Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14
VOLUME XVI.
The Prinoiples of tha pemocranu

principles involved in the great Issues about
to be tried are, on our part the principles ol
the Constitution,-principles which germina
ted with the embarkatiou of the pilgrim:
which found development at Lexington
Bunker Hill, Saratoga and Yorktown-in the
Declaration of Independence, and finally in
the formal adoption Of our glorious Constitu,
ton. He who will not maintain them is
faithless and degenerate son,-he who would
put forth his hand TO subvert them is thrice
! a parricide. These principles have brought
our country to its present distinguished emf
nence among the nations of the earth These
principles, if perpetuated, will, in spite oi
the wiles Of the demagogue, or the howls ol
fanaticism, give to our children's children'
through all coming time, the blessings ol
freedom, happiness and peace"
Resolutions Of the Democracy of New
York. Passed at Their late Syracuse
The report of the Committee on Resolu-
tions being called for Governor SEYMOUR
said there was cause for much qualification
that the Committee composed equally Of per-
sons from the two sections Of the Democracy,
into which the party were formerly divided,
could now present series Of resolutions on
principles to the Convention with entire
unanimity. He then read the following res.
olutions, which were received with loud APP
plsuse
Rssolued, That we congratulate the Demo
Gratis of New York and of the Union, upon the
auspicious results Of the deliberations Of this
Convention, by which all animosties and di-
visions of the past have been buried, and anew
career opened to the Democrats Of New York
in which united in heart and action, harmonized
in sentiment and consolidated in organization,
they will restore that brilliant era in political
history when New York, at once the champion
Of State rights and frmest defender Of the
Union, led forward the confedsrsted States in
the cause Of Constitutional liberty and the true
principles Of Democracy.
Rssofoed, That we especially rejoice over the
fact of our union at this time, and at the spirit
of self sacrifice that has secured it, because it
enables us to pledge the State of New York TO
the cause and candidates Of the Democracy pre-
sented at the Cincinnati Convention. That we
cordially approve Of these candidates., and
recognize in the tried statesman James Buch-
snsn, and in his gallant associate, John @.
Breck kinridge, men entrenehed in the hearts Of
10 people. and worthy of the unanimous. de-
!" - and enthusiastic support OF the DemOc.
vote. .,se State and the Union.
R..oin,d hat we cordially approve Of the
l, S.1s .s,a'm and 'eiPss adopted BY the Nation
81 Convention at Oh. einns,r, because they ex-
hibit the Democracy Of Ne on,on IN l's true at
tribute as party Of broad ssuu generous SYM
pathies and earnest patriotism eI'iosai.
proscr;nt;ve or distrustfnl Of the people, but
smhrsc;no every portion Of the Union n Its al
fections. and acknowledging unreservedly the
equality Of the States, defending the rights OF
man. self. government, and civil and religious
equality Of all citizens, irrespective OF tests
Of creed or birth-faithful to the interests
of the people, and ready to make all sacrifices
to defend the national honor, and extend the ex-
ample Of the glorious institutions, and infiu-
ence and power of our country's name abroad.
/ ResolUed, That every years experience
serves to confirm the justice and wisdom Of the
Democratic policy in regard to orr public
works and the finances of the State, and we in
woke the electors to contrast the career OF extra
ysQance and error pursued by both branches Of
the opposition, by which the treasury has be-
come Impoverished. the tax payers grievously
burdened, and still unfinished canals, threaten
ing an increased load Of debt, with the econom-
ical. energetic and successful administration OF
affairs under the Democratic suspicies, and to
decide for themselves which party are the tru-
est friends of the canals and the most faithful
guardians Of the peoples interests.
Resolved. The we regard the nominations OF
Fremont and Fillmore for the Presidency, by
the two factions into which the traditional enc
mics of Democracy are now divided, as equally
| repugnant to the true sentiments Of the Ameri-
| can people, and alike characterized by spirit
| of bigotry and Intolerance, at war with the ge
MUS Of ouriustitutious; that we believe the peo-
| ple OF these States will repel the attempt made
IN the names Of these candidates to organize
/ sectional and sectarian parties, the preponder
l auce of which would inevitably corrupt onr in
stitutions aud establish tyranny so intolera
BILE as eventually to destroy the union Of thu
States
/ Kssolued, That We repel aud deny ever
charrs that tends to asperse the national char
actes Of the Democratic party. by attributinl
to it sectional positions, either pro slavery o
i anti-slavery 10 character; that we point to th
Congress in the votes upon the passage of tn
hi; Cor the paci6cation Of the difficulties Q
4 Kansas. a. timely aud gratifying proof OF tn
unity Of princ:nle that actuste the Depocrati
party in regard TO the practical treatment c
Territorial questions; thstthe wise and just pro
visions contained therein 10 secure the paople
free, fair and untrammeled expression and fai
a fillment Of their wishes in regard to the iorm
Institutions which they may choose TO adop
should command the entire approval Of The "a
triotic citizens Of all parties; and that the or
position with which this benefcent measure
met by political leaders, proves them more ir
! tent upon making political capital out OF exc
ting difficulties than contributing 10 their reno
|, val by prudent and efficient Legislation.
Il RssolUsd, That the recent decision OF tn
Court, and the public sentiment of the Stat,
e viudicating the constitution and the rights
III the citizen against the summary and inquisit'
rial provisions of the coercivs temperance act
J is evidence Of the justice Of the course Of u
e Denacracy Of this State in opposition to th'
measure, and that while we regard the caus
4 4 public morality worthy the most earnest .,
r. ,ltsAs of government, we believe that it ca
" be subseryed by the disregard OF tt
...., ycsi rights Of the citizen or the sacred ol
II jEEs;o. " of the eonstitu.ion. Gatl3
soIus ed, that We Feeommend to electors Ii
, MS this day made for State Office
Od for Presidential electors, as every wa
~or,hv Of their confidence and support. an
,hss ye invite the Demccrsts OF the sever
Counties and districts 10 consolidate their unic
: and perfect their organisations, SO as 70 secp
full canvass Of votes, snd by free discussio'
on principles upon platforms sud oy the pres
10 rouse the people to sense Of the magnito'
of,hs ;ssues before them-confdent that Il
vote will prove Democratic victory, and u
{ united hosts of the Democracy have only to
hrouo oht into action to realize the aspirations
svsrT Democratic heart. and to enable us
le nroelaim once more that New York is redeeme
l. The resolutions were adopted by acclaim
Of ton. .....
al LETTER FROM Mr.. BUCHANAN.
W SYRACUSE, Thursday July SIP. Nj
n. The following answer was received from
n Hon. James Brchanan TO the teiegraPhic "a
sage addressed to him by the President Of
m Convention, informing him of the union Of |
Democratic party of the State. 1t is as follow
To VIM. q. Crane, Esq, President Of {
Consolidated Democratic Convention Of
ne Nev York Democracy ;-Hr, Buchanan has