Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-16

owen County Democratic Convention
The Democracy of this county met IN Con
vention on the 4th inst, and Hon. W. NJ FRANK
LIN called to the chair, and BASIL MEEK
Esq, was appointed Secretary. The Convention
was addressed by Hon. 5. II. BUsKIRK, JOSEPH
RIsrINE, ESQ, W. L. DIrTENoRE, Esq, "a Lin
colnite elector in 1902 and PATRICK HEASEY
Esq The following resolutions were unani
morsly adopted
WHEREAS, The Democratic party, having
from its organization. been the party of the
Union, faithful and true to its best interests, main
tanning its dignity in war and in peace against the
assaults and Vaccinations of foreign and domes-
tic foes, aud whereas the present deplorable con-
diton OF the country results from departure
from its time honored and conservative prnci
pies
ReSoired That resting our organization upon
the patriotism of our well tried principles, and
still renewing answering fidelity to the constitu
tional Government which We have, for nearly
three quarters of IA century. unhinchngly upheld
the Democracy OF Owen county earnestly appeal
to all conservative citizens to unite with them in
their efforts to aid in the reconstruction of the
Union under the Federal Constitution
ResotUed, That we are in favor of vigorous
prosecution of the present war; for the suppress
sion of the terribly wicked and infamous armed
rebellion, raised by the Southern people, to over
throw the Government. And that while the war
is conducted for the legitimate end Of asserting
and maintaining the constitutional supremacy OF
the General Government; the officers of the Gov
eminent shall have our cordial and earnest sym
pathies and undivided support.
Res0iped, That while all our energies are need
ed, and shall be given for meeting the demands
necessary for the proper. just and liberal pay and
support of the brave and gallant men who have
taken up arms in defense of Government made
by white men and their posterity forever. we
feel especially called upon to enter solemn
protest against the use OF the army or the appro
praton OF public money from exhausted
Treasury for the purpose of freeing the slaves or
supporting them when freed.
Resolred. That the party in power. who prom
ised restoration ot the honesty and purity OF the
Washingtonian Administration has. in the disclo
sures ct frauds and corruptions brought to light
by Congressional investigating committees shown
a demoralizng and reckleSsness. not only un
known before in this country but unheard of and
undiscovered in the history of parties.
Resolred, That we are opposed, as we have al
ways been. to all secret political organizations,
whether they pass under the name of Know
NothIngs. Wide Awakes. or Knights OF the Col
den Circle, Abolition Leagues, or under any
other name or description, especially ii they be
organized TO resist the due execution of the laws
either State or National, for any purpose what
ever.
Resoiued. That pledge cordial support
to the ticket this day nominated, and to the reg
ular Democratic State ticket nominated on the
sth of January, 1862, knowing them to be true
hearted Union men.
ResoiUsd That We will not vote for any cand
date. vt the coming election. but a true Union
man, aud one who is not tinctured either with
SecessoniSm or Abolitonism.
ResOlred, That We send greeting to our brave
volunteers. and assure them that while they are
engaged in putting down the rebellion at the
South. We pledge ourselves 10 put down by every
honorable effort at the ballot-box. Abolitonis m
at the North.
The following ticket was nominated:
For Representative VIM. V. Wiles; Treasurer,
Jas W DObson: Sheriff. James ;. Meek Com
missioner. John I. Stutz: Surveyor, William NJ
kinnaman; Constable, A. b. Mills.
Delegates were appointed from each township
in the county to the District Congressional Con
vention. who were unanimously instructed to cast
the vote Of the county for Hon. ID. W. VOORHEES,
for Congress
The Convention was harmonious and largely
attended.