The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-08
THE MADISONIAN.
NEW YORK.
THE VOICE or CHENANao.
CONSERVATIVE COUNTY CONVENTION,

called he chair aud Russell Case, Esq, OF omyhA,
and John Harris. Esq, Of New beriin' were aPPoA''1
Secretaries. 80,
Delegates from ten produced their credentials
and took their seats
Ca motion OF the Hon. John O. Clark,
Resolved That committee OF i've be appoln'ed ny
,be Chairman 10 report resolutions for the consideration
The Chairman appointed John C. Clark and NJ. w.
Seeley. Of Bsnbndge. Nelson Q. Chapman Of Norwich,
9 Rail of New Berlin, and BENJAMIN Downing, OF
Columbus, said committee:
During the absence Of the commitieo, Dsnie gray,
ESQ., of Norwich being called arose and aduiesseu
the meeting IN an able manner. -
Mr.. Clark from the commiifee' reported inc 'oNo"
ing resolutions :.
Resolved That the result Of the late election IN this
Stale furnishes the cheering proof that the people
continue irus Iesublican principles, and that they
will never give their sanction TO measures, as recon-
nended by the Executive having for their object the
destruction Of State institutions and State Rights, the
consolidation OF power in the central Government and
the union in the person Of the President Of all author
ity. political and monetary,
Resolved That il is the imperative duty oil oil honest
men, regardless If party names, and IN utter contempt
of party discplinc and denuncation TO rally on the
side Of their country, and with fearless and manly dar
ing resist the "dsorganizng aud revolutionary pro-
lects Of the President, which, if sanctioned would
make him Supreme Dictator, with the power Of appoint
ing his successor.
Resolved In The language Of the Circular converting
this meeting, That we have lost all confidence ~ Mr.
Van Buren, He possesses neither honesty nor inde-
pendcnce He has proved recreant to every principle
on which he was elected to power He has assacd tho
banking and credit institutions Of the States to which~
are so largely indebted for prosperity and greatness
He has attempted to enlarge ID frightul extent the
boundary Of Executive power and patronage lie has
attempted TO concentrate in his person. the entire
monetary and political power Of the country, through
the insirumeniaity Of the Sub-tressury-a measure
which promises the Republic AMI her free institutions
nothing but unmxed and unmltigaled i'll He has at
tackled the sovereignty of the States through their
institutions, and has aimed at the Capitalization and
consolidation Of power. He has cndeavored TO take
from the people, the control and management OF the
public treasure, wrung from her honest industry, ard
place under his unlicensed control, unresrained
by law-,hus attempting to place in his possession the
means Of corruption aud of the perpetuation OF his
power. He has through hrs pensoned pres, denoun-
ce and grossly sandered members Of Congress for the
fearless and honest discharge Of their duy-hus aiming
deadly blow at the purity Of legislation and the inde
pcndence OF Congress- Through that press he has pro-
claimed virtually, that . the party" like the king, "can
do wrong" And if man dare dissent in the slight
est degree from Executive recommendation he does it
at the peril OF prescription and abuse lie has placed
himself in alliance with the Nulhfers Of the south and
at the head Of the Loco Foco party Of the northa party
which threatens rupture all the ties, religious social
commercial and POLITICAL which bind society together
To this party we owe no allegiance, and with 1t will
hold no political communion"
Resolved, That unsleepng watchulness and vig-
ed by the crisis The enemies OF our free institutions
have been overthrow, but destroyed. Already
have the official organs Of the loco ioco destructive par
ty announced their resolves 10 continue their unholy
against the currency the business the prosperity,
and in word, the liberties Of the people, /, is the
bounden and solemn duty Of all true Republicans to
from among the agraran Jewellers and disor-
ganzers JOIN themselves the gallant and fearless band
of Conservatives who have loved country better than
party" and thus gain the high praise which good men
Dtlsfn q uS moi roc IN IA
be satisfied with the victory the enemies
oil our free institutions, brilliant and glorious but
ourselves for the coming conflict, which promises TO be
one of unprecedented severity. We have contend
with corrupt and ambitious Executive and his count
less host Of office holders, reckless and desperate flush
in the OF corruption, and struggling to perpenate
their place aud power The grand and decisive battle be-
tween the minons Of power and the peopes be waged
in 1870 On its propitous results depend our Liberties
II the President succeed IN his attempts, fasten
upon u.s. his Sub Treasury and other destructive
sures, we may bid farewell, long farewell TO ouI
boosted Republican Institutions. IT, on the other hand,
the people themselves, and stand by the
Constitution and the country we shall under the Egis
OF liberty, order and law, continue giant march
ward the goal Of our high and glorious destiny. We
pledge ourselves TO every honorable excrtion 10
from dearly cherished country, the terrible
evils, with which she threatened by The desrctves
in power" and call upon all genuine Republicans,
they love that country, to JOIN us in the patriotic
effort
Resolved. That the alliance between Wings and Con-
serva'lyes by which the people have signaly tri-
umphed their opprcssors one Of exalted and
noble purpose and one which commends itself to adj
mng patriotism. The gallant and dsnterested bearing
the Wings gives Of their devotion TO princl
pie We doubt they will continue the friends Of their
country and OF Republican principles So long they do
Conservatives will be found BY their side, and the
foremost rank. battling The enemies OF the Republic.
Resolved, That the keeping and management Of the
public appropriately belongs TO the immediate
Representatives Of the people. and to effect this mpor
tan object, the Constitution should be so altered
give Congress the appointment Of the Secretary Of
The Treasury. and his prime pal subordna,es.
Resolved, Tha, the President should continue in Of
fee for ono term only He would then give his time
and talents, 10 his country. and not TO party Instead
Of intrigue, patronage and management to a
election, should find in tho Chief Magistrate devo-
ton to the general veal aud disposition to appoint to
Office men Of WORTH honesty and talents in preference
10 unprncplcd parzans, and NOISY and bribng cleo
toneerers Rotation in office is an old fashioned, sau-
tary Republican doctrine. II should obtain IN regard to
the first office in the Union An honest and honorable
ambition should bc satisfied With -four years Presiden-
CIV over nation of freemeu The Republic will never
wan, o.! sufficient ability and patriotism to serve
her in every station and emergency.
Resolved That members Of Congress, in the dis
charge OF their legislative functions, should not only be
independent Of Executive dctaton but they should be
removed from the danger Of all Executive appliances.
They should he both pure and unsupported" We
are therefore, in favor Of taking from the President the
power OF appointment to office Of any member Of Con-
gress during the term of which he shall have been
elected and for two years thereafter. Then will
National Legislature he pure and no favonte measure
Of tn, President be carried through Congress,
less called for by the hes, interests OF The people
Resolved That rcpudate the doctrine of differ
ent currcncles, for the office holders (god and sill
very and the other (baHk papcr for the people They
cannot exist ogcther-what is good for the people, is
sufficiently good for their servants We are in favor OF