Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 23, Number 39, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 February 1864 — Page 1

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Addresa ELDER ilARK.KF.H8. BINGHAM. The Hepubllcan Slate Conrmlion. The Republican State Convention met on Tue day, nominated candidate (or State office to be filled at the ensuing October election, adopted a platform, and then adjourned. Every flott was made by the Republican officials, with all the Government appliances at their control, to make the Convention an imposing demonstration. It was emphatically ati office-holders' Convention, and the whole affair had an official odor about it which was unmistakable. Notwithstanding the effort made to induce a larger attendance by the promise of interesting side shows, half fare trains, etc., the attendance was far below many of the mass meetings held In this city by both parties for the past ten years. In the Sute House yard, where the Convention was held, there were at no time over five thousand persona present, and in stating this number we mike a most liberal estimate. .The weather was exceedingly pleasant, and all the surroundings calculated to attract a large crowd, were most favorable, yet the numbers in attendance were far below the expectations of its managers. A full history of the wire working in advance of the Convention, would form its most interesting chtpter. The. radical German element demanded that at least no choice should be expressed for a Presidential nominee. With that class FamoxT was the favorite, and they desired to prevent any action by the Convention which would prejudice bis chances or cltims. This did not suit the office holders and the loyal leaguers, who, it is understood, have taken the job to secure the re-nomination of "Old Ab " In caucus on Monday night the whole matter was discussed, and it was determined to give Lincolx a full endorsement and adopt instructions to the delegates to the Presidential Nominating Conven tion to cast the vote of the State for his renomination. The majority were determined that the minority should not dictate a Presidential candidate, and tftey so expressed it. Immediately upon the temporary organization the Convention, as will be noticed in the report of its proceedings, up jumped lion. Ct. Allex, in hot haste, and offered two resolutions, one proposing the nomination of Olive P. Mortos for Governor, and the other instructing in favor of Absah am Limcolx for rt-nom nation, by unanimous acclamation This was done. The toadyism of Mr. Allix will be, perhaps, regarded by that distinguished gentleman's friends as being a little singular, when they remember the utter contempt which he has heretofore expressed for His Excellency. . The speech of Governor Moatox in response was read from the manuscript, and presented the evidence of caieful preparation. It was designed for a campaign document and will be spread broadcast over tbe Sute. Throughout it ex hibited malice and vindictiveness, and tbe controlling partizan sentiments which influence his public action. Evidently the Governor expended all his ingenuity and ability in preparing this apology and attempted justification of bis official career, and especially hU unnecessary and anjustifyable usurpations of power. Ilia labored efforts in these regards will not stand the scrutiny of investigation. As a full report of his speech will appear in tbe court organ this morning, we forbear further comments at present, but in due time his statements in regard to Sute policy and the attempted vindication of bis official action In reference thereto, will receive a clear and complete refaution. The balance of the ticket nominated is not of imposing strength. The candidates are quite respectable and clever, but they will sot cer tainly commenl themselves to the people of Indiana as being worthy of their special confidence a account of any peculiar fitness for the Position to which they have been named. Tbe nominations were made by a committee cons'atiog of one from each county. When it assent bled, David C. Bbaxham seemed to be the general favorite for the Lieutenant Governorship; in Tact nobody elie was talked of, but a member stated that a portion of the committee wanted different timber nominated, and, after a brief state ment of tbe gallant services of General Kimball In the field, proposed his nomination . for the second place oa the ticket. David C was then quietly laid upon the shelf and Gen Kimball was made the nominee. When the nomination for Treasurer ef Sute came up for consideration another by play was enacted. The coutest teem ed to b narrowed dowo to Haavrr and Colonel TlMfllTO-f . A War Democrat stated that that wing of the so c-'lled '"Union party had no paying places upon the ticket. They did not propose to occupy only ornamental positions upon ic. bat some of tbe remunerating ones. Ha pro poed Jou-t I. Mokii'oj for Treasurer, and Cot. TnsrLrroN, who was obliged to leave tbe service on account of disability contracted in it, and Harvit, whose son baa been nine months In Iibby as a prisoner of war, were overslaughed. sod a stay at bom War Democrat was tbe win

nine; man for paying position. But enough of the patriotism of the War Democracy. The platform has the) merit of brevity, but little eN. It U unconditional in demanding the supremacy of the Administration orer the rights and liberty of the citizen, and a total surrender to the policy of the party in power, whether correct or not. In a constitutional government, where the right of the citizen to free speech and a free press are guaranteed, the Republican party of Indiana declare that the citizen hat do right to paai judgment upon the measure or actions of the agents or servants whom they hare selected to administer it according to the Constitution and th laws. If such a sentiment is not the quintessence of despotism, we cannot comprehend the meaning of the term. Such are the teachings of the resolutions and such is their spirit. We trust the people will read tbera for themselves and mark the road to arbitrary power, a strong government, whither they are designed to carry the American people, if the point baa not already been reached.

