sitting by ladies, W
entered with the hcartiest good will and t
greatest spirit into the general tete-a-t
which took place during the dinner hor
The tables were filled several times, al
there was still plenty of provisions left
have fed many more. The committee d
serve the highest praise for the handsor
manner in which the dinner passed Q
There was no rushing, or crowding, or co
fusion, but as good order prevailed as thou!
there was but a party of dozen instead Of
crowd of five thousand to be fed.
The dinner hour was enlivened by mus
from the various bands, and every one seer
ed delighted at the perfect good feeliI
which prevailed.
THE CROWD AGAIN AT THE SPEAl
Frs STAND.
After dinner the crowd again assembled
the place of speaking and again did beaut
radiant in fair woman's smiles, grace the o
casion with its presence. pardon us, de
reader, but we must compliment our Gree
castle and Putnam county friends upon Il
beauty as well as the accomplishments al
appearance of their ladies. Their sterlil
Democracy, too adds to their charms, if it
possible to add aught to those so near perfe
tion.) Several old soldiers of the war
1872, and several old patriots who had ca
their first votes for Gen. WASHINGTON, we
seated upon and in front of the speaker
stand.
After the crowd had been called to ordt
and tune had been played by the Thay
Family Saxe-Horn Band" tie Misses al
Master THAYER enlivened the throng with
most excellent song entitled, "Have you SCI
Saln?' The song was given in the happie
manner,-the voices Of the fair vocaists b
ing tuned to melody by Natures great M
stefan. 1t was highly creditablc to their re
utation as among the best troupe of voealis
in the Western country. The ladies are {
good Old Liners, and sang with feeling il
spred by their dislike of the snealSing Sal
THE SPEECHES.
Hon. SAMUEL ii. BUsKIRK was then intr
duced to the people by Gen. ALIEN, al
made one among the hest sneecbes wa hax