Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-24

! WHEREAs, The success of the Democrat
ic party and Democratic principles is Of in.
finiielv greater importance than that Of any
individual member OF said party:
AND WHEREAS, We deem il important
in the coming contest with the combined
forces of Fusionism in Indiana that tn,
Democratic party should present candi
dates entirely fee from I'll persona
objections, and whose principles alone shall
be the lest Of their strength
AND WHEREAS. it is industriousy cir.
cula;ed that the Democratic nominee fol
Lieut.. Governor (Col. John c. Walker) i:
cons,i;utionally Ineligible on account of hi.
being under the age required by the Con
sti;uiion of Indiana:
AND WHEREAS, The time has arrived OF
is close at hand when our candidates should
commence the canvass Of the State upor
!. the stump;
Therefore:
Resolrcd. That we, the Democratic State
Central Committee of Indiana respectfully
recommend to Col. John c. Walker, thai
for the foregoing reasons, and not that he
is ineligible, In fact, he forego the canvas.
and decline the nomination for said Office
of Lieut. Governor
James G. Reed Esq, then moved that
Joseph w. Chapman Esq, be requested to
inform Col john c. Walker, of The adopt
ion of the above preamble and resolution,
and request an answer.
The committee then took n recess for an
hour and on again assembling Mr.. Chan
man presented the following letter from
Col. Walker:
ITO tie Democratic Central Committee
Of Me State Of indiana:
| have just received copy of your pre-
amble and resolution, in which YOU recon-
mend that shall decline the nomination
conferred upon me by the Democratic State
Convention of the eighth of January last
Although in the event of popular de-
cision in my favor at the October election,
should not fear the result of an effort on
the part of our opponents to Gust me of my
seat, or to prevent me from entering upon
the discharc of the duties of the Office
yet an earnest wish for the success Of the
Democratic party and its princi plcs-a con
sileration infinitely above mere personal as
piratons-induccs me to examine serious
" your recommendation.
Partial friendship carried my name be-
fore the Conventions; doubtless with the
feeling that it would add strength to our
ticket. The support | received in the Con-
vcniion, was fiatierin:; evidence Of vile ex-
tended confidence in mo, and an earnest.
rs | thought, of the enthusiastic support Of
tie people.
The question of my eli 5ibili;y was ex-
tenslvely discussed among the delegates Of
the conventions; and the assurances Of nv
f. lends. touching the qucs ion. seemed 10
give entire sa istactJn. But, wniIc he en-
uorsemcn. there given me. during the az
i.a.iou of this gu sion of eliyibili Y. indi-
Gated that | SHOULD receive The generous
support usually AVA 4 10 The canIi !ates
Of Democra ic Coavea.ions. AMI that this
question WAS put a. rest So far as our own
parry is concerncI-I am unwilling by any
apparently selfish action to creae or en-
courage doubs or discussions III the har-
momious councils of The parry.
With view. therefore, to the removal
Of every obstacle, real or imaginary. 10 tie
.riumph of our principles, offer my resis-
nation of the candidacy now hold
Respectfully yours,
j. 6. WALKER"
On motion of J. w. B. Moore Esq,
the letter was received and the rcsigna ion
of Col. John c. Walker, accepted.
Maj. A. f. MORRISON offered the follow
ing resolution Which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolred, That in consideration of the
peculiar attitude in which Col Walker has
been placed by the general rumor of his in
eligibility on account of his age. and the
reasons which have operated upon him to
decline the Candidacy for the office of
Lieut.. Governor, We award him the high
est commentator for his liberal course on
this occasion, and in his behalf bespeak for
him, from the Democracy of the State. a
full acknowledgment of their satisfaction
with the course of Col Walker in the prem
Uses.
James c. Reed Esq, made the following
motion. That the State Central Committee
now proceed to fill the vacancy occasionet
by the resignation of Col. John c. Walker;
which motion was adopted.
Judge Lowry requested to be excused
and asked to withdraw from the Committee
which request was granted, and Judge
Lowry Withdrew.
Hon. John l.. Robinson moved that the
vote be taken viva voce, which was receiv-
&c by consent. Whereupon the committee
proceeded to vote for nominee which re-
suited on the fourth ballot rs follows
Abram A. Hammond Of Vigo County,
received five vote: to-wit: Morrison, Chap
man, Jackson, Talbot and Develn.
Hon. Robert Lowry, of Elkhart County,
received four votes, to-wit: Robinson,
Moore, Reed and McFadin.
Abram A. Hammond having received a
majority of all the votes cast, was, on mo-
ton of James G. Reed. Esq, unanimously
declared the nominee of this Committee for
the Office Of Lieut.. Governor.
On motion, Messrs. McFadin and Moore
were appointed committee TO inform Juoge
Hammond IF his nomination and request
him 10 appear inslanter before the Com
mittce.
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