The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1860-02-08
Indiana Democratic State Con-
vention.---The Resolutions.

The following are the Resolutions adop-
ted by the Indiana Democratic State Con-
vention
Whereas, The time is fast approaching when the
American people are again to be called upon, in
consonance with the requirements of the Constitu-
ton aud laws, to determine by their sufrages what
principles shall be recognized and adhered to in the
administration Of public affairs and to selectagents
who are to be invested with the high trust of car
rying those principles effect therefore it is by
this Convention, representing the masses ofthe De-
mocracy of Indiana, this day.
Rssolgsd, That our Federal Government is one Of
limited power, derived solely from the Constitution
that the grants Of power made therein ought to be
strictly construed BY all departments and agents
Of the Government, and that it is inerpedient and
dangerous to exercise doubtful constitutional pow.
ers.
Resolged, That now. as heretofore, claiming tel.
low-ship with and earnestly desiring the coopera.
ton Of all who regard the preservation Of the Union
and the Constitution as the paramount issue, We
again declare our reputation Of all sectional par.
ties and platforms concerning domestic slavery,
which tend to cmbro the States, and incite to trea
son and armed resistance tolaw, snd whose svowed
purpose. If consumated, must end in disunion and
civil war.
/ Resolsed That the history Of the past fully At
tests the correctness and wisdom Of the adoption
by the American Democracy Of the principles con
tanned in the organic laws establishing the Terrific
RES of Kansas and Nebraska, as embodying tn
only safe and sound solution Of the slavery ques
ton upon which the great national idea Of the PEG
pie Of the whole country can repose in its deter
mined conservatism of the Union; non-interferenc
i by Congress with slavery in State or Territory,
in the District Of Columbia.
+ Rssolped, That it has been fully demonstrated
that BY the uniform application OF this Democrats
principle to the organization Of Territories, and
r, the admission Of new States with or without Dc
Il nestle slavery, as they may elect, the equal right
of all the States may be preserved intact the orie
8 inal compacts Of the Constitution maintained inv
y olate, and the perpetuity and expansion Of tn
Union insured to its utmost capacity, embracing
/. peace and harmony every future American Stat
e that may be constituted or annexed with repul
n lican form Of government,
,f4 Resolved That in the harmony and union OF u
it Democratic party consists the strongest bond
e union among the several States ofths Contcderac
lie and that the harmony and union Of our party @
of only be maintained strict observance and iat
,e fill adherence 10 the established rules and regul
ID ons of the party therefore be it further resolve
ID Shat in the contest now going on for the election
Is Speaker Of the House OF Representatives at Was
d ington, it is the imperative duty OF every Dem
,e crat from Indiana, to stand firmly by, and suppe
to by bis vote for that Office the regular nominee
,g the Democratic party.
BE- Resolved, That it is the deliberate opinion oft
Of Convention that the subject Of slavery has be
i'll too long mingled with party politics, and as
nv result has been the creation Of sectional parti
ID contrary to the advice letter. and spirit Of the ia
n. well address of the Father Of our common count
On and therefore tits the duty Of every CITIZEN MOI
o.. and South, East and West, to disc0untenance
it parties and organizations that thus violate
nd spirit Of the Constitution and the adyice Of Wa
". ington.
IS Rssolued, That recognizing its Importance
do measure OF great national interest in securing
or ascendency in the Gulf Of Mexico, and maintain
permanent protection to American commerce
shall hsifMith satisfaction the success Of aus eaiu