Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

adopted by the democratic state convention of New
York recently held to nominate an electoral ticket
and candidates for Governor and Lieut.. Governor
of that state as eaa vs. 81
RESOLVED, That the friends Of republican insti.
tutons and of FREQ principles, have abundant rea-
for expressing their grateful sense of the
eminent services rendered by ANDREW Jackson,
since his election as Presdent--in giving eleva-
ton TO the national character and in nlaintaining
on all occasions the national rights and honor
in securing to tho nation, through series of sue
cessful and brilliant negotiations, the most advan-
tageous treaties with foreign powers, and the res
poet and admiration of tho world-n advancing
our republic, from, state of comparative depres-
sion, to condition of unexampled prosperity
in preserving the Union against tho combined
and sinister efforts of notification and federalism
in putting at rest, by the exercise of a firm
wise and benifcent policy, the disturbing ques-
tions of the tariff, the Indian claims and dones-
tic slavery--in resisting the encouragemonts and
designs of great moniad power, and in preserv-
ing the people from the consequences of it's dar-
ing attacks upon the currency, and upon the pc.
cuniary and political interests of the country-n
advancing the cause of civil liberty, by strict
adherence to the sound principles Of republican
ism, by an honest desire to promote the welfare
of tho whole people, and by rule of conduct
which, in the domestic as in the foreign relations
of tho government, has sought justice and right,
but has tolerated no wrong--and above all, " in
bringing the government back to tho republican
track" and in placing it, as had been dono by
the illustrous founder of the democracy in 1901,
upon constitutional principles: That as the
representatives of the popular feeling throughout
this state, we cannot express too strongly, our
approval of the measures and policy of his adj.
ministration, and our admiration of his pub
lie course and his private character and that we
doubt not that his exalted worth, and his services
and sacrifices during long and evcntfal life,
will receive the plaudits, not only of the ago in
which we live, but of all posterity
ResOlUed, That MARTIN VAN buren,, by a
lif1 devoted TO the of his country and of
democratic principles, has proved himself worthy
of the first honors of the nation
He was democrat of the Jefferson school
in 1900, and his steady adherencs to those prin-
cples is demonstrated by the uniform hostility of
tho federal party.
lie was jealous and able supporter of
tho lato war, from its commencement 20 its
close.
He advocated as citizen and as dele
gate in the convention of this state, an extension
oftho elective franchise, and tho repeal OF that
part Of the old constitution which made property
qualification for voting.
AS u legislator, he uniformly opposed all
partial legislation, and his mama is connected
with tho banking syst em of the state only tao
advocate of plan for tho salty and protection of
the people ag inst frauds failures Of those in
situations.
From his first entrance into public life to
the present time, ho has been able and unwaver-
ing advocate of every measure which had a ten
dency to enlarge tho privileges and improve the
condition of tho great body OF tho people.
1t is his long and faithful services in the
cause Of honest principles, an equality of rights,
and Just, liberal and constitutional administra-
ton of the government, which has given him
such strong hold upon the democratic feelings
of his native state; and which, wo confidently
believe, will elevate him to the highest place with
in the gift of the American poopls
ResoLUed, That the public services Of Colonel
RICHARD M. JOHNSON, as well in tho civil as in
the military stations which he has occupied, his
devotion to republican principles, and his efforts
the of civil and religious liberty, entitle hIm
to the confidence and support Of the American
people.
Rcsoiced, That this convention cordially ap-
prove of the able, faithful and impartial manner
il which the state government has been admins.
tered by WILLIAM l.. MARCY and john Tracy.
Res0Iued, That whilst we do not admit tho
justice or the policy of drawing from the people
an annual money surplus for the purpose of re-
turning it to them i'll another name; yet we be-
eve that the surplus to be received under the act
of the last session of congress, DO restored to
the uses of tho people consistently with its safe
keeping for the ultimate demands of the general
government, in manner SO conducive to the
public interests and to the ends of good govern
mcnt as by investing it and applying the interest
to the purposes of general education.
Resolued, That no greater sum ought to be
collected from tho people, by taxes imposts,
than is necessary for the ordinary support of tho
government.
Resolred, That tho regulation of the currency
is proper subject of Legislative control; but the
and dealing in tho legally established currency OF
the state, may be extended to all with as much
sdf5ty and benefit to the community as tho priyi-
loge of dealing in merchandise; and in the opinion
of this convention, such modification of the
restraining law as will enable individuals or as
sociations to keep offices, TO loan gold and silver
and the bills of tho Safety Fund banks in this
state, and to receive deposites, without the privi
lego of issuing their own paper, would produce a
wholesome composition among many leaders, and
essentially benefit the interest of trade and COM
mcrco, by promoting the introduction and free use
of capital.
Resolped, That tho introduction of specie into
our circulating medium, as a substitute for small
bills, will essentially improve the currency OF tho
state, and place in the hands Of those who earn
their daily bread by honest industry, commodity
of intrinsic value which cannot be impaired by the
frauds or failures of individuals or banking in
corporations.
ResoiUed, That tho ascendancy Of tho demo-
cratic party can only be maintained, as it has been
with tho exception of a short period, since the
year 1901 to tho present time, by strict adhc-
renee to the essential principles OF our Govern
,nent," as laid down in Mr.. Jeiferson's inaugural
address.
Resolved, That wo fully approve tho views
and opinions expressed by Mr.. VAN buren, in his
letter TO Mr.. Sherrod Williams.
Rosolped, That whilst we leave tho general
character and conduct of tho opposition, and the
arlifces and combinations by which they havo
sought power to the intelligent discrimination of
a patriotic people, we deem it a duty TO entor our
SOLEMN protest against their present dosignto de.
fraud the people Of the choice of their Chef
Magistrats; and that we cannot but regard the
means by which they seek to accomplish this OBJ