Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 5, Number 30, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 January 1846 — Page 3

Democratic State Convention.

At a meeting of the Delegates from the several counties of the State at the capital in Indianapol.a on the 8th day of January, 1310, in pursuance of a call of the State Central Committea and the established usajje of the party. -The meeting was called to order and upon motion of P. M. Kent, James G. Read of Clarke, was chosen President pro tern, and upon motion of J. M. Hanna, Dehna R. Eckels of Putnam, was appointed Secretary and T. B. Kinder of Orange, assistant Sec retary: And on motion, it was Retired, That, every Democrat of the State now present, be requested to act as a delegate from his reepective county in this convention. Upon motion, it was ordered that the Secretary i proceed with the call of the delegates, upon w hich t.ie following appeared, produced the usual credentials and took their seats, to-wit : Alam S S Mickle. re Blackford -It B Turner. Boone N Van Hook, James Denney, Dr Neibit, Jacob Tipton, N S McLau;iIin, M Ji Duzao, J H Sbankland. 2rotr Alfred Hick, R P Manville.S iMauville, J B Lowe. Carroll Jme Coleman, II P Tedford, Simeon Saurier, Andrew L Robinson, J L Hurler. Caw Cyrus Taber, John V Merrill. 5arnl A Hall, John M Tenill, William L Ros, William S Palmer, George B Walker, Bcnjimin Gamsen. Clark Simon Bottorfl", Jarre Boyer, John McChefney, J. hn C Parker, James G Read, John S Simousou. ClayC Moore, Francis B Yocum. Clinton A JUpr, W Sea Wright, William Boyle. Cravford Huston Afiller, John Brown. Daviess Elijah Chapman. Dearborn Gtnigt P Buell, Richard D Seaton, Daniel Coawar, George W Laoe. Decatur Andrew DaviJion, William Ho!me, Royal P Cbb. De K-xlbC Powere. Dubois Geo W Lemmond. Elkhart Robeit Lowtey, S T Clymer. N E 3frston, 311ton Merer r, W R Ellis. Fayette Wm Cook, Nathaniel McClme, Jeremiah A Wilson, John AcCorkey, Robert N Taylor, 3ichael Petro, James 3Cakefiir, Linville Forgaon, Wm I'.oytdnn, Wm Skinner. Floyd rhineas M Kent, A P Willard, J R E Goodlet, Wm llockaJay, John Jone. Benjamin Cornelius. Fountain Col Rawles, C V Jones, John Bowman, Solon Turmao. J II Nelson, James Ristine. Franklin Spencer Wiley, E D Ctailcshank, George Berry. Gibson Francis M Williams. Greene N R Wild. HamiltonS Wiley. C W Hampson, W T JfeSMck, DaviJ JlcKinney. Thomas Harrey. Samuel Dale, Elias Harvey, Joseph Chit wo mJ, George Kieag, John Kreag, F B Cowtll, Irwin T Dale, DjuIass Dale, Robert P Kimberlio, B Patter, John G Burns. Wm Roberts, Aaron Asborne.N Daughenpeclr, Jas II Dorttict, Abah m 11 Arnold, I Sharp, Davis Powers. JImeock Sml Haiiey, Wiight.Jas Dunn. E D Hanna. Hendricks J M Gieu, M D Bonifield.G P Elli. D Matlock, S C Crawford, Davi.l Stuteman, E Strange M L Smith, G Wilson, J Collins, Joel HulTord, E ATore, J Larh. W JtforiH. R Trotter, D Potts, B P Dennis, J Trotter, John .Matthias, B Lawrence, Geore Sangster, Wm Johnson, J JVfiller, S C 3ltchell, J J STiith E Davis, B Burk, J Garrison, A E AfcHaffie, Lewis Cooper, Weley Ilardwick, W Da Hon, W Richardton, J HarkriJrr, N Bionauh, F Richardson, L Christie, R Ragan, J Hojin, J Tinder, M Cavett, D E Carter, J Campbell, W Jones, A L Whett, John Trottel, Isaac Trotter, S Flood, D S Buzzird, A Spicklemiie, J Grr gj, J V Hooper, J Griffith, B Tout, jr, A HoaJley, B Ballard, A S White, H Jarkoon, W Worrell, J G Scott, B M Logan. Henry J Afjnror, W Boyd, Chas Riley, Andrew Hut, Joshua Johnson, John Taylor, Iuac Harvey, II Bigler, Geo C 3cCune, P Kmzey. Huntington W m Rockhill. Jackson John F Carr, Krün Durham, II G cj.i. j n StiUwell, J L Ford, S P ATjoney. Jasper William Coon. Jefferson M G Bright, J Chambers, S F Covington, J Bright. Jennincs A Vawter, W P Shields, F Tweed'y. Johnson DanI Webb. F Hardin, Amlrew Afore, Da rid Sills, Jacob Smith, Jfillow, Wm Butram, Autin Jacobs, Wm Hariis, Wm Bridges, Geo Bjtsford, W JollitTe, R Slack, Fortunatas Buchanan, Wm Alexander, John Alexander, Geo Watkins, Nixon Hughes, Robert Jenninps, Wm Jennings, Abraham Lyon, Harrey Lyons, Wm Butiam, Jeremiah Harrell, Henry Conner, Samuel Eckles. BioomCeld Henley. -3cClellan, Iienry S Barger, Peter Shuck, Samuel 3agi:i. Knox Jahn R Jne, Jerome B Myers. Kosciusko David Rippry. Lake Alexander 3cDonaldIjtoort G Hathawar. Jacob S Carter. Josech W Chapman. Lawrence Jas D Dunbarry, John Y Dunbarry, Benjamin V Newland, George W Cartow, James Hughes, Madison Erin Ellis, Andicw Jackson, Fred Biouenbenrh. , Monroe J Buskiik, V Berry, J L layne, J El lor, J B Law, W E Foster, S G Wiley, S Kirk, L Mijs, A Laberte w. Morgan V M Parks, James B Richards, L D Lasure. Miami Benjamin Henton. 