The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1882-08-04

Democratic State Convention.
The Democratic State Convention a
Indianapolis on "Wednesday was nj,
largest attended, most enthusiastic ans
harmonious 81 any Convention hcls
there for many years. Ever, county u
the Stale sent up 4 sturdy delegation
determined % secure correct platform
OF course there were numerous canii,
dates, and each had their friends. but tlAt
question Of the platform was the All,
absorbing one which drew the masses
from the most distant corners II the
State % the Convention. And right
nobly have they succeeded. 10 the entire
satisfaction Of the Constitutional masses
or The people. or course there may be a
few fanatics. on both sides OF the qucs-
tons NJ issue. who prefer their own 10
Constitutional methods, but II so. even
they did not make their dissatisfaction
known.
The Convention was called to order
promptly by Hon. w. RI. English. Chair
man of the State Central Committee.
who made one Of his oId-time eloquent
speeches. He announced. however, that
he could not serve az Chairman another
term, and would not be again candi-
dsie for any political position. nc also
denounced As UNANIMOUSLY false any
charge that the Democratic party fayors
intemperancc. The very reverse can be
shown in innnmerablc cases Of both
pfecept and example. The Democrats
believe true temperance will be best
promoted BY teaching the people 10 use
the good things ofthis life in moderation.
without ADVISING them. and by a well
regulated license system that will yield
some revenue 10 the Government. and
be 50 reasonable and just a. 10 regulate
the traffic FOR the public good. and 50
entirely in accord with the public sem
would encourage the use OF strong drink,
because strong drink being Of small bulk
would be more easily concealed than
beer.
After Mr.. EngIish's remarks prayer
was offered BY Rev. q. II. r. Adams.
The Committee on permanent organiza-
ton then reported Hon. John X. Colirofh.
Of Lafayette. for Chairman Of the Con-
vcntion. and John X. Simpson. Of Paoli,
for Secretary, which report was unani-
mously adopted Ex-Gov. Hendricks. .
Is chairman Of the committee on Rcso-
lutiOns reported the platform. which
contains singing arraignment Of the
Republican party and its abuse Of power.
and sets forth the true principles OF De-
mocracy and Civil Government BY the
people. The resolution in regard 10 the
proposed amendment to the Constitution
Is IS follows:
The Democratic party Il now, Is It has
always been, opposed to all s1mptuaryI
legislation, and i i especially opposed,
70 the proposed amoddmcnt to the Con-
stilution Of Indiana known as
THE rRoHEroEY ANESDHEST,
And We are in favor OF the submission OIL
the said proposed amendment, as well a.
AL other proposed amendments. 10 the
people, according to the provisions 81 the
Constitution for its own amendment, and
the people have the right 70 oppose or|
favor the adoption ofany or iii the
amendments Il eli stages Of their consid-
Grafton, and any submission Of consti-
tutional amendment 70 vote Of the peo-
pie should be 1t time and under cir
cumstances most favorable 10 full vote,
and therefore should be at q general cleo
ton.
The report drew forth lively discus
cgssion: but Was overwhelmingly
The various candidates FOR position
were then put in nomination, aud the
November winning ticket was selected.
Of gentlemen well known for their hon
esty. competency and sobriety. Every
well-yishcr Of Tie good OF his State. and !
~ economical Administration or IL a.
fairs, can heartily throw up HE hat for
THE TICKET
For Secretary or State--lIon. W. r.
Meyers. Of Madison county.
For Auditor of State ames III. Rice.
Of Floyd county
For Treasurer or Stately. Cooper.
Of Marion county.
For Attorney General -Francis +. |
Hord, Of Bartholomew county.
For Clerk Of Supreme Court--simonI
II Sherrin, or Cass county.
For Superintendent OF Public Tnstruc-
iion--John w. Holcomb, Of Porter coun-
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Judges or Supreme Court-First Jul
dicial District. Hon. VIM. Il. Niblack. ofI
hnox'connty Second District. Judge 4. l
w. Howk, Or Floyd county Fourth Dis
trick Judge Allen ZoIler, or Allen coun-
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