Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-05-19

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Democratic Republican Meetings.
AT meeting Of the Democratic Republi-
cans OF the county of Brown, held al the AS
tor House, on Wednesday, the 18th day Of A
Ipril, agreeably to call for that purpose: on
motion Of c. C. Sholes, Hon. nj. l.. MARTIN
was appointed President, and JOEL S. FISK,
Secretary.
| After the objects Of the meeting were ex-
planned by the President, Mr.. A. G. Ellis, ad-
dressed the meeting in a short and pertinent
speech. On motion il was
Resolred, Thatthe President appoint con-
mltsee Of hve TO draft resolutions expressive pf
the sense Of this meeting: whcreupon C. @.
Shol.s, ]. G. Knapp. L. r. Nleeks. A, q.
Ellis, and 0. T Knapp, were appointed said
committee. The committee retired. and affair
few moments absence returned and submit
ted the following resolutions, which, on mo-
ton, were separately read and adopted:
Resoired, LIST. That it is the privilege of all
citizens Of this Republic 10 express their sen.
,imen,s of public men and pubic measures.
Cd. That the duty SO 10 do is, at this time.
co.cxtensive with the privilege.
3. That i, the following extract from the
late message of President Van Buren, is embo.
died one of the leading principles Of Democra-
cy, viz: .The National viii is the supreme
law of The republic, and all subjects within
the limits Of his constitutional powers, should,
be obeyed by the public servant" that we have
seen VI pride his devotion to the consi,u-
ton and The interests Of the country in recon-
mending measures calculated to decrease ralll-
er than increase Executive influence
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tild down in tie constitution, have been wide
ly departed from in various instances, by Cen.
gress and the Legislative authority of this ma
ton.
9Th. That it is the aim Of the Democratic
party in the United States, 10 adhere TO tho
plain provisions OF the constitution, by giving
it a strict literal construction.
9Th. That we recognize in our Patriotic Pre-
siden,, Martin Van Buren,, Democratic Re-
publican Of thu school Of 90, aud statesman
Of the liighes, intellectual order and the pnrcst
principles of patriotism aud devouon to his
country: that we further recognize in his mea-
sares an unwavcring determination to use all
The influence Of his exalted station TO promote
the welfare, dignity, and honor of the Ameri-
can people.
Z. That the unjus,iiab'e efforts Of ambitious
and disappointed politicians TO misrer-esent
his policy, to bring his measures into di,,cpn'c,
are the efforts CT Federalism to PROSTATE the
administration, and build up a union Of the NC
neyed with the political power. on it's ruins.
4 Slt. That whenever those opposed 10 the
present adm: ulsiralion shall succeed in Ell, ct.
ing coalition o the wealthy class aud the
nolilifal power Of the nation, then we may .ex-
peel mo o~er,a.--- r -.:....i-... -i al,
end to our liberties.
9th That there is no proper mode Of chan
ging The provisions Of tina, sacred instrument
but by amendment, as provided iar in tho Gil
article Of the same.
10Th. That the attempts Of the oppositi, I
10 effect such allerat,n by broad constructions
are insdious attempts TO uproot and o"erturl
the whole Of our beautiful fabric of x, publican
Government, and 10 establish an aristocIacl
in its place:
ll,h. ! hat as Democratic Republicans Of [;
part, Uhough yet under 'l'critoial Govern
menL Of this grea, Republic, we yield gu
hearty appreciation Of The course OF the pres
ent administration, and while we believe IL I,
be guided by the counsels Of one SO able I,
guide and so faithful 10 the American people
rs Martin Van Buren, has thus iar provedhim
self 10 be, VIC will ever contribute Of our en-
. eTnleS towards It's support.
l2ll. That on the great subject now agita
ting Congress a,la indeed the whole people
there can be but one opinion among all Demo
cratic Republicans, viz: that the fiscal affair
Of the Government, ought 10 be at once AM
forever separated from all Banks and Corpo
, rations, e. conducted by an Independent Urea
sury.
18th. That committee TO consist Of five, b.
appointed by this meeting, 10 correspond wit.
other similar committees in this Territory; AM
that said committee shall draft an address 4
, the Democratic Republicans Of Wisconsin.
, A. G.. Ellis, M. l.. Martin, Thos. Lee, A
J. Irwin, and J. &. Knapp, were appointed tn
above committee.
On motion Of G. C.. ,Shoes, 800,
Rcsolue0, That the above committee be
corresponding committed Of the county and b.
clothed with power TO call meetings when he
. cessary.
On motion, il was
Resoived, That the proceedings ofthis meet
ing be signed by the President and Secretary
and published in the Wisconsin Democrat
and all other Democratic papers in the Terri
tory.
On motion, il was g M
) Resolved, That this meeting adjourn TO meet
> again on Wednesday, the 25ih. at the Schoo
: House, in Navarino, TO receive and act npor
!; the address. M. l.. MARTIN, Pres'dt.
JOEL S. FISK. Sec'y.
The new mammoth Bank Of Mississippi
with capital Of fifteen millions Of dollars. i
10 be put into early operation The Louisville
Journal states that the stock. according 10 ih'
charter, is tn be owned by individuals, VIII
are 10 pledge their reol estate TO The State 70