7 Montgomery S C Wilson. HT Snook.'John Nelon,Samt Ilerion.JasB Powers.Joel Hixon, Mitchell, Houston, James 3cCleIIand, James Taylor, Alfred AcClelland. Martin E Chapman. Xoble D B Herriman.T II Wilson. Owen Tbos Landry, Wm Alexander, J G Labetier, W A Dunnin?, W Williams, J B Bukirk,L Langdon. Orange Joel Vandeyeer, F M Perry, T B Kiuder. Ohio William Lanius, Wm T Pepper. Putnam Jno XV Lee, A B Matthews, J M Hanna. C M Wakefield, Wm A McAninch, David Mullenix, D R Eckles, Lloyd Glazebroek, Jas Reed, Henry Seciest, Richard Biddle, J S Collins, Wm Collins, James McMurrey, E W Lake. Parke A M Pruetf, W R Nofsinger. PikeBtn' R Edmondsoo, Franklin F Sawyer, Robett Logan. Perry W J HowtlL Pulaski Wm Coon. Porter A McDonald. Potey Jamt C Endicott. Randolph Iaac V Wood, Jno Wilson, Nathaniel Ileustou, Beattie McClelland. Rush Isaac Plooghe, R D Logan, P M Cassady, J L RobjBMn, Smiley, A Beattey. Richardville Tbenophilus Bryen. Ripley Royal P O bb. Scott Elisha G English, Samuel Davis. Switzerland Dr Burns, S Howe, DanI Kelso. SiJUvan Silas Osborne, J II Wilson, R W Aiken. Spencer M J Howell, Alex Britton. Shelby W II Campbell, Jno J Lewis, A Kensley, J Kennely, S W Eimonds, E Larinder, W W McCoy, C WiUht, N Kine, John Kiru, 7 A Hendricks, J M Sleeth, A C Handy, J Holden, J M Woollen, Owen Davs, T A Uhorer, W W Alldridge. Tipton C T Jackson, Nelsan, N J Jackson, A P Car lin. M Thomas. Tippecanoe James White, O II Temple, Thos Wood, Joo Kendall, James McKibben, Saml McCormick, Wm L Leyman, John S BerryhLI, C Donovan, Nathaniel Gairet, .Franklin Kisten. Union James Osborne, James Leviston, Ja L Long, DaTid Leach. Wm Watt. R E Hanna, Elijih Vanzant, Nathan Cane, Eli Pigmao, Benj Hardety, J Brown, Heory Wiight. Vermillion Joseph G English. randtritursh Joseph LaD, Woa II Stockwell, F E GoodselL Vigo rra;h Stewart. Samt B Muliia, Jamea II Ileary, Tims G M Sbinn, S G Dodge. Waimh Jno if Peitit, Wilson D Bulow, James T Liston, Robt English. Warren R A Chandler, E F Lucas. Warrick bam Fuller. Wellt R P Turner. Wayne M Wilon, J JT Beard, HarrUon Shortiide, E K Basrom, Samt E Perkins, Charles II Test. Whits Henry Knsminger. W a thine: to 11 Jno Flunor, John Chambers, John L Afenaozb, E D Logan, H C Mjnroe, Wm Shank, David D IlamC L Dunhim, W C DcPauw, Stephan Furcell, Abraham Dennis W Logan, s u Pua, josepn Jamion, Uiiam Lee, Note Person apr-earing in the above list as delegates frutn counties' in which thej io nut teside, were 10 created by the convention, for the puipose of casting votes in the nominating committee Upon motion of John W. Tayne, a committee of one from each Congressional District, was appointed, with instructions to report to the Convention the names of o.Ticers therefor, consisting of the following gentlemen to-wit : P. M. Kent, of Floyd, II. II. Earbour, of Bar tholomew, II. Secrest, cf Putnam, T. M. Farks, of Morgan, E. D. Cruikshank, of Franklin, John Nelson, of Montgomery, J. S. Carter, of Laporte, Joseph Sinclear, of Allen and James Osborn of Union. The committee withdrew to the Supreme Court Koom to consider vf the nomination. Upon motion, ordered, that in the proceedings or business of this convention no official or honorary distinction ought to be grven. The committee appointed to nominate officers here returned, and through their chairman reported, For Presulent. ZACIIARIAII TANNEIIILL, of Bartholomew. Vice Prexidenls. Joel Vandeveeb. of Orange ; Jon: Fj-eenor, of Washington ; John L. Hobiso, of Rush; James OsBORs.of Union; James P. Drake, of Marion ; Johx Labertew, of Owen ; Austin M. Pvett, of Tarke; Jon Nelsox, of Montgomery; Alexander McDonald, of Lake ; William Roci hill, of Allen. Secretary. D. R. Eckels, of INitnam. Assistant Srcrelari's. S. F. Covington, of Jefferson; John U. Pettit, of Wabash; George W. Lane, of Dearborn. In the report of which committee, the convention unanimously concurred. The following resolutions was offered by S. T. Mooney of Jarkson. Rejoiced, That this convention do hereby nominate

