Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-21

that political organization which has, in war
well a. in peace. N prosperity and adversely ever
proved faithful 70 the Union. the Constitution.
the Government and the laws, and which banner
ne will continue 70 blend With the glorious stars
ard stripes
ResolUed. That resting their organization upon
tie patriotism Of its well tried principles and still
renewing their answering fidelity 70 the consti
tutional Government which they have for more
than three quarters Of century unainchingly
upheld whether assaulted by Northern abolition
or Southern seeession.) the Democracy II Con
necticut ear4est, appeal to all conservative cit
zers 20 unite with them in sustaining the Pres
dent IN AL constitutional efforts 70 suppress the
rebellion, restore the Union. and 10 defend our
country against all foes, whether from home or
abroad: and we invite the cooperation OF all
who are opposed 10 the revolutionary element
which is now making war upon the President and
the gallant General Mcclellan. for the purpose
Of converting the war against secession and re
beion into struggle for the emancipation of
slaves in violation of the obligations OF the Con
situ,ion. tt =.
Resolred, That in all propositions Likely to re
suit in a satisfactory adjustment of the matters in
dispute between the North and the South, and
especially such measures as would have secured
the border States to the Union and hearty
operation on their part in all constitutional and
lega measures, and procured The return OF the
seeded States, the Republican party assumed a
fearful responsibility, acted in utter disregard OF
the best interests of the whole country. and
stamped Itself wanting in patriotism, and des-
titute of that sound political principle which
should actuate party having ia It's hands the
destinies of a great people.
Resolved, That the Republican party, who
promised restoration of the honesty aud purity
OF the WashiDgtoHian Administration, has, in the
disclosures OF fraud and corruption brought to
light by the Congressional Investigating Com
mittee. shown decentralization not only unknown
before in the States, but unheard OF and unprece-
dented in the history of the nation.
Resoiued. That, in the present distracted state
OF the country. III financial interests demand the
earnest attention of the people, and such sys-
TEN Of direct taxation should be initiated By Con.
gress as would form proper and a true basis Of
public credit; and We unhesitatingly condemn the
idea of issuing iTedeemabe paper a legal ten
der violation OF the spirit of the Constitution,
destructive to private rights, and an unwarranted
interference with existing contracts, aud in the
highest degree demoralizing 70 the financial
credit Of the United States.
ResolUed, That the suspension Of the writ OF
habeas corpus. and the arrest of freemen without
due process OF law, in States where there is no
preiense Of military necessity therefor is incon.
sistent with the principles of free Government,
and is utterly condemnedb the Democratic party
OF this State.
Following the passage of the resolutions, short
addresses upon the war. the Democrats and Re
publicans, were made by Mr.. CHAPMAN, of Hart
ford, and others.