The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-12-20
ton to the wishes of the few favored parti.

ton to the wishes Of the few favored parti-
sans; and,
Whereas, As this evident intention on the
part of these party leaders to thus retain
power at all hazards, has created an uneasy
feeling among the whole people, resulting in
a want of confidence aud a depression of all
the business interests of the country, carry
ing bankruptcy, ruin and want throughout
the land; and
Whereas, 1t is not only proper but
II is the duty of the people on such occa-
sions to meet together and express their feel
ingS and views in relation TO such proceed
ings, and consult together as to their action
in regard to the same-the democratic and
conservative citizens of the county of Sulli-
van, Indiana, in convention assembled do
hereby declare
l. That this government is government
intended for the advantage of the people, to
secure their rights, their property and their
liberties, protected by law.
,. That those elected to official posi-
are the servants of the people and as such
can only be trust d and respected in the just
and impartial administration of the laws
and in carrying into effect the wishes and
feelings OF the people constitutionally ex-
pressed.
3. That the will of the pc e1ple expressed
at the ballot-box in favor OF competent cleo
tors must be regarded a settlement of the
questions submitted to the consideration of
the people and the states, without the in
reference of oue-sded partisan returning
boards, protected and upheld by the army
OF the country.
4. That we are utterly opposed to the
practice of republican administrations and
especially the spirit exhibited by Ulysses =.
Grant and his cabinet in using the army and
navy of the United States to continue in
power and perpetuate the republican party.
Liberty, freedom and good government can
4t Al.
the same air with such rascaiity and cor
ruption.
g. That the constitution of the United
States has conferred on the senate and house
of representatives all power necessary to
protect the people and the states in an eX-
animation of the nature and character of
the returns made, and it is not only the
right but the duty of our representatives in
congress and senators to compel an accom-
plishment of the results of the election OF
the choice OF the people Of the states for
president and vice president 10 be secured
to them.
6. That we are in favor always of a peacea-
bic solution of political questions, but this
desire on the part of the democracy and
conservative citizens for peace, quiet and
good order in all things must not be taken
as a conclusion that they will submit to
wrong outrage aud usurpation. for we be-
lieve, as was said of Mr.. Lincoln's election,
"a party that is strong enough to elect pres
ident is powerful enough to see that he is
duly inaugurated."
Z. That we VIII stand by the democratic
and conservative members of the senate and
house of representatives of the United States
in all measures which the occasion may de-
mand in any effort to maintain the purity
and integrity of the constitution of the
United States and the constitutions of the
several states.
8. That we will as one member uphold
and support congress in placing in position
the president and vice president duly, fairly,
honestly and legally elected.
9. Believing that the prosperity of our
government and her institutions depend
upon the faithful observance of these prin-
ciples of honesty, purity and justice, we in
vite the cooperation of all good citizens.
10. That the state convention TO assemble
January 8, 1877, at Indianapolis, Indiana,
should speak out on these great questions in
a straightforward manner, giving no uncer
tain sound to their notes, but let them ring
out on the clear air 10 the music of the
union, and the inauguration of the choice of
the people and of the states, expressed i'll
the persons of Samuel }. Tilden and Thomas
A. Hendricks.
These resolutions were unanimously
passed, amid general good feeling and de-
termination to act up to them. Speeches
were made by leading citizens-very spirit
ed, and delegation appointed to the Sth OF
January convention at indianapolis.