Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-17

regiment Will give an account OF ilSelf WORTHY
the gallant "Hoosier State" State we ali fea
proud of at all times. More anon.
i am, sir, yours very truly, Nj. ID. j. B.
Democratic Convention I'm madsssf
County 800 Democrats i'm Ccun.
Gil.
A Convention of the Democracy of Madisoi
county was held on the 29th of June I'll
Standard thus refers to the character of Ii
meeting and it, proceedings:
Last Saturday proud day for the Democ-
racy of Madison county. No occasion since -
have been in Madison county has called togethe
so large a number of the true and tried men 4
the party. Ii seemed to be general uprising oi
the true Union men Of the cOunty-men who
have opposed the ialAtical and disunion course Of
the abolitionisis since the demon frst reared its
hydra head ---r .rs O.. ---......
No notice was issued for this meeting until late
on Monday; consequently the notice was short,
and could hardly have been general; vet the De
mocracy seemed to be electrified by the thought
q that an opportunity to offer itself for them
to demonstrate that the party is not yet dead, bus
is still alive, and prepared TO do battle for the
Union.
Early in the day the people commenced aTTris
ing, and before noon our streets were crogdes.
The democracy seemed determined 10 set at rest.
and that too, forever, the base slander that they
were secessionists and disunonists.
Immediately after dinner, procession was
formed under the marshalship of Col. Berry,
which proceeded to the beautiful grove Of Hon
A. jackson, just west of town. Here the con
vention was organized by electng DIR. Hunt pres.
dent, with other officers. Rev. VIM. Paris IL
voked Divine blessing. in one Of the most elo-
quent, patriotic and effective prayers We have
seldom listened to.
The convention then proceeded to business, II
appointing committee on resolutions. While
this committee was preparing an address and re
olutiohs Mr.. J. W. SansberTy was called upon,
end made powerful and whitening speech, which
fell with crushing force upon those who has
been traducing the democracy and some OF ts
members. Language would fail ms in doing jus
tice 10 this most excellent speech.
The report of the committee will be found IN
the proceedings. 1t was received with unanmty
and deep expression Of appreciation. twill com
mend itself 20 the Democracy everywhere
We have never Witnessed a meeting anyNheTs
that had such a good effect. The traducers Y.
the Democracy have dropped their helds n
shame, while the Democrats are exnltant. The i.
will long remember this triumph of theirs-snd 9
glorious triumph il was, too. Old Madison IS ali
right.
A well written address and the following pre-
amble and resolutions were presented 10y the con.
mittee:
WHEREAS, In the midst of the dangers tn
threaten our country and her institutions, and q
welfare Of society, il is of the highest important
that the influence of political parties and of eEery
citizen be exerted for the right, aud that sucl
useful influence be not impaired And
WHEREAS, Efforts have been made in our midf
for partisan. personal, selfish and bad purpost
to misrepresent the position and purposes Of Deri
ocrats and of the Democratic party, AZ i right auc
proper that the Democracy of Madison count
in accordance with usage, now assembled L. ma
convention for that purpose, make known the
views upon the subjects of public concern; thei a
fore.
Resolued, That. with pride and satisfaction.
contemplate the history and achievements 81 q +
Democratic party, its intimate connection vii
ever, important movement of the Governmcn
it, powerful influence in shaping public polio
and controlling legislative and executive me-
ures-and that during the long period of the
cendancy of that party, the richest blessings
heaven and of good government were eigoyt
by US as a people-respected abroad. and unite
happy. and prosperous az home-our advanc
ment in everything that constitutes nation
greatness, was without parallel in the history
man.
Resolped, That the memories Of the past
the calamues Of the present unite in calling
to the discharge of the highest duties that c
devolve upon the citizen aud sdmonish Us IL
reason, patriotism, and the spirit Of our reiie;c
should govern US and not passion, selfishness ana
hatred.
Resolved, That subordination to the Constitr
tonal authorities of the Government, and obed
ence 10 the laws is cardinal doctrine of q
Democratic party, and that in accordance there
with, will respect the authority of the present
Federal Administration, however much We nay
regret the calamities which beial the country il
consequence of a sectional triumph: and that w,
will give il our support in the prosecution of TIN
present war, while the same is carried on for th'
purpose of supTressng rebellion against the con
stituted authorities only, and not for the rurpos
of oyerturning local or domestic Institutions, un
Ill by some proper adjustment Of our troubles
peace NAV be restored, with all its attendan
blessings, for which We viii hope and pray.
ResolUed, That il is high duty 10 manta
our institutions, as they came from the hands o
the revolutionary fathers and that we will resisi
| by every proper means, and with all our power
the efforts of designing and ambitious men 20 sub
vert the same and in their stead TO establish Ger:
| trail despotsm.
Resolued, That the liberty and safety Of III
citizen depend upon the supremacy Of the Law
whereby tho rich and the poor, the powerful an
the feeble, are alike governed and protected-th
shield of us all-and that the efforts Of mschev
ous and designing persons to substitute mob vio
lence and a reign of terror for the law and th
authority of the courts, viii be condemned by a.
| good citizens. and we would guard our prop
erty and our liberties, ought, must and viii b
| resisted.
ResOlued, That il is both the interest and du.
| OF the people TO watch the conduct Of those me
who do not themselves 60 TO fight the battles, bu
% make personal gain out Of the cause Of a.
country, seek popularity by pretending great p
triotism, and attacking the fidelity and PATRIOTS
of others.
Resoiued, That we will stand by the laws-thr
we will maintain our rights and privileges, b
guaranteed by the Constitution and the laws, thi
we will hold all men as public enemies who a.
tempt to trample upon the laws and 20 destr
the rights, privileges and liberties Of the peopl'
and that for the good of our country We "
maintain and manifest spirit OF religioi
which is gentle and easy 10 be entreated, wbi.
is not easily provoked. and which commands a..
we be charitable and kiild, aud that We do un
Others as we would that they would dc unto n
and that we will hope that the God of ProsSdene
will return and again bless our country
On motion OF n. Berry tho report vas unaF
imously adopted amid the shouts OF the mutt
tude -
The Anderson Standard and Republican, al
the indianapolis Sentinel and Cincinnati e
quirer were requested to publish the prcseecinl
Y, of the Convention g. ~.