Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-08-30
Marion County Democratic Conven-
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The Democrats and National Whigs of
Marion County assembled in Convention at
indianapolis, on Saturday, August %, 1865. |
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
HUFF, Esq, of Washington township, was
called to the Chair, and ROBERT A. TAYLOR.
of Centre, and HARRIS TYNER, of Warren
township, appointed Vice Presidents, and
VIM HENDERsoN, of Centre township, Secre
tary.
On motion of c. G.. Werbe, the following
ratio for voting for nominations was adopted: |
Centre, 8; Lawrence, 6; Warren, 6; Wayne. 6;
Perry, 6; Pike, 6; Decatur. 6; Washington,
6, and Franklin 6.
On motion, the Townships wore called
when 1t appeared that Delegates were present
from all the Townships.
So numerous WIS the attendance that we
must omit the publication of the names of
Delegates.
On motion of Il. l.. Walpole, committee
of one from each township was appointed TO
report resolutions for the consideration of the
| Convention The Committee consisted of
Alex. f. Morrison, of Centre; 'rhos. Morrow
of Wayne; t. n. Shemer, of Warren; 5.
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Morgan. of Franklin; Levi Bolander, of Law
renee; John Kllngensmith, Of Pike; Noah
Sinks of Decatur; and Foster Whitforl, of
Perry.
Maj A. T. Morrison offered the following
resolutions:
ResolUef, That this Convention will not
nominate or support any man for office at this
election who is a Know Nothing an Adolf
lonist or disunionist. Adopted by ACCLAIM
alton.
The names of the candidates were then
announced:
WIN. STEWART was announced for Clerk;
AUSTIN II. BRowN, for Auditor; and a: L.
f LOGAN, for Commissioner.
? The Convention then took recess Of fif-
? teen minutes, to enable the Township to re-
D tire and ballot for nominations.
e Upon the re-assembling of the Conven-
f ton, the several townships were called, and
? the following vote cast:
e FOR CieyL; Centre Township, WIN. STEW
= ART, 8; Washington G; Pike 6; Perry 6; De-
n catur 6; Lawrence 6; Marion 6; Warren 81
c WAYNE g.; and franklin 6. Total 81.
# WIN. STEWART having received all the
Y votes cast, was declared duly nominated fo'
J, Clerk.
Y F5s, A,slitoy; Centre township, AUSTIN IL
/ Brown, 8; Washington 6; Pike 6; Perry
o 6; Decatur 6; Lawrence 6; Warren 6; Wayne
s; and Franklin 6. Total 81.
l. AUSTIN H. Brown having received all the
l. votes cast was declared duly nominated 70
a Auditor
5, For Commissioner; ABRAAM c. LOGAN, Cen
ID tire township, 8; Washington 6; Pike 6; Per
T. ry 6; Decatur 6; Lawrence 6; Warren g
4 n al
ne ABRAM c. LOGAN having received all tn
votes cast was declared duly nominated 70
+ Commissioner.
r VIZ. STEWART and AUSTIN ii. BaowN be
m ing called upon, briefly addressed the Con
he venton accepting the nominations, and re
nd turning their Acknowledgements for the homo
r. conferred upon them.
er Mai. a. f. MORRISON from the Committe
&C. on Resolutions reported the following whic
be were adopted by acclamation:
Resolued, That the Democratic party hav
ly no new principles to present to the country
ITS but stand as they ever have done, upon tn
do broad grounds of the Constitution of tn
cir United States, the integrity of the Union
i'll and general National sentiment which aC
I'M knowledges the civil and religious rights c
ID, every citizen of the Republic.
. Resolued, That we still find many good AM
Le, substantial reasons to condemn and reputia
of all secret political societies, and pledge oul
* selves to oppose their political operations S
ID long as they continue to be characterized b
, acts of lawless disorder, tyranny and blood
ri shed.
lie, ResolUeR, That we extend the right han
lat of fellowship to all of our fellOw-ctiZens II
We CARELESS of former party distinctions, VIII
cd avow National faith and who are oppose
ms, TO political AboltiOnism, and to the dominic
is of secret, oath bound political bodies.
Resolved, That we pledge our undivide
and energetic support to the nominees of tn
Convention, and will deem any one who di
sents from our action and who votes again
Our nominees as being unworthy to be know
is as Democrat oil to meet in Democrat
sh. meetings and Conventions, It being at I'll
hat present time the only method whereby W
to can express our disapprobation of the prime
iie pies Of our adversaries.
Ihe ReSolvel. That in view of the submissio
,ue of the existing Temperance law to the d.
ad cision OF the Supreme Court, as to its Coz
he stutonaity, we forbear to make any EXPIRE
nd sion upon its provisions, only giving it as OF
as, opinion that an early decision of the Cou
a would do much to settle the public min
CT and enable the people to shape their busine
~. in regard to the law of the land,-and j
ed ed that decision be as it may we pledge on
cas- selves to a peaceable acquiescence in the d.
M cision and to submit to whatever may he d.
ear termined by our highest Judicial tribunal
de: be constitutional law.
Mr.. 5. d. BAKER offered the following re
oil clution, which was adopted:
In, ResoIgel, That after this Convention h.
Of declared that any man has been duly nom
mated, that we as Democrats and Nation
ler Wings will use all honorable means to secu
Ill his election.
lu- The Convention then adjourned till OF
eir O'Clock, p. M.