Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-12
nistrIrt Demoeratic Contention.

WaS pFtSlu6u ONct ny ouu5S -uOOlO VI
Warrick county; the Editor of the Vim
cennes Sun, George E. Green-the faith
er of Albert Sidney Johnston Green
oficiated as Secretary Every county
in the district was represented except
Spencer and PoseY. The delinquency
of the former county is most unaccount-
able. The Democracy there seem yet to
be suffering from the paralyzing effects of I
the stunning defeat they met with last |
Fall. The Rockport Democrat has been
derelict in duty. 1t was its business to
see that good delegation was sent to
Vincennes 1t will have to be dealt with.
Such carelessness and indifference won't
answer in these times of peril to the
party. However, the convention got
along without either Spencer or Posey.
Messrs. A. I. Whittlesey OF this city and
C. S Dobbins of Martin county were APP
pointed delegates to the Democratic
National Convention, and s. N. Hol-
comb of Gibson and Geo. Z. Green O
Knox chosen as alternates. The selec-
ton of Mr. Whittlesey insures the nomi.
nation of Gen Mcclellan for President
beyond peradventure. 1t was hardly
worth while for the convention to pass
a resolution to that effect after making
Mr.. whitllesey its delegate Equal
Iy unnecessary is it for other States
/ to appoint delegates, unless it be to rati-
/ fy the Little Napoleon's nomination, fer
surely none Of the delegates will have
the assurance to urge the claims of
t Grant, Seymour, Wood, or any body else,
after hearing whit" and Dobbins ex-
patiate on Mcclellan. We regret to
learn, however, that Mcclellan was not
Mr.. Whittleseys first choice 1t is only
on the ground of availability that he
gives that officer the weight of his name
and influence. The knowledge of this
fact may have suggested to the Conven-
ton the propriety of marking out the
path they wish their delegates to pursue.
We are indebted to the Times for a
copy of the resolutions that were adopt
ed by the Convention. We print them
in full as a matter of record and that
Union men may see the phase the op
: position assume in this political lati
tude Wemay see proper to comment
on them at some length at another time
Wemay say here, however, that while
indicating the proelioities of the Demo
Gratis in this Congressional District, they
| amount to nothing in pointing ou
the policy the party, either as State OIL
National organization, will advocate
When we remember that the same party
ran Clement L. Vallandigham, an avow
ed advocate for peace with the rebels OF
any terms, in the State of Ohio, and Gen
f Tuttle a gallant officer and an enthusi
| astic advocate of the most vigorous wal
: measures, in Iowa, it is difficult to decide
i who will be the candidate or what vii
i be the policy that is to be present
/ ed alike to the States both of Ohio ant
4 Iowa, 1t is a two-horse act of consider
: able dimensions, and will require skillfu
e posturing onthe part of the party wh
It undertakes it.
The following are the preamble an
resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Democratic party
{ when assembled in Convention, has a
s ways declared its views upon the grea
r questions agitating the public mind, an
"a whereas the engrossing subject now be
fore the country, is the terrible civil wa
'e into which the Nation has been plunge
D. by fanatics North and South; therefore
If as a declaration OF the sentiment of tn
q Democrats of the first Congressiona
District of Indiana,
= ReSolced, That this war should not b
It waged on our part in any spirit of or
It preston, nor for any purpose of conques
a or subjugation, nor for the purpose c
overthrowing or interfering with til
j." rights or established institutions of an
re tain the supremacy of the Constitution
i and to preserve the Union with all til
!, dignity, equality and rights of the sever
y az States unimpaired, and that as SEQ
as these objects are accomplished, til
war ought to cease.
. ReSolued, That having entire conf
i denee in the capacity, Integrity and fde
0, ity of Hons. NJ. L. Brett, Joseph Ristint
r James S. Athon, and O. B. Hord, in thei
- management, especially of our fnanci,
" affairs during their present term of 0
fee, and wishing to endorse their of
ID cial acts, we earnestly recommend tn
IN present incumbents of the Offices
- - + Treasurer, Auditor and Secretary
State and Attorney General to the al
III preaching Democratic State Conventio
for denomination to their respective pr
T. sitions
=. Resolred, That we recommend to IL
Democratic State Central Committee tt
name of Hon William E. Niblack as
u. delegate from the State at large to tt
d. approaching Democratic National Coz
vention, and Hon. John Law as his a
ternate
ResoEred, That we continue to hav
as in times past, the fullest confidence
the integrity, patriotism and capacity
G. our Representative in Congress, Ho
John Law, and take pleasure in expires
ing our entire satisfaction with his cours
ia as our present Representative.
- Resoloed, That the several delegation
Is present from the various couaties of th
IT, Congressional District, select suitab
es person from their respective counties
ID correspond with the Democratic Sta
IN Central Committee, concerning mol
" efeetual organization of the party, an
IL whose duty it shall be to take charge
as and distribute documents and pape
n. among. the people during the comm
40 campaign.
GO ResoEUed, That the Chairman of Il
ISL Democratic Congressional Committee fl
ry this District be, and hereby is, requisite
H. to call Convention to meet at Prime