Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-20

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5ih--I.afc DOvcIin, W. W. Frybar-
ger;
Gth-w. II. Talbot, ]. VI. Gregg;
7th-Dr +. Reed, H. *. Wilson;
9Th Il. B. Stockton, |. G. Eston;
9th-C; Hathaway, S. A. Hall;
lOth--Pliny lIoagland, G. w Nc
Connc;
1ith-J. II. coilroth, VIM. Carver.
Electors for the State at Large.
Cyrus l.. Durham and J. G. Walker;
Alternatcs.-A. A. Hammond and |
Paris G. Dunnng.
District Electors
lat District--J. M. lShanklin;
2nd--W. +. Sherrod,
3d--J. $. Hester;
fih-- d. ID. Jonea
5th--W. A. Bicklc;
6th.-.A. y. Conduiti
7th---W NJ. Franklin;
sth.-.W - Ksc,
9th-..R. =. Efllngcr;
l0th---w s, Smith;
llth.-.A. Stcclc.
Tho Resolutions adopted were very
lengthy. Tho nrst favor atrict con
struction Of tho Constitution, and that
IL ]. inexpcdicnt aud dangerous to OK
crcisc doubtful Constitutional powers.
The second ropudatc all sectional
parties and platforms concerning do.
mcatic slavery.
The third endorsed tho principles CON
tainod in the organic laws establishing
tho Territories OF Kansas and Nebras-
ka.
Tho fourth eays that il has been fully
demonstrated that by tho uniform mp.
plication OF this Democratic principle
to the organization Of Territories, and
to tho admission of new States, with
or without domestic slavery, as they
may elect, tho equal rights OF oil tho
States may be reserved intact.
Filth, refers to the contest now going
on for tho Spcakcrshlp at Washington,
and calls on tho Democrats from 'Indi-
ana to stand firmly by the regular no.
minco Of tho Democratic party.
Sixth, discountonanccs tho political
agitation Of tho slavery qucstion.
Seventh, flyors the honorable and
peaceful acquisition of Cuba.
Eight. dcnounces tho laws recently
enacted Ia Massachusetts, In regard Ia
foreign born citizens.
Ninth, opposes tho efforts of the 80.
called Republican party TO kindlc ancw
tho fires of ianatcism and the establish
mcnt of laws calculated to infringe or
tho rights OF tho people.
Tenth, wishes success 10 the admins
trhtlon of james Buchanan, and on al
proper oceasoins will defend his action,
when errryiug out the principles Of III,
Democratic party against the unjust at
tocks of tho Republican party.
Eleventh, endorses tho Admlnistra
ton of Gov Willard.
Twelfth, inetructs tho delegates TO th,
Charleston Convention TO vote rs uni
for stephen a. Douglas M the candidat,
for tho Presidency.
Thirteenth, protests against oil acts ol
innammatory appeals which tend I,
make tho Union less perfect, or TO 100
padiso or disturb tho domestic tranquil
ity or mar tho spirit OF harmony, cont
denco and concession upon which th,
Union formed BY our fathers.
Fourteenth, denounccs the Harper
Ferry raid.
Fifteenth, fhyors n homestead law /,
actual settlers on tho public lands.
) Sixteenth, accepts tho decisions o
} tho Supreme Court ns but tho cvdcnc
Of the true meaning Of tho Constl,u
Q ton.
Q Seventeenth, ro-alllrms tho principle
contained In tho Cincinnati Platform
=. as cxpounded by Buchanan's lettcr Q
!. acceptance.
= Eighteenth, opposes the ro.opcning @
y tho African slave trade.
Q Nineteenth, that naturllzod citizen,
!. after declaring their intention TO be
J. come citizens Of our government, mr.
r entitled to It's protection In foioig
Q lands, tho Same rs native born cltizcnG
Y raA- Gov. Lctcher, after having take
J. tho oath as Chief Magistrate of Vii
!. ginia, informed tho Legislature that b
o had no message TO communicate Il
!. present, lilo thinks that body has bee