The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-01-22
Indiana Democratic Conven.
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INptANAP LIS, Jan. S.-The Demo-
cratic Couvep lou, which convened at
Hsiropoli. an Hall this morning, is pretty
largely attended Every county in the
State but eight is represented. The Con-
vsation was called to order by Hon. b.
Palmer, Chairman of the Central Com
mittee. James W. Chapman of Jefferson,
was elected temporary chairman, and j.
~ Bingham, editor Of the Sentinel sec y.
Tas following is an abstract of the
/ resolutions: ~ eg lsdT
nA Hat That the restoration to power OF
the Democracy can alone preserve the
i Union aud the Constitution.
vSst Sd. Indorses the principles heretofore
'Hpus forth by National Conventions Of the
party.
g. Existence of the Union depends on
aatAs faithful observance of the principles
.a'of she constitution.
s.e2 q. D clares the present civil war to
!, have mainly resulted from slavery agita.
tion and consequent organisation of a
geographical party at the north. produ.
Icing It's counterpart in the south of se-
csssion. disunion aud armed resistance to
) she General Government, causing the ca
lamisy which We have now to meet as
loyst citizens, striving to secure the best
.iasods Of settlement calculated to restore
uuion and hsrmony.
iToss s6th. Condemns the course of the Re.
pabIlcans In the last Congress fn reject,
Ing oil peace propositions.
,si ,6sh. Peace and harmony would now
reign had the party now in power shown
the same desire to settle internal dissen-
esslous that 1t has recently shown to avoid
vss with. England. ..ss..1s9
5,ass1th. Restoration of the Union can on
s.ly be accomplished BY the ascendency Of
. Union party IN the South which shall
~ eoanter revelation displace those who
control and direct the Southern rebellion,
Ard to encourage this, definite settlement
By additional constitutional guarantees Of
oues<tous se Issue between the two sec.
lions is demanded. ~ 80
= 9Th. Republicans fully demonstrated
their Inability to conduct the Government
through the present difficulties.
g,zs 9Th. Twin hsFesies--N orthern section.
-islisu and Southern secession; inimical. to
I. the Constitution. nst ,'ta
p 10th. Objects to ..waging war in the
shape of conquest or subjugation, .and fol
:, he purpose Of overthrowing or interfer.
Ing with the rights and institutions oi
States.
"a 1lth. A war for the maintenance Of
the Consultation and Integrity of the
union We will sustain with all our ener.
i's7e 18th. Denounces all violations of the
Constitution as usurpations of power,
saa The proposition to Tliberate and arrest
negro slaves is unconstitutional, insulting
vto loyal citizens, q disgrace to the age
and calculated to retard the suppression
,of the rebel lion.
ssoeli4sh. Disregard of the writ of habea:
corpus and Imprisonment of citizens o
Isysl States, are fagrant violations OF the
Constitution. 81 80
10 i4l5th. Liberty of speech and of the
press are inestimable rights to citizens
ind formidable to tyrants only
- The seizure Of Slidell and Mason Ell
.aher was legal or illegal: If the former
the nation has been hnmiliated by their
surrender under threat. If the latter,
they should have been delivered up be.
fore imprisonment.
s..ol1th. No party cry of Republicans,
hypocfitical in view of the partizan char
acter Of all civil appointments, and party
aeaucusing at Washington. ss,
18th. The disclosures of enormous
frauds. duplicating heads Of War and
Navy Departments. demand thorough in.
vsssigaiion into, all State and National
expenditures, and speedy and marked
example should be made of all such birds
" prey.
sia 18th. Compliments the meritorions
ssondnct of the Indiana troops on every
sbsttle6eld where victory perched on The
Nstlonal banner. and sends the greeting
of every Democrat for their future
achievements in the coming contest.