Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-18


expressed my unwiliin-ne-s 10 hold any OH sal
position II this time, | did not expect my name
would De brought before ti- Cory esssioss. The
nomination you haze made subjects me 70 great
inconvenience. whatever may he the result OF
this election / came to this Convention ex
pectng 70 aid in placing at the head OF the ticket
the name Of one whom feel TO be more &c than
myself Tor that honorable position But. sir. what
ever may be the injury 70 myself, can not re
fuse nomination made in n msnner that touches
nv heart and fills me with a sill stronger sense
OF my obligations 10 tbs great and patriotic party
In addition TO my debt of gratitude 10 particular
friends, | am impeled by the condition OF our
country 70 sacrifice nv personal wishes and utter
ests 10 IT. good.
Two wears have not passed away since Con-
vsnti0n, remarkable for it, numbers. patriotism
aud intelligence assembled at this place TO avert
IA possible the calamities which affect out people
In respectful terms il implofed the leaders oil the
political party which bad triumphed a recent
election 70 -nbmit 10 the people OF this country
some measure of Cancellation which would save
them from civil IL asked that before We
should be involved in the evils aud horrors OF do
nestle oloodshed. those upon whom il would bring
bankruptcy and ruin aud into whose homes It
would carry desol5tion and death. should be al
lowed 10 speak. That PRAYER for the rights OF
our people was deridel and denounced. and false
assurances we're given that there was No danger
The storm came upon with all its fury-and
the war so constantly and clearly ioretold, deso-
lated our land. Ii j. -aid compromises would
have satisfied the South Ii We had tried them
it would not now be 4 matter OF disc0rdant opn-
ion Ii these offers had not satisfied the South,
they would have gratiied loyal men at the North
and would have united "a more perfectly.
Animated by devotion 10 our Constitution and
Usion, our people rallied 10 the support OF the
Government, and one year since showed au armed
strength that asionisled the world. We again
appealed 10 those who welded this mighty mate
rial power. TO use it for the restoration OF the
Union and to uphold the Constitution. and were
told that he who clamcred for the constitutional
rights was traitor.
Congress assembled. inexperienced in the
conduct OF public affairs. drunk with power, it
began its course of agitation. outrage and wrong.
The defeat of our armies at Manassas, for a time
flel it with terror Under this influence il
adopted the resolution OF Mr. Crittenden, de-
ciar.ng:
That the present deporabe civil has been forced
spon the country by the disunionists of the southern
States arms against the Constitutional 60vern-
menl, and in arms around the cse.al: that in this
tossI emergency Congress BAN, hung all feelings
passion resrtm mt, will recocct only iis duty To he
whole country; that this war j. not waged their part
In spirit of oppression for purpose OF conquest
ubu2aton, purpose of overthrowng IN
with the rights established institutions of those states
but defend and maintain the supremacy Of The Con
stisuon and To pfeserse the Union III all the dignity
equality aud rights Of the several States unnpaiTed AMI
thai these objects are accomplished the
ought to cease.
Again the people rallied around the flag of the
Union. But no sooner were their fears allayed
than they began anew the iactous ntrigues-
the violent discussions and the Unconstitutional
legislation which ever brings defeat and disgrace
upon nations. la vain they warned OF the
consequences OF their foliies. In vain lid the
President implore forbearance aud moderation
No act was omitted which would give energy To
the Secessionsts or which would humiliste and
mortify the loyal men of the South. Every to-
pic calculated To divide and distract the North
dragged into embittered deb ties. Proclama
tons OF emancipation were urged upon the Pres
dent. which could only contiscate the property of
loyal citizens at the South; for none Others could
be reached by the power of the Government
The confscation act had already forfeited the lie
gal rights of all Who were engaged in who
aidel and upheld the rebellion. These were ex
cited TO desperate energy 10y laws which made
their lives, their fortunes. the safety of their
families and homes depend upon the success oil
their schemes From the dragons teeth, sown
broadcast by Congress. have sprung the ARM e.
which have driven back forces aud whic.,
now belle guers the Capital OF our country. The
acts of the National Legislature have given
pleasure to the Abolitonists victories to the Sc
cessionists But while treason rejoces and tr-
umphs. defeat and disgrace have been brought
upon the flag of our country and the defenders
of our CONSTITUTIONS Every man who visiied
Washington six months ago could see and feel
we were upon the verge OF disaster Di>cOrI,
Jealousy. envy aud strife peryadei its atmo-
sphere.
i went To the camp of our soldiers. Amid the
harti>hips oi an exhausting campaign-amid sui
teripss from exposure and want-amid those Ian
gushing upon ies OF sickness. or those struck
down by the casualties of war. heard and saw
only devotion to our Constitution, aud love for
our Country's Flag. E,cn eye frightened AS it
looked upon the National Standard With its glo-
rlous emblsz0nry of Srtrs and Stripes From this
scene OF patriotic devotion went into our NJ
tional Capitol. ,rdversed is Mosaic pavemeuts;
| gazed upon it, walls OF polished mirble; Siw
upon IT, ceilings ali that wealth. iavishiy poured
out. could do To make them suggestive of our
country greatness and it, wonderful wealth vi
varIei productions. Art hid exhausted itself In
painting aud sculpture To make every aspect sug
ees,ive of high and noble thought and purpose
Full of the associations which cluster about tins
vast Temple which should he dedicated TO pairi
oti~m AMI truth. entered its Legislative Halls;
Their giided walls aud gorgeous furniture did not
contrast more strongly with the rude scenes of
martial lite than did the glistenng putrescence
aud thin lacquer OF Congressional virtue contrast
sth the STEERING loyalty and noble sei-sacrihce
OF our eountry's defenders. l listened to debates
iu.l Oi bitterness and strife.
saw in the camp heartfelt homage to our
national tag-a stern defiance of those who
dared tn touch its sacred folds with hostile hands
| heiri in the Capitol threats OF mutation ot
its emblazpnry-by striking down the life OF
States He who would rend our National stand
ard by dividing our Union is a Traitor. He who
would put out one gi,tering star lIom its azure
field is Traitor. too.
THE PRESENT CONDITION or OUR COUNTRY.
Let Us now confront the facts of our condition.
aud they shall be stated in the language OF those
vino brought this Adrnnistr ,tion Into power aud
who now are politically opposed to the members
of this Convention Alter the expenditure OF
rearly thousand millions OF dollars. an the
sacrifice of more thln one hundred thousand
Northern lives in the language OF the Ecenisg
Post:
What has been the result Our the West the
noble ctorS 81 Port boutlson ami shiloh
that Knows their whereabouts While III toe
they sch, d>rerse /, hundred niles Ia their
threatening The cfes # Tennessee AMI k,nfurky. aud
advancing toward OF the pruc pal con- al
o.tiss OF free states There unity
Of eoumaud. apP>su " no plan concert Of action ia
the ensirC have Uud hold and
At the same tine army II tn last numbering $50
0otroop> fully srmsd ard equipped and sdmi ably dis
cained, alter investing the capital e the my, has
been driveA back To original position ou the Potomac
deeimat~d in numbers and unprepared TO a sing
vigorous movement IN advance.
And II adds: