Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-20

sth That the freedom of person should be
protected BY the habeas corpus. and accused
persons should be tried by iuries, impartially Sc
lected
9th. That the American Government was
made on the white basis. By white men, for
the benefit OF white men and their posterity for
ever
Res0lred. That time aud experience have
shown that our country can prosper only
under administration conducted OF these
principles, which are advocated BY the Democrat
&c party.
Res0lred, That the doctrine that the Constitu-
ton i suspended, on in any measure laid aside
during the prevalence OF war, whether civil or
against a foreign nation. is not only contrary to
the principles OF the Democratic party. but op.
posed 70 the intentions OF the Constitution, and
totally subversiye of the form ~ government
thereon constructed
ResoiUed, That the principles OF the Constitu
ton, IN their integrity. are applied ouy through
Democratic policy.
ResolUed. That with The Democratic party. the
Constitution is the creed OF their political faith,
/ the text Of their civic instruction, the touch
stone by which they try the services OF those
they trust. aud, IN political affairs is regarded as
| the road which alone leads to peace, liberty,
aud safety.
Resoired. That if the people cannot freely ani
without hazard OF death, Imprisonment. or exile.
criticise their servants conduct and policy; his
wisdom or fo0lishness, "a the case may be-
American liberty is thing OF the past, and the
coming despOt has but To appear and make an
end OF the name, as well as the substance
/ Resoired, That the idea OF allegiance due to a
central power. aud the distinctions made by the
/ terms, loyal and disloyal do not comport with
the American idea OF government, bat belong
essentially to despousms and unless eternal vigi-
lance shall prevent il, arc 10 be dreaded as Ger
tainly the harbngers of throne, crown, and
sceptcr
ResOired That the people should nj once take
the manag ement OF political affairs into their own
hands. since the experience OF the last three
years has abundau,ly proven that, IN many in
stances. those who have been acting As our
leaders neither love nor understand the principles
/ OF the party, nor are actuated by any higher
motives than the desire OF Office
ResOircd, That the real issue before the
/ people i between free constitutional govern
ment and a military despotism.
ResOtred, That we are opposed To and earnest
ly protest against the domination OF War Dem
ocrat for the Presidency, believing that the pre-
sent deplorable war cannot be prosecuted. except
in violation OF the spirit aud principles of the
Constitution, and j. opposition 10 the doctrines
which distinguish the Democratic party
Resoired. That the Democracy cannot intro
duce war plank into their national platform
without a sacrifice of their principles. and cannot
proclaim q war policy without asking the people
to believe a lie that they may be damned
ResOired. That every man calling himself a
Democrat should in view OF the present issues
now boldly avow his principles iearlessy advo
cate hi- sentiments, and signify TO all whom il
may concern, that il there should be no other
way left he will deierd them with his good broad
sword and strong right arm
ReS0iUed, That the Democracy of Martin coun-
". Indiana do not hold themselves bound TO
support any man for the presidency, or any Other
Office, who does not endorse the foregoing plat
form and principles.
; ResoLred, That we endorse the bold, fearles,
aud wise course of our present representative
Hon John O'Brien. and unanimously endorse
him as our standard bearer in the next campaign
for the same office.
ReSolred, That in oar ex- Representative, Hon
, G. :. Dobbins. we found an abba Representative
! and he l. our first choice tor next Represen
tatve in Congress.
Res0lued, That the Democracy of Martin
, county Indignantly denounce the recent action o
Mr. Lincolns Administration in countenancing
the secret kidnapping OF Spanish subject from
beneath the American flag, and He look upor
such action a high handed outrage, contrary
to the spirit and genius of our Constitution, anC
unbecoming free government.
On motion, committee of three were appoint
ed for the selection and distribution of Democrat
ic documents.
+, Thos NJ Clark, OF Dover Hill, Hon j. r
O'Brien, of Shoals. and Hon q. 5. Dobbins, o
Loogootee, were chosen said committee, with al
assistant for each township
i On motion, the proceedings of this Convention
D were ordered to be published in the Nincenne
Sun and indianapolis Sentinel.
On motion, the Convention then adjourned
i sine die.
t 4. Ii. TRUENAN. Pres't
Tnos NJ. CLARKE, Sec'y.
i Nincennes sun.