Ilepubllcan Mate Convention The Convention at 10A. M. waa called to order by A. II. Coxxta, Chairman of the State Central Committee. General Gcobub K. Stkklk, of Parke, was chosen temporary Chairman, and J. B. Mkllktt, of Decatur, Secretary. General Steile expressed his thanks for the honor conferred. He saw but one determination to give the proud Slate of Indiana the beat mcu on the ticket. lit what situation would our noble State be to-day provided the elections had gone the other way in Ohio aud other States last fall? W have enemies at home worse than enemies in the South, who are plotting the destruction of the Government. We must meet them. Ctris M. At lex, of Knox, in pursuance, as he said, of w hut he conceived should be the action of the Convention, offered the following, which were declared adopted, the negt live not being put: Retained. That in the midst of a civil war for the preservation of the life of the Government, and having confidence in the patriotism and wis. dorn, the justice and honesty of Abraham Lincoln, w regard his re-election to the position he now occupies as essential to the speedy and triumphant end of the war, and therefore hereby instruct the delegates to be appointed bv thia Convention to represent the State hi the National Union Convention to cast their votes for his nomination. Resolved, That duty, patriotism aud the interests of Indiana demand the election of Oliver P. Morton as her next Governor, and w hereby declare him to be the Uuiou candiJate for that po anion. A committee on permanent organization, one from each Congressional District, was appoiuted. Also, a like committee on resolutions. Dakiel Mack, oi Tippecanoe, moved that a committee of one from each Congressional District be appointed to select electors for the State at large. Amended so as to include delegates for tho State at large to the National Union Convention, and passed. Judge Kiloork, of Delaware, moved that a committee of ore from each county be selected to propose nomination.. Cirried. A. II Cos n er moved that the vote cast for Secretary of State in 1&G2 be adopted aa the basts of voting by counties. Carried. The Committee on Permanent Organization reported as follows: President: Josi.ru A. Wright. ' Vtee Presidents: One from each Congreseional District: SecreUries: Jona C. Ntw aud Austin H. 15 bow X, of Marion, with several assistants. Gov. Wright on taking the chair said it was right that he should return th inks for this mark of respect. He regarded the Convention the most important in the hi-torv of the State. If the Union ticket could be carried next fall by 50,000 or 100,000 majority.it would go further to ward restoring peace than the taking of Richmond What of the hour? There was n different state of things in Indiana now than there was two ye jrs ago, when he returned from Europe. To whom do we owe this? To Abraham Lincoln. He was the man for the time. Two years ago tie thought Lincolx had not nerve enough. He himself had begged Lixcolv, in God's name, to let us have a policv. "Mr. Wright' said he. 'that's the very thing I don't want. I did not undersUnd Lincoln then, but I do now. He recognized the difference between a war with a foreign nation and a war among ourselves. Lin coln had moved with the people. If two years ago a single negro regiment had been sent. into Virginia, every white regiment of the Army of tbe Potomac would have left it. He two years ago had voted to arm the negroes. And no Con vention would ever assemble in Indiana that would say that tbe negroes should not be thus employed. He wanted no long platforms. He would take Madison's motto, ' Error may be tolerated if reason is left free to combat it." He wanted discussion on everything. Let everything see tbe light. For the rest, the path to peace laid through war. That was why he was for war The day of Lincoln's proclamation was the day that tbe South lost all hope. Hurrah for the proclamation I The hour of tbe doom of the Confederacy had come. There was no na tion on earth that had auy sympathy with it. There was no power on earth to make a free man a slave. The proclamation had made the black man free, nod Lincoln himself could not recall it. Lie called a man a true man when be was ready to sacrifice everything to his Government. Our only hope was in the supremacy of the old flag. By its triumph only could our institutions be perpetuated. Do you want an example. Democrats, to day to follow? I presc.it you Georgs M. Dallas, who with his gray locks sUggered to the ballot box to cast his rote for Gov. Clr tin against the man your little Mac recommended I love that sweet word "Union." And when Ulis war is over never again will you see a human being set upon a block and sold into slavery. Gov. Morton, called npon everywhere, came forward and read an elaborately prepnred re view of the proceedings of the Legislature of 1862-3, as regarded through his medium of look ing at things, and of State matters subsequent Tbe military bill, upon which bis partisans bolted the interest on the public debt, the official cou duct of the Agent of Sute, Auditor of State Treasurer of Sute, Supreme Court Judges. Sute Printer and persons and things generally were discussed with a minuteness of detail and imgenesJ of spirit which left no doubt of his being terribly in earnest. Mad he was, and via dictive. One hundred thousand copies of wba he red are to be printed paid for by subscrip tion taken up lu the crowd. He discussed the war, too, the blockade; rebe sources ol supply; slavery and the emancipation proclamation. If by proclaiming the freedom of the negro the President could thereby weaken tbe rebellion, he bad as much right to do It as to destroy a rebel ratification. True, the Cooati tution was silent on tbe subject, and the proceed

jng was novel in th annals of war. And so was

the destruction of the walla of Jericho by the blow log of rams' horns; and he had no doubt the copperheads of that day objected to the thing be cause it was contrary to tbe Ten Commandments. Slavery had sought its own late. It had forsaken the protection of the Constitution, and stund iqg naked before its natural enemies, Liberty, Morality and Religion, had fallen, pierced by a dart from each. , RESOLUTIONS. . The Chairman, Colonel Thompson, reported th following, which were unanimoustyadopted: 1. Resolved, That th cause of the Union demands ol every patriotic citizen the sacrifice of every parliaan feeling, of all selfish purposes, of all privat ambition; and that the action of the Government, whether In accordance with our views of correct policy or not, cannot absolve any man from the duty of rendering every possible aid to crush the rebellion by furnlhliing men and means, and rendering every possible encouragement to the Government. 2. That we hail with joy the indications of approaching peace, not by compromise with rebels in arms, but by tbeir complete and utter sub

