Indiana State sentinel., 1863-08-24

hibited the unhappy condition of the people Tn
der the fanatic ruling Of the present dynasty. and
urgently besought them to be true 10 the priDci-
pies of their forefathers. to take warning of the
tyranny practced by the Administration and to
defend their rights by the ballot at all hazards
He was followed by John Mullsnv, ESQ. a rising
lawyer of Columbus. Indiana, and Prosecuting
Attorney of the county.
In forcible lsnguage he traced the origin of the
Republican party, exhibiting il in its varied as.
poets Of Federalism. Know NothiDgism and Ab-
oitionism. He showed the resemblance of John
Adams administration TO the present party in
power, and read from the writings of Jefferson
appropriate selections touching the liberties of the
people in connection with the alien and sedition
laws of that period. After shosing that the Oh
ject of the Abolitonists was to raise the negro to
social equality with the white man. and to de-
grade them, he closed by reviewing the conscript
act.
The meeting was closed by stirring speech
from W L Bane, Esq, of Ohio. now practicing
law at Columbus, Ind. he showed the origin Of
the present war, the capability of the Republican
party and the tyranny practiced by the present
Administration. showing that the despotism prac-
ticed bv the military power in Kentucky at the
late election was a sample Of the treatment that
the people Of Indiana might expect at their cleo
tions. -
A large number of ladies graced the occasion
by their presence, and nothing occurred to mar
the harmony of the meeting, every body depart
ing with the fixed determination to perpetuate
their liberties by voting the Democratic ticket
A SPECTATOR.
CoLuMBus. Isp August is. 1863.
-WARRICK COUNTY DENocRARrc CONVENTION
A convention of the Democracy of Warrick
county was beld at the Courthouse in Boonvlle,
on Saturday, August !, to nominate candidates
for the differeit county Offices to be filed at the
ensuing October election
Hon. ID. B Kitchen chosen chairman and
David L Hart and John McCord were appointed
secretaries.
The Organization having been completed. the
following nominations were made:
For Treasurer, DR. Josiah Brown; for Clerk,
Robert TAYLOR; for Recorder, John VI Mills; for
Commissioner. Felix Haverstraw; for Real Es
tate Appraiser, N G. Dubois.
On motion. the Chair appointed the following
committee on resolutions:
David Hart. j. B Harpole N Pyeatt, G. W.
HAYWARD James Smith. P Miller, Wm Bryant,
James Wilson, John b. Bethel and Samuel
| Mills
The committee having retired, Judge David
! / Laird addressed the convention. His speech
was admirably suited to the occasion, aud
warmly approved.
! At the conclusion of Judge Lsird's speech.
the committee on resolutions reported tte
| following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted.
Resolved. That we will sustain the President
with men and money TO put down this wicked re
bellion as prescribed by the Constitution and laws
of the United States, and 20 this end we here
"pledge lives. fortunes. and our sacred
honor"
| Resolued, That We will hold on 20 the Oonsti-
tuition. the laws made under it, and the treaties
made with the nations of the world. as the
preme law of the land, and as the only safeguards
| of free people.
| Resolced. That we will ever protest against
any abrijgement Of the freedom Of speech, or of
the press. holding every person responsible for
the abuse thereof under the law.
| Rssoiued That we protest against the power
assumed by President Lincoln that, by reason of
his being the Commander-in- Chief of the army
and navy of the United States. ahd of the militia
when called into active service, he can do any,
thing which be believes will best put down the re
bellion, as unknown 10 the Constituton--unpre-
cedented in the history Of oGr Government, and
tending directly to military desposism.
Resolved, That we stand opposed to all arbi-
trary arrests. whereby the person accused is de-
prived of speedy trial by an impartial jury with
in the judicial district wherein the ofense was
alleged to have been committed.
Resolued That we believe il 10 be the duty Of
every true patriot 10 submit to the laws and as
sist in the execution OF the same. yet we will
ever claim the right to labor for the repeal of
all laws which we deem imDolitic or unjust.
ReSoloed That we have full confidence in the
valor of our troops in the field; they have our
warmest sympathy. and we hold it as the impera-
tive duty of those who remain at home to pro-
vide for the wants of the families OF said soldiers.
Resolved, That We would say to all American
citizens everywhere, and especially TO our fellow
citizens who bravely battling for the Consti-
tuition and the Union, that the ch,rge that the
| Democratic party Of Indians are sympathizers
with southern secession and traitors 70 the Fed
| eral Government, are base cslumnies, aud wehere
brand the authors as liars and calumniators OF
the darkest hue
| On motion of Maj j G Blewett the following
resolution unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That We have implicit confidence in
the patriotism and legal ability of H. G. Bark
we'll. Esq of Rockport. and that he is our first
choice for Prosecuting Attorney of this Judicial
| District: and that We cheerfully recommend him
| to the Democrats Of the District as well deserv-
iny the position.
The corn crop in Owen county, on account
of the drouth and the frost in July. will prove
almost total failure
-DEArn of MAJOR ISAAC STEwART.-Died. at
Sullivan. on the 18th inst. Major Isaac STEWART,
in the 72d year of his age Major STEWART was
one of the early settlers of Floyd county. where
he was universally esteemed for bis many noble
qualities. He moved to Sullivan several years
since. where he engaged in mercantile pursuits.
and where. as here. be was much loved. He
leaves number of children. among them Capt.
G. w. STEWART, Mrs. J. B. WIrHsrAspLEY, and
Mrs J. RoBERr PARKER, of this city.
NUMBER OF MEs IN THE U s. SERVICE FROM
1 he f,1l = r-ff
| list of the number of men in the United States
service from each county in the Second Con-
gressional District. the Sd day of March, 1868:
Washington 99s
Harrison lo05
Orange 73s
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Scott. .................. AS
Perry.....- 1o64
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