Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-22
RESOLUTIONS Adopted by the Demo
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/. Resolved, That, with sentiments Of pro-
fornd gratitude TO Almighty God. ve rejoice that
the clash of arms il 10 longer heard in our land !;
that the exterminstng havoc OF war has ceased
and that peace. with its grateful and healing in
huences, pervsdes our borders May that peace
be perpetual.
? Resolved, That We will sacrediv cherish
the memory oil the countless dead who have ial
len in the great struggle tor constitutional gov
eminent, and. with grateful hearts. will do honor
10 the living who have peried lie and fortune
in the same great cause.
Resolved, That. with the cessation of war,
its bloody aud oarbarous spiri. should be ban
ished from our midst aud, with the return OF
peace, hatred aud vengeance should yield 20
Christian charity and mugnsnimity.
Resolved, That il Is the DUTY of the Federal
Governments acting within the scope OF SOUND
constitutional principles TO establish at the
earliest practicable period, with as little execu-
tive and legislative interference az possible, the
true constitutional relations between itself and
the late revoted States, and TO exert all its le-
ultimate power and influence 10 promote and
perpetuate that universal harmony, fraternity
and witty which are essential to the peace, hap
pinsss, prosperity and glory OF the Republic
nov destined TO De Zone aud indivisbe" tor
ever.
5. Resolved, That the Democracy of Maine
principles of action to DO equal aud exact jus
tice TO all men, of whatever State or persuasion
religious political; peace, commerce, and
honest friendship with all nations-sntaugllng
alliances with none; the support of the State
governments IN all their rights, as the most
pstsnt Administrations for our domestic concerns
aud the surest bulwarks against anti Republican
tendencies; the preservation OF the General Gov
eminent in liz whole constitutional ylgor, as the
sheet anchor OF our peace at home aud safety
abroad; jealous care OF the right of election by
the people, Il mild aud safe corrective OF abuses
which are Topped by the s~ord of revolution
where pesceabe remedies are anproyided; sbso-
lutte acQuiescsnce IN the decisions OF the Inc or
ity, the vital principle of republics from winch
there IL no appeal but 70 force, ths vital prlnci
pie ana Immediate parent OF despotsm; well
disciplined militia our best reliance peace and
tor The first moments OF war, the supremacy OF
the civil over the military authority; economy in
the public expense, that labor may be lightly
burdsned: the honest payment OF our debts, and
sacred preservation OF the public faith: sncour.
sgement of agriculture, ana OF commerce as Its
hano maid; the dIffosion OF information, and the
arrzgnmsDt OF all abuses at the bar of public
opinion: freedom OF religion; freedom OF the
press; freedom OF person under the protection OF
the habeas corpus. and trial oy juries impsrllally
selected Tho faithful adherence to these
principles will psrpetuats peace, liberty, and
safety.
6 Resolved, That the ballot is the right of
every American citizen, 10 be restricted only by
such limitations the public safety mag require:
ard that the Constitution recognizes the right OF
the people OF each State to prescribe the qualif-
cations of electors, power the people OF the
separate States comprising the Federal Union
have rightiully exercised from the origin OF the
Government TO the present time
I Resolved, That inasmuch az gRriug in
equslities in the distribution OF the public burdens
work oppressive Injustice 10 individuals, unu
directly TO overturn the public faith and TO estab
lish a privileged class in the community, we
therefore demand, and pledge our almost en-
deavors to secure. equal taxation alike required
by justice anc the genius OF our Goverumeut
5 Resolved, That the sums advanced BY
States aud by county aud municipal organiza-
IioRs, TO aid in suppressing the rebellion. are a
legitimate and equitable charge upon Federal
Treasury, TO be borne by the whole country. aud
tue Democracy OF Maine are in favor OF their
payment by the General Government
y Resolved, That banishng all minor party
considerations, and acting IN the spirit OF an en-
lsrged and generous patriotism, we will cordially
support President Johnson in the policy which
he has svowed, 10 enable the States late in re
volt TO put their government. in practical opera
ton, and in all such constitutional measures as
ne may inaGgurate 10 harmonic The country
and restore and cement the union of the States
10. Resolved, That we CO graduate the whole
country that among the hrst acts of President
Johnsons Administration We find return 10
the better days of the Republic. in bis declina-
ton to accept volunteered grstuities while hold
ing Office; and We regard IL proof OF integ
rity, in marked contrast to the bribery and cor
rupGions which have recently characterized and
disgraced official station
Ill Resolved, That the assassination Of the
late President OF the [ nited States Was an act OF
unmtigated barbarian. alike destructive TO civil
Government, and abhorrent 10 the sentiment of
Christian mea throughout the world, and re
ceives the most decided reprobstion Of this Con