Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-08-06
Indiana Democratic state Convention.

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Timesl
INDIANAPOLIs, July 3O-The attendance at
the convention to day wes fifty thousand. Il
was the largest ever held in the State. The
meeting was held in the State-HOuse Park. Ev-
cry county was largely represented.
Gov. Hendricks was president Of the meeting.
Strong speeches were made by Gov. Wick
life, of Ky Senator Carlile, Of Va; Hon w
A. Richardson, of H.; and D. W. Voorhees,, of
Indiana.
The resolutions are lengthy, and they ratify
the oth Of January nominations and the course
Of the conservatives in Congress, and call for q
prosecution Of the var but not with view Of
subjugating or coercing the South
The meeting was harmonious and enthusiastic
Gov. Critienden was not present, but trans
mitted q letter in which he stated his adherence
to the views of the conservative democracy, and
concludes by saying, " 1 hope the proceedings
Of your convention will be marked with all the
temperance and wisdom which the momentous
crisis demands"
Tho convention dispersed with cheers for the
ticket, for the platform for the constitution and
the Union.
To the Associated Press Northl
INDIANAPOLIS, July 30.-The Democratic con
venti0n assembled in Capitol Square at 10
o'clock this morning. From 1000 10 5000 per
sons were present. Hon. Thos-A. Hendricks,
Of this city, is presidont} Robert Lucas, vice
presidents j. j. Bingham, editor of the Sentinel,
secretary. A committee of one from each con-
gressional district on resolutions has been ap-
pointed. Tbs president, on taking the chair, re-
marked that no Democrat would disturb the
peace, but it was probable that outsiders would,
and recommended that the convention should
pass by such disturbances without notice. There
has been, however, no attempt made to disturb
the meeting, and probably mona thought of
Gov. Wlckhfe is now speaking. he is for
the Union, provided the rights of the South and
slavery are not interfered with; but, before do
ing anything more, he would proceed to see what
we were fighting for. If it is to free the negro,
let not another drop of blood be spilled. He
quoted resolutions passed by the GarTisOnians II
1859 10 prove that the abolitiOnists were disu-
nionists. lie woald hang the leading rebels,
and balance the rope with sbOlitionists, who
controlled every department Of government and
were worse than rebels
Hon ". A Richardson, Of H., and Hon. Mr..
Garlic, Of Va are present, and will speak this
afternoon. Hon. J. j. Critsenden failed to az
rive, as had been announced. Hon D. W.
Voorhees, and Others, from this State, are also
here, and will speak before the convention ad-
journs
LATEB.-Hon. J. S. Carlile, Hon. W. A.
Richardson, and D. ". Voorhees, addressed the
convention this afternoon.
TINS first adheres to the me-honored principles
of the Democratic party, and believes that the
only hope Tor the restoration Of the Union and
maintenance of the Constitution, is the restora-
ton of that truly conservative party to power.
The second indoTses the 5Eh Of January con-
venton.
The third that the Constitution and laws made
under the Constitution must be maintained in
proper and rightful supremacy; that the rebel
al
the duty of al good citizens to aid the general
government in all measures necessary to thai
end
The fourth unalterably opposes a war Of con-
quest or subiugation, and will never consent
that the W at shall be waeed for the purpose of
interfering with the rights of OverthrOwing
established constitutions Of any States.
The fifth protests against the negro ernancipa-
ton in the District Of Columbia and payment
! for such negroes out Of the national treasury,
and against the resolution of Congress pledging
the nation to pay for all negroes which may be
emancipated b. authority Of any Southern
State
The sixth that the doctrines of secessiOnists
and aboi.ionis.s as the latter are now repre-
sented in Congress are alike inconsistent with
the Constitution; the first have already in
volved us in civil war, the latter will leave US
bu, little hope OF a speedy restoration to union
ana peace
The seventh views with alarm the reckless
! extrayaeancs which Pervades every department
of the Federal government; that a return to
rigid economy and accountability is indispensa-
| bic, and that the startling developments Of
frauds at The nations capital show that an entire
change of administration IS imperatively de-
manded
The eighth approves of the Crittenden resolu-
ton.