Aiitn iienry Bunnell, Samuel Ei-aii, John Spencer, Jo- j to consist oi one memoer irom each Judicial Uircuii times, powerful party active and energetic,

Pi? L 'enck, Joseph Drackenrile,s ü Jone, uri the State, whose duty it shall be, to report a series j many of their darling schemes of cgTandizeL f i-i t wJ.'" "oman " lLa.'b,iur' E A,no,J ' resolutions for the consideration of the convention, depend upon energy ; and powerful, by reason of

Benton William' Coon ' whereupon the following persons were created euch elusions drawn from unsound premises, and enfore

JAMES WHITCOMB, as the democratic candidate for

Governor, for the next terra. Which was adopted by acclamation. -" In the midat of a loud and enthusiastic call, Mr. Whitcomb came forward, and ably and pertinently addressed the convention, accepting its nomination, and assuring the use of his honorable exertions for the miintenince and success of its principles. On motion of Jacob L. Fayne of Monroe, the following resolution was adopted. Resolved That the delegates from each county appoint one of their own body to compose a nominating committee to relect a candidate for Lieutenant Govor Lieutenant Uovernor, and thai caCh county be entitled to the same vote in said commi iiiee, mat uiey now mve in the General Assembly, and said committee being appoint r a -i . . i o . w -a Mi wituarew to me supreme iourt iLoom, to coneid er of the nomination. j On motionof Ransom V. Akin, of Sullivan. j Resolved, That the chairman appoint a committee , committee R. W. Akin, of Sullivan ; G. P. Bucll, of Dearborn ; S. C. Wilson, of Montgomery ; P. M. Kent, of Floyd ; Jame Hughes of Lawrence; II. II. Barbour, of Bartholomew ; Joseph Lane, of Vanderburg ; William S. Palmer, of Cass ; William R. Ellis, of Elkhart; John L. Robinson, of Rush ; John Wilson, and S. S. Mickle, of Wells. And the convention adjourned until 2 o'clock P. M. Two o'clock P. M. The convention and its officers, met pursuant to adjournment. The nominating committee through Geo. T. Buell, their chairman, reported to the convention, PARIS C. DUNNING, of the county of Monroe, the unanimous choice of the committee, as a candidate for the office cf Lieutenant Governor, which was enthusiastically received by the convention and concurred in. In answer to a call of the convention, Mr. Dunning appeared and in abrief but able address, acced ed to the nomination of the convention Upon motion, the following persons were appointed : . - i j . . a committee to consider and report an address. Gilbert Hathaway, of Laporte; David B. Herriman, of Noble ; William Watt, f Union ; R. P. Cobb, of Decatur; T. B. Kinder, of Orange; J. M. Hanna, of Putnam; C. V. Jones, of Fountain; F.F.Sawyer, of Tike; J. S. Simonson, of Clark; and Alex. F. Morrison, of Marion. Who withdrew for the purpose. Mr. Akin, from the committee on Resolutions, made the following report. Resolved, That the administration of the General Government by James K. Polk, has realized our fond est hopes and expectations ; that he has boldly and j fearlessly declared himself upon all crreat ouesttons

of national policy in a manner honorable to himself asleep upon the out posts that the citadel may be and satisfactory to the democratic pirty ; that the j preserved, and that none may forsake or reject the position taken and measures recommended by him, teachings of our cherished fathers. We know that both in his inaugural address and in his late message persons well grounded in principles of right, even to Congress meet with our sincere approbation and J maj" y constant attention to their own domestic conaccord with the leading doctrines of the democratic ' cerns 'y having their own minds busied with percreed in politics, and that we are at all times ready j BOnal affairs, and being honest in their own purposes to sustain our President in carrying the measures of , ana designs, and contiuent that all is well, be less

his administration in any manner that our duty as a good citizens may require. Resohed, That the title of the United States to the Orerron Territory, to the full extent claimed bv th .; C I, 1T:J Gt.t.. it : 1 J I isiut-ui hiu wimiu juiit-, is near unu unnues- l inuuauit.-. mm nitre biiuu:u t'e nu reu lines on 11s map. That much as the union desires peace with J foreign nations, it has no territory, good or bad. with which to buy it. That the title of the United States should be referred to no umpirage but the canon's mouth, and in such an event our purse strings are loose, and our services ready to defend that title, come what may. Resolved, That we are pleased to see the Congress of the United States at length evincing a disposition to extend the protection of our Hag over our meritorious fellow-citizens in Oregon, and highly approve the bill of Judge Douglass, of Illinois, now before the lower branch of that body, for that purpope. Resolved, Inat we hail the acquisition of the re1 public of Texas as one of the proudest deeds of the American democracy; extending as it does the area of human freedom over the loveliest portion of the American continent. Resolred, That we heartily approve of the recommendation by the Presidentfor the reduction r.f the British Whig TariiT of 1342, and the establishment of a revenue Tariff, with discrimination for revente and not for protection. Resolved, That we are opposed to the distribution of the proceeds of the public lands, as in violation of the deeds of cession by which those lands were acquired, derogatory to State sovereignty, and as productive of the necessity of increased burdens upon the people, either by direct taxation or an equally onerous system of impost duties. Resolved, That of the many happy consequences of the late democratic victory, as thus far developed, we are gratified at none more than the liberation of Thomas V. Dorr, the champion of equal rights in Rhode Island, and the power of true and liberal principles thereby exemplified. JZestJveJ, That this Convention highly approve the patriotic resolutions and speech of lien. Lewis Cas?, in relation to our means of national defence, and are happy to see that our Government is eventually adopting the advice of the lather of his country in peace to prepare for war." Resolved, That James Whitcomb has entirely fulfilled the expectations of his most sanguine friends ; that we heartily approve of his course in administering the affairs of State, and are proud to have another opportunity of committing our destinies into . his hand?. Resolved, That the Democratic party of Indiana, in Convention assembled, do now as heretofore, repudiate all sentiments or action looking towards the repudiation of the honest debts of the Slate, and believe that no reasonable opportunity should be omitted by the proper authorities to adjust and arrange those debts, so ns to bring them within the acknowledged means cf the State to meet, at the earliest practicable period. Resolved, That no company for banking or other purposes, should be incorporated without raakirij the stockholders individually liable for the debts of such company. Resolved, That the right of a voice in the government, which our Constitution guarantees to every voter, by means of the elective franchise, imposes upon every citizen invested with that right, a solemn duty to exercise it with vigilance and care, and that no citizen can fully discharge his duty to himself and to his country, who fails or refuses to avail himself of the privilege of voting : and that we earnestly ex hort every member of the Democratic party to attend the polls and vote, m the coming election for officers of our State government, as well as upon all other occasions of a like nature Which being- severally read, were unanimously adopted ; and upon motion it was ordered tht a copy of the foregoing resolutions on the subject of Oregon be sent to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress. Upon motion of Wm. L. Ross, of Cass. Resolved t That the warm thanks of this cenven tion be tendered to the several Democratic Editors throughout the State of Indiana, for their able support of Democratic measures, and that through their Presses mainly, must go forth the information which shall open the eyea of our honest opponents to a true understanding of their own and our principles. Mr. Hathaway, from the committee for tL-at purpose, reported an address, which waa read and adopted. ADDRESS In relation to General Affairs. In accordance with former usage, the Democrats of the State, at their convention on the 8th of January, A. D. 1846, held for the purpose of nominating candidates for State officer', to bo filled at the next annual election, respectfully submit the following by way of an address to their fellow-citizens of the State upon the subject of the policy of our national government. We hold to those great and fundamental principles which teach that sovereignly or the right to rule, rests with the people ; and by this we do not mean the few, those who may have some distinguishing marks ot favor, birth, family, wealth and the like, but with the whole people- That it is a right implanted in them, by the God of their existence, and can not be abridged or abrogated without doing vio lence to the law of our nature. That in those countries where this right is not free, w here the trammels of society check its exercise, arc countries where happiness is confined to the few, and where wretch

