Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-10


conservative citizens Of whitley county was
largely attended on last Saturday. and every
thing passed of az agreeably and tremendously
a. could be expected. There were a. the least
calculation from 900 to 200 people in attend
anee aud the convention was decidedly the most
enthusiastic body Of American freemen that ever
convened here for similar purpose. Delega-
tons from the several townships came pouring in
at early hour in the morning, IN wagons and
In carriages, carrying aloft on hickory poles beau.
tiful banners, and long before the appointed time
the streets presented a vast sea OF human beings,
all eager, save a few nondescript Republican
charlatans, TO participate in the deliberations OF
true and devoted Union men as ever lived.
Here could be found the genuine patriot, willing
To lay aside all partisan feelings, without discard
ing one lot OF Democratic principle, and rally to
The support of the Federal Administration, and
help the President IA restore the national author
ity over the entire domain. that. according 10 his
own language 1.-The Union will again be the
Union as ras" Upon this declaration, so full
Of patriotism and devotion TO the noble fabric
Of American liberty, the Democracy il willing TO
lend helping hand. az any sacrifice OF life and
treasure. 10 reassert the Federal authority over
the seeded States, and bring them back with all
their rights and guarantees under the Constitu-
ton unimpaired.
The ticket nominated Is an exceedingly good
one, anu viii WITHOUT u sDduDN Oh QOuDt Oc titct-
ed by an overwhelming majority over the mon
grel one put in nomination by the sham Republi-
cans, calling themselves par excellence Union
men. whose great "fOrt, as the renowned show
man A. Ward" would observe. is in humbug
ging the people unlearned in the art of decep-
ton, without giving them fair equivalent. The
Democracy have nominated good men, honest
and competent, and men whose past political re
cord is a sure guarantee for their future course.
ALLES-The Democracy of this county have
put in the field the following ticket:
For Senator. Pliny Hoagand; Representatives
John r. Shoaff, Ochmig Bird; Clerk, VIM Elem
ing; Treasurer, A. Wiley: Sheriff, w. 7. Pratt;
Commissioner John Shaffer; Coroner, John L.
Waters
PosEY.-The Democracy of this county met
at Vaudeville on the 30th of August. The Con
vention was large and enthusiastic An account
Of it states:
At an early hour on the 30th the town began
gradually TO fill up, and by o'clock the delega-
tons from the different townships came ponring
in. The delegation from Robb township attract
Ell particular attention. being preceded by ban.
ner having on il: Indiana LegisIates for White
Men"-'The Union as it was, the Constitution
a. it is" This was followed by large process
sion Of ladies dressed in white. with red, white
and blue sashes, all bearing American flags. The
delegation from Black township, preceded by
music, also made handsome display. Then
came the Harmony delegation, their beautiful
band wagon filed with ladies all dressed in white,
and each one bearing a small American flag, and
singing that popular American song, 1.-The red,
white and blue" they passed through the i'm
mense crowd TO the grove prepared for the meet
ing they were heartily greeted by cheer after
cheer for the ladies. The other townships also
l.. IL al.
the seats in front were filled with ladies, which
seemed to inspire the masses with renewed exer-
ton to restore our glorious Union.
After adopting series of patriotic resolutions
the following nominations were made:
For Representative. T. NJ. Spencer: Sheriff,
Aaron Lichtenberger Auditor. j. b. Gardner
Treasurer. VIM. b. Smith: Surveyor. James w.
Whitworth; Commissioner. W. 5. Robb; Coro
ner, T. NJ Mills.
1t was then on motion ordered that we indorse
the nomination made by Vauderburgh county of
A. T. Whittlesey for the State Senate and NJ 5.
johnson for joint Representative. and pledge TO
them or hearty support.
Judge Law then took the stand, and in able
and patriotic manner defended his position in the
last Congress. and conclusively demonstrated to
all who heard him that the assault made against
him by Joe Wright and the abolition press of In
diana were false and unworthy of belief, gotten
After which Mr. Holcomb. of Gibson county
and Captain Dennis, of the army. made rousing
and patriotic appeals in favor of the " Constitu
ton as il u.s. and the Union as il was ADJ
vising the people To look to the Democratic
party their ark of safety in this our hour of
trial
PERRY.-The Democracy of this county met
in convention on the 30th of August. The fol
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted
Reseired, That we revere the Constitution of
our beloved country-it is the bond OF union. the
palladium of liberties, the sheet anchor of all
our hopes, and must be enforced over every foot
of the American republic.
Resoired That the Union as il was must be
restored, rebellion crushed. treason punished, and
the laws enforced, to accomplish which the De.
mocra ey Of Perry county hereby pledge every
energy, every man, and every dollar.
Resolred, That the Democracy regard the con
unued attacks of the Republican press and Abo-
lition orators upon Generals in the field, as
fraught with the utmost danger to the success oi
our arms, and rs giving aid and comfort TO the
enemy-who must rejoice ut seeing such whole
sale denunciation. and evidences of dissatisfaction
and want of confidence in those Generals who are
leading the Union army against them.
Resoired That to our brave fellow citizens
now in the service of their country We tender the
gratitude OF o,y hearts for their noble sacrifices
and Spartan bravery: they have made the fame
of Indiana as undyng as time itself. and won fol
themselves immort'Jity-their deeds will form
the brightest page of American history.
The following ticket was then nominated: fol
Representative. James Hardin: Treasurer, =
fred Vaughan; Sheriff, Abraham Llsher; Sur
veyor. Daniel r. Mckim; Coroner, Thomas J
Hall; Commissioner, Michael Dush.
The Reporter SAYS:
The convention well attended. and its de
liberatIons were harmonious. It was eminently
irtife mans convention. and from first to last
in all OF its deliberations. the niger ignored
When the nominations we're announced they
greeted with three lusty cheers. which. as
each candidate came forward to address the con
vention. were repeated with will. The success
of the ticket is regarded as certain by every Ont
with whom we have cOsversed. All that is nee
eSsary To secure success Is vigilance. We tee
confident that will not be overlooked
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