Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10
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10 the Edit0TS y Ue OcUte Oo"tt"et.
GENrLEMEN-I see by your paper of last
Friday morning, that a writer, who uses, or
rather abuses, the signature of "One of the
People"-doubtless one Of the good demo-
crats' who lately complained to the Editor
of the Journal Of your course in relation to
the next Presidency-has thought proper to
find fault with my communication, which
appeared in the Sentinel Of the 31st ult. In
the first place, this good democrat says
that | took exceptions to your editorial no.
tice" Of the Morgan County Democratic Con-
vention " because your gift of construction
did not enable you to see in the resolution
concerning the next Presidency "what none
else' than myself "has discoyered-an en-
dorsemens of Jesse d. Bright for the nom;-
nation" Now, gentlemen, a mere reference
10 my communication will show, that | took
no such exceptions at all. l merely said
that. while You noticed the resolution com
plimentary to Gov. Wright, you omitted to
make any ~alluSion TO another one speaking
in the warmest terms of satisfaction and pride
at "the prominence given in various parts OF
the State to our distinguished fellow citizen,
Hon. Jesse ID. Bright, i'll connection with the
next Presidency" and "hailing his nomlna-
ton to that high position as a merited re-
ward for his eminent abilities and mistaken
fidelity to the Democratic party and to the
Union"
In the next place, this "go0f'' democrat
saws that he is "informed' that ga resolu-
ton Of positive instruction was offered at the
convention, but after discussion was amend
ed so as to leave the delegates free to vote
for or against instructions for Mr.. Bright as
they should think best" If the ''gooi' man
was really informed of any such thing, he
was most ~egregiously ~bamboozled; for no
such resolution was offered-no such amend
ment was ntroduced-no such discussion
took place. myself was present, and was
an eyewitness to the proceedings of the
Convention and | know that the compli-
mentary resolution in favor of Mr.. Bright's
nomination, from which | have quoted, was
passed, Just as it was introduced, without a
dissenting voice. This resolution, hailing his
nomination for the Presidency Gas a sure
augury 10 success and to another glorious
Democratic victory in the great North west"
was drawn up by one of the most influential
and efficient citizens of Morgan county, who
has rendered signal service TO the democracy
in many a contest with the opposition, and
was adopted, | repeat, with acclamation,
without the dotting of an or the crossing OF
at.
f | cannot see, Messrs. Editors, what benefit
to the Democratic party this 'tgood'' friend OF
Gov. Wright will accomplish by his efforts to
foment jealousy between the Governor and
Mr.. Bright, or between the friends of Gen.
Lane, Mr.. Douglas, and Mr.. Bright. / can
not see what good will enure to the Gov
ernor by his friends running to the Journal
editor and complaining against you on every
occasion when you publish anything in the
shape OF resolutions complimentary to the
distinguished gentleman who row occupies
the second Office in the Union, and is now
spoken OF, in every part of the State for the
first. For my part, although | admit that |
am a warm friend of this prominent states
man as my first choice, | shall not complain,
either 20 the organ of the common enemy or
to you, if you publish similar resolutions in
favor Of Vii. Douglas or Gen. Lane, if they
are candidates for the Presidency. No, gen
tlemen, shall not even complain if you in
sert similar resolutions in favor of Gov.
Wright for that high position, il any such
resolution has passed the ordeal of a single
meeting in the State. Whatever Zone of the
People, may do, the friends of Senator
Bright will not pursue tn, policy of the "dog
in the manger." When Gov. Wright was
nominated for the Office which he holds,
they gave him a cordial and thorou2h-going
support, and they Will now and forever adj
here to the usages of the Democratic party,
no matter who may be the nominee of the
National Convention for President. l do not
believe that a corporal's guard of sore-head-
ed grumblers will have much influence in
destroying the effect of the numerous mani
festations of public sentiment from all Sec
tons Of Indiana which are now pouring iIlto
the Capital like the rush of mighty waters in
behalf Of her favorite son. But of one thing
/ am ~certain--that if he should not become
the nominee of the National Convention, you
will not hear of a single one of his friends
going to the Journal editor, or to any o her
fusion;st, to make any complaint about it, OF
seek black republican sympathy and comfort.
a DEMOCRAT.