Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-18
Democratic Fusion Platform, adopted
January, 9Th, 1863, and warran.
ted to be good till June, I'd, 1865,

Democratic Fusion Platform, adopted
January, 9Th, 1853, and warran-
ted to be good till June, I'd, 1865,
when it will be subject to such
change as the expounders Of the
Constitution may deem necessary
for the interests Of Slavery.
Whereas, The time is noar at band
when the people Of Indiana will be
called upon to indicate by an express
sion Mt the ballot box, the measures
and policy which they approve. and
wish to be executed in tie admins
trait Of their government.
Resolved, That the Democratic par
ty Of the State. There in convention
assembled. in conformity with estab-
lished usage. and with a firm reliance
on the virtue and intelligence OF the
people. submit the following declara-
ton Of principles.
Resolved, We approve the prlncl-
pie Of the compromise measure OF IL
so. and their application as embodied
in the Kansas Nebraska bill, and will
faithfully maintain them.
Resolved. We recognize the great
body Of the people as the only tribu-
nal for decision Of questions alice
ting their government, both as 10 men
and measures; and open appeals to
their reason and patriotism as the le-
climate means Of influencing their
action and we utterly condemn all
associations and combinations for po-
litical purposes formed to govern them
by oaihs and obligations; or other
compulsory means. or TO impair the
exercise Of free will and independent
! iudgemcnt.among them. And we hold
/ in adherence all secret political or
ders and organizations. deeming them
dan erous to the stability OF govern
ment and the rights Of the people.
Resolved. We are in favor OF relig'
ious federation, as the founders OF oui
republican institutions achieved anc
understood IL, and secured its enjoy,
ment by constitutional guarantees; anc
we declare that il ought TO be main
tanned free from invasion either by
means of legislative interference, o.
the equally tyrannical prescription o
political parties. founded on bigotr,
and ideas Of intolerance.
Resolved, While we esteem il th'
. duty OF governmd.t TO foster and pro
tect religion without invidious prefer
ences, leaving all free TO choose anon.
denominations according TO their con
sciences and while VIC esteem 1t tn
part OF true religion, under every form
to render allegiance and due supper
to government, recognizing the con
, sutution rs the supreme law in all tenn
, poraI and political concerns we Dol.
the separate administration OF the al
fairs OF Church and State, essential I
prevent that union OF the two. whicl
/. experience has shown to be perniciou
. TO both. aud the worst form Of Tyran
: ny.
Resolved. That while we are In IA
= yor Of Sobriety and Temperance an
/ of al proper means for the PROMOTE
y Of those virtues. we are uncondliion
9 ally opposed tothe Piohibitory Liquo
E Law passed all the last session OF n
General Assembly Of this State. an
!. to any enactment embodying the OF
/; pressive and arbitrary provisions
}. that law.
' Resolved. That our naturslizat'o
: laws, our republican institutions OF
c marvellous gtow;h in national grea
Is ness and the happiness OF our peopl
e have been and are irresistible induce
e ments aud invitations 20 the inhah
|. tants of less favored lands to becon
' citisens Of ours; and the past exp
l. rieuce, Justice, sound policy. and n
!. lional pride. oil concur to favor .
1t continuance of our present naturaliz