Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
The Hepubilcan state convention.

The Republican State Convention met on Tues
day. nominated candidates for State Offices to be
filed at the ensuing October election, adopted a
platform. and then adjourned. Every effort was
made by the Republican officials. with all the
Government appliances at their CONTROL TO make
the Convention imposing demonstration. IL
was emphatically an ofice-holders' Convention,
and the whole affair had an official odor about il
which was uumistakable. Notwithstanding the
effort made to induce larger attendance by the
promise of interesting side shows. half fare trains,
etc., the attendance was far below many Of the
mass meetings held In this city by both parties
for the past ten years. In the State House yard,
where the Convention was held. there we're at no
time over FIVE thousand persons present, and in
stating this number we make most liberal esti-
mate. The weather was exceedingly pleasant,
and all the surroundings calculated to attract a
large crowd, were most favorable, yet the num-
bers in attendance were far below the expecta-
tions Of its managers.
A full history Of the wire working in advance
Of the Convention, would form its most interest
ing chapter. The radical German element de-
manded that at least no choice should be ex-
pressed for Presidential nominee. With that
class FRENoSr was the favorite. and they desired
to prevent any action by the Convention which
would prejudice his chances or claims. This did
not suit the Office holders ard the loyal leaguers,
who, il is understood, have taken the job 10
secure the denomination of "OLD ABE" In
caucus on Monday night the whole matter was
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a full endorsement aud adopt instructions to the
delegates 10 the Presidential n nominating Conven-
ton to cast the vote of the State for his re-
nomination. The majority were determined that
the minority should not dictate Presidential
candidate. and they so expressed it.
Immediately upon the temporary organization
the Convention, as will be noticed in the report
of its proceedings, up jumped Hon CY ALLEN,
in hot haste, and offered two resolutions, one
proposing the nomination of OLIVER P. morton
for Governor, and the other instruc;ing in favor
Of ABRAHAM LINCOLN for denomination, by unan-
ism Of Mr. ALLEN will be, perhaps. regarded by
that distinguished gentleman's friends as being a
little singular, when they remember the utter
contempt Shich be has heretofore expressed for
His ExceIleucy.
The speech of Governor MORTON in response
was read from the manuscript, and presented the
evidence Of careful preparation. TWAS designed
for campaign document and will be spread
broadcast over the State. Throughout it ex-
hibited malice and vindictveness, and the con
trolling partizan sentiments which influence his
public action. Evidently the Governor expended
all his ingenuity and ability in preparing this
apology and attempted justification Of bis official
career. and especially his unnecessary and un-
justifyzble usurpations of power: His labored
efforts in these regards will not stand the scrutiny
of investigation. As full report of his speech
will appear in the court organ this morning. W
forbear further comments at present. but in du.
time his statements in regard to State policy anC
the attempted vindicaton of bis official actor
in reference thereto, will receive a clear AM
complete refutation
The balance Of the ticket nominated is not o
imposing strength. The candidates quit
respectable and clever. but they will not Ger
tainly comment themselves to the people of In
diana as being worthy of their special confdenc
on account of any peculiar fitness for the posi-
tons 10 which they have been named Tn
nominations we're made by committee consist
ing of one from each county. When il Assem-
bled. DAVID G. BRASHAM seemed 20 be the gen
eral favorite for the Lieutenant Governorship; i
-act nobody else was talked of, but membe
stated that portion Of the committee wanted dill
ferent timber nominated, and, after brief state
ment Of the gallant services of General KIxBAL
in the field. proposed his nomination for th
second place on the ticket DAVID was the
quietly laid upon the shelf and Gen KIxBAL
was made the nominee When the nominatio
for Treasurer of State came up for considerable
another by play was enacted. The contest seen
ed 90 be narrowed down to HARVEY and Colon,
TKxPLErox. War Democrat stated that ths
wing Of the 80 cslled Union" party had n
paying places upon the ticket. They did Nc
propose to occupy only ornamental positions upo
it. but some OF the remuperating ones He pr,
posed JoHs /. MoKRrsoy for Treasurer, an
Col TE<rLzros. who was obliged to leave ii
service on account Of disability contracted in ]
and HARvKY. whose son has been nine months
Libby as a prisoner of war, we're overslssghe'
and staya home War Democrat was the win