The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-31
From ihs Patriot 4 Democrat.
GREAT CONSERVATIVE REPURLICAN
MEETING AT NEW HAVEN.

tanning the established principles OF the Republican
party and opposed TO The doctrines and measures Of
modern radio aism, held at Saunders Hall, IN the city
OF New Haven, the l7ih day ofMay, 1888, THos I,
RowLaSD ESQ. Of Westport called 10 the Chair,
and John b. Eldredge, OF Hartford, appointed Sc
cIetsry.
The following resolutions, prepared by Committee
appointed for the purpose, were ntroduccdand having
been fully discussed, were unanimously adopted:
Rssoised, That the great principles of Republican
ism as promulgated and enforced by the fathers OF the
Republican psry--equal and exact justice to all men
1nresrained freedom OF opinlonthe free liberation
of an honest diversity Of sentiment among men--the
maintenance OF State rights against the consolidating
influence OF federal poaeropposltlon to Tyranny IN all
It's FORMS especially that which seeks TO enslaye the
minds OF men--are tho principles which alone this
Government can be wisely, safely or permanently adj
Ininisiered.
Resolsed, That ia the principles and measures of
political sect, which have sprung into existence in
modern times, and which are now denomnated Loco
Fososn their attacks upon the currency of the couR-
tryln their efforts 10 PROSTATE credltn their lndis
crminate warfare upon banks and corporate rghtsin
their attempts, by appeals TO The preudces of the pro-
fgate the unfortunate, TO excite class Of the
community against anolher-we discover wsnton dis
regard o. popular rights papablc violation Of the first
principles Of free Government and republicans we
reject their whole system and have fellowship
with those who embrace their principles or usy their
measures.
Repubcanism fundamentally opposed 10 each other
and that is the duty OF all who cherish the prin
cples OF the republican faith aud who seek the pros
peny OF The republican cause, resist with united aud
perseyering energy every effort Of these men to dis
seminate their dangerous and dsorganizng doctrines
ResOlred, That in the arice by which radicalism
has sought to identify itself with democracy the great
body Of the republican party have been placed false
posfion IN respect to these prncples-and that those
republicans, who under the spccous claim Of supporting
regular nominations" have been induced to support
whose principles and they do not approve
called upon by every liberation of PATRIOTISM Of
honor OF love Of truth Of regard for the Of human
freedom. to separate themselves at and forever
from all connection with such men.
Res0red, That regard 1t the imperious duty Of
the republican party rejecting all the nnovang theories
OF modern utrasts and expermentes to stand by their
ancient faith-to MAINTAIN their ground and with unde
waiting nness to vndlcate their principles, against the
attacks of every foe, by whatever name he may be
called .........
Resoired That as republicans we are called upon BY
the fundamental principles Of political faith TO resist
every encroachment OF Executive power upon the other
departments OF the GoverDment-every attack OF Tad
caism upon the credit system Of the country-every
attempt TO substitute for convertible bank paper
elusive metallic cuyrencyand TO enforce the hitherto
undsputed republican doctrine, that 1t is not only the
duty Of the National Government provide and to
regulate National currency for the people"-and that
all men Who act upon these principles, whatever may be
the name, which they may assume. regard as aux
lilaries IN the cause OF republican freedom.
RESOLVED, That while Judge Of men by their prin-
clples, and not by their names, and While we make
common with those who with us maintain COM
mon faith republicans have sympathy with
that class Of men, Who taking advantage Of the
in the administration of the Government, have enlisted
IN political struggle for the sake of a party tri-
umph-who seek the spolls Of victory and not the
recton Of errors-shose efforts to promote the
success Of their party and not Of their countryand
whose party bitterness displays itself u their attacks
upon those who will not yield to their dicatorial
power. ss5; ......
| Resoired, That between the radcalism of one party
and the radlcalism Of anoher-beween the doctrines
and the practices Of the who contend merely TO
tain power, and those OF the who contend merely
to obtain It, we have preference. For such pr
cIpes we have rellsh--wlth such have
| no fellowship. They may be OF different species, but
! they are OF the same genus-they may have different
forms and be clad in different hues but they have the
same sp,a--they are parts Of one entire whole and
both equally unworthy the support Of republicans.
Rcsofred, That against radicdiism and federalism in
the individuality OF their character, and Loco Focosm,
which IS the compound OF the two, IN Its aggregate,
is the duty Of every republican to wage perpetual
tcdrfa ard never to lay down his arms until the ad
mnistration OF the Government shall be based upo the
broad foundation Of old fashioned, independent upright
Repnbicantsm.
Rcsolred That in the conduc, and principles of those
men who inquire merely for what is erpedcnt, and not
Tor what is right-whose love OF country is limited TO
their love Of pary-and who shrink from measures of
public interest and public reformation, from slavsn
lear OF party denuncaton, we discover nothing to APP
| prove but every thing TO condemn.
Resoired That while it has been earnest desire
that the President Of the United States should pursue
the dictates OF wisdom and enlightened patriotism,
the distinguished station to which he has been elevated
and while have INDUCED the hope that the notes Of
dissatisfaction which have sounded from end OF the
country to the other, would cause hun to pause and re-
view his course-he time has come when those desires
and those hopes be INDUCED no longer. The lead
ing measures Of the present administration, which
persisted in after the most unequyoca demonstrations
OF the popular WILL inconsistent with the principles
of the republican pary-hostle to the best interests Of
the subycrsve OF equal rghts-desructre in
their tendency Of whole system of government and
unworthy Of the support Of Republican freenen
Rcsolred That in the attempt OF the Loco foco party
&c identity the support Of these measures with the prn
cpIes Of the republican party, they guilty OF gross
fraud upon the people.
ResOiofd That in the exercise Of that independence
which belongs to republican reemeu, feel bound to
express decided and unaltcrahle opposition the
principles and to the details Of the measures which the
administration Of the Federal Government are attempt
ing to impose upon the people, IN respect TO the
! cy, the credit, and the finances Of the country.
RcsOired, That while leave the uliraists Of con-
tending factions to wrange with each other in such
form, and for snch objects as they think roper cal!
upon independent upright repubcans-whc are such
indeed aud in truth, TO rally around the standard Of
their faith, and under the old aud tried, and
simple name Of REPUBLICANS, to unite with us in
the support of the principles Of the republican party
| Resolrcd That the protection OF personal liberty
the establishment and maintenance of sound currency
the promotion OF public entcrprisc-Inerna improve
ments-domcstic industry and The mechanic arts--thc
preservation of tried system Of public and private
creditresstaGce to party tyranny and the dictatlon Of
party leaders Of every kindthe administration Of equal
IN all he
as republicans we haze IN view.
] Resalrkd. That with thosn nrncnles dislinctlY in