The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-08
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
MEETING OF DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICANS.

Pursuant to adjournment large number Of the citi-
gems OF shna convened al Concert Hall. on tuesday
evening February 20. The meeting called 10
order iy the Chairman, Mr.. Jfsrson Rockcood, when
the following resolutions were presented by the com
mtee previously appointed, aud adopted by the meet
ing.
Whercas In the language Of the immortal Jefferson
that all created equal" and III this land OF
Republican Liberty have right at all times to express
their opinions upon all subjects without fear restraint
aud whereas no party civil, religious, political, can
rightully arrogs,e themselves the Popsh doctrine Of
insllblify ~ their opinions
Therefore, ReSoired That Democratic Republican
form OF Government is the most reasonable just and
philosophical Of any in the known world, and the
people OF the United States have enjoyed its blessings
much longer period Of time than predicted by its
cnenies-tha have full confidence Of the final sue
Of the experiment Of self goyernn ent and are de-
termincd 10 stand forth the undaun,ed unwaverlug
advocates and supporters Of Democratic Rcpublcansm
Res0irsd, That 1t is privilege and right guaran-
teed TO us by the constitutions TO express. al all times
freely and without reserve our views and opinions upon
the fferent political subjects which may be agltaed;
upon the measures of the federal and State admnlsra-
tons, aud OF the pubic of our Government officers.
Resoired, That we will maintain no fellowship with
any party whenever it shall have obviously abandoned
the essential principles of Repnbcanisin. Land down
and practlsed by jefferson; aud that derecate the
spirit that would denounce aud prescribe any set
Of men for an honest expression of their own political
sentiments, and their views Of the administration of
the Government under which they live
Resofre, That all who taney submit to the dictation
OF party men and party office holders, through fear Of
unmeanng sldderous cpithets, contrary the dictates
OF then better Judgment, and their conscience.
ard who regard every party measure, TO be
supported. right wrong, degrade themselves below
the dglty of irae democrats and independent ircemen
R,Sorsd. Thit we dIsapprove Of the financial mea-
.snree OF Government usually denom,nated the Sub
Treasury scheme, because the plan borrowed from
slmllr institutions existing the nonarches of Eu-
rope because we believe that II is tnldrgng the power
OF the Executive hey oud what the trainers Of the cobstl-
tuition Intended il should possess aud has direct
dency consolidate power in the federal Government
Bee this time Of unparalleled distress which per-
vajes or prosperous and entcrprsng country, Il
proposes relief only to the Government. Because il
PROPOSES cntre separation from the people, divorce
OF Bank and State, and the collection OF all IN
specie, measure which would ultimatey destroy the
banking aud credit system and fay reduce us TO the
oppressed. degraded situation Of the inhabitants Of the
nominal Republicans in South America Because
suder deceptive name It proposes a stupendous rrea-
spy hank under the supreme control uf the Executive
.inG,,ey moe powerful and dangerous than the late
United States Bank but wi bout any Of It's accomnoda-
tuns OF facilities TO business men.
Res0Loea That the moral courage and patriotism Of
Messrs Rxes, Talmadge, and their undiun'cd asso-
GATES in Congress Casually called Conservatives re-
sIsling the ainlaing entertainments Of the Executive
power upon the legislative branches Of the government
aud their unconpOmsng opposition to the rulnons Sub
Treasury scheme ia spite Of abuse aud persecution de-
nands the admiration aod gratitude Of every friend
TO Republican liberty
ResOfoed That the financial measure proposed by Mr.
Rves as substitute Tor tho Sub Treasury bill is the
only Que which IN our opinion under the present cir
ctnstances can be adopted. and that it will have ten
dency TO bnag immediste rcf TO the country and that
fits details carried mto eject II will produces uni-
form currency, facilitate exchanges and the
necessity u National Bank