Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-07-31

Mr.. Hall was declared unanimously nomina-
ted as the Democratic candidate for Senator.
On motion of s.. l.. McFadin, Messrs. A
CLARK, OF Howard, and W s.. Huddleston,
OF Pulaski, were appointed a committee TO
inform MIR. Hall of his nomination, and re-
quest his presence before the Convention.
Mr.. Hall addressed the Convention briefly
returning thanks for the honor conferred
upon him, and pledgiug hat he would use
every honorable means to secure the success
OF the Democratic party in this Senatorial
District.
Mr.. MARYLAND was called upon and ad-
dressed the Convention at some length. He
pledged his warmest support aud the support
OF the Democracy of Howard for the nomi-
nee. lie referred to the importance Of the
canvass-the spirit of Abolitionism which
was rife in the Northern States-and urged
the Democracy to labor diligently to elect
their candidates.
On motion of c. b. Knowlton, it was
hesotoed, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be published in the State Sentinel and the
Democratic Pkaros.
The Convention then adjourned with three
cheers for the whole Democratic ticket. and
the Constitution and the Union.
G. w. BARNETT, Pres.
s. l.. McFADM, Sec'y.
A PATRIOTIC WHTG--(O One Of Many)-The
Boston Post publishes an eminently patriotic
letter from the Hon. WM. A. CROKER of
Taunton, Mass, a gentleman who has been
as ne states, all his life a thorough and stead,
Test Wing, and a warm personal and political
friend ofthe great statesman of Massachusetts,
DANIEL WEBSTER. He is we'll known TO the
public as an extensive manufacturer of loco
motives. After reviewing at some length.
the present political condition of the country
he proceeds as follows
In this condition Of affairs. and amid the
gloom which oyershadows the land. ] discover
but one hope of safety. That hope is in The
Democratic PARTY, Whatever differences NAV
have hitherto separated this party and the party
with which We have been accustomed to act
however heated the contest through which they
have passed, one thing must be admitted. the
Democratic party has at all times and on all
been a national party. 1t was the
Oeinocratlc party which met and crushed the
spirit of disunion when the standard of NULL
ication was raised in South Carolina. II was
he Democratic party which stood by and sus.
-aIned Henry Clay and our own Webster in the
great struggle with sectionalism, in 1850. and il
3 the Democratic party which is now. witbou. =
distinction of locality, at the North and the
South, IN the East and the West, doing battle
for the Constitution and the Union, 4
against a combination of factions. In tru,b The /
party is the only conservative party J
'emaining, and the only organization to which '
conservatism may look for restoration of peace I
md harmony and obedience TO law. II is quite {
iure that on some minor points-minor as COM '
Jared with the all-absorbing issue of the times n
i may differ with the party referred to but i
hall ! allow such consideration to interpose to
estraln my action when the Union is in danger !.
nd the common veal at stake For myself, I,
answer no. In this contest nv vote and what o
yer OF influence l possess. must be given in
Import OF the Democratic party. | should,
have been impelled by a sense of DUTY A
D this conclusion, whoever mighthave been the N
andidate of that party for the Presidency. But :"
ne prudence, frmness and wisdom displayed
y the late Convention at Cincinnati, has re- al
loved all doubts. In presenting a platform of II
rnciples as comprehensive as the Union and y
ansequently broad enough for every friend Of Of
he Union a. stand upon, that Convention also al
resented a candidate whose name is known p
only at home but abroad, and VIC every pI
he has occupied, and they have been '
any and distinguished, has won not only the II,
of his friends, but the esteem and y,
spect and confidence of his opponents. / re- W
ard Mr.. Buchanan as the man of all others for
lie times, and L hail his nomination as the first it
ep taken towards a return 10 the old, but not
SIS wise policy of placing the conduct of the
in the hands Of a statesnan. Pos .
.ssing a strong and well balanced mind, com. :
aud yet conservative IN his views, D..
acquainted with the necessities of Z
e country, and familiar with all questions of =
,mestic and foreign concernment; firm but :
nciliatory ia his character, and entering upon
e high trust with the avowed purpose Of eur :
ndering it at the expiration of a single term, l
US having no other ambition than TO promote I"
e welfare of the republic and secure 10 himself q
honorable niche in the temple of national :
story, L am deeply impressed with the convic-
IN that the election of Mr.. Buchanan would
in all respects an suspicious event. His
hole life is a guaranty that under an admins q
,tion directed by him, we should have repose.
ne announcement of his success, in my Judge
ent, would dispel the clouds that hover over
r relations with foreign countries, aud restore
sense of security which is so essential to a
mmercial people, while at the same time it
,uld with equal certainty calm down the
CRY waves OF internal strife which now
reaten to devastate the land. Imay be dis
pointed in these anticipations, but in Mr..
lchanan there is assuredly hope of safety.
sewhere | see only continued agitations, vio-
nee and final shipwreck. +,
Yours, very truly.
WILLIAM a. oROCKER. =
Hon. HiRAM KErc4uM, New York.
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