Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-21
American Convention I'M Indiana.

TN the l2th instant, an American State COnven-
ton was held at Indianapolis, composed of dele
gates from every section of the State
The Black Republicans, headed by the notorious
Bill Sheets attempted prevent the objects Of tho
Convention; but they were summary elected, and
the Convention proceeded to business in harmo-
NOUS manner.
The following officers were elected: ..
Presdent--R Richard w. Thompson, OF vigo.
Vice Presidents-Milton w. Gregg, of Floyd !;
Henry Brady, of Johnson
ecretaries-Robt. n Hudson, Of Vigo; Squire
w. Robinson, of Rush.
An electoral ticket was nominated, rs follows
First District-James G.. Jones' of Vanderburg,
Elector; James Harlan, of Vanderburg, Contingent
Elector; DR.. Sherman of Martin, Assistant Con-
tingent Elector. a
Second District-David A. Laird, Elector Nil.
ton Gregg, of Floyd, Alternate.
Third District--John Baker, of Lawrence, Elec-
tor; Joseph Cowell, Of Jennings, Alternate.
Fourth District-John @. White, Of Dearborn
Elector; S. w. Robinson, of Rush, Alternate.
Fifth District--Fred. Johnsonbaugh, of Wayne,
Elector; VIM. j. WOODBURY. Of Henry, Alternate.
Sixth District-H Henry Bradley, Of Johnson, Elec-
tor; Alex. II. Davidson, of Marion, Alternate.
Seventh District-Wm. R. Edwards, of vigo.
Eighth District-Dr. Prather, of Montgomery.
Ninth District-Thomas g. Stan6eld, of st. DO
seph.
Tenth District-John B. Howe, Of Lagrange
Eleventh District-W. r. Hale Of Wabash
Mr.. Armstrong, of Clarke, from the Com mttee
on Resolutions, made the following
REPORT sse st
Resolyed, That this convention having Assem-
bled with reference to the election OF President
and Vice President of these United States, deem il
inexpedient, at this time, either to make or recon-
mend any organization with reference to Congress
sional or State elections, having confidence that
those who cooperate with US will 80 vote as to
promote the welfare of the State and of the Union
Resolved That we win support Willard Fillmore,
of New York, and Andrew j. Donelson, of Ten
nessee, for President and Vice President of these
United States because we believe them to be hon.
est men, devoted to the Constitution and the
Union, and faithful to those national and conserva-
tive principles, upon which alone they can be per-
petuated.
Resolved, That the administration of Willard
Fillmore, during his Presidential term, was con-
Quoted upon such national principles as to furnish
the best and safest guarantee to the country that
If again elected, he will give countenance to no
movement of any party, or from any quarter that
shall not look to the welfare and prosperity of the
whole Union.
RESOLVED, That we are unwilling to engage In
any mere sectional contest for the Presidency and
ficc irtciucncy, utCduhc, IN our Opln1OD 8uCn
contests are calculated to weaken the bonds of the
Union, ALLEVIATE one section of it from the other,
and SOW those seeds of discord which may, in the
end, endanger its integrity and existence
RESOLVED, That as distinguished from a
sectional, we desire to see an American admins
tration conducted by a President whose patriotism
is broad enough to embrace all the great interests
of the whole country, without regard to geograph-
ical lines Such an one as was that of WILLARD
I'M h,ch oil h. -
men of all parties. @
Resolped, That in our opinion the present adj
ministration has been so conducted, both as re-
CARDS It's foreign and domestic policy, and more
especially by giving countenance to the repeal of
the Missouri Compromise" and the re-agitation
of the question of Slavery to excite the just mp
prehension that the continuance of power in the
hands OF its supporters will prove dangerous to the
country and the Union, we therefore pledge our
selves to use all honorable means to prevent the
success Of its principles, and Of those who design
to carry them out.