edness and misery must be dealt to the many ; where the immortal mind is brought into subjection to another's will, and roan reduced to a mere machine to do another's bidding. It is this great principle for which the Democratic party have dune battle the right of all, to. have a voice in the selection of their rulers. It is this principle which led to the war cf the Revolution -upon it was our present Constitution founded. This, that called forth Thomas Jefferson, the great Apostle, and under whose guidance the present Democratic party was formed the light of whose effulgent mind illu-

minated the land, and taucht wisdom to a world. It , the rrreat star in the political firmament, which Jights up otr pathwi up otr pathway and by reason of which they can never go astray. Jt is the pillar and ground work of the Democratic creed, and upon which are built all our republican institutions, the inestimable bless hig of which are so deeply felt throughout the land. Opposed to this, is an active, energetic, and at because lent coned by all the assurance of truth. Their Buccess however, is generally of short duration. So well informed is the American mind, and so strong in the love of truth are the hearts of freemen, that they soon throw offany illu sions which may be cast upon them; coming out tf the ordeal, more bright and better grounded in the faith of Democracy than before the mist enshrouded them. As fire refines the precious metals, so the attacks of party purify and brighten the political atmosphere. The foes to this doctrine are the more dangerous by reason of their insidiousncss. They are like the foe who approaches you under the garb of friendship. They profess to cherish these principles and proclaim a love for the constitution, but are secretly endeavoring to blot the one and undermine the other. They come to you holding out the olive branch, but in the end give yon the javelin. They profess a leve for a', but adopt such measures, as are calculated only to benefit the fewest number. They avow an attach ment for freedom, but strive to prevent the spread of its blessings. They preach against established orders, J - ! . -r -11 but endeavor to build up the worst of all orders, an aristocracy of wealth. It could not be expected in an address of this kind, which from its nature must be limited in length, there could be ennumeratcd all the positions taken by our opponents, to thwart the effect and operation of the principles of our party upon the mind of the community ; neither that a full history rf, and the sad effects produced by those positions, could be mentioned. Suffice it to mention some of the most prominent, and to glance merely at tire history of their doings. We do this because it is right to keep constantly before the mind the bright light of our ambition the happiness of all. That the careless may not fall vigilant than the exigencies require, and at an unguarded moment le led to inhale the pestilential atmosphere, or drink the poisonous draught. The foe i.s insidious and must be watched our camp-fires a t 1 . 1 hmilrl noror Ht tTtinnrii!clfrl anrl flirt oil nnnn rmr uv.v. y '--""6 ,,,v "t" ouumu in.vi ug tip this great principle constantly in mind the right the people nave to ruie anu rememocr too, mat mere are those, not wanting in recklessness, to seize this high boon and dash it to the earth, to bury it beneath the black clods cf oblivion. We have said that they were insidious. To make this position most clear, should the bare statement be not sufficient, we would refer you to the past. You can all remember the days when they professed to be the poor man's friend when their blazing banners bore the inscription of, " we stoop to conquer." When the pampered lordlings of marble palaces, became tenanted in the lowly "cabin." When the silver goblet was laid aside for the gourd-shell. When the rich and costly beverage gave place to the more humble drink, hard cider." When bachanalian revels were encouraged for the purpose the more effectually reaching the baser passions and appetites of cur nature. When reason was dethroned, and passion and pomp and'ihow bore sway. When as they vainly boasted, not having a better excuse for their conduct, that the " time for reason had passed" and action was all that was required. When promises were every thing and fulfilment nothing. When to be honest, or in other words, a democrat, in theirview of morals and government, was criminal. They promised to raise the wages of the poor, but the fulfilment was at the rate of taking one from tiro. They promised to pay off the national debt, and curtail the expenses of the government ; but their method of payment was the introduction of a new order of things, for the debt accumulated in their hands. The expenses were curtailed by reducing them from 20, COO.OCO to SO.OOO.OCO of dollars. Such their course, their promises, and their performances, upon which the people have again and again set their seal of utter condemnation. They profess to admit the principle of universal suffrage, and talk loud and long about the sacredness of the ballot box ; when at the same time they would confine the privilege of suffrage to the natixe born, and be lavish with their money in corrupting the polls. Witness their acts in some of the most populous cities, and refer to the speeches of some of their most prominent leaders ; when they declared that natiteism is one of the essential requisites of a freeman, and their party should be organized with that principle as the basis. Thereby, depriving of the enjoyment of those sacred privileges held so dear by all freemen in every land all that large and worthy class of persons, who have come from foreign countries to take np their abode among us priviliges too, held out to them by the framers of our government, and which are guarantied to them by.our institutions. With this idea as a basis for a party organization, then indeed would freedom become a mockerv, and liberty a bye-word throughout the world. What then would become of our boast, that America, free America ! is the asylum for the oppressed of every land 1 But they would admit them into our territory to bring their tneans to bold property. Yea, and they would lax them, too, fur that property, and not allow them representation. Yea, they bold to the doctrine of taxation without representation, and would fain have the world look upon them as Dcmo- , crats ! Oh ! consistency, consistency, thou fair ' daughter of the skies, whither hast thou fled ! They would that all of foreign birth 6hould become " hewers of wood and drawers of water," that they should level our forests, and cultivate our soil that they should enrich the land, and bear the burthens of the State ; but would deny to them the blessings which the State freely gives to other of her citizens. The high Protective Tariff policy, we feel called upon to resist. It is a policy fraught with much evil, and, we may say, calculated to enrich the manufacturer at the expense of the griculturiet. When we reflect that we are members of one great family one brotherhood whose interests are alike and whose destiny the same ; w hen we look back to those days when the country was one great field of patriotism, and all or nearly all her legislators were patriots, and learn that all their acts as rulers, were for the general good, we are not a little astonished that in so abort a time we should find sectional interests, or benefits accruing to a small class only, made the ruling principle of almost every action of a large party in our government for surely, every well-wisher of bis country's welfare must be aväre, that such is cot the doctrine which tends most to his country's prosperity. From the position we occupy on this continent, wi;h a long extent of sea coast ; indented as it is with bays and harbors, inlets and coves; stretching through several degrees of latitude j with a great yariety of climate, and an equal variety of productions ; aud with a people whose cho racier is as various as our climate and productions. And then with our great extent of Lake coast; with harbours and bays in like variety and number ; with Rivera, some of the most mighty on the Globe; irrigating every section of this vast territory capable of bearin" on their broad bosoms the rich productions of this great variety of climate and soil ; thereby tending to encourage foreign, as well as internal or domestic commerce ; and whea we reflect, too, that the hydraulic power is abundant in every part of the land, we must be permitted to say, that this vart Republic is as well adapted to commercial and agricultural, as that of manufacturing pursuits. And we are led, as Americans, at citizens of this great Republic, to

