Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-22

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naintenanee of de Unioa and the pre-ervstiono of
the Constitution. and s>e.ng IN the present conii.
non OF the country he deplorabls effects Of
departure from ~ tine -honorci and conssrx alive
principles. and The triumph of sectionsiism: and
firmly believing that the Union and the Constitu-
ton c.n be preserved alone by the restoration Of
that party 70 power. ve invite al true Union men
throughout the land 10 unite with us u sustaining
IT. organization and carrying out its principles.
Therefore.
Resolped 1. That we reafirm and endorse de
political principles that from time 10 time have
been put forth BY the National Conventions Of
the Democratic party.
?. That we are unalterably attached 10 the
Constitution. BY which the Union Of these STATES
was formed and established and that faithful
observance Of its principles can alone eontinue
the existence Of the Union. and the permanen,
happiness Of the people.
,. That the present civil has mainly re-
suited from the long continued, unwise. and "a
nacsl agitation, in the North. Of the question Of
domestic slavery. the consequent organization Of
a geographical party. guided BY the sectional
platforms adopted At Bsffal0. Pittsburgh. Phila-
delphia, and Chicago. and the development there
by Of sectional hate aud JEALOUSY. producing (as
had long been foreseen and predicted by us) its
counterpart in the South of secession, dsunion.
and armed resistance % the General Govern ment,
and terminating in a bloody strife between those
who should have been forever bound together by
fratcrnal bonds. thus bringing upon the whole
country a calamity which We are now 20 mecf as
loyal citizens, STRIVING for the adoption Of that
mode Of settlement best calculated TO again re
store union and harmony
4. That in rejecting all propositions likely %
result in a satisfactory adjustment Of the matters
in dispute between the North ard the South. and
especially those measures which would have Sc
cured the border slave States 70 the Union. and \
hearty CO operation on their part In all constifu-
tonai and legal measures 70 procure a return Of
the more Southern States 10 their allegiance. the
Republican party assumed a fearful rcsponsi-
bity, and acted in total disregard Of the best In
teresis of the whole country.
5. That if the party in power had shown the
same desire 10 settle, by amicable adjustment.
our internal dissensions before hostiiites bad ac
tually commenced. that the Administration has
recently exhibited 10 avoid a war with our an
cent enemy. Great Britain. We confidently be
lieve that peace and harmony would now reign
throughout all our borders.
6. That the maintenance Of the Union upon
the principles of the Federal Constitution should
be the controlling object Of all Who profess 10y.
atty 10 the Government-and in our Judgment
this purpose only be accomplished. by the
ascendency of Union party in the southern
States. which shall. by a counter revolution, dis
place those who control and direct the present
bellion That no effort 70 create or sustain such
party can be successful which IL not based upon
definite settlement Of the questions at issue be-
tween the two sections: and we therefore demand
that some such settlement be made by additional
constitutional guaranty. either initiated by act of
Congress OF through the medium of National
Convention.
T. That the Republican party has fully demon
strated its inability to conduct the Government
through its present difficulties.
:. That we are utterly opposed 20 the twin
heresies, Northern sectiOnalIsm and Southern
secession, as inimical to the Constitution: and
that freemen, as they value the boon of civil lib-
erty and the peace of the country. should frown
Indignantly upon them.
y. That i'm this national emergency the Democ-
racy Of Indiana. banishing all feeling Of passion
and resentment, will recollect only their duty 70
the whole country: that this should not be
waged in the spirit of conquest or subjugaton,
nor for the purpose Of overthrowing or interfer-
ing with the rights institutions of the States.
but TO defend and maintain the supremacy Of the
Constitution, and 10 preserve the Union with all
the dignity, equality and rights Of the several
States unimpaired; and that as soon as these OBJ
jects are accomplished the war ought to cease.
10. That we will sustain. with all our energies.
war for the maintenance of the Constitution, and
OF the integrity of the Union under l< Constifs-
ton but we opposed 70 war foe the emsnci-
patton of the negroes. or the sutjugAfioa Of ths
Southern States.
III. That the purposes avowed and advocated
by the Northern disunionists, TO liberate and arm
the negro slaves. is unconstitutional insulting 70
loyal citizens, disgrace to the age. is calculated
TO rctard the suppression OF the rebellion and meets
our unqualified condemnation.
IL. That the total disregard Of the writ Of ha-
beas corpus by the authorities over Us, and the
seizure and imprisonment of the citizens Of loyal
States where the judiciary l. in full operation.
without warrant of In nd uithonf aSSictf,, 49,
or giving to the party arrested any opportu-
nifty OF defense are fragrant violations Of the Con
stitution and most alarming acts OF usurpation Of
power which should receive the stern rebuke OF
every lover of his country and Of every man who
prizes the security and blessings Of life. liberty and
property.
13 That liberty of speech and Of the press are
guaranteed 20 the people by the Constitution. and
none but usurper would deprive them OF these
rights; they are nestimablc 10 the citizen and
formidable 10 tyrants only. And the attempts
which have been made since our present unforta.
nate troubles, 10 muzzle the press and stide free
discussion, are exercises Of dcspotc power against
which freedom rcvolts and which can nos be tole-
rated without converting freemen into slaves.
H. That the seizure Of Slidell and Mason. on
board a neutral vessel. on the high seas was
either in accordance with international Law, and
so legal: else in violation OF such law, and 30
illegal. IL the former. we lament that nation
has been humiliated by their surrender, under
threat; il the latter. Il was the duty Of the Ad.
ministrstion at once 20 have disavowed the act Of
their officer. and instead Of incarcerating the cap
tves in Fort Warren. 20 have Immediately re-.
paired the wrong by placing them, as far a. prac.
tcable n the same condition in which that off
had found them. In either exsut the action
Of the Administration was vaclating land Gov
ardly. and degrading TO the dignity Of great na.
ton.
Is That the action Of the Republican party.
as manifested ia the partisan character Of ell APP
pointments Of the Administration 70 civil ofioe:
and, IN holding party caucases by the Republican
members Of Congress for the purpose of pressing
upon the legislative action Of that body the peculiar
dogmas Of that party have demonstrated that their
professions OF sacrificing party platforms and par
~ organizations. upon the altar OF their country"
are but 80 many hypocritical and false pretence-
by which they hope 20 dnpe the unwsry into their
support; and we warn all loyal persons, ss they
love their country. not 10 be deceiyed thereby.
l6 That the disclosures made BY the invest
eating committee ia Congress Of the enormous
frauds that have stalked into the army and navy
departments. duplicating the heads OF those de
partments IN \ c0nnyance AZ, IL not an actual
participation in system OF corruption, and in
which our brave soldiers have been delranded Of
their proper supplies. and our Government threat
ual mtfL l.