Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-08
Cass county Democratic convention

Cass County Democratic convention.
Pursuant to n cal of the Chairman of the
Democratic County Committee. meeting of
Democrats Of Cass county was held ut the Court
House, OH Saturday. January 4, 1862 at l o
clock F. Nj
The meeting was called to order by~S A. Hail.
Chairman OF the Committee, who stated the oh
iect of the meeting and the circumstances attend
ing the call
Dr. j. A Taylcr was appointed Chairman and
c. W Julian Secretary.
On motion il was resolved to send nine dele
gates 10 the Democratic State Convention on the
9Th of january.
George W Blakemore moved to appoint a com
mittee of three 20 select delegates to the State
Convention. The Chair appointed George W.
Blakemore, r. NJ Bliss and ". G.. Bright. said
committee The following delegates and alter
mates reported to the meeting, and the re
port unanimously agreed to:
Delegates-S. A. Hall. j. A. Taylor, W. Il.
Stuart, james Cheney. Daniel kistler, c. W. An
derson, NJ b. Knowlton, Wash. kuns, geo. t.
Adams
Alternates-S. L. McFddin, H. NJ Edison. d.
\. Rudolph Blair Buchanan, c. B. knowlton
n NJ Bliss, George Julian, Peter Smith, r.
On motion of S L. McFadin, the Chair was
instructed 10 dIfpiit 4 0tilihilttt VI tlitc VII
resolutions, and ). l.. McFadin, Samuel Wilson
and s A. Hall were appointed such Committee
The Committee reported the following resolu-
tons which were unanimously adopted:
ReS0lrcd, That the Democracy of Cass county
heartily reaftirm the resolutions of principle
adopted at ther last County Convention, as fol
lows:
"Resolced, That the Democratic party of Cass
county in Convention assembled, believing their
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ton and maintenance of the Union, proudly reit-
crate their endorsement OF the Platform of Prin-
ciples adopted at Cincinnati in 1856. and re at
trmed ut Charleston and Baltimore in 1860 by
the Democratic National Convention.
ReSoired, Tat the civil war by which our
country is al present distracted is the natural off
sprnt. of mis- guided sectionalism engendered by
fanatica agiators North as well as South. and
that the Democratic party have equally opposed
the extremists of both sections. and having at all
times zellously c0utended for the administration
Of the General Government within its Constitu
tioual limits that party is in no way responsible
for calamities thathave resulted from departure
from it, doctrines, and a disregard of lis warning
and advice
Resolred. That We cordially indorse the pairi-
otic sentiment Of the lainented Douglas that
The Constitution and IL guarantees are the
birthricht of every American citizen: that We
know OF mode bN winch "A lOND citZen may 50
well demonstrate his devotion 70 his country,
by sustaining the aag. tie Constitution and the
Union under all circumstances. against All assail
ants al home and abroad; and hence that il be
comes the imperative duty OF every Union man,
OF every friend Of constitutional liberty. TO rally
10 the support Of our common country, IT. Gov
eminent and flag. as the only means OF checking
the progress Of revolution and of preserving the
Union OF tho States.
Resolred That in this national emergency the
Democracy, hanishing All feeling of passion and
recruitment. win recolect only their duty 70 the
whole country that this war should not be waged
in conquest or subugation nor purpose Of over
throwing or interfering with the rights or instliu
tons OF the State, but TO defend and maintain
the supremacy OF the Constitution, and 20 pre-
serve the Union. with all the dignity equality
and rights OF the several States unimpaired; and
thatas soon a. these objects are accomplished, the
wax ought 10 cease.
ReSaired That ours being Democratic form
of 20, ernment, ant the right to rule being vested
ia the people the officers OF the Government are
public servants, AMI the people have the right 10
investigate their conduct and approve or disap.
prove whatever they think proper. he the officer
or officers ever so higi IN authority and power:
and ~ threats Of mob violence should be Above
20 deter them from the exercise OF tie right Al
all tines. nor from the proper exercise OF their
constitutional and boaSteI right of tree thought
ami free speech.
Resolred. That al who endorse the principles