Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-05-08

DrOVcment III tntit
We confess we are not and we therefore submit
the following resolutions to unite the friends OF Mr.
Adams in their support of his reelection to he Chief
4 Magistracv of the Union.
Resolyed, That ii is the unbounded right and
bounden duty Of every citizen of this Republic, to
Shave and hold opinions public measures and pub
Mic men for himself and to express them freely and
Airmly all proper occasions; but that in holding
or expressing such opinions, it is neither necessary
nor proper that he should mpeach the motives or
commit violence on the feelings of others, because
they happen to have different views of important
subjects equally interesting to all parties
Resolued That the present Administration of the
United States. being wholly composed ofong tried
highly approved and eminentlv talented Patriots
is entitled to the respectful consideration and hon
Durable support Of this meeting, attached to that
public policy which has exalted the reputation OF
our country abroad and opened the way for the pre-
servaton Of permanent Peace and steady prosperity
Resolved, That the measures recommended or
put into operation by the present Executive have
been eminently calculated TO advance the best in
terest of these United States, whether relating to
our Foreign or Domestic affairs and the moderation
mixed with firmness, which has been SO conspicuous
in those measures, 10 entitled to and receives our
warmest appreciation at home.
Resolved, That the policy of the present Admin
straton in promoting Surveys,f for making Roads and
Canals, and of our Coasts Harbors and Rivers, for
the purposes of Internal Improvement, thereby to
facilitate the interior and exterior Commerce of the
United States,-that the disposition manifested to
protect every branch of the National Industry, Ag-
ricultural, Manufacturing or Commercial, and to
encorage all classes of persons in their own Lawful!
pursuits--in the resolution to maintain the reputa-
ton of the Republic in all Countries, and the honour
of the "Star Spanged banner'' in every sea-in the
determination to execute the laws OF the land tenn
peratey but decisively, and render justice without
Favour affection to every description OF persons !;
and seeking Peace, Commerce, and Honest Friend
ship with all Nations, but yielding to no one the
least particle of those rights which belong to our
Sovereignty and INDEPENDENTLY their depressing
the weak submitting to the strong-the General
Government has displayed that degree of wisdom
and virtue for which we desire that country may
be always distinguished and should receive the hon
est and continued support OF the worthy, good and
consderate People of the United States, who can
have no other object than the public mfety and the
general welfare. As q.
sRssnlsall2 ss>esAsss Cit lens 81 Baltimore and
the S(afs n Ind " large, are deeply interest
ed in Internal Improvements, and that the liberal
construction of the Constitution of the United States
as acted upon in the administration Of Washington,
jefferson, Madison, and Monroe, and held good by
the present Executive, IS The true exposition Of the
Constitution 4, and cannot be yielded to visionary
SPECTATORS, or those who make combination to OBJ
tain political power, without incalculable injury to
these United States, and great violence to the in
terests of the People thereof and that the sincere
and hearty thanks of this meeting be given, and are
hereby voted to the Legislative and Executive De
prrlnents Of the State of Maryland, for the stead
ness and ability with which they have supported
this great, National concern, and for the berallt,
and zeal which they have manifested to promote In
ternal Improvement.
Rasoluei. That the Present Administration of thu
Government. in its past and present policy, having
adopted and pursued the measures OF its iustrlou
predecessors, has every possible claim on our bes
feelings for support; and that without cause, w
cannot consent that the delicate and important man
age,nent of our civil, social. and foreign affairs
shall suddenly pass into the charge of inexperience
hands--and, before we can agree to any change, tn
benefits to be derived from it must be made apparen
to us.
Be ii therefore Resolped, That we will, with moo
Grafton, firmness, and zeal, advocate the reelecto
UIOHN QUINCY ADAMS to the Presidenc
With lie United States, because we highly approve
'a public conduct, and have full reliance in I'll
wisdom and virtue Of those whom he had associate
with him in administering the public concern OF OF
country
Resolued, That it be recommended to the frent
of the Administration in the several counties OF tn
State, to assemble as as they co avenlently cal
at such public places most central, or be
fitted for the purpose, and to appoint any number
Delegates not exceeding twelve, to represent the
in CONVENTION, to be held IN Baltimore
esd day of that month, for the consideration al
adoption of such measures as shall appear needf
to bring out full and fair expression OF the will
the people of Maryland and sustain the Admin
traton Of the United States.
Resolyed. That
Solomon Etting, NathI f. WiHiazns.
John Hlen Thomas Wathtas,