Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-11
Dem &C ratio state Conventions su New
Jersey and Delaware lac NomIna-
lions and RESOLUTIONS.
INV JERSEY

Jersey ana DetaWare-t he Nofnlna A.
lions and Hcs0iutions.
INV JERSEY.
The Democratic Safe Convention OF New
JERSEY met 1T Trenton on the 4 inst. JacOb
X. W0rtendyke presided, Joel Parker was nom
mated Tor Governor on the 4.h ballot. his pribci-
pal opponent being Moses BIse,Ow The follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS. The Democlaey of New jersey have
again assembled ia convention TO exerci-e he light
OF ireemeri, to nominate "a candidate tor the high
est office IN the gift of the people; and,
WHEREAS, We hold that popular convention
alone may rightiuiy proclaim the tenets OF the
party; therefore.
Resolced. /. That, deplorng the demoraliz'ng
tendency OF the higher law teachings OF the Re
publican party. we feel lmpelied To reterate our
faith il the doctrine that constitutional law j. the
only true basis OF Executive action in peace or
war
=. That in the present exigencies of the coun-
try we extend TO the National Administration
our most cordial support for the speedy suppress.
ion OF the rebellion bv all constitutional me ,nS.
aud that the party stands. AS il ever has stood
since the formation of the Government, for the
Union. the Constitution and the enforcement oil
the laws.
3. That in establishing the Constitution the
people reserved Ia themselves all powers not del
tons oil power toy the Administration, whether in
the suspension OF the writ OF hab,as corpus. ar
rests ami IMPROVEMENTS without du- course al law.
or restrictions Of the freedom OF speech and of the
press, are dangerous inlringementS of the con
stItutonal rights OF the people onl, To be partial
" horne by the hopeless seris of an ar.stocratc
Ge-pntism.
4. That while we enter our solemn protest
against the reckless extravaganza, infamous pc
euiation. aud political uutrares OF which the
party IN power Is guilty. AMI while We deprecae
the horrors of the civil conflict raging, We
still hold it our duty 10 advocate the use oi every
constitutional means. To The extent of the full
power of the government, Tor the suppression Oi
the rebellion. and the vindicaton of the authOri
~ OF the Constitution il is and the restoration
oil the Union a. il was.
3. That we reject aud abhnr the idea that, as
object Of the present civil war, any purpose oI
emancipation OF the sla, e. shall he promoted on
ut all regarded; and that the language recently
used 10y the Washington Republican. that "Ihe
farce OF restoring the Union OF The States i,
about pla, ed out" is utterly infamous, and de-
serves, a. II will receive. the most solemn and
sincere condemnation OF all true patriots
8. That We applaud our brave volunteers, who
| by their gallant deeds. have emulated the hero
ism Of the old Jersey Blues" and that we ex
tend our heartfelt sympathy to those who are be
reIved by the calamiteS OF the
| Z. That to the candidate this day nominated
we pledge our united support, believing that the
| political triumph OF the constitutional Democra
CIV Ia the coming election will have Il powerful
elect in terminating the rebellion and re eStab
fishing peace, prosperity and happiness through
cut the land.
DELAWARE
| The Democratic State Convention of Della
ware met ut Dover on the 4th inst Henry B
| Fideman presided. Samuel Jefferson was nom
mated Tor Governor. and Wm Temple for Re,re
sentative in Congress. The following resolution,
were adopted:
Resoioed. That the people are deeply attaches
! TO the Federal Union. anu would depiore the sub
! version OF the Feiert Government; that ths
/ Constitution OF the United States is the bond o
our Union aud the written chatter of our liber
/ ties, intended Tor war well peace; and tina
The lniractOn vi IT. guarantees Tor the evil LID
cries of the citizens and the substitution OF mih
tary Tor civil power IA ioya States Is The mos
dan, erUus mode 10 which the sub, ersiou on th,
! Government cab be .tiecteu.
Resotoed, That the people have the right, auG
II becomes duty with them To change tleI
agents tor the administration OF the guVernnIen
I IN the modes rOyided 10y the Constitution, an,
that any interference. directly ,r ind rect y b,
AN existing administration. with the elections il
the respective States OF the Uuiun is prUhibiie,
10y the Constitution. anu, il successful woHi,
convert Il ONerument oi laws into "a centriilZe,
despOtism.
ReSoired. That from the origin of our govern
ment the control over their domestic Institutions
has been vested in the States, and that, in gu
past history each State has dealt with the insutu
ton oi African slavery at its own time and IN 10
own mOde. irrespective OF the views Uf the Fede
raj administration or those oi other States an,
/ led Inv Al,
the Unitei States tor the emancipation vl slave
/ Ia tile Oorier SLue-, Is gross mirtctiOn OF th,
/ Constitution, and both inexpedent and impracti
cable.
kesOired. That il rests with the people OF Della
ware alone To determine when their interests an,
sentiments require tie abolition OF negro slavery
and. when they determine, they have nu rig
To ask thrt the people oi other States shall b,
taxed Tor that purpose. nni that be belle, 1t boil
uDwi>e ami dangerous To attempt any radio,
change III the institutions and habltS of the peupl,
IN the midst uf civil VAR
| Rtsoiced, That the evident intent of the Re
publican party Is 10 place the negro on tuOtin.
/ OF equality with the white man. and that the con
slant iuiermeddlns OF CungreSs. during lis las
session. VAN the question OF slavery. althnus
I the late abOlltDnz ed Republican cuIv emtion o
TIE Safe Affects to siur over the QUESTION a.
''threadDIrr.' affords ample evidence that sucl
intent exist, ami that we ale not prepared 10 lie
grade The white race Ia "a lie, Ell with negroes. a
the bddlng oi false philanthlopsts aud ianAlica
+ men.
Rssolred. Tint we cordially invite the co-ope
/ ration OF al PERSONS. without regari u forme
! political associations. who are in favor of III,
I principles herein enunciatesl and opDo~ei 10 III,
doctrines and prictices of the Black Republican
Abolition D>uniuB party now in pow or. exieud
4 my 10 them the right hand of fellowship an,' th,
assurance of perfect equality and frateInal re
gard
Resolrsd. That the Democrats Of Delaware ar,
in wise responsible for our nati"nal troubles
that their efforts have been exerfel 10 arrest IN,
causes and avert the consequences of the section
al strife which has invOl, Ell the country in civil
war: that we have no sympathy with Northerr
/ abotionsm or S"uthern extremists but hav,
ever proclaimed both 10 be dang egnns 10 th,
J peace. integrity and perpetuify at the Union. ant
+ we hereby declare unqualified condemnation
of both.
hesolred That the Democratic party are unal
/ terahlv opposed 10 the scheme advocated bv IN,
/ Black Republican Abolition Disunion party foi
the abolition of slavery in this State. and NE here
by pledge Ourselves. il ntrusiei with the public
/ confidence Ia resist said scheme by all HONORABLE,
I and constitutional means.
R,soiued. That we hereby return our hanks Il
our Senator'S in Congress. the honorable Jane:
A Bayard' and the honorable Willard SALISBURY