Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-12
STATE ITEMS.

HENDRICKS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC C0NvEN
rIoN.-The Democracs of Hendricks county, in
accordance with previous notice, assembled in
convention in grove near the farm of George
Merits, on Saturday. October Sd. for the pur-
pose of considering the condition of the country
and nominating candidates for the several county
offices to be filled at the election or the second
Tuesday in October
On motion. Hon. E s. Doyal was called to the
Chair, Hon. james McClane. Assistant Chair
man, and William Hopkins was chosen Secre-
tary.
On motion. two from each township were Sc
lected asa committee on nominations
The following gentlemen we're selected to re-
port resolutions expressive OF the sentiments of
the Democracy of Hendricks county: William
Mcdaniel, William H Clark and Abraham
Candy.
During the absence of the committee the con-
vention was ably addressed by Hon. DR.. Athen
and Hon H II Dodd, of indianapolis. 1t was
a cold and stormy day, nevertheless the Democ
racy could not help but lend an attentive ear to
such efforts in the cause of our beloved country.
The committee on nominations reported to the
convention the nomination of George NJ Brown
for County Commissioner, and Daniel Hamilton,
Appraiser OF Real Estate which was unanimously
received by the convention
1t ordered that the proceedings be pub
lished i'm the Indiana State Sentinel.
The committee on resolutions reported the fol-
lowing. which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That we fully approve and indorse
the resolutions Of the late Democratic State Con
vention, held at indianapolis ON the Doth of May
last. WILLIAM HOPKINS, Sec.
On the Sd inst basket meeting Of the De-
mocracy of Warren and adjacent counties was
held at Williamsport The meeting was large
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and persons present. The meeting took place in
the fair grounds, and although the day was damp,
cold and windy. the people remained until after
FIVE o'clock, and insisted on more speaking.
Speeches ~ere made by Hon. SAMUEL II. Bus
KIRK, Mayor WARD, of Lafayette. and Judge
APPLEeATE. OF Delphi.
After the speaking was over, Democratic
ticket was nominated for the county offices to be
filled this fall. There Was no disturbance or dis
order of any kind.
--GRANp DEMOCRATIC RALLY AT MoSRoEvrLLE.
There was grand outpouring of the Democracy
of Allen and Adams counties at MonroevilIe.
yesterday. Wehad expected 20 see a good meet
ihg-but the immense throng took us by surprise
and far exceeded all expectations One hundred
and thirty wagons loaded with Democrats came
in procession from Adams county; next came
lO4 wagons from Jefferson township, among
which large hickory wagon bearing "a
young ladies representing the "a States tastefully
arrayed in red white and blue. and forming a
conspicuous and beautiful feature in the process
sion. Besides these, wagons came in from every
direction. procession was formed that ex-
tended three miles in length. containing over 300
wagons; and when they reached the grove where
the speaking took place, it is estimated there
were from 5000 to 1000 persons in attendance.
Such crowd, collected from sparsely a
settled neighborhood. shows the deep interest felt
by the people in this crisis They are becoming
aroused to a sense oil the dangers which threaten
our free institutions, and are ralying round the
Democratic stand ,rd as the only hope of saving
the country from becoming q military despotism.
Spirited and able speeches were made by Hon.
J.K SEdgerton. Messrs. d. Studabaker and Bobo,
of Adams county. w. W. Carson. o. T. Hart and
p. Kiser, of Allen county. The speeches gave
very good satisfaction, and produced profound
impression. The whole affair was decided
success, and reflects honor on the sturdy Democ-
racy of 'Flatrock. II Fort Wayne Sentinel.
The vincennes Gazette of Saturday says:
AccrprSr.--Geo. E. Greene, editor Of the
Sun, met with severe accident on yesterday,
while out hunting. by the discharge Of his gun
w Juupin- ftoW ou6tfr uc Coh'cuts W "hSi
passed through bis left hand. causing a severe
and painful wound
-LAwRExoE CouSrY.-The Democracy Of
this county met in convention at Bedford. on
the Oath of September. DR.. Benz. NEwLASp
was chosen President, and j. O. CARLTON, Sec
retary The following ticket was nominated:
For Auditor, Jobn NJ. HAvron, for Real Estate
Appraiser. James W Prov; for Commissioner
Jesse Connolly; fog Coroner. John Reath.