Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07

UNpON D9mOC8AvsC PLATTO8N.
Aporrxp n STATE coxvKx1ox SksrAHs, 4 lisa.
WHkREks, The Democratic party having, from
the date Of its organization, been In favor Of the
maintenance Of the Union and the observation
tho Constitution, and se<ing in the present condi
ton Of the country the deplorable effects OF a
departure from its time hosored 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 10 power. We invite all true Union men
throughout the land TO unite with us in sustaining
IL organization and carrying out il principles:
Therefore,
Reseis>d. 4. That We reaffirm and endorse the
political principles that from time 20 time have
been put forth by the National Conventions OF
the Democratic party.
2 That we are unaltersbly attached to the
Constitution. BY which the Union of these States
was formed and established; and that faithful
observance OF il principles can alone continue
the existence Of the Union. and the permanent
happiness of the people.
g. That the present civil war has mainly re-
suited frors the long continued unwise and IA
nstica 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-
delphia, and Chicago, and the development there
had long been forcseen and predicted by us) it,
counterpart in the South of secession, dsunion,
and armed resistance TO the General Government,
and terminating in bloody strife between those
who should have been forever bound together by
fraterIlal bonds, thus bringing up.n the whole
country q calamity which we are now TO meet as
loyal citizens. striving for the adoption of that
mode Of settlement best calculated 10 again re-
store union and harmony.
e. That in rejecting all propositions likely TO
result in satisfactory adjustment of the matters
in dispute between the North and the South. and
especially those measures which would have
cured the border slave States to the Union. and a
hearty co operation on their part in all constitu-
tional and legal measures TO procure a return of
the more Southern States to their allegiance, the
Republican party assumed fearful response
blity, and acted in total disregard of the best in
terests of the whole country.
B. That il the party in power had shown the
same desire To settle. by amicable adjustment,
our internal discussions before hostilities had &C
tually commenced, that the Administration has
recently exhibited TO avoid war with our an
cent enemy. Great Britain, we confidently be
lieve that peace and harmony would now reign
throughout all our borders.
g. That the maintenance OF the Union upon
the principles of the Federal Constitution should
be the controlling object OF all who profess 10y
atty 10 Vie Government-and in our judgment
this puh55se can only be accomplished by the
ascendency Of a Union party in the Southern
States. which shall. bv counter revolution, dis
place those who control and direct the present
bellion. That no effort to create or sustain such
party-can be successful which is not based upon
a deiinke settlement of the questions at issue be-
tween the two sections: and we therefore demand
that some such settlement be made by additional
constitutional guaranty, either initiated BY act OF
Congress or through the medium of National
Convention.
7. That the Republican party has fully demon
ssratei It's inability TO conduct the Government
through its present difficulties.
9. That we are utterly opposed to the twin
hercsies. Northern sectionasm and Southern
secession, as inimical TO the Constitution: and
that frcemen. they value the boon of civil lib
erty and the peace of the country, should frowI
Indignantly upon them
3. That in this national emergency the Democ
racy of Indiana, banishing all feeling of passion
and resentment, will recoliect only their duty IL
the whole country; that this war should not be
waged In the spirit of conquest or subugati)n
nor for the purpose of overthr0wing or interior
ing with the rights or institutions of the States
hut to defend and maintain the supremacy of the
Constitution, and to preserve the Union with al
the dignity. equality and rights of the severa
States unimpaired; and that as soon as these OBJ
iects are accomplished the war ought to cease.
10. That we will sustain, with all our energies
awar fot<he maintenance ofthe Constitution, ant
OF the integrity of the Union under the Constifu
flon but we are opposed TO war for the emanc
g"s'v" sc $40 .so~s-, "a 'i'O su'Js5asron VI tu'
Southe:R States.
H. That the purposes avowed and advocated
by the Northern dsunionists, to liberate and arm
the negro slaves, Is unconstitutional insulting tc
loyal citizens disgrace to the age, is calculated
toretard Ire suppression fthe rebellion and meet:
our unqualified condemnation.
IL. That the total disregard Of the writ of ha
beas corpus by the authorities over US. and thu
seizure and Imprisonment of the citizens of loyal
States where the judiciary is in full operation
without warrant Of law and without assigning any
cause OF giving to the party arrested any opportu
nifty of defense are fragrant violations OF the Con
stituton and most alarming acts Of usurpation o
power, which should receive the stern rebuke o
every lover of his country and of every man VIII,
prizes tho security and blessings OF le liberty ane
property.
~. That liberty Of speech ant of the press mr.,
guaranteed to the people by the Constitution anC
none but usurper would deprive them of these
rights; they are inestimable 10 the citizen anc
formidable To tyrants only And the attempt.
which have been made since our present unfortu
nate troubles, to muzzle the press and stihe free
discussion. are exercises OF dcspotc power against
which freedom revolts anti which can not be tOle
rated without converting treemen into slaves.
IL. That the seizure of Sldcll and Mason on
board a neutral vessel. ON the high seas wa.
either in accordance with international law. and
so legal: or else In violation oi such law. and "a
illegal. III the former, we lament that our nation
has been Inundated by their surrender under d
threat; IL the lattsr, IL Was the duty OF the Adj
mini-traton at once To have disavowed the act OF
their officer and instead ol incurcerating the cap.
tvcs In Fort Warren. to have Immediately 10
paired the wrong by placing them. NJ far NJ prac.
ticahle. IN the same condition In which that oil
Ger had found them. In either event. the action
of the Administration WIS vacillatng land COW.
arll, and degrading 20 the dignity OF great ma
ton 49,
-, That the action Of the Republican party
a. manifested la the partisan character OF all M.
poiptnents Of the Administration 10 civil office
and. Ia holding party eaueares by the Republican
members al Congress Tor the purpose OF mpre-sns
upon the ea slat,e Of that body the peculiar
dogmas OF that party have demonstrated that theil
professions OF sacrificing party platforms. aud par
" organizations. upon tl,c altar OF their country
are but 80 many hypoeflteal and false pre,encc-
by which they hope Ia dupe the unwary Into thelr
support aud We warn Nil loyal persons. ~ the,
love their country. not a. be deceived thereby.
TO That the disclosures made by the invest
eating committee In Congress Of the enormous
frauds that have staked INTO the army aud nav,
departments. duplicating the heads Of those de
partmenls IN a connlyance a.. " not an actual
participation In system of corrupton and u