Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-28

Chairman on the COMMITTEES on Resolution--Mr
Flag, Of Ohio-who inquired IL the gentlemen
intended 20 bold public meeting. But lhtleis.
therefore. kno~n OF the primary action Of the
oopyesion The reporters were subsequently,
admitted
The following was the organization Of the con-
venton:
CbAifmaa-Gsn- John A McBiernand-
Secretares-A p Hart. Hamilton county,
Ohio, and r IL Simpson, Of yigo county, 10
Committee on ResoIitons-Ohio. Hon. W j
Fagg, DE. j. j. Quinn. and BaFBAbas Burns.
Indiana: Hon Lowering Illinois; ; y De
lanev. Of Ceiro. and Col Funkhsuser. hnueso
Ia: wv TAYLOR Of st Paul Wisconsin: NJ.
A. Page, OF Milwaukee On motion, the chair
men Was added 70 the CON Dittee
Mr. TAYLOR Of Illinois took up the question Of
nstional finance. contena.ng for ComPtroher
McCuIloch's theory, that small banks ought 70 be
wound mp and the circulating medium supplied
lv .srreenbacks." and the people forced 20 take
them. Government ought no, 10 pay interest on
private loans. or U. D bonds; but greenbscks. as
long asthe paper and the presses can be had on
which 10 print them
RESOLUTIONS
The committee appointed for that purpose
reported the following preamble aud resola-
tons.
The representatives OF the Democracy Of the
Northern States. who unequvocallF and en-
phaticaly in favor Of the American Union, aud
the Con .tilut on under which il prospered and
became powerful having assembled IN conference
at Chicago. on the 25th OF November. 1863, pre-
sent the following resolutions for the cOnsidera-
ton OF the country:
We are ureauivocaly aud emphatcally in
favor Of the American Union, and the Constitu-
ton under which il prospered and became power
full
We deny that the Constitution affords any
ground or pretext for secession. The Govern
ment has no right to commit suicide, or TO sub
NIT to disintergralion at the hand OF any portion
offs citizens
We believe the Constitution affords peaceful
remedy for every grievance that may occur in
any part OF the country and no violent resistance
can he justified excused.
We regard: therefore, the rebellion DOW ex
istng. as nnjustifabe aud wicked, and believe II
To toe the imperative duty OF the Administration
TO employ all the power OF the nation for It's sup
preston.
We consider il equally the duty of all good
citizens 70 extend 70 the constituted authorities
OF the country their henrty co operation and sup
port for the accomplishment OF the object, and &C
discoun,enrnce any proposition for peace except
unconditional Submission TO the Union, the Con
stitution aud the law.
While We deny the right OF secession, justify
the employment of force suppress the rebel
lion and extend 10 the authorities ell aid In Oul
power TO maintain the integrity of the Govern
ment, We claim that the acts OF the Administra-
ton. aud of all public servants, are Legitimate
subjects of just criticism.
We shall hold the powers that be to stric
accountability for any want of yigOr or any wan
of good faith in discharging their duties.
The organization Of our people into the loca
and domestic soyereigntiesof States, and into th'
national sovereignties OF the Union. form an es
sental element tor the preservation of Democrat,
principles rom the danger OF consolidation ant
imperial Capitalization on the one hand. and from
the fatal hereses OF secessonism and notification
on the other hand. aud must be preserved. TheI,
| are National rights ana there are State rights
! The State supremacy in all municipal concerns il
vital to popular liberty: but no State has RICH
10 be a Nation.
The causeless attack by the rebels upon the in
tegrty of the Union established by our revolu-
tonary fathers under which enjoyed 80 man
blessings. is upon the principles OF civil lib
erty. and must be oyerthrOwn TO preserve the in
stituton of freedom. and our example and hop
for freemen.
The disbandment of the African couting EN-
of the army. when the rebellion is subdued, j
demanded by every consideration of wise anC
provident craftsmanship. and we hereby protes
against the Incorporation of the African forc
upon the peace establishment of the American
army.
The transplanting of the monarchical system
OF the Old World. or the further extension or es-
Enlistment of monarchical colonies rule il
America is Incompatible with the safety OF popu-
| lar Institutions and might endanger the harmo
NOUS relations OF the different natOnalities an,
the permanent liberty aud happiness of our PEG
| pie We therefore soemnly re-aflirn our devo
ton to the Monroe doctrine of non-nterventor
in the affairs OF this continent by European ma
tons.
We cherish with feelings of the highest gratifi
cation and admiration the brave aud noble bear
/ ing of the men who have volunteered in the try
ing service of the country, battling with heroi,
vaor tor the liberties guaranteed by the Consti
tuition and Union of thess States. and edg
them warmest gratitude, affection and sup
port.
! While the people have poured forth their bloc,
and treasure IN support OF the institutions an,
govern ment of freemen, authorities. boil
State and national, lmperiousy required to stern
ly rebuke NIL neglect 20 faithfully apply the pub
lie MONEYS aud sustain the public credit, to hol,
all toa strict accountability to suppress all Law
ish expenditures aud, more than ALL the spirit o
speculation bleeding the treasury aud democrat
4 ling the people, and TO visit swift and coudigI
! punishment on all spectators and pecuai0u
upon the money and means OF the people, nov
suffering iunumerable privations in their devotion
/ 10 tue country.
That. during the existence OF the rebellion {,
destroy The Union. hereby declare that tin
preservation OF the Union under the Constitution
/ shall be the paramount issue with Us; and w
hereby proclaim fellowship with aud desire til,
CO operation of all who will unite with US Tor th
attainment of this object; and we repudiate al
parties and their sympaihizers, rs well all plat
forms. which seek or tend To emhroil the peopl
OF States ami incte tO treason and armed reSstane
To law anywhere, and whose avowed, or secre
purpose. IL consummaed, must end in disunon
That this meeting recommend the Wa
7 Democrats OF the several States To meet in dele
/ gate national convention at Cincinnati, on III
first Wednesday in NAV. 1864. for the purpose o
taking such action they may think best touch
Ing the nomination of candidates Tor Presiden
and Wee President of the United States and 4
determine such other matters as they might thinl
proper: and that national executive COMMITTEE
OF one from each State I've appointed to promot
the objects of this resolution.
That we are opposed to the political or soca
equality OF the white ar6 black races. but nr
IN favor of the separation OF the races. and IN
colonization OF the blacks freed 10y the war at tn
earliest practical period
Mr. Eeley, OF Ohio. thought, 10 reference 4
: the 18th resolution that this conference had n,
right % interfere with the negro question. The
: had refused Ia touch upon the rebe white