Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-15

JOY, but TO them victory by MCMILLAN was
bad Bews--hence their silence
Meeting of Conservatives in Congress
"A Denomination To oppose the
Passage of Absiision Measures.
WASHINGTON. May H.
In accordance with previous notice there was
a meeting OF the conservative members of both
branches Of Congress IN the Hall OF Representa-
tives yesterday afternoon. tor the purpose OF
suitiug as "a the best means 20 defeat the
schemes OF the Secessionists and Abolitionists
The meeting consisted OF the following named
gentlemen
New York-Elij III Ward and John b. steele
New Jersey-GeOrge L Cobb and William G.
Steele.
Tennessee-Horace Maynard and a. J. Glenn
ents.
Pennsylvania Philip Johnson and Joseph
Bailey.
Ohic=wm Allen. Samuel S Cox and James
r. Morris.
Inois-w m. A Richardson, J c. Robertson,
A. l. Knapp and Wm Kellogg.
Rhode lsland-Wm = Sheffield
keniucky-JOhn j. Crittenden, Gauet Davis,
L. W Powell. Robert Mallory. John W Men
zes. Aaron Harding. W IN. II Wadsworth, Henry
Grider. George W Dunlap, l.. Casey and Chas.
A. Wicklffe
lnuland-D- W sOOrhees, James "A. CravenS,
YIN. S. Holman and John Law
Missouri-R Wilson. T. L. Price, W A Hall,
John W NOEL and james ) Rollins
Maryland-John W. Crisield AMI Edwin II.
Webster.
Vrginia-JOseph Segar, Jacob b Blair and
VIM. q. Brown
Dslaw are-wilIard Salisbury and George T.
Fisher
Shortly after the hour appointed for the meet
Ill.
the reasons that had induced the call Tor such
consultation. IL hid been made in the hope that
there might be some concert of action to destroy
the enemies of the Union, South and North, and
with view to future results that were not only
expected but also needed and demanded by the
people of the country. The object was to do
good service in this time of peril, when We were
threatened with destruction by abolition and
cession, and to unite against ali schemes which
are imDerilling our republic
Or motion OF Me-. Sheffield, of Rhode Island.
Hon j. j. Crittenden, of Kentucky, was chosen
Chair man.
On being escorted to the chair, Mr.. Crittenden
said:
I'VE are assembled. as | understand. for a pa
triOtic purpOse-nOne other than to consult on
the best mode and manner TO preserve and pro
mote the vital interests ofthe country, and adopt
some wise plan of action 10 secure It's redemption
the only object, of the meeting. In such c0un-
, ell am glad TO be- Our acts are not to be in
huencsd by any party purpose. much less is it
Object 10 organize any new party. Our country
il the only object to claim our attention, while
we 70 give that attention TO the performance
OF such duty in the most wise and efficient man
ner. tie had heretofore taken his part in politics
we all had--but now he wished to devote the
remnant os his lite To the great purpose of saving
~. 4 Il.
men and patriots.
On motios of Mr. Cravens, of Indiana Mr.
Cox, OF Ohio. was chosen Secretary OF the meet
ing.
Mr.. Wicklifie. of Kentucky. said We had bet
ter have some unity of action for the purpose OF
declaring the object OF the meeting, and suggest
ell a committee. he moved for such com
m,tee
Mr. Mallory suggested that in the formation Of
the committee. to get the largest expression OF
the people OF the United States. one from each
State present be selected
Mr.. Wiekliffe accepted the suggestion
Mr. Steele y. sid there desire on
his part Ia give tins meeting partisan character
The meeting had mot been called as he under
derstoOd. with "A view 20 party policy OF any kind
whatever. although many OF US have been mixed
up durug our lives With party matters. party pre-
dIlectious. and party prcjud'ces. But are in
a time when ali personal and party consideration
pales before tie immense aud mOmentOus euts
that have tTansgTcG. and the immense subjects
and great questions submitted TO our Judgment
and action. We meet here 10 day with but one
desire and purpose. aud that j. 70 rise above all
party consideration. that may act wisely iur
ourselves and our posterity, and tie present and
future good Oi the country. ], tor one am ready
10 engage IN any measure that will tend TO this
reSalt am ready 10 make any sacrifice. perso
AL Dr oil that m he
sary Tor the best interests OF the country. hope
the committee suggested for appointment will
report some resolution that viii unite Us ali to
gether a. one solid body, 10 act for the good OF
tie whole cuuutry
Mr.. Wicklifie-I think l made it distinct that
this meeting ~ss not tor the purpose OF the or
gauzaticn OF any party bat TO have the effect of
uniting our own aud the peoples sentiments on
tile great questions before the country, aud the
best mote OF preserving this Union and resiOr-
ing universal harmony IA all thinSS. - Tar ~ our
action can make e Practicable did not come
here 10 organize any political party. but too &C
ton to meet the public expectation ami hope e,-
eTyshere. / want 10 draw Ia our action here the
public attention everys here IRON all SIDE ISSUES.
With view 10 defeat those measures that all
operate 20 the national disadvantage IA uule 10
come. want some resolution adopted that al.
show ~e have committed ourselves IL declara-
ton OF conduct
Mr.. Richardson On. ~ suppose am regard
et a. party man IL i known To the gentlemen
Who are present thai within a iew DAYS past |
have signed an address which has for its object
the reorganization OF party. did - because
faw disposition on the part OF the people tor
that very thing, and because / saw IL Wound meet
the acceptance OF the American people Aiter a
reference 10 the Democratic party. NJ. Richard
said.
DO not despair of the people Of the Northern
States coming up 10 the tull measure OF this &C
casion For the Stale Of Illinois can especially
say this-I am satisfied that when weagain ~
semble here IN future Congress. the extreme
abolition party slli not have members nou.h on
this aoor make roll call 1 agree in What
has been said about tie country anu H. gOOd We
% preserve the Constitution a. Il t. aud 10
restore the Union a. il IL i not Ia he tam