Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23

5000 of Indianas sons have already fallen in bat
tie, that the sacrifice must still go on-God only
knowing where it would end? Do we realize
these solemn facts?
When he met man who was for the uncondi-
tional prosecution of the until the rebellion
was crushed that man and himself were of the
same party. But an attempt was being made to
reorganize old parties. An attempt was being
made to destroy the confidence of the people in
their Government-that Government which every
was called upon to support BY his voice and
his sword.
When the war was Over--when the country
was restored to peace, then If we wanted to di-
vide as Republicans AMI Democrats, he would
bear mis- old friend Secrist hand. But regard
less of party differences heretofore, we must now
come up one man in aid of the Government to
crush this rebellion.
The same men who were engaged in nullifica-
ton in South Carolina in 80 were now engaged
in this rebellion. As soon as that rebellion was
crushed out Gen jackson said it would be re-
newed. He told the American people that
slavery the next tim, would be the pretext.
There had been some great disappontments in
the war. The rebels at the South had counted
on aid in the North. Especially did they look
for and from the Northwest They had counted
upon the sloughing off of the Northwestern
States from the old U1Ion. And he was afraid
there were men in Indiana who cherished this
wild and wicked dream. They hoped for the ul-
innate recognition of the Southern Confederacy,
and then they would scheme for uniting the
Northwestern States with it.
If we were divided into parties; If, while the
Government struggling for existence, we
vived party spirit, and, as it were, like the Jews
of old, turn our swords and spears against each
other the DAYS of the republic were numbered.
The evidence had come to him from all parts
of the State of the existence of secret assOcia-
tiOns for the p1rpose, among other things, of
resisting the collection of taxes for the support
of the war He read a letter from Hon. James
Hughes dated Bloomington, setting forth that such
societies were being organized rapidly throughout
the State, and calling upon him to take prompt
and energetic action in the regard. He warned
all not to be led into the tolls of any such illegal
associations, which most certainly, in due time,
would feel the strong arm of the Government.
Here is
JUDGE HUGIIEss LETTER.
BLooMINGToN, IND, June l6, 1862.
| To His Erceliency Goo. o. p Morton:
SIR-It is a fact of such public notoriety here
that a secret political society has been organized
in the adjoining county of Brown, which is un-
derstood to be hostile to the payment of direct
I taxes to support the war, that it may well be in
ferred that the rumOrs of the existence'ot similar
bodies in other parts of the State are not alto
gether without foundation. Should any consid-
cradle portion of the people of Indiana be
trapped into associations of that kind in times
like these, it may lead to consequences of the
most grave and serious character.
! Ny opinion is that they are spreading rapidly
throughout the State. Entertaining this belief,
| deem it proper to call the attention of your
Excellency, officially, to the subject in the hope
that you may, upon proper evidence of its extent
and true character, in some public manner warn
the good citizens of the State against them; and,
should it become necessary, take the proper steps
to bring the subject before the courts of justice.
] Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES HUGHES.
On the conclusion of Governor Morton's ad-
dress letter was read from Governor Wright ex-
pressing his regret that he was unable to be pres
ent at the Convention, and urging upon all to
throw aside all political differences and as one
man act for the salvation of the Union. Ultra
ism North and South must perish or the Govern
ment will not survive The following is
SENATOR wRIGHT's LETTER.
WASHINGTON CITY, June l3. 1862.
To the President ofthe Union Convention:
DEAR SIR: | regret being absent from the great
meeting of the Union men of our State, but this
is no time for any man, however humble, TO leave
his post of official duty
! Nobly have the sons of Indiana sustained the
patriotic history and impulses bequeathed by their
fathers, in this terrible contest for national ex-
/ istence. Their fame sheds brighter luster upon
almost every battlefield, and throughout every
section of the country their valOr and patriotism
are sounded with enthusiasm and pride; and
whilst the heroic men of all parties and classes
are in the tented field, engaged in the overshadow
ing work of putting down this foul rebellion and
beating back the enemies of our free institutions
may it on this day be your drty to set the like ex
ample of unity in your councils and patriotism in
your purposes, by ignoring all past political opin-
ions or party creeds, and present for the suffrage
of the great Union party of the State honest and
good men, regardless of past principles or politi-
cal association. If we would succeed in pre-
serving the Government of our fathers we must
have united North. Party creeds and platforms
will divide us, and thus paralyze the arm of the
Government.
The President has called around him many men
of different political opinions; among others
present worthy and efficient Secretary of War
and Generals HalIeck and Mcclellan. Those
three men have more to do for the veal or wo of
the Government. for the restoration of its unity
and its priceless institutions, preserving them TO
US and our children, than perhaps all other men
prominent among the American people, the Pres
dent himself excepted. Yet these men all differ
politically from the party that brought into power
| the present Administration Can we not follow
/ this hne example IN this contest. when the Ques-
ton is so pre- eminently one of Government or no
Government, country or no country? Ut is my
sincere trust that harmony and peace will charac
terize all your acts and deliberations.
have only time TO add a single sentiment.
Ultraism must be abiured Ultra measures,
whether in the North South. must perish-not
one but both-or the Government will not sur
vive The vitality and virtue essential to the
very existence of the nation, is to be found in
elevating good and honest men to places of pub
lie trust, far more than in well written creeds and
platforms of party conventions
Accept the assurances of yours, most respect
fully, JOSEPH A. WRIGHT.
| The President then announced the following
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
lst District-John Ingle, Of Vanderburg; VIM.
Kurtz. of Gibson.
2d District-wm. T. Otto, of Floyd; W. Fer
rier, of Clark.
| Sd Dstrct-John F. Carr Of jackson; T.
Stansiier, of Bartholomew.
4th District-John S. Schoby, of Decatur; W
V. Kyger. of Fountain.
9Th District-Ben. +. Claypool, of Fayette;
Walter March, of Delaware.
9th District--Wm. r. Harrison, of Morgan; d.
s. Goodng, of Hancock
7th District-Henry Secrist, of Putnam; Black
ford d. Mofett, of Vigo.
9th District--Robert Jones, Of Tippecanoe;
James Parks, of Warren.
9th District--James Young, of Benton; A.
Teagarden, of Laporte.
-District--G. W H. Ellis. of Elkhart; W.
| S. Smith, of Allen.
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