Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-28
WHOLE NO. 1,263

sser witnessed in that region. At an early hour,
wagons containing the steady Democracy and
their wives and daughters, began TO arrive from
various parts of Wells and adjoining counties;
the numbers rapidly increased: then thev com
meuced arriving in procession from the different
townships. and by 10 O'Clock every street was
filed with wagons and people. The wagons
were almost all shaded with hickory and butter
nut branches; many had flags and banners with
appropriate notices. several had music, anc
there four large x-horse wagons, each
containing "a blooming girls dressed in white,
with gay sashes, representing the "a States IN
this once happy Union. and singing patriotic and
Democratic songs. At IL o'clock the immense
host was marshalled in procession. headed by the
splendid Button brass band, which discoursed
most excellent music. The procession was two
hours in passing, and il estimated
at FIVE miles in length. BY actual count
there were 35D wagons many of them large six
and eight horse teams. and all filed 10 their ut
most capacity with men. women and children,
who made the air resound with loud cheers for
Vsllandgham and liberty, for freedom of speech
and OF the press. and for popular rights
and liberty. The enthusiasm was intense
aud shows the sturdy Democracy of Wells
county to be in earnest in the good cause; even
the ladies shared the general feeling, and were, if
possible, more earnest than the men. There
were also $50 hosemen in the procession, and an
innumerable host on foot At a moderate cal
cuaton there must have been from ,00U 10 & 900
persons in attendance. 1t was truly a scene long
to be remembered, calculated to gladden. the
heart of every patriot and friend of constitutional
liberty, and gave abundant evidence that they
determined to protect their rights at every
hazard
The procession marched to fine grove near
the town, where abundant free dinner got up
in ha Ctv Ia hv he 0f 1pH-
ton, waited their arrival. Judge jackson Of
Bucyrus, Ohio. commenced to address the vast
assemblage, but had only spoken a few minutes
when a tremendous equinoc.ial storm came up;
the rain fell in perfect torrents and continued to
fall during the afternoon. The meeting was
compelled 10 adjourn to the town. where the
speaking was continued at the court house.
Judge jackson. Mr.. Packard the Representative
from Marshall and Starke, Hon. J. F. McDow-
ell, Congressman from the llth District. were
the speakers. The speeches we're all bold, manly,
and forclble vindcations OF public right and con-
stitutonal liberty. and scathng rebukes of the
arbitrary. despotc aud unconstitutional course of
the Administration, its fagrant attacks on per-
sonal freedom, its violations of the Constitution,
and its unaccountable perversiOn of the war
from a contest for the preservation of the Union
to vile, partisan, abolition crusade The
speeches were exactly such the crisis demands
and ELECTED the heartiest responses from the hear
ers. Mr.. Packards speech was particularly elo-
quent and forcible. We much regret that our
limits will not allow to give even the briefest
synopsis of these eloquent Democratic speeches.
Fort Wayne Sentinel
-DEMooRArrc RALLY.-The Democracy of
Allen and Adams counties will meet in mass
convention at MonroeviIle. Allen county. on
Friday the second day Of October next.
Ill
and your constitutional rights Let tyrants and
usurpers know that you will not be trampled
upon, permit your liberties to be invaded.
Popular speakers will be in attendance to ad-
dress the assembled multitude.
-GrBsoN CousrY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democracy of this county met in conven-
ton at Princeton on the 18th inst. On motion
Hon. SMITH MILLER was chosen Chairman, and
o. NJ. WELBoRS. Secretary. NAPOLEON B.
RrsrSeBn, Esq, addressed the meeting at some
length.
The committee on resolutions reported the
following, with the request of the Chairman that
W. b. Evans read them. They were read sep
arately and adopted unanimously:
ResoUed l. That the Democracy Of Gibson county are
in unaterable adhereance the constitution
of the United States with all its guarantees unimpared.
q That In favor Of the restoration and preser
walton Of the American Union: and that recognize
the fullest extent the right and duty of the Government
to resist by every constitutional m'de rebellion and in
surrecon against ITS lawful supremacy but recognize
that right solely for the purpose Of restoring its
tutions authority, and fer other purpose whatever.
3. That we have no conhdence in the loyalty pa
triotism Of who make loud professions Of loyalty,
while they continually trampng the Constitution Of
our Government under foot.
A. That the aim and object Of the Democratic party Is
preserve the Federal Union aud the rights Of the
eral States unmpaired; and they hereby declare that
they do not consider the administrative usurpson Of
raordnary and dangerous powers not granted by the
Consttuon-he subver Ion OF the civil by military law
in States in insurrection rebeioD-the arbitrary
military arrest, Imprisonment, trial and sentence OF
American citizens in such States where civil law exists
In full force and vgorthc suppression Of free tom Of
Of state rights the fsnaca sttempt to pace The negro
equality with the white race and the employment
Of unusual test oahs calculated to preserve restore
the Union Of the several States pepetuate Govern
deriving its just powers from the consent OF the
governed"
tons having for their object the 'hstching Of treason
against the Government believing them 10 be dangerous
to the liberties Of the people, and destructive TO
publican form OF government
8. That claim and demand inslienable rights.
freedom Of thought freedom Of speech and the press
and further declare that we will not yield these God
given rights while have strength 10 raise 10
defend them.
!. That we denounce and unquaHSedly condemn the
present policy Of the United States tending pro-
tract indefinitely civil war; incite civil nsurrscon and
inevitably close the door forever restoration the
Union Of these States.
g. That we send greetings TO our brave volunteers,
and tell them that while they are engaged II putting
down thu rebellion the South, pledge ou4sves
put down. at the ballotbOx the sbolitionists Of the
North
O. That the spirit and meaning Of the Democratic party
Is comprised 10 these words-"The Constitution as II Is,
and the Union as il was" For these viii talk, for
these viii vote. and, IL necessary, for these We viii
fight.
The committee on nominations reported the
following named gentlemen as candidates.; who
were nominated by reclamation by the Conven-
ton: For Clerk of the Court, s. NJ. Barton,
ESQ; County Commissioner for District No. 3,
Henry Gambrel Esq: for Appraiser Of Real
Estate, John G. Holcomb, ESQ.,
There being Prosecuting Attorney for the
third judicial circuit to elect, the Hon s. NJ.
Holcomb offered the following resolution which
vas adopted:
dorse and recommend Napoleon B. Rsnger a suitable
candidate for the Office Of Prosecuting Attorney in the
Circuit Court.
Hon. s. NJ. Holcomb introduced the following
resolution which was unanimously adopted:
Res lced, That committee consisting Of one from each
be called the esoldiers' Aid Committee,
year. until the Democratic County Convention In 1854
whose duty shall be to raise funds by soliciting eontr-
buttons and receiving donations which shall be faithfully
expended providing for the comfort and welfare Of the
sick and wounded soldiers, and the widows and children
ofdecessed soldiers within the limits Of our county Said
committee shall have power to appoint such officers and
agents they deem necessary In order 20 carry out
efficiently the objects for which raised. The
ittee shall meet as often as they may think proper-nc
less than once in three nths-end shall make full
report Of their proceedings TO the nominating county
convention In 1854.
On motion committee consisting of one from
each township. were appointed To act ss a Sol
dsrs' Aid Committee"