Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-31

lndiana-Iemuel 4. Wilson.
Illinois-Thomas = Rogers
Mlchlgan-Henry Fralick
Observation-Disclosures @. Randolph
Mlnnesota-C. II Gerry
California-Thomas HAYES
Missouri. A. Roxier
Oregon-W lillian McMiller
kansas-L. b. Wheat.
on RESOLUTIONS.
Mane-John ". Dana
New Hsmpshire-- Edwin Peasc
Conneclcu,-Charles X fngersoll
Rhode Island-Charle- :. Bradley.
msssachusetts-George Luut
Vermont-T r. Redheld
New ork-Samuel j. Tilden.
New Je~ey-Abraham Browning.
Pennsy Not announced
Delawne-Chsries Brown.
Maryland-Thomas u. Pratt
keniucky-James Guthrie.
Thomas W Lindsey.
ohio-Clement l. Nallandingham.
Indiana--James NJ. Hanna.
Ilhnois--S :. Marshall.
Miehigan-Augustus G. Baldwin.
Wlsconsin-George y. Smith
Mnncsots-E. o. Hamln
Missouri-W William A. Hall
Iowa. = Bates
California John Il. W ellcr.
Oregon-Benlan Stark
Kansas-Willsm' &. Mcdowell
Mr.. +. b. olds. OF ohio-I have a resolution
! desire TO offer for the purpose Of having Il re.
ierred To the Committee on Resolutions, that at
some future time the attention of the committee
aud of the convention having been called to Il.
We may have some action. II such should by this
convention be thought proper
Resolved. That the Committee on Resolutions
be instructed To take Into consideration and re
port To this convention what action, IL any, this
convention should take relative TO the late mill
tary order of Gen. Heintzelman. prohibiting the
citizens of the sovereign States OF the great
Northwest from purchasing firearms and am
munition.
Which resolution was referred, under the rule.
TO the Committee on Resolutions.
Gov Hunt. OF New York, offered the follow
Ing resolution;
Resolved. That In the future. as in tho past.
We will adhere with answering fidelity To the
Union and the Constitution, aud insist on main
tanning our national unity as the only solid foun
dation oil our strength security and happiness
as people, and IA framework of govern meni
equally conducive TO the welfare aud prosperity
OF all the States both Northern and Southern
and with n view TO terminate the pending conflict
and restore the blessings of peace we are in
favor of an armistice, and OF earnest, honora
Bile efforts TO adjust the terms of settlement and
union on the basis of the Constitution OF tho
United States. and for the final solution of all dit.
ferences we would recommend convention oi
the states 10 review the Constitution and adopt
such amendments and notifications as may
seem necessary to more fully secure to insure
TO each State tho enjoyment of all its rights
and the undisturbcd control of its domestic con.
Germs according to the original intent and pur
pose of the Federal compact.
Which WAS also referred To the Committee on
Resolutions.
Mr. Thomas L. Price. OF Missouri. offered the
following resolution:
Resolved, That, IN this great crisis Of our ma
tional history. the freedom and sacred rights oil
ffeemen secured To Us by the blood of our fathers
and the guarantees OF the Constitution, must be
maintained against all assaults, intimidation, or
inter ference: and we hereby pledge each to the
other, and all OF us 10 our common country, our
lives our fortunes and our sacred honor to make
common cause with the people of any and every
State where the same may be assailed or trampled
upon; tn the end that the constitutional expires
sion of the popular will. aud tho inestimsble
right of sell government may be secured for our
selves and our posterty.
Which was also referred to tho Committee on
Resolutions.
Mr. Long, of Ohio. addressed the chair e.
offer a resolution
Mr. Cox of Ohio-l do not wish 10 cut of the
resolution OF my colleague about 10 be offered
but move. sir. that all resolutions coming from
individual delegates. be referred to the Commit
tee on Resolutions without reading
Mr.. Vallandigham, of Ohio-I make the poiui
Of order that the gentleman's motion IL ruled
out by the reading already of several resolutions
| and that there is prior motion now pending
Mr.. Cox-l do not object 10 the reading OF the
resolution of my colleague After il shall have
been read. think this convention had better de
termine TO lay before the Committee on Resou-
tons everything that may come before IL In a
| proper way.
Mr. Long then offered the following reso
luton:
Resolved. That committee, to be composed
OF one member from each State represented In
this convention, To be selected by the respective
delegates thereof be appointed for the purpose OF
proceeding forthwith TO the city of Washington
on behalf of this convention and people. to ask
Mr. Lincoln To suspend the operations OF the
pending draft for 500 900 more men until th,
! people shall have opportunity. through the
ballot box, in tree election, unintluenced IL
any manner by military orders or military inter
ference. of deciding the question now fairly pre-
sented to them OF war or peace. at the approach
| ing election in November; and that said commit
! tee be aud they are hereby instructed To urge
upon Mr.. Lincoln, by whatever argument they
At least so far as the pending draft will continue
TO augment IL. until tho people, the source Of all
power, shall have an opportunity Of expressing
their will Tor or against the prosecution of the
war In the choice OF candidates for the PresI
! dency.
Which was referred to the Committee on Res
! olutiohs
Mr.. w. W. Eaton. Of Connecticut, offered
the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Committee on Resolu
tious be instructed 10 report as soon as practica
BILE and that n ballot be taken for candidates
for President or Vice President until such report
shall be made and adopted
Mr. Eaton subsequently, asked leave that hi.
resolution might lie on the table for further con
sideration hereafter.
Mir. Aldricks. Of Pennsylvania, presented the
| following which was handed to the Secretary
and by him presented 10 the Convention:
We. the representatives OF the Democratic
party of the United States Of America in
national convention assembled, for the pur.
pose Of nominating candidates for the high
Offices of President and Vice President 10
be voted for at the coming election, point
with pride and satisfaction TO the past his
tory Of our common country, her great and mar
vellous prosperity under Democratic ad mnstra-
| ton.
Therefore. in order TO preserve the integrity OF
our once happy Union. re-estabish justice and
domestic tranquility throughout border; TO
promote the general welfare and secnre the re-
/ turn of liberty youchsafed TO Us by our fore