say, that all the great interests of our couutry should be alike cherished and fostered by our common government. And upon this subject, we do not know tliat we can embody our views and sentiments in more concise and forcible language, than has been done by Senator Walker, in his rece:.t report, when he says": 1. That no more money should be collected than is necessary fi r the wants of the government, couiically administered. "2. That no duty be imposed on any article above thu lowest rate, which will yield the largest amount of revenue. 3. That, balow such Tates discrimination may be i i .1 - i r . " .

maae ccsccncing in me scaie oi üutics, or, I.r tmjperative reasons, the article may be placed in the list of those free from all duty. 4. That the maximum revenue dutr should be im posed on luxuries. ,5. That all minimum?, and all specific duties, should be abolished, and ad-valorem duties substituted in their place; care being taken to guard against fraudulent invoices and imder-valuation, and to assess the duty upon the actual market value. 6. That the duties should be eo imposed as to onerate as equally as possible throughout the Union, discriminating neither for nor against any class or section. To give all tho reasons fcr these conclusions, would brt inappropriate at this time. We deem it sufficient merely to state them, they being sj clear, explicit, and true, that none can fail to appreciate and embrace them. That the opposite party are averse to the spread of the principles of freedom, we have only to refer to the history of the past. Who docs not know that on all questions when this matter has been the issue, tbey have invariably been found on the side of monarchy. Instance Ihe purchase cf Louisiana from the French: and Florida from Spain, in days p-one bv. The history of those purchases, is but the history of a struggle ot the lvemocrats tor the extension of the area ot freedom, and opposition strong and bitter from the Federal or Whig party. And in our own day, from whence comes the opposition to extending to citizens of Texas and Oregon, the privileges of American citizens. Texas had declared her independence. Many a hard fought battle told the story of her sufferings and bravery. Oppression's yoke was cast from her shoulders, and she had an existence among the nationj of the earth. The United States, as well as most of the powers of Europe acknowledged her independence. Treaties of commerce were formed with her by various nations. The civilities between independent powers were exchanged; and she bade fair to become a happy and prosperous people. Many of her citizens having emigrated from this government, carried with them the peculiar notions in which they had been educated. Having been greatly oppressed by nine long years of warfare; and still having a hostile foe harrassing them by all means in their power, the peopla of Texas made application to our government for admission into our Union, and to make one in the brotherhood of the republic. The Democrats of the country hailed this proposition with joy and gladness. They were rejoiced at the idea of having an opportunity of thus extending freedom's peaceful dominions, and of giving to thousands the blessings of liberty such as they enjoyed. Not a Democrat in the land but what raised his hands and voicrj crying we!cr,mc. Not so our opponents. True to their teachings, they were found as ever on the opposite of freedom. No genial ray lighting up their sympathies for the unfortunate, yet brave people, reached their bosoms. No cordial Btring was touched by this application; but as cold as an iceburg, and as sterile as a rock they remained; not passive, however, but active in discussing and carrying out schemes and plans to prevent this desirable consummation. The Texas question became a qticsvion at the polls; there was no point upon which party strife ran higher than on this. Eut that great arbiter, in whose decisions all good citizens willingly submit, decided the question, and Texas was admitted into our Union. Already has the last act been performed. She is at this time one of the States. The Lone Star" has already been added to our glorious constellation; and her people are American citizens, with all the rights and privileges as such. It will not be expected that all the benefits accruing to both parties by reason of this union can be touched

upon; but we will bo permitted to say that there is ,"",l"'n PU1,,,C lu"uur" graauauy snowa name connected with this acquisition which every iß5 i,eelf in lho T,nou depirtments of buainees. All democrat delights to contemplate. One who had claws of society, have with renewed energies, with inprayed that his lamp of life might not be extinguished c,rt sn;,u18tr.' ?nd fi."J domination to be indepentill he should behold the annexation-his prafer was f ent 'rp,,t J lh" 'nJ kh"wn the." e,nt"P" . j rp. , . i ,- r l i to such an extent, that we are now comparatively, a thnheard. The joint resolutions for the admission of and a pr. erou people. The reward, of ddigent Texas, passed the American Congress on the 1st day iflduiltrji propitiously favored by fruitful seaona, and a of March, lSto. The application having come from rcajy market at high prices, have enabled our population the ether party, the passage of these resolutions was l0 relieve themselves from much embarrassment, and la tantamount to admission. Soon after which his tran- erjoy the blessings of a rich reward of their labors. This quil spirit sank to rest. It did not go out. It was condition of things gives the most conclusive evidence like the sinking of the sun behind the far-off hills that the success of democratic principles, the possession of the west on a calm and placid evening of summer, of power by democratic rulers, and the existence of demlcaving a long lingering ray to cheer and comfort his ocratic government, doca uot piralize the business of the countrvmen. country, reduce the wages of labor, tor ruin the commerce

He had frequently called the attention of h,s countrymcn to tlii3 important sulject; and had set forth, in his own peculiar and forcible manner, the great benefits to be derived therefrom. All are acquainted with them and know what they Were; and we may

