The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-03-06
CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATEC
CONVENTION.

The State Convention of the Connect
cut Democracy appears 10 have been one
of those old fashioned, enthusiastic assem-.
blages which give emphasis and force to
Democratic principles, and nerve the
hearts Of Democrats everywhere to firm
and active discharge Of their political du
ties. 1t was very largely attended by
delegates and others. and the proceedings
breathe the true spirit Of devotion to the
country in tho hour of its peril. The
ticket headed by James G. LOOMS, can
didate for Governor, is said 10 be unex.
ceptionable.
The platform. portion of which we
give below. was adopted unanimously. and
is emphaticaly sound:
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, The Democratic party hay
ing. from its organization. been the party
Of the Union; faithful and true to its best
interests. maintaining is dignity in war
and in peace, against the assaults and
mat hir atoms of foreign and domestic foes;
and
WHEREAS, The present deplorable con.
dition Of the country results from a de-
parture from its time honored and conserv-
alive principles; and
WHEREAS, We fully believe that the
Union cannot be restored until the princi
pies and spirit OF Democracy prevail in
the administration Of the Federal and
State Govern ments. and that the triumph
Of the Democratic party offers the only
reasonable hope of awakening the dormant
Union sentiment IF the South, which can
be aroused only by the assurance OF safety
and equality in the Unicn; therefore
Resolged That the present extraordina-
ry condition of our National affairs, in
which we have become Involved through
the pernicious counses Of fanatics, urgent
| ly calls upon every Democrat to again
rally under the time honored banner Of
that political organization which has In
war. as well as in peace. in prosperity and
adversely. ever proved faithful to ii Con-
stitution. the Union. the Governmel It and
the laws. and which banner we will con-
tinue to blend with the glorious Stars and
Stri pes.
Resolced, That resting their orgauiza-
ton upon the patriotism of its well tried
principles. and still renewing their unwa-
vering fidelity TO the constitutional govern
ment which they have for nearly three
quarters of a century unilinchingly upheld
whether assaulted by Northern Abolition
or Southern Secession. the Democracy Of
Connecticut earnestly appeal to all conser-
vative citizens to unite with them in sus-
tanning the President in all Constitutional
efforts to suppress the rebellion, restore
the Union, and to defend our country
against all foes, whether at home or abroad
and ~o ir,ite the CO cooperation OF all who
are opposed to the revolutionary element
which is now making war upon the Presi-
dent aud the gallant Mcclellan. for the
purpose Of converting the war against Sc
cesson and rebellion into struggle for
the emancipation Of slaves. in violation OF
the obligations of the Constitution.
Resolved, That in rejecting all PROPOSE
tons likely to result in satisfactory adj
jus,ment Of the matters in dispute between
the North and South. and especially such
measures as would have secured the Border
States 30 the Union. and a hearty c,-ope.
ration on their part in all constitutional
ard legal measures to procure the return
of inc seeded States. the Republican
party assumed fearful responsibility
acted in utter disregard Of the best inter.
ests of the whole country. and stamped
itself as wanting in patriotism. and desll'
tute Of that sound political principle which
should actuale party having in its hands
the destinies Of greet people.
Resotyed, That the Republican party,
which promised restoration Of the hon
esiy and purity of the Washington admin.
r islration. has. in the disclosures Of fraud
aud corruption brought TO light by the
Congressional Investigating Committee
shown a decentralization not only unknown
before in the United States, but unheard