Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-04

In short. abundant facts shos deliberate and
persistent attempt. alike unwlse, unjust and dis
honorable on the part of the party IN power 20
fasten upon the Democratic party The stigma OF
dislOgalty aud completely with treason, and 70
degrade and destroy that great party, as old as
the Republic, whose honored teachers have been
Jefer- on. and Madison. and Jackson, and Doug
las, and whose power in the nation, either IN
peace or IN war, can not be safely despsed nor
discarded
~. We arraign aud condemn the Admiuistra-
ton. because il has tolerated IL not justified
reckless extravaganza of public expenditure. and
degree OF fraud aud population IN pecunlary
dealings with the Government. on the part of its
political favorites, shocking n a just sense Of
morality. and without precedent IN the history of
any previous Administration
'. Because the military policy and conduct of
the war. including its negro army policy. has been
marked by mbecility. vaeillation, and personal
and partisan jealousy. in the Executive and in the
Cabinet, disgracing the nation alike in the eyes
of Its people. and in the judgment OF the Great
Powers of Europe
A military force of 900, 900 men, as valiant
soldiers as ever followed a Natonal banner
Navy of majestic power-war appropriations. that
will burden the nation with debt of 2,OOO, O0O,
OOO of dollars, and almost unlimited, If not dcta
torial authority have been placed in the hands of
the Federal Administration, TO suppress the rebel
lion of impoverished people. comparatively
few in number-withouta Navy-withoat foreign
alliances, almost without foreign commerce, ex-
cept what steals through blockaded ports, and
above all. without a righteous OF rebellion.
except as the suicidal policy of the Federal Ad-
mnstrati0n has given il cause; and yet this
once despised rebellion in the third year of civil
war, still bids defiance to the Federal power, and
daily aaunts its banner almost in sight of the Ma.
tional Capitol.
An Administration that has proved itself so
partisan in its policy 80 vindctve In its purposes
and 50 incapable of grasping and dealing with
the crisis of a nations life-an Administration
that with means and authority so great have
been freely given to il, has achieved results so
feeble, is unworthy the confidence of a free and
intelligent people, and we therefore arraign and
condemn it. and demand that it shall deal more
wisely and Justly and efficiently with the powers
entrusted to it--and in default of its improve
ment, we will fearlessly do or part at the ballot
box To place the administrative powers of the
Government in hands more competent to WELD
them for the public good
III. Believing that large majority of the men
who compose the arny OF the Union have enlisted
in the war for the Just and constitutional purpose
declared by Congress in the Crittenden resolu
ton of July. 1861, We extern to them our heart
felt sympathy. and pledge to them our cordial sup
port. We ask for the sake of the army aud our
selves, that the Federal authority that commands
the army will wisely use its valor and patriot
ism to win vitories that will aud not destroy
the Constitution. We demand in behalf of that
noble Union army, and of the nation. that It's
life blood and treasure shall not be s0uandered
in boOtless crusade for negro emancipation, to
CRAFTY the ambition fanatcism and hatred of the
Summers and Philllpses of the North 1t is IN
part because of its departure from the constitu
tionsl purpose of the waa, that we stand opposed
to the Administration Let the Army of the
Union be faithful to its high duty. and it will
find steadiaSt friends in the National Democracy,
to whom love OF the Constitutional Union is the
life blood in its heart.
IL We condemn as revolutionary and crimi.
nal, the recent action of the minority of the Legs
lature OF this State in breaking constitutional
quorum and thus preventing Legislation de
manded by the public necessities This uncon-
stitutonal and revolutionary conduct of the mi.
norty involves the essential guilt of secession,
and we embrace in our condemnation the partisan
Governor of the State for his completely in and
approval the criminal conduct of his party in
the Legislature.
Is We reaiiirm our adherence to the cardinal
principles and policy. and to the time honored
organization of the National Democratic party
and will iearleSsv maintain them, not ONLY a. a
potent nstrumentality OF the salvation of our
country from It's present peril. but as means OF
pure and wise administration of the Govern
ment, when peace and constitutional union shall
again bless the people. And having thus truth
fully declared our principles and purpose, we
cordially invite to work with us, all citizens
who desire the restoration of the Federal Union
and Constitution in the spirit and for the end OF
their creation.
The Convention then adjourned until evening
when it re-assembled and was successfully adj
dressed. from the balcony of the Aveline House
by Hon. James +. Mcdowell. NJ. c.. OF the | lth
Congressional District; H. H. Dodd. Esq of In
dianapolis; Hon A. p Edgerton and J. S
France, of Fort Wayne; Hon. L. P. Muigan. OF
Huntington.
Order. harmony and enthusiastic patriotisr
characterized the entire proceedings of the Con
vention.
The proceedings and resolutions were ordered
to be published in the several Democratic papers
OF the two Districts. and in the Indiana State
Sentinel. FRANKLIN P. RANDALL,
President.