Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30

pennsylvania Democratic state Con-
vention.
Hon. George'w. Woodward was nominated for
Governor of Pennsylvania. on the 9th ballot, as
follows: SECS aei
Hiesker Clymer. So; Woodward, rs; n.
Strickland, s. ,f.-
We give below the resolutions complete, as
they were adopted:
Resolved. That we approve of the resolutions
upon the state of the country passed by the House
OF Representatives of this Commonwealth, on
the 18th of April last: and. IN addition thereto,
aud as further expression of our views upon
publican affairs, do resolve as follows: That we
again renew our fidelity to the Constitution Of the
United States. that great charter for which our
forefathers struggled and fought. and which was
established, as they themselves expressed it. to
form more perfect Union. establish Justice, in
sure tranquility. provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare, and secure the
blessings of liberty TO ourselves and our posteri-
ty;" and that, inasmuch as the Constitution en-
bodies the only guarantees we have for public
liberty and private rights (as, without it, we can
have no hone of protection from bloodshed, spoil
alton and anarchy the man who sneers at the
Souststutioh a. it Is, preyes dencens IN the nrsI
elements of patriotism, and any officer of the
State or Federal Government who swears to sup
port the Constitution, and afterwards with that
oath on his conscience wilfully violates il, is
wholly unworthy of public confidence; that
among the rights the Constitution provides every
citizen IS that OF being secure in life. liberty and
prosperity so that he can not be deprived of either
without due process of law. A fair trial by a
competent judge. jury of his neighbors, with
witnesses to confront him and counsel to defend
him, is so just in ITSELF sonecessary to the hap
piness OF the people. and this is so plainly writ
ten down in the Federal Constitution, and in all
State Constitutions. that any person who can
misunderstood it has not, in our opinion, the
mental capacity which fits him for public sta
ton.
Resolved, That we have heard with intense
alarm and deep Indignation that some OF our po-
litical opponen 5 claim for the President of the
United States power hitherto wholly unknown
in America and never exercised in Europe or
Asia, except by the most despotic monarch; ma me-
y, power TO arrest free citizens for the expression
of honest opinions public affairs. and that
the President has not only presumed to exercise
this power himself with moderation and mercy.
which his nature might prompt. but has delegated
it 10 others in every part of the country, until its
hideous presence is seen and felt over the
land .e
ResoIoed, That the Democracy of Pennsyl-
vania have been ever true to the cause of the
Union. aud in the name and for the sake of the
Union we denouEce the least ntimation that the
Democratic party entert ,ins now. ever have
entertained, or ever c,n entertain, the slightest
sympathy with the present gigantic rebellion. or
with traitors in arms against the Government, or
would ever consent to peace On any terms inyoly
ing ACKNOWLEDGMENT of this Union
Rssolred. That. the true friends of the
Union, and feeling profound anxiety for its
fate. we claim and will exercise the right 10 con-
sider, discuss. ascertain and urge. in becoming
terms, upon the people and the constituted au-
thorities: whatever measure will. in our judg
ment. be most likely to place aud keep the whole
national Union together under one general gov
eminent.
ResoIued, That when this war began we had
the solemn pledge of the Federal Administration
apd of the party which placed il in power, as
expressed in the resolution passed by Congress
July 90, that it is not waged on their part in any
spirit of oppression. &c; a small faction of
ultra Aboltionists, always opposed to the Union,
and without the consent of the great mass OF the
people. has totally changed its grounds, avowing
and nroclaimnR iis p..-Pasa 90 be "noiy differ-
ent; thus it has greatly delayed just hopes OF
m honorable peace s-a