Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23
The Illinois Democratic Convention.


The attendance upon the Democratic conven-
ton yesterday, in point of numbers, and the high
character of its members, was equal to any po-
litical assemblage ever convened in the State.
Ninety three of the one hundred and two counties
were represented, by over five hundred delegates,
embracing among their number many of the best
men of the State, men who have been justly
honored by the people in various public capacities,
and who, in turn, have done honor to the State,
in the services they have rendered. This large
assemblage of the wise and good men of the De
mocracy of Illinois, convened at this Indictment
season, were not drawn together by the ordinary
inducements of such meetings. There were no
party candidates to nominate; no ends to subserye
for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of individuals, but n
higher incentive, more noble object, was in
view-the preservation of their country, as be-
queathed by their fathers-the staying of reck-
less, senseless strife which brings naught to view
but bloodshed and anarchy-the subversion of
the proud fabric of our government, the topping
of the citadel of our liberties.
1t was a proud sight this to the patriot, this
gathering of the veterans and their younger COM
patriots of the Illinois Democracy. 1t was a
speaking proof of the deep and wide spread feel
ing which prevails among the people in regard to
the fearful crisis to which the country has been
brought.
In its deliberations in the selection of its Off
GERS and its committees, the Convention showed
that each member felt the importance of its ac-
ton. The venerable Zadoc Casey was chosen to
preside, than whom none are better fitted and
none more worthy. So of the other officers of
the Convention. The committee on Resolutions
embraced among its number some of the best ju-
rists of the State, including all the judges of the
Supreme Court, the United States District Judge,
and other gentlemen noted for their talents pa
triotism and sound democracy. Their report,
which was unanimously adopted, is worthy of
such committee. Its temperate tone, wise
counsel and sound Constitutional doctrine, will
commend il to the approval of all not blinded by
partisan rancor.
The principles and policy enunciated by the re-
port was most ably and eloquently sustained by
the various speakers who addressed the conven-
ton. All seemed to be-were-governedb by the
same spirit, desire for the preservation of our
glorious Union, not by the strong arm of military
power, but by the suasive appliances of peace, of
perpetual affection, of patriotism. Their remark,
were responded to with thunders ofapplause from
the immense audience who filled the galleries and
Hobbies.
We have faith that the action of Yesterdays
convention will be productive ofbeneficial results
1t will indicate to the people of the Union that
the Democracy of Illinois, at least, are still i'm
bued with that conservatism which has hitherto
marked every stage of its history; that while ten
acious of the behests and guarantees of the Con-
stituton, they, with jackson. are for its mainten
ance by measures of peace. They have proven
that i'm defense of their countrys rights against
foreign foe they have not spared the blood Of
their sons, and they would not now mar their
record by evincng willingness TO imbrue their
hands in the blood of their kindred when hapless
differences may be adjusted by peaceful means
SPRINGFIELD REGISTER