jugation to the laws and Constitution of th Uni ted cute. 3. Tint we sre in favor of th destruction of everything which stands in the way of a permanent and perpetual peace amongst the people of all the rotates, and a full and complete restora tion of the just authority of the Union under the Constitution of the United States. 4 That those who persist in their opposition to the Government in its hour of peril, who denounce its every act for the preservation of the Union, who refuse to contribute men or money for its suppott, or who organize secret combinations to embarrass the Government by resisting the laws and encouraging desertions, sre thereby rendei ing th rebel cause more effective support than if they joined the rebel armies, and are eu tilled to and will receive the execration of all patriotic citizens to the latest posterity. 5. That now, henceforward and to the end of time the thanks of a grateful people are due to -the rank and file of thearuivnnd imvv, to the officers ami men w ho on so many battle fields have periled their lives in defense of their homes and ol con-titutionnl liberty, and by their patient endurance of the trials and privations, by 'heir dauntless courage aud their devotion to the Union have covered themselves with iinpcrishnble re nown G That the gratitude of the American people is duo to Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, for his unselfish devotion to the cnue of the Union and his patriotic aud successful efforts for the oveithrow of the rebellion, aud that we present his name ns the choice of our people for the Vice rre.-4'lfiicy of the United States. Adjourned to 3 o'clock. AFTERNOON. David S. Ooodixo, of Hancock, entertained the Convention a while. He said while Jo. Wright whs off in Europe be was left at home like a fatherless colt. He would not only pour out Greek fire upon rebel, but the Lord being his helper, he would pour out hell fire upon them. The Committee on Electors and Delegates for the 3tate at large reported the following: Fordelegates: Major Daniel Mace, of Tippecanoe; James L. Yeater, of Ripley. Contingents: John Beard, of Montgomery; Isaac Jenkinson. of Allen. For electors: Hon. D tvid S Gooding, of Hancock; Col. K. W. Thompson, ol Vigo. Contingents: Madison Evans, of Lawrence; Maj. John I). Evans, of Hamilton. Report adopted unanimously. The President announced the Committee on appointment of State Central Committee, one from each Congressional District. Th President read a dispatch from Washington, from Indiana Union men, indorsing the administration of Lincoln and Morton, and urging the rcnomination of the latter. General Alvin P. Hovkt was then introduced to the crowd. Jrrr. Davis dreaded the votes of those who he ml him more than he did our armies. He could lose two or three hundred thousand men and it would not hurt him as much as a triumph orer the copperheads of the North. When the soldiers came h ielt these men would have to hide their heads. It would take a writ of habeas corpus to find one of them. You could not divide this Union. To maintain It you must subjugate the South aye, subjugate was the word. He was one ot those who would take the last copper from a rebel. He would dispossess him of his lands and divide them among the loyal. He would take the corn from the rebel, his fences from his fields, his mules and his negroes and if the negro would not come willingly he would bridle him and lend him off like a mule. He had declined going on the ticket, but he would vote for it and get his boys in the army to vote for it. too us many of them as he could. The Committee on Nominations reported the following, which were ratified: For Lieutenant Governor: Nathan Kimball, of Martin county. Secretary of Sute: Nelson Trusler, of Fay ette. Treasurer: John I. Morrison, of Washington. Auditor: Thomas B. McC-irty, of Wabash. Attorney General: Detail E. Williamson, of Putnam. Judges Supreme Court: 1st District, James H Frazier, of Kosciusko; 2d, J. T. Elliott, of Hen ry; 3d, Charles A. Ray, of Marion; 4lh, R. C Gregory, of Tippecanoe. Clerk Supreme Court: Lax. Noble, of Knox. Reporter: Benjamin Harrison, of Marion Superintendent of Public Instruction: G. W. Hoss. ot Marion. The cemmittee thereon reported the following Dominations for electors, which were ratified: First District James C. Denning, of Knox; J, S Hoagland, of Spencer. Second: Cyrus F. Nixon, of Clarke; Francis Wetser, of Lagrange. . Third: Henry E. Prichard, of Bartholomew; Madison Evans, of Lawrence. Fourth: George Sexton, of Rush; W. V. Kiger, of Franklin Fifth: B. F. Clajpole.of Fayette; J. H. Mel len, of Henrv. Sixth: J. j. Wright, of Morgan: J. C. Green, of Shelbv. Seventh: John Oiborn, ot Putnam; Thomas N. Wright, ot Parke. Eighth: R P. Davidson, of Tippecanoe; B. F Giegorv, of Warren. Ninth: J. B. Bedford, of White; Aaron Goernev, of Porter Tenth: D R. Dickinson, of De Kalb; Hallet Kilbource. of Elkhart Eleventh: John M. Wallace, of Grant; James N. Templar, of Jay. Tbe committee for the purpose reported the following State Central Committee: Sixth District: Jacob T. Wright (Chairman), W m. J. Elliott, John O. New. of Marion. First District: Alvah Johuson, of Vander burgh. Second: Wm. 8 Terrief, of Parke. Third: Smith Vawter, of Jennings. Fourth: James Gavin, of Decatur. Fifth: J. F. Kibbev. of Wayne. Seventh: George K Steele, of Parke. Eighth: Henry Taylor, of Tippecanoe. Ninth: Thomas S. Stan field, of St. Joseph Tenth: Wm M.CIapp. Eleventh: W. W. Cohner, of Hamilton. The following district delegates to tbe Na tional Convention were appointed: First District: J. Q. D'BruIer; of Spencer victor Yish, Cyrus M. Allen; of Knox, John B Mann. Second: Isaac J. Brown, ef Floyd, Chaa. II Ms son; ttoratto Woodbury, or Crawford; I). W LsFoIIett. Third: W. M. Dunn, of Jeffer&on, Jas. Ad mi; Georg A. Buskirk, of Monroe, Vaw ter. Fourth: Wilson Morrow, of Franklin; W. A . Collen, Ferris, ef Dearborn; James Berkstore.

