The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-09-13
Democratic state Convention.

southern Kansas.
Democratic state Convention.
We copy from the Chicago Times on
Thursday, the following report of the pro-
ceedings of the democratic state conven-
ton which met at Springfield on Wednes-
day. Ii is the fullest report we can have
before going to press for this week. The
nomination of Mr.. ALLEN for congressman
at large is a disappointment to us, who so
earnestly desired the nomination of Col
DIcKEY, but we know of no good reason
at present which we should not earnestly
desire the election of Mr.. Allen, whom,
but two years ago, we supported with SO
much earnestness for the office of Governor,
In reference to the resolutions, we wust
reserve our judgment until we see them.
The democratic State convention was
called to order by the Chairman of the
State Committee at quarter past 10
clock this morning, on whose motion
Peter SWEET, of Peoria was made tempor-
airy Chairman, and II. p Merriman, of
Mclean, VIM. A. Hacker, of Union, aud
C. C. Parks, of Lske temporary Secre-
tarics.
A committee rec commended permanent
officers as follows:
President-John Moore, of Sangamon
| Vice Presidents-B S Morris, Of Cook
C. e. Parks, of Lake; Hiram Bright, OF
Stephenson; Sam'l Uolms, of Adams
Peter SWEET, of Peoria; 7. p Halligan, oil
/ La Sale; Colby Knapp, of Logan; II. 5
Hyatt, of Fulton; S. Stevenson, of Bond
Simon Eiinar, of ST. Clair; John Jakson.
of Lawrence; w. \. Hacker, of Union
State at large, E. D. Taylor, of La Sale
/ !Stcretarios-Wm o Brien, of Peoria; G.
T. Kimberley, of Cook w. D. Latshaw, OF
Edgar
/ On taking the chair, Gov. Moore said:
Gentlemen If tie Co,irsntion-I shall no,
attempt to infiict a speech upon you. We
are met here in such times as democrats
never expected to see in this once happy
country. We have not met here more as
democrats than as national men. APP,
plause The preservation of the Fedora
Union as it was and the constitution as II
is renewed applause] is the mission OF
the democratic party. Railways has been
and now more than ever ought to be, and
will be, | doubt not The sentiments pro
claimed by this convention will be the
sentiments of the democratic party of Hi
nois and of the nation. The true demo
cracy recognize none as democrats wht
scout at the idea of the restoration as i
vas TCheers The duty of democrat
is, as We all know, and their inclination
has been heretofore, to preserve the hes
government ever formed under HEAVIER
for the benefit of man. | shall addres.
you no more, but simply have to say thai
/ shall endeavor to facilitate the bushes:
of the convention with all the ability
may have, and | thank you from the re
cesses of my heart for the honor you have
conferred upon me-
The President appointed committee O
sixteen on resolution, Hon. VIM. A. Rich
ardsop being chairman, and Hon. NJ w
Fuller, the member from the first district
recess Was taken 20 2 0 clock p. N.
The convention reassembied at go P NJ
James C.. Allen. Of Crawford county, wa
nominated for Congress by two thirC
vote, over L. Lyle Dickey, of La Sale, whc
received 1876 votes. The nomination VA
made unanimous.
Alexander Starne, of Pike county, ssa.
nominated COR Treasurer, and Rev Jon F
Brooks, of Rock Island, Tor Superintend
ent of Public Observation-Disclosures y aocla
nation.
At . o'clock the convention took a re
cess of one hour
The convention reassembled at 6 r. NJ
The committee on resolutions reported
twelve.
The first says the constitution must b,
maintained and the rebellion must b,
suppressed.
The second denounces alike the doc
trines of southern and northern extre
mists.
The third protests against the policy Of
taxing white men for the purchase O
negroes
The fourth condemns the recent mill.
tary arrests of citizens of this State, anc
declares that they have right to demand
trial
The fifth protests against unjust inter
ference with the freedom Of speech anc
the press.
The sistl, refers to the reckless extrava
ganee of tue Government, and counsels
return to rigid economy.
The seventh declares the new excise
law I'D. ust.
The eighth eounsels economy in the
State government
The EiGth recommends that sll taxes
be paid in Treasury notes
The tenth halls with satisfaction the
Presidents declaration that his object i.
to save the Union the shortest way under
the constitution. and says he should b.
sustained against the pressure OF radica
republicans.
The eleventh insists upon the enforce
ment of the negro exclusion law Of the
State.
The twelfth tenders thanks to 1llinoi:
volunteers.
The convention adjourned after speech
es by Messrs. Allen and Richardson, al
7:30 clock
Hon. ZADoc CASEY, father of Hon. Sam