The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-05-10

can party in power has led to Star Route and
other frauds and c0rrupuens frightful q contem
plate. the full extent OF which will never be known
until that party Is driven from power. which II
| now demanded by the best interests OF the cour
try; and we favor holding all public Objects 10 :
strict accountability aud their prompt aud severe
punishment for all thefts OF public money and
corrupt INSTRUMENTATION of Office: and we de
mand OF Congress and those in authority. thai
they shall rigidly and persistently pursue inves
/ tigGtiOnS and provide ways and means 20 uncover
punish and prevent fraudulent practices and ring
! contSivsnees which deplete the Treasury. dis
grace the country and edd to the burthens OF the
/ people.
After the adoption of the resolutions Hon. Jas
n Cropsey, on behalf of Marion County. pre-
scented the name OF
hon. WILL Z. ENGLISH
in the following neat and appropriate speech:
| Mr.. CHAIRMAN-An important epoch in the his
/ tory Of the Democratic party is upon US. The
work assigned % us to-day is OF the greatest mo-
Not only our own interest. but the future of our
organization, may hinge on the wisdom OF our
counsel.
This Convention has spoken in no doubtful
tongue as to our principles. 1t should not as to
its candidate.
We have confirmed the time-honored and be-
loved principles of the fathers and we must place
upon that platform a candidate who will bear the
JefiersOnian test namely, honest aud competent.
With such q declaration OF principles ana sucn a
standard bearer our banner viii iiOat once more
in triumph over the Central District OF Indiana.
We all concede tnat the nominee Of this Con
aud enthusiastic Democrat one who
is an indsfatigable end a skillfnl workman
ia every Department of the political bivouac-one
whose past political record promises faithful! ser
vice anu wise craftsmanship for the future.
AT the primary meeting to select delegates 70 the
Convention from Marion County more than 1000
Democrats were present Ia the name of the
Democracy, old and young, l present to
this Convention man who fills every
requisite u a successful candidate and laltniui
nf no xrhO I
Z. English, of Marion County. Prolonged ap-
plause
Mr.. English is a young Democrat of the old
school ireuewed and long continued applausel;
veTsed III the law: familiar with the great Demo
cratic authors aud men; read In ScslianeouS
literature; experienced and successful In buSl-
ness enterprises: thoroughly acquainted with the
peOple-their wants aud necS SsitieS. He can not
fail 10 be model representative OF this great
central commercial district. / speak from per
sonal knowledge when bear witness that from
his youth upward" he has ever been a true.
honest unflinching advocate and an active sup
porter of Democratic principles and Candidates.
He wes Il private soldier in the ranks OF our
gallant little squad. Before he reached MS ma
jority, lie was an enthusiastic worker In our
cause No hour of defeat or disaster was ever
dark enough to shake his faith or courage, or
weakened mis- artur for our principles
SIR. English was never defeated before the peo-
pie, endsIever will be. lApplause,I ia Just tell
you here confdentia that he will carry the Re
publican fort of Marion CounCy in the coming
contest. lCheers. lie made gallant and sue
doubtful District of Shelby and Marion. When
elected he made record OF which his cOnstllu-
ents are Justly proud. Mr.. En-
elish is personally popular with all
classes-brOad and liberal in his principles,
true friend, model gentleman, chiyalTic, out
spoken Democrat a faithful trustee in every trust
Tie name of William L. English Is a synonym
FOR victory in the lexicon OF the Democrats of this
District. lPlouged applause.l
Thename Of Mr.. English was again greeted with
tumultuOus applause the delegates rising to their
feet, casting their hats into the air and in all
manner of ways maniteshdg their unanimous ap-
prevail Of his nomination.
John Carlton, of Marion. seconded the nonina-
ton; aad 10 other name being presented to the
Convention, the nomination of Mr. English was
made ~ reclamation.