Fifth: Miles Murphy, of Henry, Silas Col-

grove; lienjamin r. Alillerjor Union, Joun 1 . Kihby. Sixth: John W. Kay, or AUrfon, Jamea I. Foley; Levi Ritter, of Hendricks, J. JJ. McFadden. . . 8eventh: John Reynolds, of St. Joseph, J. D. Turner; D. It. Hearts, of Miami, J. M. Justice. Eighth: W. C. Wilson, of T ippecanoe; ; Lewis B. Simms, of Carroll; - Ninth: J. H. Martin, of t)wen, J. M. Hiukle; zra Read, or Vigo; D. C. SUnkard. Tenth: Jesse Williams, of Allen, W. M. Clapp. James E. Collins; of Whitly, C. W. vnnpman. Eleventh: John L. W ilson, of Wells; J. M. lavnes; Daniel R. Brown, of Hamilton, T. 0. tillllps. Th work of the Convention bolng accomplish ed. R. J . Ria (Mde a speech. lie talked of the ticket, punned upon th names, said it must be elected, and sat dowo. , ' Gov. Wright wound up lb ceremonlea with some fatherly advice to the electors. II told them that their duties were momentous, and to keep their eyes upon the landmarks of liberty. A I'nlwn man fileeeei the Ifuuattuf;. g err aft be "in ten I'arty"! I.eCard of lion. George Y. A!klsn, the t'n I n Itepreieniatlve in the l.earle. Inttirct to the People of Hancock County-1 Clear KxpoaM Ion of the Hypocrisy-of the Leader of the Ilepubllcan I'urlr from the Iterord. As the people of Hancock county seem to be aboring under a misunderstanding in reference to my present and future course a to political matters and the war policy of the Administra tion, I deem it my dutv to place mvself right before those who have, iu times pant, honored me with their confidence and aupimrt; and to do ao underslandingly, I must iiecer-siirily go back of. the formation of the Union part v, and bring up tu record or event in their order., 1 shall content mvself with but few remarks, leaving the public to form their own conclusions, from the premises, as to the honest ol my purpos and th inieurilv of luv motives, in ilia course I deem It my solemn aud imperative duty to pursue iu th future. ... . On th 25ih day of July, IfGl, if being imme diately alter our disastrous aud disgraceful dofeat ut Bull Kim, when th people of the loyal States, like our brave but defeated soldiers, were in a state of wild and uncertain confusion, and when the destiny of our good and benign gov ernment, as it were, hung upon a slender thread. the House of Representatives, iu Congress aseinbled, mi the motion of that wise and eminent statesman, Hon. Joliu J. Crittenden of Kentucky, paaeed the following resolution, with but two tlisHcnting voles: . "Iltwltxdbu th Ilnutr of Repreientalim of the Coayrr$$ of Ike United Slte$, That the pres ent deplorable civil war has t een forced upon the country by tho ilisuniouistj of the Southern States, now in revolt against the constitutional government, aud in arms around the capital. "That in this national emergency, Congress, banishing all feelings of passion and mere resent uient, will recollect only its duty to the whole country. "That this is not a war waged nn their part in any spirit of opprea-ion, nor lor any purpose of conquest or subjugation, nor purpose of overthrowing or interfering with the rights or estab lished institutions of those States, but to defend and maintiin the supremacy of the Constitution, and to preserve the Union with all the dignity, equality and rights of. the several Sutes unimpaired; and as soon as these objects are accomplished the war ought to cease." 1 he letter and soirit of this resolution were cordially and solemnly indorsed by the Senate of the United Stiles, and by the President, and confid.'iire, order and good feeling took the place of confusion, doubt and uncertainty; and meu and money poured in upon the government with unparalleled rapidity. The capital waa safe, and hopes for the future buoyed all loyal and patriotic hearts.. In the spring of 1HC2. in consonance with the seutuneut and spirit of the above resolution, the following call for a Union State Convention was issued, and very generally circulated among the people CALL ECB A VXIOX STATE CONVENTION. Over sixty thousand of the citizens of Indiuna laving voluntarily taken up urtns for the defense of the Government, and the preservation of the Constitution and the liberties of the people, it is unbecoming those who remain at home to array themselves in partisan warfare against each other, when the probable cont-eouences must be to prevent tho resources of the country from being applied to the support and maintenance of the army, to engender strife and discord, to withioId supplies for the wnr worn soldiers, and re cruits for the ranks thinned by bnttle; and may terminate in the demnralizitiou ol the army, and the overthrow of constitutional liberty. Therefore, most earnetlv depreciating all ef forts to keep on f.iot party influences, prejudices and discipline, all persons, Electors of Indiana, who are in favor of the vigorous prosecution of the war for the preservation of the Union and the maintenance of the Constitution, and opposed to the disloyal Convention of the 8th of January last, Hre, without respect to past political asso ciations, invited to meet iit Mass Convention, at Indianapolis, on the Ickh of June next, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of State, to be vote J for at the next general election. . And to the end that Indian mny continue to enjoy the high position with the other States which 6he has in the present war hitherto occupied, and that all the energies of the State may be unitedly put forth for the effectual suppression of the rebellion, that the Constitution may be respected, its authority acknowledged, aud law and order once more established nil over the land, it is earnestly hoped that all good citizens will, for the tune, put aside partr, and uuite for the country. As to tbe object, purpose and extent of tire foregoing call, I can do no better than to quote the language ot my friend Judge David o. Gooding, editor of the Hancock Democrat. On tbe 14th day of May, lrb2, in commenting upon two explanatory articles from the Indianapolis Journal, of two days before, the Judge said editorially: We do not understand that a political party is to be born and ushered into being at the con vention of tbe loth of June, but that a btate ticket is to be nominated of conservative Union men from both tlie political parties, who are heartily and truly for the Constitution and Union, and as evidence of that laith, advocate a vigor ot;a prosecution of the war for the suppression of the rebellion. The country needs no 'union party,' but an honest and patriotic union of loyal men, irrespective of all partv organizations, to support the right and oppose the wrong, and save the government from overthrow by the ultraUts of the old parties. "To be plain, Democrats want a union with the patriotic and conservative men of the Kepub I id n partv, who are willtne to ignore the agita tion of the "eeerlotting and irrrprttsible viggrr;' but with the secessionists, their sympathizers and abolitionists, there can be no cordial union. "No true Democrat, within our knowledge. proposes to abandon or repudiate his long cher ished political principles; nor need he do bo in order to a hearty and zealous co-operation with patriotic men of the Republican party in the support of the government against rebels and traitors North and South. Democrats have aa much interest in the preservation of thia govern meat as any others, and will be the last to abandon it to the Breckinridge rebels, who are in arms against it, or to tbe abolitionists, who are sap ping its foundation. Hundreds of Democrats who are willing and even anxious for an honest Union with ali conservative and patriotic men of the old parties, will remain at borne and watch with itmiom hearts the spirit and purpose of the Union Convention of the ISthol June. Much of the future will depend on the spirit and char cter of its proceedings. Including the speeches If old fashioned conservative patriotism anal rule and determine iu action, tbeu great Rood may be accomplished; but if tbe spirit of sec tionaligm shall be predominant, then no man can toll what will become of the country. If the Union Convention shall take euch a course as will secure lb sympathy and CO operation of the true Union men of the Border 3utes, then may we hope for future peace ns well aa union; but if the agiution of the slavery question in any shape or form is to be. a theme of discussion and strife among th people and in Congress, then we ar

