Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-31
WHOLE NO. 1853

mocracy. with music, hAgs and stresmers. foIlows
ed hy large PROGRESSION from Jasper county;
then Washington, lraquois and Lake townships
came sw ellng the multitude, the delegation from
Kent Station bringing ptbe rear A large num-
Der present from Illinois also. The style
of the aft iir a basket dinner. and IL went of
finely. Whenever the speaker referred TO Vat
LASDiensN the utmost enthusiasm prevailed and
frequent cheers were given 20 the sentiments nt-
terei lay the speaker. Mr.. II n. Dom of Indi-
analOli>. n well n 10 the Constitution, the
Union and the Democracy To give one an idea
of tile feeling IN fhat part cf the couufry-at least
seven hundred ladies stood Tor over two hours iu
the rain. in then eagerpes> ta participate in the
meeting Although Newton is a new county. its
people ale not behind others in the good work OF
restoring the country bv the success of conserva-
tive men and conservative principles.
ALLEN County DEMOCRATIC CoSvESricS-
The Democrats of this county assembled in con-
ventiOn at Fort Wayne on the llth inst, Hon. +.
p RANDANL in the chair. and g. F STIScBoMB,
T. NJ. ANDREWS, and W. h. MCDONALD, Secre
taries. The following tcke, was unanimously
adopted:
For Senator, W. W. CARSON; for Auditor, C.
A REKEEs; for County Commissioner. Third
District. d H LlPEs; for Attorney of Real Is
state. II. Dickinson
The committee on resolutions reported the fol
lowing
ResOlDed That we will earnestly support every
constitutional measure tending to preserve the
Union of the States We are, as we ever have
been. the devoted fIiends of the Constitution and
the Union, and We have no sympathies with the
enemies Of either; and il is because of our deyo-
ton TO the Union and Government that we are
compelled 10 oppose the present Administration,
which is pursuing policy destructive Of both, as
established by our fathers
Resolued, That in the opinion Of this conven-
ton the warts being conducted by the present Ad-
ministratOn, 10. for the restoration of the Union.
but for the abolition of slavery aud the destruc-
ton of the Union. and our only assurance of
peace and restoration is IN the success of the Dem
ocratic party
Res0lred. That Ne declare that the power
which has recently been assumed by the Presi-
dent of the United States whereby, under the
guise of military necessity. he has proclaimed
and extended--or asserts the right 70 proclaim
and extend-msrtial law over the States where
war does not exist, and has suspended the writ
OF habeas corpus. is unwarranted by the Con
stitution, and its tendency is 20 subordinate
civil to military authority to subvert all free
government and destroy our State rights.
ReSOlUed, That the Democratic party is now,
and always has been. law abiding party; snd
while jealous of our Liberties and State rights,
will sustain all laws cOnstitutiOnaly enacted snd
enforced
On motion of F. d. Lassee,
ResOloed. That we. the Democracy OF Allen
county, have firm reliance in the Democracy Of
Ohio, that they will be able 10 preserve the in
tegrity of the ballot box, and elect their noble
and prosecuted exile, G. L. Vallandigham, to the
guberDatorial chair.
This resolution was received with three hearty
cheers for Vallandigham ami constitutional lib
erty.
-DEMocRATIc CONVENTION ~ CAss COUNTY
The Democracy of this county met in convention
at Logansport, on Saturday, the 18th inst The
Pharos says:
The convention was well attended-every
township being represented, aud nearly every
one by full delegation. the convention was
composed of the best Democrats OF the county,
thinking men, who understood the responsibility
resting upon them, and anxious to promote the
harmony and success OF the Democracy. The
best feeling prevailed among the delegates, and
their only desire was 10 select a ticket that was
worthy of the support OF the people They found
no difficulty in making good selection from the
names presented.
The following ticket was nominated:
For Commissioner, Samuel Pansbsker. For
Real Estate Appraiser. Abraham d. Skinner
For Coroner, Hugh O'Neal.
S. A Hall, from the Committee on ResOlu-
tons, reported the following. which were unani-
mously adopted:
les,lceF. That the Democracy Of Cass county cor
daily affirm the following as the cardinal tIne-hon-
ored principles upon which its organization party
based
Equal exsct justice 10 all men, of whatever State
OF persuasion, religious or political;
Peace, commerce and honest friendship wi al ma
lions entangling alliances with none:
The support of the Stfe Government i'm all the rights
the most competent administrations for domestic
concerns and ihe surest buwarks against anti repui
can tendencies;
The preservation of the General Government in its
whole constitutional vigor. the sheet anchor
peace al home ard safety abroad;
Jealous Of the right OF election BY the peope-a
milo and safe corrective OF abuses which are lorped Of
by the sword Of revolution where Peaceabie remedies
unproyded;
Absolute acquiescenee in the decisions Of the msjory-
the vital principle of republ from which there
appeal but force, principle and immediate
parent Of despotism;
well disciplined mita-our bet reliance in peace.
and in the first movements in till regulsr may
lieve them: q
The supremacy OF the civil over the military author
ity;
Economy in tie public expenses, that labor may be
lightly burdeiied;
The honest payment OF our debt and sacred preserva-
tion Of the public faiths
EncOura cement Of agriculture and Of lis
handmaid;
The diffusion Of Information and the arrsgnmeni Of all
buses at the bar Of public reason:
Freedom OF religion
Freedom Of the press;
Freedom Of person under the prOiecOa the habeas
Triaiby jures inpariiaIly selected
Resolred, That cordially ream the resolutions Of
the State meeting the 10th Of May Of the
meeting held in this city the Ish Of jane and Of the
last Democratic County Convention. .t ....t
Resolred, That are in favor Of peace upon the
basis Of the Constitution and Union; and that utterly
condemn the Abolition policy which proposes 70 prevent
the resumption By States OF their place in the Uncu
less uch State first abolish slavery and that denounce
the prosecution Of the for such purpose treason
10 the Constitution and the Union.
Rsso15ss That diciaon usurpafion by military
authorities at the recent election in Kentucky de-
serve the condemnation Of every freeman who be-
free people;'' and that repetition Of such obi
tyranny should be and resisted by the
strong arm Of an outraged people justly jealous Of their
rights.
stored Union would result from their vaor their
efforts could be aided by the adoption Of wire states
man-ke policy the Of those who control the Gov
ernment.
-CLISrox COUSTY-A friend writing TO ns
from Frankfort, saws that ION THURSDAY. the
18th inst, we held one of the greatest and most
harmonious Democratic c0ns sentens ever held in
this place. There were from four to Eve thou
sand in attendance. Hickory nuts and hickory
boughs were the ornaments of the day. Messrs.
TuRPIE and WARD (the Mayor of Lafayette)
were the speakers, and they addressed the masses
in satisfactory aud ediiyiDg manner. The
county ticket nominated by ecclamation.
For Clerk, DAVID p BARSKR; for Auditor. JoHE
W. ULM, and for Appraiser of Real Estate,
JAMES BELL. -...
MEETING AT WEsTPoRr-There was a hand
some demonstration at Westport Decatur coun-
ty, on the 18th inst. The Democracy Of portions
of Bartholomew, Jennings and Decatur had an
old fashioned basket meeting; they came in pro
cessions. in wagons aud on horseback. with music
and banners; the wagons being decorated with
hickory boughs made the professions look like
moving forests. Not the least agreeabefezture
of the meeting was the large number Of ladies