Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-28

claimed by Northern AbDlitionsts and NJ least
one Northern Legislature. aud should be con-
de mned and opposed by MI good men az ali times
a tending 70 the abrogation OF law aud tie inau-
gurarion Of evil war And, DENYING his righf Of
secession. declare that the present rebellion
against Feleral authority. and the atfempt to
overthrow, by resort to force. the best Govern
ment which the ever shone upon. i both un-
reasonable and criminal--an indelensibe viola
ton of all the pledges which citizenship implies,
and such an outrage against humanity and civil
zation ms even the aggressions and menaces Of
Northern Aboltionists, during the thirty years Of
vengeful warfare upon Southern Institutions, can
not Justify or palliale.
Rssolred. That while this civil war continues n
is our duty and the duty Of all loyal citizens to
render to the Government a cheerful and earnest
support; 10 stand by il in the enforcement of all
constitutional measures tending 20 the suppress
sion of armed rebellion: 20 give It's officers. far
they are true 10 the trusts repOsed i'm them the
aid and comfort which may be derived from our
moral influence and physical resources. And that
We extend 10 those citizens of our own and other
States. who have responded TO the call of the
Government for that protection which arms alone
can give. our hearty commentator and warmest
sympathies. We congratulate them upon the re
cent brilliant victories which their valOr has
achieved. and bespeak for them, when their work
shall have been accomplished and their purpose
cOusummated IN the restoration of the Union the
warm gratitude of all true patriots
ReSOiUed That the effort now being made 10
divert the from IT. original purpose, pro
claimed by the President and Congress of the
United States seven months ago-,he mainten
ance of the Federal Constitution and the preser-
walton of the Unions integrity-aLd 10 turn il
into a war for the emancipation Of slaves and the
subjugatiOn of the Southern States, or their re-
turn 10 a territorial condition, Is an effort against
the Union, against the Constitution, against jus
lice, and against humanity, and should be prompt
" frowned upon by all the friends of Democratic
institutions. Ii l. unworthy the support OF loyal
citizens, and can find support only with sectional
fanatics, who have no love for the Union. or &c
sire for its restoration, and whose highest pr riot
ism is an unnatural and unrighteouS hatred of the
citizens of sister States And whereas, we per
ceive gratifying indications that President Lin
coin is resisting and will continue 20 resist this
reasonable effort il is further resolved that in
such patriotic resistance he is entitled to- ard does
and shall continne to receive, our cordial sympa-
thy and unialterng support.
ResOtred, That To bring the present war TO a
final and happy conclusion, and secure a union
of hearts well union of hands, il Is alSo-
lutely necessary to reasSure the misguided people
of the South that we mean no warfare upon their
rights, and actuated by no spirit OF revenge;
to disavow, in the language of Gov. Spraeue
"any other wish than that of bringing together
these now belligerent States, without the loss TO
any one of them OF single right privilege
which it has heretofore enjoyed" TO show, by
our acts as well as 10y our professions, that our
whole purpose is To preserve our Gov eminent just
as II came to Us from the hands of our fathers
to regard all the guarantees of the Constitution,
whether to States or to the people OF the States-
and to become once more powerful and prosper
Gus nation and n harmonious and happy people
And that, to this end, it is the duty of the Demo
cratic party not only TO preserve its distinctive
organization, but to demonstrate, by honorable
and pItriotic measures both its determination
and its power To withstand and render harmless
the assaults OF Northern SectiOnalists upon CON
sttutional liberty.
Resolred. That the effort now being made TO
secure to adopted citizens in this State their Just
political rights meets with our hearty sympathy
and Is entitled to and shall receive our cordial
support: that the purpose of this effort is espe-
caly commended TO us at this time by the
promptness and unaBimity with which this class
of our citizens rallying to the support of our
insttutions and that we urge upon the present
General Assembly OF our State to take such
measures are necessary to bring their claims to
an equality of political privilege directly before
the PEOPLE.
Governor VIM Sprague was renominated by
reclamation for Governor, and Sam G.. Arnold
for Lieutenant Governor. John h Bartlett was
nominated for Secretary of State, Wal:el 5. Bur
ges for Attorney General, aud Samuel b. Parker
for State Treasurer Gov Sprague in response
to a committee who informed him of the nomina-
tons made, accepted the position assigned him.
and thanked the convention tor the honor con
ferred. number of speeches made by
prominent Democrats, and the convention adj
iOurned amid much enthusiasm