Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-18
Cass Comfy Democratic Union Con.


The Democracy of Cass met in convention on
July 18th to nominate candidates for county OH
ces. ). A. HALL, Esq, was Chairman and PETLR
DOYLE Secretary.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
ResOlped. That the Democratic party Of Cass
county, n convention assembled. believing their
time honored principles essential 10 the restOra
ton and maintenance of the Union. proudly re
iterate their Endorsement of the platform OF prin
ciples adopted at Cincinnati IN 1856, and re At
hrned at Charleston Lnd Baltimore ia lc6O by
the Democratic National Convention.
ResOired. That the civil war by which our
country Is at present distracted is the natural Off
spring OF ms uded sectiouaism engendered 10y
fanatIcal agitatOrs North well ~ SIuth. aud
that the Democratic party have equally opposed
the extremists OF both sections, and having at
times zealOu>y coutended Tor the administration
of the General Government within its constitu-
tonal limits, that party is in way responsible
for caamtes that have resulted from departure
from its doctrines and disregard of its warning
aud advice.
Resoired, That in this national emergency, the
Democracy, bhnishng all feeling OF passion and
recruitment. will recolect only their duty 70 the
whole country; that this war should not be waged
in conquest on suOlugstiOn, nor purpose Ot over
throwing or interfering with the rights or nstltu-
tons OF the States, but 10 defend and maintain
the supremacy OF the Constitution aud to PIE
serve the Union. with all the dignity. equality and
rights Of the several States unimpaaei; aud tht
scOn these objects are accomplished the war
ought ~ cease.
Kesoin,d. That we cordially endorse the patr
otto sentiment OF the lamenel Douglas. that
The Constitution and its guarantees are the
birhright of every American citizen; that we
know OF no mode by which n loyal citizen may
80 well demonstrate his devotion To his country ,
"a by sustaining the Flag, the Constitution and
the Union. under all circumstances, against all
assailants at home and abroad, aud hence that il
becomes the imperative duty OF every Union man,
OF every friend of Constitution Il liberty, to rally
10 the SUPP ort OF our common country, its Gov
ernn,cLt and flag, as the only means of checking
the progress OF revolution, and OF preserving the
Unios of the States
Resoiped, That the first duty of n Democrat il
10 his country; and that we will cOndlally sup
port all constitutional efforts To put down the
present efforts OF the sece>sOnists To divide the
Union. and We earnestly desire that the Con-titu
ton and the Union may he restored and main
tanned IN the patriotic spirit of our fathers.
Resoiped. That the brave volunteers who have
gone forth at the call of their country TO ,e-
lend and maintain the Constitution and the
Union, have our warmest sympathies and most
earnest wishes for their success ia the noble
work
Resoired. That to such measures Of the Ad-
mnlStraton a. m ~ be consOnant with the Con-
stituton We will at all times yield hearty sup
port; that tie prompt action of the President in
revoking the procIamations of certain Abolition
Generals should receive the appreciation of all
conservative and Union loving citiz,ss, from
whom our Government derives its Chief support
IN men ana meals To carry on the war; anu that
the continual pressing of the negro question upon
the attention OF the country. and e constant
attempts in Congress and elsewhere TO connect
the abolition OF slavery with the work of the ar
my. Is an insult TO the brave and gallant soldiers
OF Indiana who are in the field for the Union and
Constitution, aud for no other cause.
Resoired, That we are opposed to all efforts on
the part OF Congress or officials TO emdncipale
the slaves.
Resoiped. That we unqualiGedly condemn the
PRODUCTION of negroes IN Indiana, because il is
mot only in direct violation OF the Constitution
land laws of the State Int because it brings negro
labor in direct competitor with the lab r oi our
Fellow citizens reducing its price, and tending 20
degrade the white citizen TO social equality with
the negro
ResoiDed. That this is government of white
men. AMI WITS established exclusively for the
white race; that the negro rice are not e. ii led
to and ought not To be admitted to political or
social equnllty with the white race but that il Is
our duty TO treat them with kindness and consid-
Grafton, rs an interior and dependent race; that
the right of the several States To determine the
position and duties OF the race is sovereign right
aud the pied les Of the Constitution require Us as
loyal citizens not To interfere Herewith.
ReSOiUed, ] hat while we are in favor of paw
ing taxes To support the Government and put
down tie rebellion. we are opposed to using any
OF the money 30 collected Tor the purpose OF pur-
chasing or freeing negro slaves
Resoioed. That ours being Democratic form
Of Government and the right to rule being vesi' d
in the pc pie. The officers of the Government -,
public servants, an the people have the right 10
investigate their conduct and approve or dsap-
prove whatever they think proper be the oific,
or officers ever high in authority and powe
aud no tire q = !. mob violence should he ALLOW
ell tn deter them from the exercise of the right at
all times. nor from the proper exercise of Their
constitutional and boosted right OF free thought
and tree speech.
Rcsoired. That all who indorse the principles
here enuucut,d are ,oId ally invited to act with
the Democratic organization
The following ticket was nomipatel
Representative. Chitles La~sene: Sheriff.
Willard G. y ,>h; Treasurer, Channcey Carter;
Recorder, julius Y. kioene: Surveyor. Abuer
+. Vanness; Commissioner. d miel Ki>tler.
The Convention then adopted the following:
Resolced. That this Convention recommend
that the Democratic Congie sional Convention
be held ~ Wnlmac. on Thursday, Angus 9Th
l>62. at 4 o'clock A NJ
o. motion II was ordered that the proceedings
OF the Convention he published in the Phoros
State Sentinel and loiksbian.