Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-22
Porter County Democratic and Con-
sentative Convention.


At convention of the Democrats and con-
sentative citizens of Porter county, held on the
18th inst, the following resolutions were unani-
m0usly adopted:
WHEREAS, We, the Democracy and conserva-
tive citizens of Porter county, are as we always
have been, devOtedly attached to the Union and
the Constitution as our fathers made them: and
whereas the two are inseparable, and strict OBJ
servance of the letter is indispensable TO the
maintenance of the former: and whereas, the
destruction of both is now seriously threatened
by armed rebellion on the one hand and by the
mad schemes of AbolitOnism on the other
Therefore,
l. Resolred, That while it is our imperative
duty TO contribute men and money without stint
to aid in the suppression of the present cause ess
and unjustfable rebellion, we regard ourselves
as under equal obligations. good citizens. to
use our best efforts to put down the fell spirit of
AboIitionism at the ballot box
2. That we hail with JOY aud satisfaction the
recent manifestations of conservatism on the part
| of the President of the United States: and so
long as he shall resist the arrogant and uncOnsti
tutional demands of the Abolitionists, and con
tnue to prosecute the war for the sole purpose of
maintaining the rightful authority of the Federal
Government pledge him undivided support
3 That freedom of speech aud of the press,
and freedom OF person under the protection of
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selected, vital principles of our Government,
aud oushI 10 be maintaiued at every hazard.
A. That the recent arbitrary and illegal arrests
of citizens OF loyal States and their transpOrta-
ton to military prisons beyond the limits of their
respective States. are direct, open, and palpable
violations of the Federal Constitution, and call
loudly for the most unqualified condemnation.
! 5. That we are unalterably and Internationally
opposed to all secret political leagues or socie-
/ III hat look thpn, iniu tn tia
genius of free institutions, and as potent engines
for the subverson of the rights of the people; and
we denOunce all who are engaged in such unhoy
organizations rs disturbers of the public peace,
and as enemies of the public liberty
6. THAT the people justly view with alarm the
reckless extravaganza which pervades every de-
partment of the Federal Government; that re-
turn to rigid economy and accountability is
indispensable to arrest the systematic plumber of
the public treasury by favored partisans; while
the recent startling Developments of frauds and
corruptons at the Federal metropolis show that
an entire change in the administration of public
affairs ais imperatively demanded"
! z That while we will pay our portion of the
Federal taxes with alacrty, we are unwilling that
the hand Of honest industry should be taxed and
that the bread should be taken from the mouths
OF the hungry to gorge the already distcnded
maws of the vultures who are proving on the
peoples money. or to support fugitive slaves in
| idleness.
8. That we cordially indorse the platforms of
the 9Th of January and 30th of July Conven-
tons, held at indianapolis; and we invite all per
sons, without regard to former political associa
tons, who are in favor of the principles therein
enuncated, to cooperate with us in our efforts
to elect the Democratic and consei vative State
ticket and the Democratic nominee OF this dis
trict for Congress: and to all such we extend the
right hand of fellowship and the assurance of
perfect equality and fraternal regard.
g. That our thanks are due and are hereby ten
dered to the brave volunteers who have left this
county, to imperil their lives in defense of the
Union and the Constitution, and we pledge our
selves to render all the aid in our power for the
comfort of themselves and their families.
T. J Merrihed was nominated for Representa-
tive; Sas Carr. for Sheriff; and Oliver j. Skin
ner for Treasurer.
The Convention was ably and eloquently adj
dressed by Hon. David Turpie. the Democratic
nominee of the 9th district for Congress.
1t was one of the largest and most imposing
assemblies of the kind ever held in Porter county.
1t was a convention of "solid men," The great
est harmony and enthusiasm characterized the
proceedings throughout