Year: 1868

The approaching State Convention will
be one OF unusual interest and Importance.
and we trust he attendance and spirit of
that body will be equal to the occasion.
1t will be called on to give expression to
the sentiments of the Republican parry, on
some of the gravest problems of govern
mcnt, and serious attention should be given
to the selection of delegates whose judy
s.aaant .nc information are competent fn
deal with them. There should he no crude
or buncombe resolution; but calm, Judi.
cious and statesmanlike expression: one
consistent with our history and principles
and of which We need not be ashamed in
the future. Let us make no platform
which, like that of the Democratic Con-
ventien, shall require us to turn square
about on eur past professions.


The Convention will also be called on 70
select candidates for the State ticket. So
far as the Governorship is concerned, we
suppose the nomination will he accorded
to Governor Baker, with little or no oppo-
sition. But other places will be vigorous
ly contested. We are glad ofthls, because
it indicates both a mind to work, and CON
fidence of success.


As 10 the exuliing boasts of the Demo-
Gratis that they will carry this State at the
next election, we have the same thing AT
every election. 1t is too familiar game
to frighten us. We have no disposition to
underrate their strength, and know they
will make a vigorous canvas, as they al
ways do. But we are confident that OUT
prospects of success are far better than
they were four years ago. We are sure 10
elect our ticket, if We work harmoniously
and vigorously for success. Hence, while
individuals and sections are earnestly
pressing the claims of their fayOriies. aud
all honorable means are used to secure
nominations, let us bc tolerant, good-natur-
ed and just; remembering that it is a duty
TO yield gracefully II defeated, and abide
the decision of the majority Our sole
desire IS to see the best possible ticket
selected. And our notion of the best
ticket is that it shall be composed of the
best men, who will command the largest
vote. We shall not be the advocate of any
individual. because we believe the general
good should be the predominant consider
alton.


Jhe Convention will also have the res
possibility of organizing the party for the
next Presidential campaign. And in the
selection of delegates, electors, and commit
tees, we trust there will he an eve single 10
the general good We firmly believe that
the peace and prosperity of the country de-
pend on the success of the Republican
party, and that only blundering incompe.
tency can prevent their success. Hence
we wish to to see such steps taken as will
secure harmony, activity aud confidence;
and with these the victory to which Grant
viii lead us next fall. will be as complete
and final as that be won at Petersburg.
That won, and the broken ranks of the
enemy vigorously pushed, and the surren-
der of the States still in their power will
follow as surely as the surrender of Lee at
Appomattox-


Let the people come up to the Capital on
the 10th day of next month, in such num-
bcrs as viii prove they appreciate the inn
portance OF the hour; and let the delegates
come prepared to do their whole duty and
all will 90 veil with us in Indiana.-Ijatli-
andpolis Journal