Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-05

WHKREks, The Democratic party having, from
The date Of lie organization, been in favor of the
maintenance Of The Union and the preservation
he Constitution. and seeing IN the present condi
iiap Of the country the deplorable effects Of
departure from In time honorcd and conservative
PRINCIPLES. and the triumph Of sectionalism; and
firmly believing that the Union and the constitu-
ton can be preserved alone BY the restoration OF
that party 70 power we invite all true Union men
throughout the land 70 unite with Us IN sustaining
it, organization and carrying out it, principles:
Therefore,
Resoiped. 1. That we reaifirm and endorse the
political principles that from time 10 time have
been put forth by the National Cow OF
the Democratic party.
2 That we are unalterably attached 20 the
Constitution. by which the Union OF these States
was formed and established; and tha, a faithful
observance Of ia principles can alone continue
the existence Of the Union, and the permanent
happiness OF the people
8 That the present civil war has mainly re
suited from the long continued, unw'se, and Ia
natical agitation, In the North Of the question OF
domestic slavery, the consequent organization OF
a geographical party, guided by the sectional
platforms adopted at Buffalo, Pittsburgh. Phila-
delphs and Chicago, and the development there
by Of sectional hate aud JEALOUSY. producing (as
had long been foreseen and predicted by u.s. is
counterpart In the South Of secession. disunon,
and armed resistance TO the General Government.
and terminating in a bloody strife between those
WIZ should have been forever bound together by
fraterual bonds, thus bringing upon the whole
country a calamity which we are now to meet as
loyal ,itizens. STRIVING for the adoption OF that
mode OF settlement best calculated 10 again re
stor. union and harmony.
4. That In rejecting all propositions likely TO
result In satisfactory adjustment OF the matters
in spute between the North and the South. and
especially those measures which would have sc
cured the border slave States 10 the Union. and a
hearty CO operation on their part in all constitu
tional aud legal measures 10 procure n return Of
the more Southern States 10 their allegiance. the
Republican party assumed fearful response
blty, and acted In total disregard OF the best in.
tetests of he whole country.
%. That II the party in power had shown the
same desire 10 settle. by amicable adjustment
our internal dsscnsons before hostties had ac-
tually commenced, that the Administration has
recently exhibited TO avoid "a war with our an
cent enemy. Great Britain. confidently be
lieve that peace and harmony would now reign
throughout all our borders.
q. That the maintenance Of the Union upon
the principles Of the Federal Constitution should
be the controlling object of all who profess 10y
ally To the Government-and in our judgment
tins purpose can only be accomplished, by the
ascendency Of Union party IN the Southern
States. which shall bv a counter revolution. dis
place those who control and direct the present re
bdon That no effort TO create or sustain such
a party can be successful which Is not based upon
definite settlement Of the questions at issue be
tween the two sections: and we therefore demand
that some such settlement he made by additional
constitutional guaranty, either Initiated by act of
Congress through the medium of National
Convention.
T. That the Republican party has fully demon
strated Its inability TO conduct the Government
through il present difficulties.
g. That we are utterly opposed 10 the twin
heresies, Northern sectionalism and Southern
secession. AZ inimical 10 the Constitution; and
that freemen. as they value the boon of civil lib
erty and the peace of the country should frown
Indignantly upon them.
o. That in this national emergency the Democ.
racy Of Indiana. banishng all feeling of passion
and resentment. will recollect only their duty to
the whole country; that this war should not be
waged in the spirit of conquest or subjugatijn,
nor for the purpose Of overthrowing or interf,r
Ing with the rights or institutions of the States
hut 10 defend and maintain the supremacy OF the
Constitution, and 10 preserve the Union with all
the dignity, equality and rights of the several
States unimpaired; and that AS soon as these OBJ
jects are accomplished the war ought to cease.
10. That we will sustain. with all our energies,
var for the maintenance oft the Constitution. and
fioT but we are opposed 10 a war for the enamel
patton Of the negroes. or the subjugation of the
Southern States.
IL That the purposes avowed and advocated
by the Northern disunionists, 30 liberate and arm
the negro slaves. Is unconstitutional, insulting To-
loyal citizens. disgrace to the age il calculated
10 rctard the suppression ofthe rebellion and me cts
our unqualified condemnation.
- That the total disregard Of the writ of ha
h.. h. IL.
seizure aud Imprisonment OF the citizens of loyal
States where the judiciary Is in full operation.
without warrant of law and without assigning any
cause or giving to the party arrested any opportu
nifty ofdefense. ilagrant violations of the Con
sitaition and most alarming acts of usurllaton of
power, which should receive the stern rebuke of
every lover of his country and OF every man who
prizes the security aud blessings of life. liberty and
property.
10. That liberty Of speech anu of the press are
guaranteed to the people by the Constitution. and
none but usurper would deprive them of these
rights: they are nestimable % the citizen and
formidable 10 tyrants only. And the attempts
which have been made since our present unfortu
nate troubles. To mukzle the press and stihe free
discussion, are exercises of despotic power against
which freedom revolts and which can not he t0lc-
tated without converting irecmen into slaves
Ii. That the seizure OF Slidell and Mason, ON
either in accordance with international law. and
legal: or else i'm violation OF such law aud so
illegal II the former, We lament that our nation
has been Inundated by their surrender under "a
hreaf; IL the latter IL the duty of the AL
minisiration az once % have disavowed the act of
their officer. and instead of incarceratn, the cap.
uves IN Fort Warren. 10 have Immediately re-
paired the wrong by placing them. as iii as prac.
ucahle. Ia tie same condition in which that OH
Ia Ina affha nv ti.s. ..ft..,
OF the Administration was vacillating land COW
ardly. and degrading To the dignity OF a great ma
ton
H.. That the action Of the Republican party.
IA manifested in the partisan character of all ap
pointments Of the Administration TO civil Office.
and. IN holding party caucu-cs by the Republican
members Of Congress Tor the purpose fimpreSsing
upon the legislative acton Of that body the peculiar
dogmas of that party. have demonstrated that their
professions OF sacrihing party platforms. and par
~ organizations. upon the altar OF their country"
are but many hypcsritical and false pretences
by which they hope To dupe the unwary into the-
support; and We warn all LOYAL persons, as they
love their country. not To- be deceived thereby.
10 That the disclosures made by the invest.
eating committee IN Congress of the enormous
frauds that have stalkei into the arms aud navy
departments. duplicating the heads Of those De
partments in connivance At. If not an actual
participation in a system of corruption. and ir
which our brave soldiers have been delrauded of
their proper supplies. and our Government threat
sned with bankruptcy. demands thorough in