, . , n t t-m ii - I 1 1 T luvruiru, anu iniuiirii an lur iiitniiiKi vi tuet rriii say of him. as was said of another of a different cime: , Jhi trid u.n8ie,a c.u.e. ,eek to change that governAmerica hath produced many mighty men; but, as mentf tnJ 9 rush int0 hazardous experiments in untried amid the stars of the firmament there are some so ,nd unneCe.ary adventure, nor will ihey continue to sup-pre-eminent m brightness as to form a class by them- t port ,he partJ wnitQ hai 80 fjiibfully upheld and supportsclves, so in the history of our country, amid the eit Xhtm ! many mighty men it hath evolved, the name of An- Every effort has been made both by the munificence of

dkew Jackson stands unsurpassed in the ralaxy ot glorr. So again in regard to our distant territory Oregon. Admitting that our title to the same is " clear and unquestionable," yet, many of them would gladlv yield it, or a great portion of it to the jurisdiction of a foreign monarchy, hopinjr rather, to see the red j cross of St. George wave over this territory, than that the stars and stripes of our country should be unfurled in that distant land to a fiord protection and a home to the brare pioneers w bo, having overcome the dangers and hardships of a journey there, settle d on tue ooraera oi ner oeauiiiui streams, xne question is, properly presented -Shall a monarchy cultivate her eoil, navigate her rivers, control her commerce and fix her destiny ; or shall the benign laws of our own beloved land be extended over her citizens. Shall the standard of republicanism be planted beyond the Rocky Mountains, and shall the representatives of a free people direct her course! On this question where do you find the democratic party 1 Believing that the country west of the stony mountains, from 42d parallel of latitude to that of 54, 40, belongs to the United States. That it is ours by the clearest evidence, by discovery, by treaty, and by occupancy ; in fact, that " Great Britain has not even a color of a title." We will not consent to yield any part of this territory within those limits. It is oura, and why should we yield why give to others what clearly belongs to ourselves. We are doubly bound to retain possession of that territory by all the considerations above mentioned, and for the reason that many of our friends and brethren have settled there. We have not only an interest as Americans, as luvera of liberty and haters of monarchy, but there are the tics of affection which bind us to this purpose. We deprecate the idea of a war. We know the horrors and miseries of such ac event would be greats We wish to avoid them. Our lives are dear t3 us, but our country's honor is dearer. The Question of a National Bank has so often been presented to the American people, and so often decided in the negative, that in truth it has almost become an ' obsolete idea." The Bank ppark is not, however, entirely extinguished it is only smothered ; not un freouentlv the wind of Dartv itxile tans it nno a 1 r blaze. We wish not, therefore, on this subject, to use any unmeaninr? or vapue terms. We wish to be under stood that we are oppoecd to the charter of a National Bank in anv shape, or under any name. We believe euch an institution to be clearly unconstitutional not needed, inexpedient, and dangerous to the liberties of the Deoule. Ravin? but little conSdence in banking corporations, we prefer that they be not used as the depositories cf the public funds. We are in fnorof the General Government's keeoinir the revenue in her own treasu rv: and this we believe is the only constitutional y 9 - method of keeping the public money. The Democratic policy is Tiot a sordid policy ; it is not the seeking to benefit and promote sny one, or anv set or class of men. Wo believe that all mankind aro eaual that the rreat author of our beinrr intended it to be so that it is an infraction of our clearest natural rights to conduct legislation en any Other

basis. We contend against any encroachment on this right, and shall continue to contend as long as we have a being. In this our situation is unlike that of our fathers before the Revulut ion. Eeing oppressed by taxation without a voice in the councils which imposed tbem, they contended against those powers they denied the right of their rulers thus to burthen them they strove to build up, ar.d we strive to keep from being pulled djwn what they erected for us. We are on the defensive. We wis'i to retain inviolate the great truths which they, in 17'G, bought out and established. Am! as pure as truth must triumph over errr, o sure will the great principles for which we contend continue to be the ruling po'icy of the land. As Democrats we have much to cheer us. It is

