Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-30

WHknKAs, The Democratic party having, from
he date Of IL organization been IN favor OF tho
maintenance Of the Uni,o and the preservationo
The Constitution, and seeing in the present condi
tiou Of the country the deplorable effects of
departure from ts time honored and conservative
principles, and the triumph Of sectionalism; and
frmls. believing that the Union and the Constitu-
ton car be preserved alone by the restoration Of
that p4rty 70 power, ve invite all true Union men
throughout the land 20 unite with u IN sustaining
its organization and carrying out is principles
Therefore.
Resolred. L. That we reafirm and endorse the
political principles that from time 70 time have
been put forth by the National Conventions OF
the Democratic party.
2 That we are unalterably attached 10 the
Constitution, by which the Union of these States
was formed and established; and that a faithful
observance Of is principles alone continue
the existence Of the Union, and the permanent
happiness OF the people.
g. That the present civil war has mainly re
suited from the long continued, unwise. and IA
Datcl agitation, in the North. Of the question OF
domestic slavery, the consequent organization OF
a geographical PARTY, guided by the sectional
platforms adopted at Buffalo. Pittsburgh, Pha
delphia, and Chicago, and the development there
by OF sectional hate and jealousy. producing Jas
had long been foreseen and predicted by u.s. its
counterpart in the South Of secession, disunion,
and armed resistance 10 the General Government,
and terminating in bloody strife between those
who should have been forever bound together by
faterbal bonds. thus bringing upon the whole
country a calamity which We are now TO meet as
loyal citizens. striving for the adoption Of that
mode of settlement best calculated to again re
store union and harmony
4. That in rejecting all propositions likely TO
result in a satisfactory adjustment OF the matters
IN dispute between the North and the South. and
especially those measures which wonld have Sc
cured the border slave States 10 the Union. and a
hearty CO operation their part in all constitu-
tional and legal measures 10 procure a return of
the more Southern States 20 their allegiance, the
Republican party assumed a fearful response
blity. and acted IN tnta disregard of the best in
terests Of the whole country.
s. That IL the party in power had shown the
same desire 10 settle, by amicable adjustment,
our internal Discussions before hostilties had ac-
tually commenced, that the Administration has
recently exhibited 10 avoid war with our an
eient enemy. Great Britain. We confidently be
Eeve that peace and harmony would now reign
throughout all our borders.
6. That the maintenance Of the Union upon
the principles of the Federal Constitution should
be the controlling object OF all who profess 10y
atty 20 the GOyernment-and In our judgment
this purpose can only be accomplished, by the
sscendeaey Of Union party in the Southern
States, which shall. bv n counter revolution. dis
place those who contfol and direct the present re
bellion. That no effort TO create or sustain such
party can be successful which il not based upon
definite settlement of the questions at issue be
tween the two sections: and we therefore demand
that some such settlement be made by additiona
constitutional guaranty, either initiated by act Of
Congress or through the medium of Nationa
Convention.
7. That the Republican party has fully demon
strated its inability To conduct the Government
through its present difficulties.
q. That we are utterly opposed TO the twiI
heresies. Northern sectionalsm and Southern
secession, as nmcal To the Constitution; an,
that freemen, IA they value the boon of civil lib
erty and the peace of the country. should frowl
Indignantly upon them.
g. That in this national emergency the Democ
racy of Indiana. banishing all feeling of passion
and resentment, will recolect only their duty Il
the whole country; that this war should not b.
waged in the spirit of conquest subugat,n
nor for the purpose of overthrowing or nterl or
Ing with the rights or institutions of the State.
but 20 defend and maintain the supremacy of tn
Constitution and 10 preserve the Union with al
the dignity, equality and rights OF the severa
States unimpaired; and that soon as these ob
iects are accomplished the war ought to cease.
I'D. That we will sustain with all our energe.
war for the maintenance the Constitution, an
fion but we are opposed to n war for the emanc
patton of the negroes, or the subjugation of tn
Southern States.
IL That the purposes avowed and advocate
by the Northern disunionists, to liberate and arr
the negro slaves. is unconstitutional insulting I
loyal citizens, disgrace to the age. is calculate
10 rctard the suppression ofthe rebellion and meet
our unqualified condemnation.
IL. That the total disregard of the writ of hd
1eo fv aufhn md 4
seizure and Imprisonment Of the citizens of loys
States where the Judiciary is in full operation
without warrant of law and without assigning an
cause or giving to the party arrested any opportt
nifty of defense, fragrant violations of the Cor
stiiuton and most alarming acts of usurpation
power. which should receive the stern rebuke
every lover of his country and of every man VIII
prizes the security and blessings of liie liberty an
property.
IL. That liberty of speech anu of the press AZ
guaranteed to the people by the Constitution. an
none but n usurper would deprive them of thes
rights: they are inestimable To the citizen an
formidable To tyrants only. And the attempt
-. which have been made since present unfortu
nate troubles, to muzzle the press and stihe FIRE
discussion, exercises of despotic power again.
which freedom revolts and which can not be toll,
rated without converting freemen into slaves
ID. That the seizure of Slidell and Mason. o
either in accordance with international law, an
80 legal; or else in violation OF such law. and 5
illegal. If the former, we lament that our natio
has been Inundated by their surrender, under
threat; If the latter, il the duty of the Ad
ministration at once 20 have disavowed the act O
their officer. and instead of incarcerating the cap
tives i'm Fort Warren. TO have Immediately RI
paired the wrong by placing them. as far as prac
ficable. In the same condition in which that oil
Ger had found them. In either event. the actio
OF the Administration was vacillating land COW
arily and degrading to the dignity OF great ma
ton.
IL. That the action of the Republican part,
manifested in the partisan character of all M
pointments of the Administration 10 civil oiic,
and in holding party caucuses by the Rcpubca
members of Congress for the purpose ofmpressin
upon the legislative action Of that body the peculia
dogmas of that party. have demonstrated that the
professions OF sacrificing party platforms. and pal
" organizations upon the altar of their country.
are but 50 many hypocritical and false pretencs
by which they hope to dupe the unwary into the
support: and We warn all loyal persons. as the
love their country. not to be deceived thereby.
10 That the disclosures made by the invest
eating committee in Congress of the enormot
frauds that have stalked into the army and nav
departments, duplicating the helds Of those d,
partments in a connivance at. If not actui
participation in system OF corruption, and
which our brave soldiers have been delrauded
their uroner supDliez and our Government thrca