Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10
vanderburgh County.

The Democracy of Vanderburgh meet a
Evansville Dec. 29th for the purpose of ap
pointing delegates to the State Convention
Hon. John Law was called 10 the chair anc
j. w. Hughes appointed Secretary. Dele.
gates to the State Convention were appoint.
ed and the following resolutions unanimously
adopted:
Resolped That the Democracy of Vanderburgh
continuing to occupy the old Jeffersenian plat
form, sanctioned a.d endorsed by Madison,
and practically enforced by Jacksonville en-
deavor to give that platform "a triumphant
asoendancy in the coming, and in all future elec-
tons.
ResOloed, That the Democracy of Wander
burgh are now and ever have been opposed to
all Intolerance and prescription on account
of birth OF religious faith-and that we will
now-as we ever have, sustain the doctrine
thus clearly enunciated on all occasions in pub
lie aud in private, by our party. -
Resoiued, That we are opposed 20 all unequal
and oppressive legislation, including unjust
and unconstitutional prohibitory laws-all en-
actments which infringe upon the rights of cit
liens, or which tend to aggrandize one section
at the expense of the other.
Resolred. That we are in favor of the great
doctrine of popular sovereignty for Territories
and for States, and are opposed to all violations
of it, come from what quarter it may-that we
approve of the Kansas and Nebraska bill-and
opposed to the repeal of the same.
ResoIced, That the democracy of Wander
burgh county recognize the sacred and inalien-
able principles which are guaranteed to the peo-
pie of the United States by the Federal Consti-
tuition. That they know no geographical lines
beyond which bind us and cement our glorious
Union of States together-that we owe allegi-
ance to no men or faction, and will support
no man for Office who does not upon the
broadest principles recognize the sovereignty
of the States and the sovereignty of the peo
pie.
ResolUed, That this meeting endorse and APP
prove the general policy of the administration
OF Joseph A. Wright as Governor of the State of
Indiana
Resoiped, That this meeting has unabated
confidence in the integrity and ability of Gen.
Franklin Pierce, and that the thanks Of the De-
mocracy of the nation due him for the able,
faithful, and patriotic manner in which he has
discharged the ar,luous aud responsible duties
of the office Of President of the United States.
Res, lued, That this meeting recommend
to the Democracy of the State. our fellow cit
izen John b. Hall, as suitable person to be
the Democratic nominee for the Secretary of
State.
Resolred, That we leave to our delegates sent
from the county to the Convention to be held
at Indianapolis, on the Sih of January next to
select candidates for State offices, full power
anu dutnotity, as representing INT democracy
of Nanderburgh, uhtrammelled by any instruc-
tons from US. Knowing and believing as we
do. that in making those selections they will
look only TO the success of the ticket. and the
promotion of the interests of our party-select-
ing,only such men whose personal and political
character will give weight and influence to the
ticket, and ensure our triumph in the elections
of the coming year. g. .1st &c
Resolred. That the delegates from the First
Congressional District of 1ndiana--the former
district-the "tenth legion" of the Democratic
party of Indiana-should harmonize and act
in concert in the Convention in The nomination
Of candidates for all offices, to be filed by said
Convention, thereby making the nomination for
offices to be filed unit as their action will be
one, in voting when the nomination is made,
Resolurds That the "Sp.rten Baud" Of seven
ty-four old line Democrats in Congress. among
whose names We proud to fnd recorded,
those Of Miller and English, the only two dem
secrats ffesn Indiana. and who~have voted for
Richardson, the democratic nominee for Speak
er on every ballot, entitled to, and will re-
ceive the praise and commendation of the dem
ocraiic party here-and throughout the Union,
for their consistent aud patriotic course in thus
voting for the democratic nominee. i