Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21
Cass County Democratic Union Con.
VenliQn.
N. MoRNEY, Secretary.

VentiOn.
The Democracy of Cass met in convention on
July 18th to nominate candidates for county off
ces. S. A. HALL, Esq, was Chairman and PETER
DOYLE Secretary.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
ReSOIced, That the Democratic party of Cass
county, in convention assembled. believing their
time honored principles essential to 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 reaf-
frmed at Charleston and Baltimore in 1860 by
the Democratic National Convention.
ResOtUed, That the civil war BY which our
country is at present distracted il the natural off
spring of misguided sectionalism engendered by
f~anatical ~agitators North as well as South, and
that the Democratic party have equally opposed
the extremists Of both sections, and having at
times zealously commended for the administration
of the General Government within its %constitu-
tiOnal limits, that party is in no way responsible
for that have resulted from a departure
from its doctrines and a disregard of its warning
and advice.
ResOIred, That in this national emergency, the
Democracy, banishing all feeling of passion and
resentment, will recollect only their duty to the
whole country; that this war should not be waged
in conquest or subjugation. nor purpose of over
throwing or interfering with the rights or institu-
tons of the States, but to defend and maintain
the supremacy of the Constitution and TO pre-
serve the Union, with all the dignity, equality and
rights of the several States unimpaired; and that
as soon as these objects are accomplished, the war
ought to cease.
RESOLVED, That we cordially endorse the patri-
otto sentiment of the lamented Douglas, that
THE Constitution and its guarantees are the
birthright of every American citizen; that we
know of no mode by which a loyal citizen may
so well demonstrate his devotion to his country,
as by sustaining the Flag, the Constitution and
the Union, under all circumstances, against all
assailants at home and abroad, and hence that il
becomes the imperative duty of every Union man,
of every friend of Constitutional liberty, 10 rally
to the support of our common country. its Gov
ernmeht and flag, as the only means of checking
the progress of revolution, and Of preserving the
UniOB of the States
RESOLVED, That the first duty of a Democrat it
to his country; and that we will c~ondially sup
port all constitutional efforts to put down the
present efforts of the secessionists to divide the
union, and We earnestly desire that the COnstitu-
ton and the Union may be restored and main
tanned in the patriotic spirit of our fathers.
ReSOlued, That the brave volunteers who have
gone forth at the call of their country to de-
fend and maintain the Constitution and the
Union, have our warmest sympathies and most
earnest wishes for their success in the noble
work.
heSOtCed, 4 nat 10 Sucn measures OF TIE AL
ministration as may be consonant with the Con
~siitution we will at all times yield a heart, zap
port; that the prompt action of the Presi .ent in
revOking the proclamations of certain Abolition
Generals should receive the appreciation OF III
conservative and Union loving citizess, iTrm
whom our Government derives its chief support
in men and means to carry on the war; and that
the continual pressing of the negro question upon
the attention of the country. and { e constant
] affpunnfs in GnnuppSS and alSowhpro IN epnnacf
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, and for no other cause.
Resoloed, That we are opposed to all efforts on
the part of Congress or officials to emancipate
the slaves.
ResOIDed, That we unqualifedly condemn the
introduction of negroes in Indiana, because it is
not only in direct violation of the Constitution
and laws of the State. hut because il brings negro
labor in direct competion with the labor of our
fellow citizens, reducing its price. and tending 70
degrade the white citizen TO social equality with
the negro
RESOLVED, That this is a government of white
men, and was established exclusively for the
white race; that the negro race are not entitled.
to and ought not to be admitted to political or
social equality with the white race. but that it is
our duty TO treat them with kindness and consid-
Grafton, as an inferior and dependent race; that
the right of the several States TO determine the
position and duties of the race is a sOvereign right,
aud the pledges of the Constitution require US as
loyal citizens not TO interfere Herewith.
Res0lued, That while we are in favor OF pay
ing taxes to support the Government and put
down TIE rebellion, we are opposed TO using any
of the money so collected for the purpose OF pur-
chasing or freeing negro slaves
ResoIred, That ours being a Democratic form
of Government, and the right to rule bsing vested
in the people. the officers of the Government are
public servants, and the people have the right to
investigate their conduct and approve or disap-
prove whatever they think proper, be the officer
or officers ever so high in authority and power;
and no threats of mob violence should be allow
ed to deter them from the exercise of the right at
all times, nor from the proper exercise of their
constitutional and boasted right of free thought
and free speech.
Resoiced, That all who indorse the principles
here enunciated are cordially invited TO act with
the Democratic organization.
The following ticket was nominated:
Representative. Charles B. Lasselle; Sheriff,
Willard G.. Nash; Treasurer, Chauncey Carter;
Recorder. Julius G. Kloenne: Surveyor, Abner
K. Vanness; Commissioner. Daniel kistler.
The Convention then adopted the following;
Resolued, That this Convention recommend
that the Democratic Congressional Convention
be held at Winamac, on Thursday, August 9TH,
1862, at III o'clock A. M.
On motion il was ordered that the proceedings
of the Convention be published in the Ph0Tos.
STATE Sentinel and Voiksblaff.