Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-01
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X. J. STEVENS, Sec'Y.

X. j. SrEyESs, Sec'y.
Whereas, The Administration, in disregard Of
the Constitution hs: proclaimed It's adherence
10 a line Of policy alike destructive TO the lber
ties OF the people, the integrity of the States,
md the rights reserved 10 them, and calculated
not only to impe the sections North and South
to intermnable war, to bring financial ruin upon
all, and has proved It's want of disposition and
utter inability TO administer the government in
the spirit Of Is founders; and
Whereas. II is incumbent upon all national
administrations. and all delegates and political
parties to respect the wishes OF the people and
defend their rights; aud
Whereas, We have this day assembled in Ma
tionaI Convention for dnliha-a'ion aud eueh ae-
ton NJ will most tend To unite the conservative
elements in opposition TO the reelection Of Mr.
Lincoln aud the continuance of his policy; and
Whereas. The people of the whole country
have an undying attachment to the old Union,
aud Joint interest in Bunker Hill and Mount
Vernon which they will never surrender; there
fore
Resolved, that we will maintain the Union and
the Constitution.
Resolved. That the only peaceful solution OF
existing evils lies through the unrestrained exer
else of elective rights At the coming election,
the displacement of she present Administration
dttJ Is pblltNf hlNl lLt W all tuc ptO-
pie OF the States of their constitutional rights.
by the election of President upon whose integ-
rity patriotism and ability the country can safely
reiv
Resolved. That the declarations of Southern
leaders and the recent announcement of Mr..
Lincoln OF the only conditions upon which they
will respectively listen 10 terms Of peace, are
alike impr, cticsble and derOgatory TO the inteli-
gence OF the American people, and that, in OPP
al -. 4 thn lat
peace attainable on the basis Of the Constitution
and the Union
Resolved That We concur in the action OF the
Union Conservative National Convention, held
at Independence Hall. in the city of Philadelphia,
on the 23d dav OF December. 1863 and reterate
the nomination by the people Of Gen. George b.
Mcclellan believing that his triumphant election
is certain. and will result in immediate peace.
with the restoration OF the Government; and in
case of his nomination by that body. we place
the cordial and united support of the conserva
tive men of the country to their State electoral
tickets
Resolved. That the services OF our soldiers in
the field, and the suiferings of those languishing
in prison. can only be compensated for by the
sympathy of our people and early termination of
their mutual efforts in an honorable peace, and
the reunion of our cOnfederacy. without star
blotted or stripe erased from our national en-
sign
Resolved, That the Conservative Union Ma
tional Committee il hereby continued and en-
powered 10 take such further action rs may be
necessary for the purposes of this organization.
with reference TO the future-the maintenance oil
the Union and the preservation OF constitutional
liberty
When the name OF General Mcclellan was
mentioned in reading these resolutions. it was
greeted with such demonstration of applause
a. must have satisfied every one Of the deep
hold he has upon the public heart Throughout,
the vast audience. aud from the delegates plat
form. cheer after cheer went up for the popular
fayorite that for many minutes prevented the
business of the Convention from being proceed
ell with
Mr.. ; : Cox. of Ohio-l mover. sir. to refer
this communication 60 the Committee on Reso-
uiions
Mr. Miller. OF Pennsy lrAnia-Mr President.
whatever disposition NAV be made of the com
muncaiion which has irs, been read, would
respectfully offer a. an amendment that II be
made part of. and be n,erpolated with, the pro
ceedings OF the convention Cheers
The President-Tt will become part OF
the proceedings Of the convention as matter Of
course
Mr. Olds OF Obio-ls it ia order to offer an
amendment 10 the amendment.
The Presideut-lt Is
Mr. Olds-I understand that there i another
political body in session in this city, called the
Sons Of Liberty. ard | am told they have al
dressed a communication 70 this convention.
And. Il the communication. which has just been
read be incorporated with the minutes. | would
move in amendment that the report of the Sons
of Liberty be also Incorporated with the minutes
Cheers aid laughter
Mr. Millet-In answer 10 the delegate from
Ohio. would say. DO not care What is incor
pcrated with the proceedings. If il but contain
such sentiments "a are contained in the cOmmu-
cation which has just been read. Cheers
Mr O,ds then Withdrew hs amendment, and
the resolutions were thereupon referred u the
Committee on Resolutions.
THR PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Mr wm. Hughes. Chairman on Permanent
Organization aud rules for the g0vernmen OF the
convention, reported. ecommendng 10 the con-
yeutiop for their selection tho following off