with pleasure we rrfer to the hi-tory of our strokes lor me past lew years, the besom which swert our territory in 1S10, carrying conU-rnation to almost every bosom, nas bceu, wc trust, effectually staved So great is the recuperative character of our rcople. so rich their ßtores of knowledge, so honest is their purpose that they were enabled toarou-eand shk.e off the body of death which, at an unguarded moment. tl-ey sutiered to be bound uiwn them. From our over whelming majority in the councils of the nation from the chief magistrate, who was elected without a ' why or a wherefore," to the humblest officer we have been able to com- out and place in their steadj cEcers ot Known probity and correct principle. The ccun try, It is true, tins been agitated; but men and free men have been led to think and to act. It wes only one of those struggles which nations must suffer J . !. I. r. . i i . . uu pass uirougii ior me purpose oi gainis some great and good end. We have had s trennth To ?tem the tide at once powerful and almost overwhelming, so much bo that for the first time in a Jon series cf years, the Congress of this Union, in the Senate Chamber and Representative Hall, reflects the Fsirit of the people, and the country is placed in charge cf the Democracy. 1 he great qucsii- ns ha ve Leen decided in our tavor. 1 exas lias been admitted inti the broth erhood, and soon we shall behold the ensirrn of free dum floating on the breeze, o'er the hills and in the valleys of the beautiful Oregon It is a cause of gratulation tint t!;ee achievements hive been brought about without anv violent outbreak. We look upon it as an evidence of the progress of mose great principles ior wurh we are contending. Formerly the acquisition of territory was effected by war and strife by the fierce contentions cf might and mind; and acquired for the purpose cf national aggrandizement and power. But not so here it is a matter of negotiation. The willing minds of each party meet upon ihe subject, and the union is accomplishedThe object not being aggrandizement on cither side, but for the simple purpose of benefiting our kind of placing man higher in the scale of his existence. Let us then go on in the glorious course which we have so Well brjrun. Let our ruling star be the bright and luminous idea that all have an inherent right to a voice in the councils of our rulers; a right which, at all proper times and occasions, we will maintain ar.d defend. Let no firebrands be cast among us to divide cr disconnect us. Let us be united, energetic and Vigilant and we must be successful. Then shall we be able to lie down in peace, with a world before us, redeemed from thraldom. Thus, follow citizens, we have eeavorcd to do our duty, l.nowing, from the tamest you Lave given, that you will do yours. ADDRESS In relation to State Affairs. tn relation to the more I cal aluift of Indian, we feci a pleasure in believing that the people have been much benefHeJ by a change of its p diiical rulers. Since the organization of the Stute Government until the election of our present S';te Executive, the legislation of IoJiana has been under Whig control, and a majority of its Executive nffjces were filled with Whigs. The history of that lfg'ulation is of that character Which renders it unpleasant for us to dwell lengthily upon it The perioJ intervening between 1835 and 1841, has been faughl with so many cil consequences to the people, thai it may all be marked as a dreadful epoch. ThoM years produced that degree of embarrassment and ruin which has since so heavily borne down and almost paral-iz-d the energies of her people, and until the democracy of the State determined to chance the order of things, there seemed to be no remedy, either moral or physical, which could stay the march nf ruin and desolation. Ever since the e'eclion of 1813, at which time tha rein of government were placed in democratic hanJs, a nu nierr-r i mo pcop.c, u UCcn propaeur.ai.y predicted by Wbig peakers and presses. New aince the existence of the State has more rolid prosperity been foil, or more hopeful confidence in tl.e future been enterUiued. It i loo much to expect that a people, thus hip:i . i ...i : : - ii it,, ii. r i:r :n : the General Government, and bv the authorities of the State, to enable the people to adopt some feaaible and honorable mode of discharging the oMigatione (f indebtedness which have so heavily depress d them. Tio measure haa ao much embarrassed the action of tha democratic party aa the measure which was to place the state again in the attitude of debt pying state, without oppressing the people who have to pay the money in discharge of our indebtedness Long had the whig talked of the propriety of preerring the honor and inlegrity of the State, but little did they do to devise the. ways and means where by (his desirable end wm to he accomplished, butconceiv ing it n imfoiiiiny u ii-ci mo great a measure, iney were willing to assert that the present Executive came into power, ptcdjeJ to perform that which ibey had ever found to be beyond their wisdom. Faithful to hie duty. and relying upon the honest intentions of the people to do their utmost in this severe undertaking, he and his democratic brethren have acaloucty Ubortd to mature some plan whereby the ol ject may be attained. It is not the wish of ihe democratic party to place on erous burdens Upon the people (contrary lo their n ill, nor l make ez actions u-;n their mean beyocd their convenient ability ; but iL- r earnestly desire that speedy relief may be had from the expressions and degradation of thi increasing debt.' There is no question aa to will; the only difficulty that arises is aa to means and aa advocates of public faith and honesty, they have endeavored to bring into requisition every available means to arrange and settle wiUi our bond holders, hiving lue regard to the honor and ability ot the Slate. The renült of those labors, and tha character of those eiertioi.a will be duly weighed and considered by the penpte, in the coming can vass, and their votes will be cast in such manner as wi.l beat t fleet their desires aa tu the policy of the cour.e hkh has been pursued. As proofs of the economy and care of democratic rule. a comparison of our Slat eipensca, will show that the estimates and expenditures for the two last years, are upon a scale of rigid curtailment, and that saving of more than twenty thouund dollars has been eflrcUd within the last year, the whole exprnst proper bring only anty seven thousand one hundred dollars, being nearly one third part of the whole Stale expeuse The credit of the Stale haa been materially improved. o much bo, th it er evidences of domestic debt, in the form of Treasury notes, are now considered aa the most valuable aeruiitea commanding readily, a aum nearly equal to their principal and iuiercst, and the holders of Iheoi in many instances, making pay merits to the Treaury in other par funda rather t hau part with an interest drawing bond or note, based upon the promibe of the State. The gentlemen whom this Convention have presented for ibesufTisgea of the people, are well known and IrieJ democrats. They aland pledged la carry out. as far as their fficial stations hall give them an opportunity, the views and tVelings of the Democratic party, without regard to local or reclional views. In sustaining them by a willing ard Zealous support, the people may depend upon t careful mention to their rights and wuhes, and will so tain those principles which democrats alwaya consider paramount to all other otjecu. The name of James Wh itCorb i familiar to the ear of every voter in the Slate arid ia eynonomotie to the ery term. Democracy itself. His talents are acknowledged by both political friends and opponents. His industry it proverbial, and his careful prudence and economy in public expeoditursa eminently qualify him for re-election to the olfice which he has to ably filled and adorned . , Tha rpontaneous free will offering which has this day

been trade to hi n of a re-norsination, by acclamation t( ! the delegates of the people, is alike hanorabla to him and ; to tha democracy whon ba baa so ably and efücicDtly ; serve J, anJ strongly prrges that victory which awai