'out upon the ocean sailing,' God only knows where.". The manuscript of the foregoing editorial was read to me bv the editor, which 1 cordially approved and indorsed, as being eminently wise and proper, and for tbe best interests of our injured and bleeding country. Under the foregoing clrcumsUnces, with many others of my Democratic fellow citizens, I attended and cordially participated in the Union State Convention of the 18th of June, 162, when and whre th following declaration of principle and purpose was unanimously adopted: FLAT'ORM OR THB t'SIO STATR CONVENTION. Wrireas, The National Government la engaged in a war waged against it by iu enemies for the avowed purpose of its destruction and the subversion of our form of go vemment; therefore. Retoltyed, That the present civil war was forced upon the country by the disunionists in the Sonthern States, who. are now In rebellion against the constitutional government: that In the present national emergency, we, the people of Indiana, in convention assembled, forgetting all former political differences, and recollecting only our duty to our country, do pledge ourselves to aid with men and money the vigorous prosecution of th present war, which Is not being waged on the part of our government for the purpose of conquest, subjugation, or the overthrowing or interfering with the rights or established institutions of any of the States, but to suppress aud put eowi ä wicked and causeless rebellion, defend and maintain the supremacy of th Constitution, and to preserve the Union with all th dignity, equality and rights of the several States unimpaired, and when these objects are fully ae complishod, and not belore, we believe the war ought to cease; and that we Invite all who coincide In these sentiments to unite -with US in sup po-1 if h Ith k t thia day nominated Rrtolerd, That we demand and expect of our Executive and Legislative bodies, both State and National, an economical administration of governmental affairs, and the punishment of fraud against the Government, as well as a fearless discharge of their duties. ' Folluwlng the wise and conservative action of th State Convention, the Union citizens of Hancock county were convened in mass convention at Greenfield, on the 2d day of August, for the purpose of nominating a county ticket, by which convention the declaration of the purpose and object of the war on the part of the Government, as defined and set forth by the Slate Convention, were fully and unequivocally reaffirmeJ, endorsed and approved. ' By this convention 1 waa nominated a candidate for the State Legisla ture, and upon tint platform I made my canvass, and, with my associates, was triumphantly elected. While all other Democratic counties of the State Increased their majorities, under the depressing influence of the threatened departure, by the President,' from the solemn pledge given to the country, by himself and his adherents by res olutions in Congress and State and county conventions, in the proposed issuing of his emancipation proclamation, Hancock remained true and faithful to her pledges. I sincerely and honestly believed Iheu, and have had no cause to change that cpinion, that our success In Hancock county was mainly, if not wholly, d.ie to the conservative sentiment expressed in the resolution last above quoted; and the acceptance of this principle, by myself, as the true policy of our rulers, continued to hold m to the Union movement, and the Ignoring of mere party platforms and organizations. , Time rolled on and the current of events (in the Union organization) flowed strongly in favor of the new policy of the Administration. On the 13th day of February, IbGI.a Union county mass convention waa held to appoint delegates to a coming Slate Convention, when the following resolution as introduced by Judge Gooding: Retolved, That wegwill still continue to give the Government of the United States, through iu legitima'..'ly constituted authorities, our unheal tating and hearty support in its efforts to suppress the rebellion and conquer a peace. Having a desire to hold steadfast to the end, and to keep in view the principles and promises of the Union party, by and through which th friends of the Government had increased in numbers and unanimity, but not disapproving the sentiment tf the above resolution, I offered, aa an amendment, the identical resolution of the State Convention of the 18th of June, 18G2, and as reaffirmed at our County Convention of the 2d of August following, in words as follows, towit: "That the present civil war was forced upon the country by the d is unionist in the Southern States, who are now in rebellion against the con etitutional government; that in the present National emergency, we. the people of Hancock, in convention assembled, forgetting all former political differences, and recollecting only our, duty to the whole country, do pledge ourselves to aid witn men and money the vigorous prosecution of the present war. which is not being waged upon the part of our Government lor the purpose of conquest, subjugation or the overthrowing or interfering with the rights or established institutions of the States, but to suppress and put down a wickd aud ctuseless rebellion, defend and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution, and to preserve the Union with all the digu'ty. eqaltity aüd rights of the several States unimpaired, and when these objects are fully accomplished, and not before, we believe the war ought to cease." Strange as it may appear, the platform of the Union people of Indiana, upon which weof Hancock had done so much during the past two years, was voted down in the house of its friends, by an almost unanimous vote, only three votes being cast for its adoption on my motion. The animus of the meeting is better determined by the character of the speeches and their reception by the audience than by Judge Gooding's resolution. On the same day, at the capital of our State, the Unconditional Union Convention of Marion county, losing sight of and forgetting the pledges of two short years ago, adopted the following radical resolutions:

