Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-09-21


Charles J. Folger of Ontario was chosen
Chairman.
Mr. Folger before taking the chair, said: Gen
tlemen o. the Convention, beyond thanking you
for the honor conferred by putting me 10 this
place | shall dessin you with but few phrases
for you need not words; the Union party il not
a party OF words bat deeds, rather of ideas and
deeds JUST returning from four years OF mighty
war II brings back as the result of its LOYAL &C
ton the Union integer, the Proclamation OF
Emancipation fixed fact, and Laws before the
world trophies OF its triumph the sh.ckIes of
four millions bondmen dsentbralled Neyes
having by solemn vote resolved that the war was
q failure Il needs net TO blush with the shame of
detected hypocrisy if the presiding officer of its
convention opens its sttings with the annunci.
alton tina: the has been brought to asuccessful
issue, nor among the delegates are Brig. Gents
OF the Home Guard fresh from the paper de-
fensc of the Northern frontier The musteris .
martials might, with voices even before still for
war, but now loud for warriors not edvocstinr
the organization OF the State militia to protest
the State from Federal aggression Does it put
| in nomination . Federal officer, whose last
known act Is military order to suppress the
militia of State? 1t has no ideas or deeds like
these: but. gentlemen, though the war is over,
the contest 10 not yot ended-it has iust begun
Ia the forum. Ii was adjourned TO The field,
4 iousut out III tEo utius as VIC supposed. lt rs
| again adjourned TO the forum, and as the con-
test in the field was begun by stealing tho PEG
pies bullets, so the contest in the forum il 20 be
! initiated by stealing the peoples ballots but
thanks to tho progress OF events though the first
was done by Buchanan and FLOYD the latter is
| not 10 be effected under Andy .Jobds0n aud +
d Stanton, for so long as in the mouth OF men
Jack shall stand for John, Johnson shall be ,he
same az Jackson, and Andrew Johnson shall be
4 fha I
uiuistration. as that OF the other stand X front
wall against the surgins tide of oysrweenng
State rights and by its mistaken power, hold
all spheres OF our complex political system cir
cling In their constitutional orbits Under such
guidance is the Union party to bear it's part in
this new contest. Ii is able to do il we'll il was
never greater or moro uninpaired: it holds the
power, moulds the policy and shapes the legisla-
iion OF the Federal Government not Only, but of
every State in the Union save two or three; it is
great and powerful, not only by the accident OF
4 day, or by the shsnee result OF single poti
cal combination, but by years OF adherence to
the counry's cause in the time OF the country
extremity; by sseadisst faith in the cardinal prin
ciples of American nationality, impartial jus
tice administered under impartial laws,
| flowing from impartial representation bssed
upon partial suffrage, nor need we 20
abroad for declaration OF principles, nor Tor a
| CsSed, nor scth standard bearers among cap
tursd prisoners or dissatisfied dessrters from the
enemy or to the enemy. Ne have color ser
| gesnts in our own ranks who have sustained the
| couniry's flag where the rebel hght was frercest
and patriotic blood flowed fastest These will
| properly be our honored leaders and faithful
standard bearers Cheers
Z. N. Deepen has Withdrawn his name as can
ddste for Secretary OF State, although warmly
pressed by many delegates; and everything now
| iudcstes hat tha tiak Ill h. IL
men, chiefly of military reputation.
The Chairman on permanent organization
made report, which was unanimously adopted:
For President. Hon. Ohancey Dspaew aud six
teon Vice Presidents.
On taking the chair. Mr.. DspsS addressed
The Convention at some length
A Committee en- Resolutions Was then ap-
| pointed.
On motion, Ward Hunt, of Oneida, and John
| X. Porter, of Albany. were nominated by &C
clamstiOn fer Court Of Appeals, Mr.. Hunt for
the long term, AID Mr.. Porter for the short
term.
| Is vas motioned to proceed to the nominal ton
OF candidates fer Secretary OF State Those
nominated were General Francis c. Barlow and
| General Chas Il Van wyck Barlow received
l9l votes, and Van WICK received ~
| Ar. Spencer moved The unanimous no min alton
| of General Barlow.
| The vote for Comptroller resulted as follows:
| Thos. H. Hilhouse. of Ontario. nominated By
Chss J Folger. received 1853 votes.
Colonel Rowland OF Dutches, was nominated
| for State Treasurer
| Addresses we're made By Lieutenant Governor
Cox, OF Maryland; Mr. Andrews, of Texas
Fisk. of Kentucky; Mr.. Fnzhush, of Virginia,
and Col Duncan, Of Missouri. The tenor of their
remarks was congratulstory on the reunion. OF
| order, the return of peace, and predicting hap
| by future for the country.
At the evening session Gen. James II Mar
tindsle was nominated for Attorney General, j
Platt Goodsell Of Oneida, was nominated for
Surveyor, Robert G. Dornton, Schenectady, Ca
nal Con missioner, Gen Burnum, of OsaDdagua,
Inspector OF the State Prison, Henry Jones, OF
Catsrsugus. Clark of the Court OF Appeals.
Henry J. Raymons reported from the Commit
tee on Resolutions series congr.tula,ory 20 the
| people on the overthrow of the rebellion aud the
| return OF peace, the preservation Of the Unioa
snd the extinction of slavery; returning thanks TO
the soldiers and sailors; deplotng the death. by
assassination, Of President Lincoln; recognizing
| in Andrew johnson a statesman Of experience.
OF high toned patriotism and unsulisd integrity,
and renewing to bis administration, assurances Of
cordial support; approving his sentiments of
| kindness and confidence toward the com
munities and individuals lately in re-
bsllion, Who accept the perpetuaiion Of
the Union and perpetual prohibition Of sla
very, approving of HE initial steps towards recon
strsetion. regarding the right Of the several
States to control their own local and domestic
affairs especially reserved to them by the Con
! stituiion, and whenever il shall DE deemed com
pstible with the public safety to restore to the
States lately in rebellion the renewal Of the ex
sreise OF those rights, We trust il will
l be done in the faith and on the ba
sis that they be exercised in the spirit of
equal and impartial justice ard with view TO
elevation and perpetuation OF citizenship Of all
their people; expressing full confidence in the
restoration BY the Government Of the civil iri
bunal. to their jua and national supremacy:
recognizing the nstisnal debt ss a sacred obi
Cation, and dem niins OF Congress liquidation /;
making tar equal ana impartial upon all classes
! indorsing the deter imitation Of the Govern me nt
to assume no portion oi zoe rebel peblic debl /;
expecting at the hands OF the Government
| large reduction Of expenses and wise and
economical administrator OF public affairs. and
adhering TO the Monroe doctrine; eongratulatin.
| Secretary Seward his prOvidential escape
srom the snifs of the assassin ani rejoicing that
bis distinguished services were still continued 20
/ the alton
The resolution. were adopted unanimously
az also Others sudorsine toe Official condition Of
tie Secretary of State. Dspss. in,ths enumeration
OF the census, and rendering thanks 10 the alba
members eho sustained the cause Of our Nation
alty in England aDd moarring tae death al