us in ine coming eieetich. In pres-ntir g, in conjunction with the name ef Whilcomi..th ha me of Faaia C. Dcaatae, as our candidate for the of&ca of Lieutenant Governor, we present tbst of a Democrat of long standing ar.d sound prior Iplea, CDt in whom the people Lave confidence, and na in whose behalf the Democracy of the etat will rally to support, and with unity and zealous devotion, place him in the chair of tha President of the Fenate, as a guardian of their ficht. 1 - I - a - i i ... ana as a ui'ciui deirr.Oer ol tneir principle. Indiana is radically democratic, and at that ia required to ahow this fact to the world ia that aha pots forth ber strength with unity and harmony, and that no voter aha!! fail to rast tie Vote at the August election. Who will aVep upon hit post when the iemy teek til everwhelsa and destroy him! Wilt Indiana prove recreant la tha position which she sj glorioualy assumed amor gt her aisterhaod ia the memorable atiogg'es of 1643 and 1844. or will she again show her etreng'h, and manifest her consistency, by placing in power those ef ber sons who have c vr r been faithful t j ber interest, and v. hose election again vrill redound to h;r glory and honor. On motion of E. D. Cruikshank of Franklin, Resuhrd, That the convention appoint a State Ccn ' tral Committee, to consist of thirteen members j a quorum of whom shall reside ia the county of Atarien, and serve as 6uch until their successors are chos en. The f-llowing persons were then severally nomi nated by the convention, to be membes of said Central Committee. John Cain, chairman, Horatio, J. Harri, Willard B. Treston, B. Talmer, S. W. Norris, J. P. Drake, R. Jlayhew, E. Hcdderlv, J. Nicolai, D. McFarlaod, Iro-ell Ilowlar.d, S. E. Perkins, P. JI. Kent. On motion of Jlr. Cruikshank of Franklin, Resolved, That the thanks of this convention are hereby tendered to the oEcers for the able manner in which they have discharged their respective duties. Rewired, That the Democratic Editors of this State be requested to publish the proceedings of this Convention in their respective papers. And the convention adjourned sine die. Z. TAX SCHILL, President Joel andexcrr, John Flcenor, John L. Rolinscn, Jas. Oslorn, Jas. P. Drake, Vice Pretiitrlsi John Labericir, A.M.Pt-clti j John Xrlson, j Akx. McDonald, I Wm. RochhiU. j D. R. ECKELS, Secretary. L. F. Covington, 1 John V. Petlit, Assistant Secretaries: George V. Lane. From the Boston Dial. The Snow Storm; Announced by all the trumpets of the aky, Arrives the anow, and driving o'er the fielJs, Seems nowhere to alight: the vthited air Hides hills and wood, the river, and the heavrrij And veils the farm house at the garden'a end. Thi sled and traveler stopped, the courser's feet Delayed, all friends shut out, the housemates sit Around the radirnt fire-place, enclosed In a tumultuous privacy of storm. Come see the north wind's masonry. Out of an unseen quarry, evermore Furnished with tile, the fierce artificer Curvea his white basiiona with projected roof Round every windward stake or tiee, or doorj Speeding, the myriad-handed, his wild work So fanciful, so savage, nought cares he For number or proportion. Mockingly On coop or kennel he hangs Parian wreaths: A swan-like form tnvesta tha bidden thorn; Fills up the farmer's lane from wall to wall, Alaugre the fanner's sighs, and at the gate A tapering turret overtops the Work; And when his houra are numbered, and the world Is all hit own, retiring as he were not, Leaves, when the aun appears, astonished Art To mimic in slow structures, stone by stone, But in an age, the mad wind's night work, The frolic architecture of the anow. SIcigliiiip Song BT t. riELDSi Ü swift we go o'er the fleecy snow. When moonbeams sparkle round, When hoof's keep time to tnusic'a chime; As merrily ou we bound. On a Winter's night, when hearts are light j Arid health is on the wind, We loose the rein, and aweep the plain, And leave our cares behind. With a h'ugh and song, we glide along,) Across the fleeting anow ; With friends beside, how swift wa rids On the beautiful track below. O! the raging sea baa joy lot ids, When the gale and tempest roar J But give me the speed of the foaming steed1; And I'll ask for the waves no more. Liberality i! tiie Natt. The dScers tnd tocrt of the U. S. frigate Constitution, hearing in China ot the destructive fire at Pittsbur? lart April, opened a subscription and raised the handsome sum t( $1,729, with which Captain PerciVal purchased a draft on Co6ton for $1,950, which latter sum has been received by the Pittsburg authorities. This Is a Very hand some thing throughout. MabrJed, by Elder Michael White, on the 2?th of November last.-'-Mr. John M. Tottle to Jlisa Mary Jane Fisher. By the same, on the 20th of December, Mr. John Griffith to Miss Eliza Ann Prickett By the 6ame, on Jan. 1st, 1S1Ö, Mr. Abraham Vines to Jlies Sophia Hedrick. The young coons had better be Etirring their stumpf' or the State will soon be altogether Democratic. THE 31 A KULTS M.1D1SOJY, Jan. 1. f be river i's open, and boats ar pacing up and down. Uumnesi is brisk again, at the following prices: Put k, V to $3.75; Wheat, 75 ; Flour, $4.50 lo $4.75; Salt, 25; Su-r, (at wholesale) T to r; Coffee,?) to cj. 'Ihe number of hoge killed since our Inst beut ZLM.Eanncf. C7.VC7.Y.V.J77, Jan.6. Hogs Sales sine our last report, which was on Saturday, of 30, av. 191 Iba at $373; 150 do av 170 at inmi; 215 at 3.75a$4 dlv at 213; 80 do div at 200 lbs, at 3 73a $4" ; 100 do, div at 200, at $3 50a3 ?5. Sales from wagon this morning at $3 50a 3.54. The above sales ahow a decline, and there is still a downward tendency. Provisions A sale of 73 bl fri.l Lard(city rendered, at f I cash ; 25 .000 lbs same quality at same price, bbla furnished by the buyer; 150 Legs fio. 1 do at 7c; 300 barns Iroin block at $5.55 rash. Flock At tlie time of our round yesterday, borers and sellers were about making things "meet," which they afterwards did, and 2400 bbl sold in lots as follows: 10U0 bbl city mills at $4.10 delivered 1000 do. hi city and hi Lawrenceburgh, at $4 25 at mill, delivered. 30 days hence, 300 city mill at $4.20; 100 do country, fiotrl store at $4.25 in.p.; a wagou load sold this morning at $4 1 3 Whiskkt Sales from river this morning of 33 bbls at 2PJ ; 0U do at 20c; another lot sold at 1! ic; 130 Ibis frord Railroad yesterdvy at 2'c. Chronicle. The Mutual IJftj Insurance Company of .cw York No. 66 Wall Starrr. Statement of the Affairs of the Company on the 1st tf Decemoer. 130. Amount teceired for ni Initial piemiums (149,720 35 3I.I7J as A8.ÖI3 78 8,089 CS I 9S5 60 . 1,443 00 260.923 94 4S.269 66 äO.G54 28 n d i za vrai-s ao Do Do Do Da do da do do 31 year's interest s a liiks policies deduct losses aud expenses paid DiUnce on band inri'ea ana tn, uumn. 19 ju - tn Sew York State and City Stocks $3liO OO j , . . 1 in tut I'm I Iu bondjDi fnorsp&r-B Iii eash, in Bank of Sew York 13.2G3 3i CaU ou ha.nd and in hanJs of agents 8,314 93 :02,654 :i i Lot nn.Vr oiilmrfit the crcitt certificates not hip jet Uea furnUhed 13.700 03 Nett balance 8?J94 23 The charter dnect that all ioveitücnl be made in ftocks of the Uuiied SiateS or lhi Stale, or ia Bunds and JToripei in this State on uaincombered real estate valued at 1 w the amount of the sum leaned theieun. Br orJer f the Boaid of Troittee. MORRIS ROBirfSOK, Pro-iJent. Famcil IlAyAT, Secretary. C3-3 CW. CABr, Ajtnt, luiunpo