Resolved, That we hold it to be of the highest imporunce thai the cause of the war should not survive the war; that slavery, our real foe, shall not be allowed to remain in the field. Resolved, That as long as anything of slavery remains, the cause of future auUgonism remains within the Union. It should, therefore, be so ordained and settled as never to return. Retol ted. That an amendment of the Constitution to this end ought to be proposed and adopted before the return of the States in rebellion. Thus the givings out of leading politicians. and the tone of the leading Administration pa pers, during the past six months, has become- a viul principle of the Union party, and the vig orous prosecution of the war Tor the suppression of the rebellion has become of minor importance. and tbe prosecution of the war for the freedom of tbe negro and the overthrow ot slavery toe main spring of action. " My record for the pat three Tears is before the people of Hancock county, and upon it I am willing to stand. I have nothing to take backnothing to amend. It is with the people to con demn or upprove, as to them may seem best. I am proud of my course, and in coming years will refer to it with satisfaction. Approving and in dorsing the sentiments of the Crittenden resolu tion. I can do nothing else than follow them to their legitimate end, and thus believing and feel ing, I shall vote for no roan, in the coming State and national elections, where the principle is in Tolved, who indorses the present emancipation policy of tbe Administration. Neither will vote for or countenance any man for office who is orJias been a rebel sympathizer. ' Finally, the Union partv Laving abandoned the platform upon which it sUrted, and gone off after new and strango gods, my connection with tbe party has been sundered, and ceases to exist Georgr T. Atkison. Greenfield, Ind., February Ii-, lb64. Gens Wool on tho War Gen. Wool has written a letter to the Secretary of the Albany Uelief Dsivnr, warmly indorsing all the various movemenU on foot for supplying th wauts of the soldiers. The following para graph occurs In his letter: The war neendered bv unprincipled and a bilious demagogues has lasted too long. It shonld not be permitted to last beyond the pres ent year, and if the Norih. East and W est wil put forth tbeir energies it will cease in 1864 They have the means in men, money and supplies in abandance, and these should not be with held to carry on the war. 1 be i otomac Army should be increased to two hundred thousand men, with a stationary force for the defence of -Washington of fifty thousand. Geo. Grant'

army for Chattanooga and Knoxvill should be increased to at least two hundred and fifty thousand. These armies rightly directed would soon end the war. The Army of the Potomac should proceed direct for Richmond, and not, aa has been suggested, by way of James River or York River. With two hundred thousand men propeily organised, skillfully arranged and directed, the rear and supplies could be guarded, Richmond ttken, Washington protected and raids prevented upon Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania, and from interfering with the Ohio and Baltimore Railroad. If, wever, the Potomac Army should be ordered by way of the James or York lUver to Richmond, Gen. Lee would no doubt march on Washington, Maryland or Pennsylvania, wben we would hav another panic and stamped at Washington, and the Army of tbe Potomac would be recalled to protect the capital, and consequently th war would be extended to lfcCS. This ought to be avoided if possible.

