Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-15

aAares. OF the Dem &C ratio state Cen
trail Committee TO the People Of I'm
diana
Ats meeting of the Democratic State Central
Committee, held at indianapolis on the 18th and
18th inst, at which were present the following
members, to- wit: s. NJ. BARTON, of the first Con
sressional district; LEVI SPARKS. of the second;
SAMUEL II. BrsKRK, Of the third; JAMES b. 70
LEY. of the fourth; WILLIAM HENDERSON, and
JosrrH j. BlSGuAs. Of the sixth; ERASMUS VI.
WEAVER of the eighth; PnISrAs NJ KENr. of the
ninth: THOMAS TIGAR. of the tenth; and AUGUSTUS
WrAvxa, Of the eleventh, the following address
to the people Of Indiana, suggested by the peeu-
liar exigcncies of the times, was unanimously
agreed upon:
ADDRESS.
In view of the excitement of the public mind,
arising from the perilous condition of the coun-
try, and especially from the late call OF the Prcsi
dent for 500 900 men to be drafted on the 9th OF
September next, If not before voluntarily enlisted
into the military service of the United States, the
Democratic State Central Committee. expressing
as they believe the opinions and purposes OF the
Democracy of the State, have deemed il proper
publicly to declare
First-That while il is the veil considered
and inAexible purpose Of the Democratic party OF
this State, acting in concert with all patriotic
citizens who respect the purity of the ballot and
desire the public good to maintain by force, 1t
need be and at all hazards, the right of the pee
plc to free and fair elections, we condemn any
attempt at resistance Of the laws before constitn-
tional remedies are exhausted. and earnestly ad-
wise ell men to abide patiently the action of the
chosen representatives OF the Democratic party
at Chicago, on the 29ih of August, looking for
ward to the coming election for peaceful ard
constitutional redress OF grievances more efectual
than violence.
Second-In times of public peril like the pres
ent, and in view of weat are believed to be well
founded apprehensions of attempts on the part of
those in authority TO interfere by military power
with the freedom of elections. patriotism and
prudence alike demand that the constitutional
right of the people to keep and bear arms a
necessary means of defense to free State. should
not be violated nor abandoned; and it is the right
and duty Of all good citizens to cooperate in
open lawful organizations for the protection of
the freedom of elections and for the preservation
of peace aud constitutional order and the rights
of the people within the State; as well as for its
defense against invasion and especially re-
commend 10 the people in all their counties,
townships and election precincts thorough or
ganzstion for these ends.
Third-As manifest inequalities exist in tie
assignment OF quotas TO the different States. ul-
der the late call for 800 900 men. which have
created the belief that there has been an unfair dis
the elimination in favor of ocertan Eastern States
prejudice Of Indiana and other States. this COM
mittee has assumed the duty of ascertaniug hy
application to Governor Norton Adlutsnt Gen
eral Noble, Provost Marshal Baker OF other
proper authorities. tue grounds Of such inequali-
ties. and whether or not they arc in accordance
with Law and can be remeded
By order Of the Committee
J. J. BINGHAM. Chairman.