Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10
DAY MORNING, JANUARY 40, 1856.
Floyd County.


gates to the Democratic State Convention, b
be held at indianapolis on the 9Th of Jauu
airy next, met at the Union Democratic Hall
New Albany, and proceeded TO do busines
by the appointment of Samuel H. Owen
President, aud w. w. Tuley Secretary.
On motion, Messrs. Kent, Kerr, Monroe
Knapp, and Ferguson were appointed com
mittee to draft resolutions expressive of tn,
sense of the convention.
The committee having retired, the conven
ton was addressed by Simeon X. Wolfe
Esq, in an eloquent, mastery, aud patriot,
style.
Mr.. Kent, chairman of the committee oil
resolutions, made the following report:
ResolUed, That relying upon the capacity, in
tellg nee, and integrity of the people for all the
purposes of government, We have an abiding
conviction of the perpetuity of our republican
I institutions.
ResOIced, That the history of political parties
for the last few months, affords conclusive and
undeniable evidence, that the Democratic party
is the only national political organization in the
United States
Resolved, That underlying our republican
form of government is the great and vital prin-
cple. that the people who inhabit Stale or
Territory shall have the right of determining
| the character of the institutions under which
they are to live, and by which they to be
governed.
ResolDed, That any attempt by pro slavery
advocates from the South. or abolition fanaI les
from the North, to control the elective franchise
and internal policy Of Kansas is a violation of
the rights of the actual settlers of the Territory
and should be deprecated by every friend of the
federal compact. xl
ReSoloed, That secret political organizations
based upon hostility 10 race and religion, are
inimical to the spirit and gerius os our free in
stitutions, and should receive the firm and
united opposition of every friend of civil and
religious liberty. -. a
Resoioed, That while we are in favor of con-
stitutional Legislation to suppress the evils of
intemperance, we are opposed to the unconsti-
tutional infringement of the rights of the eiti-
zen-the searching of private houses, and the
seizure. confscation, and destruction Of private
property to correct the evil.
Resoioed, That the firm, united, and national
position occupied by the Democratic members
of the House of Representatives, in the Congress
of the United States, is in commendable contrast
with the dangerous sectional aud unconstitu
tional adverse political elements Of the opposi
ton, aud merits, as it enthusiastically receives,
the warm approval of every lover of his coun-
try, and friend of the American Union.
ResoLoed, That i'm the selection and dstribu-
ton of candidates for office, just apportion-
ment throughout the State is called for by sound
policy, aud proper respect and appreciation Of
the entire Democracy OF our growing common
wealth.
Resolued, That while we feel reluctance in
discriminating between the many worthy and
competent Democrats, for official station, we
cannot do less Il an recommend to the conven-
tion for the office of State Treasurer that faith
full public officer. and sterling Democrat, the
Hon. E. Newland, of Washington county.
Resolued, That, having the fullest confidence
in the political integrity, ability, and powerful
eloquence of our late townsman, the Hon. A. p.
| Willard, our delegates requested to use all
honorable exertions TO secure his nomination for
Governor -J v.f .Ti t. -
Resolred, That the Hon. Jesse ID. Bright, the
consistent Democrat--the uDcompromising de-
fender of civil and religious liberty, the bold
and fearless advocate of equality of rights
and privileges among all the citizens;Tand the
man of prudence and acknowledged ability,
adequate to every emergency, Is. our hrst choice
for President of TIE United States. {
Resoiued, That the thanks of the Democracy
of Floyd county are due John b. Norman, for
the able manner with which he conducted the
New Albany Ledger while under his auspices,
and that we have no doubt, as Editor of the
State Sentinel, he will render general satsfac-
ton to the Democracy of the State. We cheer
fully recommend him to the support of the De-
mocratic party of the State.
Resolred, That the Democrats and National
Wings of this Congressional District have rea-
son to be proud OF the noble and patriotic course
of our able and eloquent member Hon w. II.
English, in opposing the anti-Republican and
anti Christian dogmas of Know Nothingism,
and the unconstitutional sectionalism of the
Black Republicans.
Resolred, That We recognize in B. p Douglass,
of Harrison county, who is a candidate for Audi
/ of tatss sta nd
crat worthy the highest confidence of our party
in the State of Indiana.
| Res0Lued That while fanaticism and sectarian-
ism wage war upon the liberal institutions of the
country il bee, mes the duty of all patriotic cti-
zens to unite for the defense Of the constitution,
and the rights acquired under the federal COM
pact; and to all such we cordially extend the
fraternal hand of fellowship.
On motion of Mr. Morrison, three delegates
from the county townships and five from New
Albany township, were appointed as delegates
to the Convention TO be held at Indianapolis
on the 9Th of January, to wit:
Neo0 albany Iownship--J. NJ. Morrison, p,
NJ Kent, j. b. Winstandley, Val. Graf, and
Adam Knapp.
Franklin Township j. P. Farnsley, V
Newman, and JOS. Bunk.
Georgetown To,onsnp-Jam Burger, j
| L. yler, anu -. -. lealOru.
Lafayette Totonship-John Jones, V. Scott
and j. Byerley.
Greenv,He T0pnship-W. Ferguson, Esq.
Cyrus Bradford, and Francis Collins
On notion
| Resolred, That all Democrats from the Coun
i ty of Floyd, who shall attend the State Conven
ton the Sth of January, be recognized a
additional delegates, and are hereby fully au
thorized 10 act in conjunction with the Demo
Gratis specially named as delegates from the sew
eral townships of Floyd county.
90 motion the proceedings Of the conven-
ton were ordered to be published in the
State Sentinel and New Albany Ledger.
After Mr.. VOL had concluded, DIR. Eli.
f iah Newland responded to the cali of the
meeting by few well timed remarks on the
distinctive differences between the Democra.
cy and the fusionists, showing the rational
elevating, humanizing, just, and liberal prin
ciples and policy of the former as in strong
contrast to the sectional, narrow, intolerant
unjust, and dangerous principles and measures
of the latter.
p. NJ. Kent, Esq also made a few remarks
| upon the dangerous doctrine and practices o
the Black Republicans, Know Nothings anC
factionists generally, now arrayed against the
Democracy. Notice was here given that q
; Democratic meeting would be held at
O'Clock, p. NJ.
On motion the convention adjourned.
S. Ii. OWEN, President
w. w. TULEY, Secretary.
Washington County.