iFrom tha Cincinnati Enquirer A ivjoat Important Dornmrnl A Siecret Circular of tho a- rlende of nr. Chaie X trotel Against M nee I it's Henomination llo Cannot hm lteelert ed If nominated-Bio Cannot bo Trusted by tho Friend of freedom. Our correspondent In Washington has obtained, by some diplomatic artifice, a most important political document, which w give below in advaoce of any other publication. It la Issued with the aauction and under tbe auspices of three fourths of lb Republican United States Senators: "Wasbinoton, D. 0., February, lf-64. "Tb movements recently mad throughout th country to aecuie th rcnomination of President Lincoln, render necessary some counter action on th part of those unconditional friends of the Union, who differ from the policy of his Administration. "So long as no effort were mad to forestall the political action of the people, it was both wise and patriotic for all true friends of the Government to devote their influence to the suppression of th rebellion. But when It becomes evident that party machinery and official influence are being used to secure the perpetuation of th resent Administration, those who consclenciousy believe that the interesU of the country and of freedom demand a change in favor of purity and nationality, ha do choice but to appeal at once to the people, before it ahull be too late to secure a fair discussion of principles. "Those In behalf of whom this communication is made, have thoroughly surveyed tho political field, and have arrived at the following conclusions: "I. That, even were the re-election of Mr. Lincoln desirable, it is practically Impossible against the unien of influences which will oppose him. "2. That, should he be re elected, his manifest tendency toward com promises and temporary expedients ot policy will become stronger during a second term than it baa in the first, and the cause of human liberty and th dignity and bonor of the nation suffer proportionately; while the war mar continue to IsnguUh during his wbol administration, till the public debt shall become a burden too great to be borne. "3. That the patronage of the government, through the necessities of the war, has been so rapidly increased, and to such an enormous extent, and so loosely placed, as to render the application of the 'one term principle' absolutely essential to the certain safety of our republican institutions., "4 . That we fiud united In Hon. Salmon P. Chase more of the qualities needed in a President during.the next four years, than ar combined in any other available candidate; bis record, clear aud unimpeachable, allowing him to be a states man of rare ability, and an administrator of the very highest order, while bia private character furnishes tbe surest obtainable guarantee ol economy and purity in the management of public afaira. "5. That the discussion of the Presidential question, already commenced by the friends of Mr. Lincoln, has developed a popularity and strength in Mr. Chase, unexpected even to bis warmest admirers; and while we are awure that this strength is at present unauthorized and in no condition to manifest iu real magnitude, we are saticfied that it only needs systematic and faithful effort to develop it to an extent sufficient to over come all opposing obstacles. "ror these reasons the friends of Mr. Chase have determined on measures which shall pre sent his claims fairly and at once to the country. a central organization nas oeen eneciea, wnicn already has its connections in all the States, and the object of which is to enable his friends every where most effectual! v to promote hia elevation to the Presidency. We wish the hearty co opera tion of all those in favor of the speedy restoration of the Union upon the basis of universal freedom, and who desire an administration of the Government during the first period ot its new life which shall, to the fullest extent, develop the capacity of free institutions, enlarge the re sources of the country, diminish the burdens of taxation, elevate the standard of public and pri vate morality, vindicate the honor of the Re public before the world, and, in all things, make our American nationality the fairest example for imiution which human progress baa ever yet achieved. ; "If the-e objecU meet vour approval, you can render efficient aid bv exerting yourself at once to organize your section of the countrv.and by corresponding with the Chairman of the Execu tive Committee, for the purpose either of receiving or imparting information. "Very respectfully, S. C. POMEROY, "Chairman National Executive Committee." Another ut rag; e upon Democrats Mobbing; of Newspaper Office at Laporte Ind . Lapohtc, Ikd., Feb. 16. T the Editor oj the Chicago Times: This city has been the scene of one of those outrages committed by mob violence that of late hare betame so common, and which are encour aged by the radical portion of the Republican party, and suffered to pass unrebuked by those in authority. The office Of the Laporte Democrat was enter ed last night, about 7 o'clock, during tbe absence of every one connected with the office, by a mob of soldiers, and all the type and a great portiou of the fixtures of the office were totally destroyed. I learn that tbe soldiers, some fifteen or six teen in number, belonged to the 29th Indiana. Immediately after committing the outrage, they left on the cars, for Indianapolis, to join their regiment. An account of the affair was immediately telegraphed to Indianapolis, but I suppose it will be sunered to pass unnoticed, like similar outrages heretofore. 1 here was not the slightest occasion or excuse for their conduct. The course of the Democrat has uniformly been mild in iu strictures upon the Administration, and its columns have always encouraged our soldiers in the field, -and earnestly advocated relief to their suffering families at home. But its unpardonable offense of advocating Democratic principles, opposing the policy of the Administration, and exposing corrupt:on wherever found, was sufficient to demand Iu destruction. The attack was instigated by prominent Republicans, who howl their loyalty on the street corners, but take precious good care that their carcases are not endangered by rebel bullets iu the field, and who try to escape the merited pnnisbment by procuring soldiers to do their dirty work at home. But they are marked; their names are known. One of the persons who led the soldiers to the office, I learn, is a member of the City Council. Democrats here say but little about the matter, but there is a deep and settled determination in the minds of all that this thing shall stop note and here that there la k point beyond which forbearance cannot go. I hear mutterings that this is a game that two can play at, and I should not be surprised it the instigators of this outrage should be made to feel what it is to bare their nronertv destroyed. - There are two Republican papers here. One, the Union, has, as far as possible for a Republican paper to do, pursued a conservative course, and endeavored to uphold law and order in this community; and iu editor, Mr. SJillikin, kindly offered to Mr. McDonald, the editor or the Dem ocrat, the use of his type in his emergency. The other, the Herald, is one of tbe most rabid and dirty abolition sheets in the country. Tbe editor is one of those narrow, contracted minds who see nothing beyond tbe negro and negro equality The whole course of the Herald, since tbe commencement of the rebellien, has been to stir up mob violence and incite to outrages similar to

