Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18
creat Democratlc union mas. Con-

in Frankfort, on Saturday, the 9Th Of September,
1861, in pursuance of the following call, which
was signed by over 400 voters:
I'VE, the undersigned, citizens Of Clinton coun
ty. Indiana, do hereby request that there be
| Democratic Union Mass Convention held at
Frankfort at an early day, for the purpose of ef-
fecting more perfect organization, TO interchange
opinions as will best promote the cause of the
union of the States, knowing no North, no
South, no East, no West. and nothing but the
| Union, and to maintain the integrity of our Gov
erDment, the Constitution, and the enforcement
of the Laws"
The Convention was organized by calling Col
Noah T. CatterIin to the chair, who briefly stated
the object of the meeting.
On motion of Leander McClurg, Esq, John
Barner and Benz. B. Jeffres. Esq, were elected
Secretaries, and on motion of William Seawright,
Esq. the following named persons. soldiers of the
war of 1912, we're elected Vice Presidents, to
wit: Capt. James Morrison. John Rife, Henry
Haynes, Henry Pursifull, George Smith, Peter
Gay, (and others, names not furnished.J
On motion of William A. Bell, Esq. COM
mittee. consisting of three persons from the town
ship of Jackson, and one from each of other
townships in the county be selected to draft rcso-
lutions to be presented for the deiberaton of the
meeting.
Thereupon the following named gentlemen
were selected, to wit:
William A. Bell, of Michigan township; Jas.
j. Perrin, Ross; James Armstrong, of johnson;
Samuel Merrill, Washington William Rogers,
Peru; Thomas Lynch. Warren; George W Tenn
pie, Owen; Jacob Pickard. Sugar Creek; Isaac
Newhouse. KirkIin; William Henry, Madison;
Leander McClurg. Henry G. Morrison, and Cor.
neus Miller, Jackson
On motion of William Boyls, Esq, the tempo
rary officers of the Convention were elected as
the permanent officers of the day.
On motion Of Isaac Cook. Esq. all resolutions
prepared for the action OF the Convention were
referred to that Committee.
On motion of Henry @. Morrison, the Presi-
dent was requested to select Democratic Gen.
tral Committee. and report to the meeting.
The Convention then adjourned until O'Clock
p. NJ, to meet at the stand east of the Court
House.
At one O'Clock p NJ, the Convention assem-
bled.
The President presented the names of cen
trail cOmmittee-Henry g. Morrison, Samuel Me-
Mutt, Nathaniel Bell, John Barner, sen. and
Cornelius j. Miller, which was concurred in by
the Convention.
Thomas b. Ward and John s Williams, OF
Lafayette. being now called to the stand adj
dressed the large audience for an hour each, very
ably and eoquently, in behalf of the Union and
the Constitution, to which the audience gave
their good attention. At the close of the add
dresses resolution was unanimously passed
thanking the orators for their able speeches, and
requesting copies for publication.
The committee on resolutions now appeared Oh
| ba sta md nd toll oh Ghairu
William A. Bell, Esq, the following resolutions
which were, by request, read the second time. and
on motion of Isaac Cook, were acted upon sepa
rately and unanimously adopted by a separate
vote on each resolution:
/. Res0lUed, That we are. as we have always
been, unaIterably attached to the Constitution by
which the Union of the States formed anG
established and desire its preservation. and be
leve that faithful observance OF its principles
can alone secure the existence of the Union anC
permanent happiness of the people.
2. That however much we may regret the
causes of the civil war now upon US. we are in la
vor of the most vigorous prosecution OF the same
to an honorable termination. That while we are
in favor of defending the flag of our country anC
maintaining the supremacy of our Government
we are opposed to its prosecution for the purpose
ofinterfering with any of The constitutional rights
of any of the people or the States.
3. That reconstruction of the Union upon the
principles of the present Federal Constitution
ought to be the controlling object of the furthel
prosecution of this war: and as that only can bt
accomplished by securing the ascendency of the
Union party in the Southern States We insis
that those who hold control of our Government
shall tender to the Union men of the South som,
definite and equitable plan of settlement by which
all sectional strife shall be forever put to rest.
6. That we denOunce as destructive OF civil
liberty all acts of violence against the citizens oil
this country, whether perpetrated by lawess mob
or under the cloak of usurped authority, and W,
call upon Democratic friends everywhere to show
their devotion to the Constitution and laws O
their country by faithfully observing them and
diseountenancing their violation. That freedom
of speech and ct the press are rights guaranteed
to us by the Constitution, and shall be main
tanned.
5. That the persistent efforts by the Republi
cans and Republican editors to make it appea
that IA large portion of the Democrats are trai
tors. is calculated to encourage the enemy and
promote the cause of treason, and the SAINT
should be promptly dscountenanced by ever,
loyal friend of the Government
8. That in the language of President Lincoln
"Can aliens make treaties easier than their friends
Can treaties be more faithfully enforced between
aliens than laws among riendsf Suppose you &
to war, you can not fight always; aud when afte
much loss on both sides and gain eithe
you cease fighting, the old identical questions a:
to terms of intercourse are again upon you.
Therefore we would hail with satisfaction thu
restoration of peace to our country, and woul'
rejoice in the adoption OF measures for the set
Element of our National difficulties that woult
be just and honorable to both sections, in prefer
ence TO internal war.
Z. That we condemn agitation and fanatic
North and South, and hold them responsible 70
the present deplorabe contest threatening tn
safety of our beloved country
8. That the liberty of speech and the press i
the inherent right of freemen and the sheet an
Choir OF free government, and that we repudiat
and denounce all attempts of mobocrats and ex
tremists to suppress the same by threats or vic
lence. reae tte e ri - ~
9. That the State Sentinel and Cincinnati En-
quirer in their loyal defense of the Union and tn
Constitution, freedom of speech and of the press
meets our hearty approval.
10. That we recommend the holding of
Democratic Union State Convention at Indiana
polls the coming winter
IL. That the above be forwarded to the Ores
cent, State Sentinel and Cincinnati Enquirer 70
publication. ft
The convention addressed by Messrs. Say
Ter, Catterlin, McClurg. Bell and Packard on til
resolution and side resolution offered. Afte
which,
On notion of Wm.V johnson, ESQ.,, the meet
ing adjourned sine die
N. T. CATTERLIN, Pres't.
B 5. B B. JErra.rs. Secretaries.