Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-02-02

tence OF military necessity It's passage W SOn- i
gress and approval by the President betray, even /
more than any former act of Congress or of the /
President had BETRAYED, the deliberate purpose OF
the Administration and the political majority OF
Congress set aside the Constitution. and estab
lish upon the common ruins of the Union and
the sovereignty of the States a revolutionary
Government monarchical and military In its
character, and in which all the great guarantees
of civil liberty, recently so recklessly assaiied,
will be known no more forever
a. That while we condemn and denounce the
fragrant and monstrous usurpations OF the Ad-
ministraton, and encroachments of Abolition
ism. we remain equally hostile to the Southern
rebellion; that we regard the doctrine OF seces-
sion as a ruinous heresy, unwarranted by the
Constitution, and destructive alike of the securi
ty and perpetuity of the Government and peace
and liberty of the people.
s. That peace fraternal relations and political
fellowship should be restored among the people
of the States; that the best interests of ALL and
the welfare of mankind, demand that this should
be done iu the most speedy and most effective
manner; that we hold our Federal organization
should do Justice to all, and injustice to none:
that State Sovereignty and National Union is
the only true safeguard of freedom, and we
pledge ourselves to uphold both as our hope in
peace aud our defense i'm
g. That we earnestly recommend to our fell
low citizens everywhere to observe and keep all
only a. a matter Of duty and safety to all, but
that they may not he reproached IN history with
having been guilty of the same crimes they con-
denim in Others.
T. That il is to the people must look for
restoration of the Union and the blessings OF
peace, and to these ends should direct our
earnest end honest efforts, and hence in
favor of the assembling of National COnven-
ton Of all the States at Louisville, Kentucky, at
the earliest practicable period TO so adjust
National difficulties that the States may hereaf
ter live together in harmony, each being secured
in the rights guaranteed respectively to all, bv
our fathers.
g. That we respectfully recommend to the
Legislature now in session, 70 appoint a suitable
number of able and discreet men commission
ers to communicate with other States, and the
| Congress of the United States, inviting their
operation in CARRYING into effect the object of the
| preceding resolution
| 9. That we earnestly recommend cessation
of hostilities for such period may he necessary
to allow the people OF the NORTH and South to
express, through National COnr en,ion. their
wish for peace and maintenance of 1.-The Union
| as il was, under the Constitution as 1t is
10. Thatthe General Government has no power
under the Constitution to tax the people of the
State of Indiana for the purpose OF raising money
with which to buy the slaves ci Southern States,
and we now declare in advance that all debts
contracted, or bonds which may be issued for the
purpose OF paying for any such slaves we hold to
be utterly void for OF authority to issue the
same; and the State of Indiana will never consent
that her people be taxed for any such purpose
and that we recommend to our Representatives
! in the State Legislature, and to our Representa-
tiveS in the Congress of the United States, that
we as a part of the people of the State of lndi-
ana. and of the United States, to give notice in
advance, that any bonds issued for the purpose OF
carving out the policy OF the Presidents " Com
pensated Emancipation Proclamation" will not
only be i'm violation of the Constitution, but also
in violation of the will of the people, and that
they will be rPpudiated
| IL That we are for country, for white
men and white mems rights; that are
Internationally opposed to Congress yot
| ing another man or another dollar for the prose
cution of the war for any other purpose than that
first declared BY The President-and that its fur
ther prosecution for the purposes far evidenced
will be in utter violation ot the Constitution, oil
his repeated declarations, and insviolation of the
oath which he took upon himself on the 4th day
of March. 1861.
~ That any effort on the part of any person
or persons, to induce negro immigration into
Starke county will be resisted by all the means
guaranteed by the Constitution of the State Of
Indiana; and that appeal to our State Legs
lature now in session, to introduce such meas
ures as will compel an enforcement of that clause
prevention of negro immigration to the State
l3 That in our able and talented Representa-
tive in the State Legislature, Mr.. a. o. Pack
ard, we have the most unlimited confidence; and
that his integrity and unfinching devotion to the
Constitution and the Union. demands and re
ceives our unqualified APPRECIATION
| IA That the election to Congress of Hon
| Thomas A Hendricks for the long term anC
Hon. David Turpie for the short term, receive:
our hearty Endorsement; and that we regard the
elections '-emihently fit to be made and thai
the Legislature evinced true wisdom in the choice
of these champion advocates of white men:
rights, to represent the people of Indiana in tho
u. Senate in this hour OF our counlrys peril
Is That the Chairman be instructed TO trans
init a copy of the proceedings of this meeting u
each branch of our State Legislature. with tho
request that they give them respectful and de
lberate consideration.
Immediately upon the adoption of these reso
lutiOns. Mr. Beatty (Repubican) arose and sale
that although he mi ht be rulei out OF order. Ia
would like another their adoption, a.
there were some of the resolutions for which h,
could cheerfully vote, while for some Others h,
could not; and on motion of Mr.. Berry the previ
Gus vote rec1nsidered, and motion pre-
vailed to give the Republicans an opportunity o
showing where they stood on the resolutions, anC
that fair understanding might be had, eacl
resolution read and voted upon separately
est shouts-lhe highest vote against either of th,
resolutions being screen, all Republicans.
j. A. Berry nov being called for responded ia
few well timed remarks. and then read To The
Convention the address of the State Central Com
mitee. recommending the formation of Demo
cratic clubs. OPEN DOORS ALL. that oui
enemies might ne in and participate in the
discussion of the questions at issue; aud followed
the re ding of he address with an eloquent and
able speech of some length exhibiting true patri
otiSm throughout. making many fine hits mt the
Imbecile conduct OF the Administration at Wash
ingiOu, and at the corruption, egotism and self
arrogance of Gov Morton, resolving, in conclu
sion, that he, together with the noble Democracy
of Starke county. that has ever stood firm, would
be more devoted to our cherished principles in
future. and that would strongly band "a
combat error fanaticism and treason in whatever
garb it might come
On motion il was ordered that the proceedings
of this meeting be published in the Indiana Sen
tinel, Plymouth Democrat and Starke County
Press, when on motion, the Convention ad
iourned sine die. with three rousing cheers for
Hendricks and Turpie.
H. T HOWARD, Pres't
ELIJAH WOOD, Vice Pres't.
l En- Brow Co1,,x. Secretaries.