this. He has been sowing th wind, and it will not be hia fault that he does not reap tbe whirl wind Already he begins to see the storm be baa raised, and his craven heart trembles with fear of retaliation, the legitimate consequences of his own teachings. Mr. McDonald had invested all his means is bis office, and is now unable to replenish th materials destroyed. But I imsUke me if the Democracy here will permit bis psper to be suspended long. Democrat. . Tho Abolition Parly Csmlnf Fpon the Amalgamation IMatforna Tho mixture of Itacea Mronarlr Urged. A late abolition book has made Iu appearance openly advocating the amalgamation of the whit with the negro race. It is accompanied with tb following indorsement from distinguished leaders of the Administration party. W Uke It on the advertisements in the New York papers: " Mitcfjnaliom,' th theory af th iUnding tA veer applied ta th American wthit man and neqra, "This curious woik, which discusses th question, 'Will the negro become a component part of the future American?' la creating extraordinary Interest ia scientific and political circle. It ha been accepted by lb anti-slavery and progressiv mind of the country aa the true solution of th problem of Race on this continent. " From' very numerous favorable opinions th following ar selected: . '"Pulling disturbances of civilization aside, aud looking ouly to our natural r Ute, we should be constrained t admit that the man of maximum intellectual capacity is of a brown hue.'" (Professsor Draper, of the Nw York University. m "'iour work has cheered and gladdened a winter morning. You are on the right track. Pursue it, and the good God speed youl All th mysteries of the wondrous apocalypse now unfolding in our couutry ar not eveu dreamed of fet, and I hail your work as a true prophecy.' " Parker Pillsbury. "'I look on your work aa a sign of the times rather than as a solution of a great problem.' " Albert Brisbane. '"I have iio hope of the future but in that sublime mingling of the race which I God'a own method of civilizing and elevatin the world.'" vVendell Phillips. 'The history of '.he world's civilization la written in one word which many are afraid to speak and many more afraid to hear and that is Amalgamation.' Theodore Tilfn. " 'We are wholly oil with you in opinion aa to the result and the desirableness of the result which is inevitably before our country.' Angelina O. Weld and Sarah M. Grlmke. " 'Thia rebellion will extinguish slavery in our land, and th negro is henceforth and forever to be a part of the nation. His blood ia to mingle with that of bia formal oppressor, and the two races blended In one will make a more peaceful, hardy, powerful and intellectual race than America has ever seen before.' William "Wells Brown. "'Iam willing to put mv signature to vour doctrines.' Dr. J. McCone SruitV "'The future must decide how far black and white are disposed to seek each other in marriage. The probability is that there will be a progressire Intermingling, and that the nation will be benefitted by it. W are sure that many will agree with us in finding tbe pamphlet interesting and instructive, and in thanking th unknown author for it.'" Anti-slavery Standard. ' Written by one who baa studied tbe subject carefully.'" Springfield Republican. "For sale by the American News Company, No. 121 Nassau street (late Tousey's,) and at No. 113 Nassau street. Trice 25 cenU." That la the platform the abolition party la destined ere long to occupy. Prom th St. Louis Republican of February lt. Justice to Southern Illinois Th ciudel of the Democracy of Illioois is io "Egypt." or th southern part of tbe Sute, a section that baa received abuse for years from the fanatics of the abolition persuasion. Tb crime of voting the Democratic ticket, which has always been extensively perpetrated down there, has subjected the people to all manner of slur and denunciation. Since tbe war commeored, huge stories about the number of lodges of "Knights of the Golden Circle" located in "Egypt" have been paraded in the intensely loyal prinu, and every effort made to convict the Democrats of secession proclivities. A man could bardly avow himself a Southern Illinois Democrat without incurring the suspicion of being a rebel sympathizer. But the fact is that there is no portion of the United Sutes, wherein the enthusiasm for the Union cause has produced mor practical resulu in proportion to the population. The AdjuUnt General of 'Illinois has within a few day past submitted to the Governor a tabular sUlement, showing th population, enrollment, quotas and credits of each county in the Sute, which exhibit is highly flattering to the patriotism of "Egypt." A few comparisons will serve to show the force of this remark, which, for convenience, we will place in tabular form:

Tot for Total Counties. Mr. Lincoln. Quotas. Credits. Alexander 10 8(14 ,rjS Hardin 107 18 42 Gallatin 221 61. 1,12 Jackson 315 M7 1.S5I Johnson 40 7U l.luS Maaaae 131 13 67 Top 1V7 69 871 Saline 1(10 747 S3 Williamson 173 S20 1,363 Union 157 P71 1,531 Hi ogham 4.S3 6äS 620 Fayette K3 9 1,013 Franklin 528 71S 1,037 Hamilton Ill 1,770 23 Marion Si 1,064 1,43 Perry ....649 800 1,13 Pula-kl 2-0 430 443 ichUnd... 7T7 171 1,15 frV-ott 83-2 785 4 Wayne 650' 10 1.12 White 756 74 1A24 7,80 1S.743 tS,07T

All of tbe foregoing gave beavy majorities against Mr. Lincoln in IhGO. Tb first tea ar tbe extreme southern counties, and tbose that, according to the fanatical Republicans, are the most benighted. Tbe toUL quotas for these counties, including the last call in 18C3, sum up 6,926. But there bare enlisted just 10,186, giving an overplus of three thousand two hundred and sixty. Of forty two counties that gave Lincoln a majority iu 1669, just twelve have filled their quotas, viz: Champaign, Coles, De Witt, Douglas, Henry, Iroquois, Kane, Knox, Logan, Mercer, Rock Island and Vermillion. Of these twelve. Coles, De Witt. Douglas and Vermillion gave Democratic majorities in 18C2, in which jear the Republican majority in Logan county was 49; in Rock If land 97; in Champaign 139. Cook county gave Lincoln 4,743 majority, and there is a deficit in the enlistments there of 3.717. Tbe fact is plainly marked that the Democratic counties have shown the greatest patriotism as regards enlistments for the war about as good a test as we know of. If we Uke the comparison by Congreseional Districu, we fiad that fire out of eight Democratic DistricU are in excess of their quotas, (to tbe amount of 7,930) and that every Republiban District, without exception, shows a deficiency, (the total deficiency of these five DistricU being 8,352). These ar truths that cannot be galnsayed, and we submit the incontestable figures to the thoughtful consideration of tbe slanderers of "Egypt." National Union Convention. The special Washington dispatches of th 22d give the following particulars in reference to th time and place of holding the Union Convention for the nomination of Presidential caaiidttes; ' The National Republican Convention met to- -day at Governor Morgan's residence, in this city. Governor Morgan In the chair, Edward McPherion. Clerk of the House of Representatives, Sec titary. A brief, comprehensive and loud call for a National Convention, to meet at Baltimore oa the 7th of June, was adopted. It is understood that Opposition was mad to ad mit tine tbe recently appointed members from Missouri and other State. Governor Morgan rives a larg reception this evening in honor of th conventioo. The appointment ot the place for holding be convention gives fresh Impetus to Presidential specnlationa. Tbe ftct that the radical men ar largely in the ascendency in Baltimore, ia thought in this connection to be of espedalajg. nificance. ;