Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-16

lFoin that latent OnlOH element when unoOubt-
edly there exists, aud is only awaiting the Fed
eral power 10 set il free. But the power that
liberates must be an unquestionable exercise of
constitutional authority, and the slightest mani
festatiOn of purpose 70 make that authority
tributary 70 the cause of Abolition would newt
ablo mite that latent element at once under the
banner OF Secession.
RESOLUTIONS of New Hampsbire DEM
Ocratic State Convention.
The following resolutions unanimously
adopted by the State Convention of the Democ-
racy Of New Hampshire held on the sth inst The
Boston Post says 1.-The attendance was large and
the proceedings were marked by enthusiasm ald
unaniniity- La many respects it regarded
one Of the best gatherings Of the party ever held
in the State We call attention to the senti-
ments and spirit OF the resolutions which are al
most identical with those passed by the Demo
cratic State Convention of our own State held
OH the same day. The coincidence is remarka-
BILE. The principles enunciated by those two
Conventions are those which will be placed
upon the banners of the Northern Dem )cracy
aud under which they will struggle for the pres
ervation of the Government, the maintenance of
the Constitution and the restoration of the Union
a. il The language OF the President of
the New Hampshire Convention Judge JACKSON,
upon taking the chair. We reiterate most cordially
1T is time for action, not for talking, and that
action is to preserve the Constitution and uphold
our flag. Let preserve liberties or perish
in the attempt"
RESOLUTIONS.
ResOired, That We adhere to the old landmarks
Of the Democratic faith, as expounded by the
school of Jefferson, Madison and Jackson, viz:
a strict construction OF the Constitutions econo-
my in public expenditures; the protection of the
rights OF the States and the liberties of the PEG
pie; no consolidation of power in the Federal
Government no United States Bank and no
impOst system except for the purposes of reve
nue..
Resoired, That we denounce Northern aboli
tionism and Southern secession as the co-oprra-
ting sources OF our present calamities-alike
reasonable to the Constitution and nmical TO
the Union. The only way 10 a restored Union
and a respected Constitution. with returuing peace
and prosperity, is through the overthrow OF the
enemies TO both.
ResoIred, That the Constitution is the supreme
law of the land, and no State has the right To Sc
cede therefrom, and dissolve its connection with
the Union which that Constitution was made to
luton.
Resoired. That the duty of the General Gov
eminent TO suppress all attempts to dissolve the
Union is imperative and can not be evaded.
Resolred, That neither the President nor Con
gress can c0nstitutiOnally entertain any PROPOSE
ton which has for its object the Acknowledgement
of the Government or the dissolution of the
Union.
ResoIred, That in this national emergency
banishing all feelings of mere passion or resent
ment the Democracy of New Hampshire will
recollect only their duty to the whole country;
that this war should not be waged in any spirit of
oppression, or TOR any purpose of conquest sub
jugation, for the purpose OF authorizing in
teriering with the rights or established nStitu-
tons of any of the States, but to defend and
maintain the supremacy Of the Constitution, and
the rights of all the States in the Union and to
preserve the Union; and that these oh
iects are accomplished the war will close
ResOlred, That. IN the language of Andrew
jackson, ''The Federal Union must and shall be
preserved"
Resolced, That in the loyal States now exempt
from the presence of troops and the necessity of
military government, do not believe in the
right nor the expesliency Of abolishing due free
dom of speech and the press by force, whether
ercised by the Government or the mob nor i'm
prisoning men by ietters de cafchd or mandates in
any form issued by the President of the United
States or Secretary Of State without the authori
~ of laN. and depriving them of the right OF lie
gal examination and trial, and the benefit of the
law OF habeGs corpus Justly regarded by all true
friends of personal freedom as the great writ Of
liberty: and that consider all such acts I'M
warranted by the Constitution and as tending 10
despotsm. by iamI.iarizing the people with the
acts and instruments OF despotiSm.
Resoired. hat the complete arrest of the
protiigate and corrupt expenditures of the pub
lie moneys. in our National and State admins
tration> exposed hy the recent Congressional m
vestigstion and by other disclosures. the entire
discontinuance of unnecessary offices and agen-
cieS with their eXOrhltant Conversations for par
~ rewards and private gain. and the most strict
accountability and economy in National and State
affairs. imperative duties. the faithful perfor
nance OF which alone can save us from bankrupt
CIV and subsequent defeat. and render the exces-
sive burdens of the present contest tolerable to
the people
Rssoired That We honor the brave men who.
with pitriotic motives have LETT their homes 20
encounter the privatiOns and perks OF the war,
and IL i one OF the first duties of friends IN
the several cities and towns OF the State by pri
vate benefactons. TO provide that that their fami.
lies come 10 no want in their absence
ResoIred That We approve OF the action of the
President in the matter of the Trent, and only
regret that decision right in itself was DELAYED
tor a peremptory demand from Great Britain
Res0ircd That the Democracy, having been
ALWAYS true and faithful TO the Union. maintain
ine IFS interests and dignity in ana IN peace,
against the assaults of foreign foes and the
Vaccinations of downright traitors, in order to
become Union Party il is not necessary for
them 10 abandon their organization nor abjure
their name: that If any party should abandon Us
organization il Is that party which has been IN
the wrong. and which now retains in It's embrace
aud fellowship the elements of Abolition eason
which II as fatal the existence OF the Union a.
Secession treason; that we believerhatthe [ nion
cannot be restored until the principles and spirit
OF Democracy prevail IN the administration OF
the FEDERAL Gov eminent and among the masses
OF the people. That she triumph of the Demo
cratic party Offers the only hope of awake ning
the Z mon sentiment Of the South. which can he
aroused only by the assurance of safety and pro
lection in the Un-on, therefore We invite the true
and patriotic Of all parties 20 rally under the flag
OF the Democracy the only sure means by
which the present war can be brought to an hon
orable close.
Rssoired. That taking our position resoutely
apOa these principles We give banner to The
breeze with honor Tor our guide aud Stark and
Cheney for our leaders