The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-01-11
Dem Ocratic Convention.

This convention met at indianapolis on the Stf
and proved to be, what it ought to have beer
with any set Of men no, at such an hour Of oul
country's peril, try to inaugurats party and
arouse party spirit and bitterness--a complete
failure perfect fzza. Il was cmphatically a
Breckenridge and Bright concern--the managers
thereof being those who supported Breckenridge
for President. The following is the result O
their labors:
ISDI,vAPous, J.n. a.--The Convention
re assembled at r. NJ. motion to ad-
ourn ill the Il Of July was lost During
the absence OF the Committee on Resolutions
the Convention was addressed by Hon j.
g. Davis, in an ultra Secession speech 49,
The platforms and resolutions were then
reported, which very long. and passed
under the operation of the previous qles-
ton. I he following is an abstract OF Tie
resolutions:
lst. That the re,tora ion to power e tie
Democracy can alone preserve the Uuion
and The Constitution,
2. Iaaorse the principles heretofore put
forth by the National Conventions of the
party.
2. The existence If the Union depends
on the faithful Observance Of the principles
ct the Constitution.
ith. Declares tbe present civil war to
have mainly resulted from Slavery agitation
and the consequent organization Of geo
graphical party in the North ProLouncing its
counterpart in the South of Secession, Dis
union and armed resistance to the General
Government, causing the calamity which
we have now TO meet as loyal citizens strv.
ing to secure the best mode OF settlement
calculated to restore union and harmony.
5th. Condemns the course Of the Repub-
licaus in the last Congress in sejt citing all
peace propositions.
9th. Peace and harmony would now
reign had the party in power shown the
same desire 20 settle internal discussions
that it recently exhibited to avoid war with
England
It'll. The restoration of tie Union can
only be accomplished BY The asccndenc, Of
Union party in the South. which shah, hy
counter resolution. dlsplace those who con
troll and direct the Southern rebellion, and
10 encourage this definite settlement by adj
ditional constitutional guarantees of ques-
tons At issue between the two sections.
9Th. The republicans have fully demon
strated their inability to conduct the Gov
eminent through the present difficulties.
9th. Says that the twin heresies OF
Northern sectionaliSm and Southern Seces-
sion are inimical 10 the Constitution.
10th. Objects TO waging war in the shape
Of conquest OF subjugation. and for the
purpose of overthrowing or interfering with
the rights and institutions of States.
18th. a war for the maintenance of the
supremacy of the Constitution and integri
ty of the Union, we will sustain with al! our
energies.
18th. Denounces all violations of the
Constitution as unsurpaions of power.
18Th. The proposition to hberate and
arm negro slaves is unconstitutional. inst it-
ing to loyal citizens, disgrace to the age
and calculated 10 retard the suppression OF
the rebellion.
I4,h. A disregard OF the writ of hQ5cas
corpus, and the imprisonment of citizens o.
loyal States, are fragrant violations of the
Constitution.
> 18Th. Liberty Of speech ard the press
are estimable rights to citizens, and forinid
able to tyrants only.
10th The seizure of sldell and Mason
is either legal or illegal. II the former, the
nation has been Inundated by their surren
der under threat; ifthe latter, they should
have been delivered up before imprison
ment
18th. The no.party cry eff Republicans
is hypocritical. as shown by the partisan
character of all civil appointments and par
ty caucusing at Washington.
18th. The disclosures of enormous
frauds. duplicating the heads otthe War an,
Navy Departments, demand a thorough in
vestigation into all State and National ex
penditures. and a speedy and marked eS
ample should be made of all such birds
prey.
10Th compliments the meri,orious cor
duct Of Indiana troops in every battle fel
where victory perched on the National bar
ner, and sends the greetings of every Dem
ocrat for their future achieN cuents in com
ing contests.
The Convention nominated the followir
icket:
Treasurer Of State-M. l.. Brett Of Da
viess county.
Secretary of Siate--James 5. Athon Of
Marion county.
Auditor Of State, Joseph Restine of Fouu-
tain county.
Attorney Gsneral--Oscar B. Hoard of
Decatur county.
Superin,endeut of Public Instruction.
Hopkins Of Clinton.
A delegate from Randolph county for
getting that he was among the friends
Mr.. Bright. attempted to read a resolution
ndorsing Senator Douglas last letter All
En- Governor Wright, which caused great
.onfusion, and was met with cries of mo, 4
40! don't do it," &c, whereupon 1t was
withdrawn.
A resolution indorsing the Indianapolis
Sentinel IS souna- vas then introduced
Hon. John Coffroff sugg~--.d tina, he had
no objections. IS the editor Mr. kan.