Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-25

the conviction that other means than war have
become necessary 10 save the Union and Consti
tuition. We therefore in favor of speedy and
honorable peace. and we will do our part to
place political power in the hands Of men, who,
while yielding no rightful. moral or material
power Of the Fedral Government in the defence
and protection Of the Constitution will labor with
patriotic singleness of purpose for peace and re-
union, IL the spirit Of Cancellation 10 which tie
Union was formed, and with a sacred regard for
the constitutional rights Of all States. sections and
persons
That We cordially iadorse the candidates
and resolutions of the State Convention of the
Democracy of Indiana, held on the 18th Of July
inst, and pledge our united efforts FOR their sue
cess
). That We look with confidence to the wis
dom and patriotism of the National Convention
of the Democracy OF the United States, to be
held at Chicago on the 9th day of August next
trustfu that, well IN the men it shall nominate
as candidate for President and Vice President oil
the United States, as in the principles il shall
declare il will reflect the opinions aud will of the
National Democracy. and command the respect
of all whe truly desire the restoration OF peac,
and Union under the Constitution.
9th. That the Hon. J X Edgerton. our Rep
resentatiVe in Congress- by his bold and manly
advocacy of democratic principles-his fearless
denunclation OF a corrupt Administration; and hi:
efforts 10 restore peace to our distracted country
has reflected honor on the district he represents
and Is entitled to the thanks OF his constituents
and the admiration Of all friends of constitutional
freedom. We fully endorse his course and
heartily recommend him TO the Democracy oil
the 10Th District for reelection.
The report was accepted, and the resolution
unanimously adopted.
Hon. j. X Edgerton was then introduced and
addressed the convention in eloquent, states
manlike and patriotic sDeech.
= Hon. r. Lowry, of Elkhart, was then called
for and addressed the convention returning
thanks for the honor conferred on him by hi-
nomination for Judge of the l0th Judicial Cir
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LETTER FROM Col j W. SrEwARr Col
j. W. Stewart writes as follows to bis brother
W. II. Stewart of Terre Haute dated Charles
ton, S. C. June 30:
/ have wrote several letters home since was
captured, hich was on the Goth o: May, by hav
ing my horse killed and falling upon me, and not
beng able to extricate myself. was taken prison
er was taken to Atlanta, and then to Macon
then to Savannah, Georgia, and thence 10 this
place. | am here with forty-nine other officers
how long will have to be retained as prisoner
cannot tell-no hope now of exchange. | think
that a special exchange should be made in m,
case. have been unable to lift myself from my
bed, having lost the use of my limbs-l am I'm
proving slowly. We have very comfortable
quarters. and have the benefit of bathing in sal
water. Ii could have sugar, coffee, tea, anC
such things. | could get well very soon, but
cannot get them here, and it would not do t,
send them to me
Ny kind regards to all my friends This is al
| can write