Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-02
we.t,ur in scott County.

Democratic Meeting in Scott County
One of the largest Democratic meetings ever
held in Scott county convened in Lexington, on
Saturday the 18th inst.
Hon. Elisha q. English presided over the
meeting, and Willis l.. Clark acted as Secretary
Messrs Josiah Latchem, Thomas Beavers. A
ID. Hawkins, John Vest, Daniel Hennesse, James
Boles, and Joseph SOmervile, were selected
committee to prepare resolutions expressive Oi
the sense OF the meeting
During the absence of the committee able and
eloquent speeches were made by Hon. W. ID.
English, and Rev. Mr. Bussey-
The following resolutions reported by the Com
mittee were unanimously adopted, viz:
R-solred That nov, as we ever have been, I'M
Constitution and stand ready, as we have ever stood
heretofore do everything that loyal and true citizens
should do maintain that Union under the Constitution
and hand it down children unimpaired a.
ceiYcd il from fathers.
2 That il is the Constitution which makes the Union,
under which we have lived and proSpered, and no one
can be true friend of that Union who not in favor
maintaining the Constitution or who violates It's pro-
visions under the tyrant's plea OF necessity.
g. That are unalterably opposed 10 secession and
its iniquity Abotonism because they are
both making war upon that Constitution which is the
bond Of Union.
A That while We see much in Abraham LincoIn's Ad-
ministration TO condemn and but little admire,
the time declare that we hold jeff Davis and his
Rebel Government in utter adherence: but we hope and
believe that the masses Of the Southern people will dis
place that Government from power and demand peace
whenever they see that the Northern people deter
mined maintain the Constitution and the glorious old
Government without interfering with the reserved rights
of the States Of the people; and al ell events be-
lieve the effect Of manfesng this just and righteous
spirit will be unite the North and divide the South,
which, unfortunately, is exactly the opposite policy 10
that which the Administration has been for some time
pursuing. The Northern people will al their own way
which through the baot-box, dSpace Lincoln and the
whole Of Northern fanatics from power, and If the
Southern people will in their way do the same by
JEFF Davis and the Southern fanatics shall soon have
peace upon the basis the restoration of the Union and
the complete protection of all the rights and interests OF
the people of both sections. The politicians political
preachers and other fanatics North and South, made this
war; and the honest of the people Of either
section and whenever their voices be fairly heard
and their will done, believe just and honorable
will be found 10 bring the unfortunate and disgracefu
controversy to a end.
s. That We should hail with unspeakable Joy return
of peace upon the basis Of restoration Of the Unon
established by the wisdom Of fathers and cordially
approve of every legal looking TO that result
well knowing that such peace never be procured
parties Immediately interested make proper efforts
wise and happy Government our fathers made US If il
has kept together by portion of the States
quering and holding the others in suhjugation.
G. That rely upon the ballot box for the correction
Of political evils and TO that end in favor CT liberty
of speech and Of the press which the best safeguards
against encroachentS upon the RIGHTS Of the people, and
Democrats have confidence that principles arc
the best for the country. aid for happiness and
prosperity ans are in favor Of maintaining these
principles in the od-ashioned way under old time
honOred organization, maintaining faithfully the Consi
tuition and the laws under il, and the official acts of al
persons acting in pursuance thereof whether Democrats
Republicans and disappearing Of everything looking
tending to civil strife.
Ii was further unanimously resolved that tho
thanks of this meeting be rendered to Hon. W
H. English and Rev. Mr. Bassey for their able
and eloquent addresses, and that the State Sent
mel, New Albany Ledger and Scott County Argus
be requested to publish the proceedings.