Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10
The Democratic State Convention and
its Nominations.


its Nominations.
The State Convention which assembled at
the Capitol on Tuesday was one Of the lar
gest deliberative assemblies ever convened in
Indiana, and one whose acts will, we have
no doubt. be productive of the most beneficial
results 10 the Democracy of our noble State.
The Convention was composed Of the bone
ard sinew Of the party-men in whom the
people have been wont to repose confidence,
and who have never proved themselves un-
worthy Of the confidence thus reposed.-
E-sch delegate felt that he had an important
duty 70 perform, and he set about to discharge
hat auty with a full sense Of the response
bsity resting upon him.
We must refer our readers TO the proceed
ings to be found elsewhere in our columns
for full details of the action of the Conven-
non, and confine ourselves to a brief notice Of
the gentlemen who have been chosen Us the
standard bearers Of the Democracy Of Indi-
Ana in the important canvass now about to
open.
ASHREL P. WILLARD was nominated
FOR Governor by a lare majority, and the
unsnimity and the enthusiasm with which
the nomination was received is a sufficient
Indication Of the place he holds in the hearts of
thu people. His eloquent voice has often
been heard in every portion of the State in
defense Of the principles and measures of the
Democratic party, and we predict that be-
fore the second Tuesday of October he will
give bis friends reason to be proud of their
chief. Knowing him intimately and thor
oughly, in all the relations Of life, as we
think we do, we can assure the Democracy
Of Indiana that no trust reposed in him will
be violated-no confidence betrayed.
II Is duo to the Hon. John L. Robinson to
say that his magnanimity in withdrawing
from the contest for the Gubernatorial nomi-
ton. in connection with which his name had
been warmly urged by many friends in va
rious portions of the State, is worthy of all
praise, and proves that he values the union
and harmony of the Democratic party of
more Importance than the qualification of any
personal ambition.
Col. JOHN G. WALKER, the nominee
for Lieutenant Governor, is a name familiar
TO the Democracy Of Indiana He has served
as a menber Of the State Legislature, was for
aconsiderable period editor of the Laporte Re
publican Times, and more recently ofthe State
Sentinel, in all which capacities he proved
himself equsl to the task set before him.
He is admirably qualified by his talents and
his experience for the duties of the office for
which he has been nominated. The Demo
Gratis of Indiana, and the Fusionists, too, will
hear from him before the ides of October.
DANIEL MCCLURE, of Morgan, for Sec
retarxof State, is a name not so familiar as
the two preceding, but those who know him
best are his most ardent friends. He made a
bold and manly fight as a candidate for the
State Senate in 1854, and although then bea-
ten down BY the hosts 6fKnow Nothingism
End Abolitionism, he contributed much to-
wards exposing the evil tendencies of these
isms. His qualifications are of the highest
order.
Gen. JOHN w. DoDD, of Grant, the
nominee for Auditor of State, is a sound
Democrat, a gentleman of untiring ENERGY,
AM Of fine business qualifications. The
Democracy will extend to him a cordial sup
port.
AQUILLA JONES, Of Bartholomew, the
candidate for Treasurer of State, is a gentle
man well known IN Central Indiana. He
has served faithfully and ably as a member
of the Legislature, has long been an active
and influential Democrat in his county, and
in all the relations OF life has sustained an
unbIemished reputation for integrity and
h;gh moral worth.
OF Prof. LARRABEE, the nominee for
Superintendent of Public Instruction, it is
scarcely necessary for us to speak. He has
before held the Office to which he has been
nominated, and discharged its duties with f.
deIity. No officer ever labored with more
assiduity than did Prof. L., and his nomina.
ton, at this time, shows the estimation in
which he is held by the Democracy.
The nomination of JOSEPH Z. McDON-
AID, for Attorney General, will give gen.
eral satisfaction to the Democracy of the
State. Mr. Med. is n lawyer of ability and
standing, and will, if elected, discharge the
duties Of the Office to which he is nominated
in a satisfactory manner.
GORDON TANNER, the nominee fol
Reporter of the Decisions Of the Supreme
Court, is n young gentleman highly esteemed
BY all who have the pleasure Of his acquaint
ance. He is of good Democratic stock, and
will make a faithful officer.
WIN. b. BEACH, for Clerk Of the Su
preme Court, is the present incumbent, anC
has faithfully discharged the duties of his of
Ace. He is a pleasing speaker, and will d.
good service in behalf of correct principles
For the names Of the nominees foT Elec
tors and Delegates to the National Conven
ton, we must refer to the regular proceed
ings- We can only say that they are gentle
men Of ability and worth, and will faithful,
discharge the trust reposed in them.
The Democracy Of Indiana have now thei
ticket before them. OF course every on,
could NOT have his first choice; that was i'm
possible in the nature of things. But W
have a ticket combining much strength an
popularity-a ticket in which the peopl
cannot fail to have confidence.
The gentlemen who were unsuccessful
candidates for nominations will no doubt, a
good Democrats, cheerfully submit to tn
will Of the majority. There were man.
among them whom We value highly as per
sond friends, and for whose election it woul'
have given Us pleasure to labor. The De
mocracy will at some future time remembe
ard reward them.