The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-01


o. McCGllis. George w. Hill,
ia. Gushing, John Coy.
q X. Jewett, John D Aver,
w b. Reed
On motion Of Jonathan Burr, Esq. Of Brewer, the
fol owing gentlemen were appointed State Com
the Convention with power 10 add one hereafter
from each OF The other counties, viz:
BEJAMIN SHAW, Waldo,
LITTLETON REED. Hancock,
SAMUEL yEAZIE, PenobScoi,
SiLAS LEONARD, Kennebec,
JOHN O'BRlEN Lincoln,
RUFUS X GOODENOW, Oxford,
HENRY III. BOODY, Cumberland.
The Convention adjourn' 10 meet at half past
o'clock, p. M.
In the afternoon the Convention again assembled
according 10 adjournment.
The Committee appointed to report to The Conven-
ton suitable candidate to be supported iorihe office
Of Governor, unanimously agreed upon the
HON FRANCIS O. j. SMITH,
Of Cumberland, and their Report was unanimously
adopted by the Convention.
The Committee appointed TO prepare resolutions,
and an address TO the people reported The following
resolutions and address, which were unanimously
accepted by the Convention
Rcsoired, Tha, the dieorec" Of the interests of
The Government, from the interests Of the people,
by establishing a currency exclusively metallic for
the former and Of deprecated paper issued by Go
vernmen for the latter, destroys that mutual depen
dence which is ofthe greatest safeguards OF our
Republican institutions.
Resolred, That our obligations TO country, and
our aeg lance 10 Republican principles, are para
mount 10 all other considerations, and that in con-
act between principles and men, every true patrio'
will come up 10 the aid Of the former, however per-
sonal considerations may attach him 10 The lat
ter. -, -
Rcsoired. That the Sub-tIeasury bill, which
strikes al the credit Of the Stale institutions; contem
plates gradual return 10 currency exclusively
metallic In imitation of the despolisms OF the dark
ages-withdraws the funds oil Government from The
control Of the people, and requires the establishment
ola multitude OF new ofces, thereby increasing Ex-
ecu,ve patronage, is tRepublican in iisiendency
destructive of The best Interests Of the country and
dangerous 10 the liberties OF the people.
Resoipfd That the manner III which this measure
hes been pressed upon the country after many warn
nrs and admontions from every quarter Of the Union,
and after the representatives Of the people, had repeat
edy declared against it, shows total disregard to pub
lie opinion which should be the guide Of Republic
can rulers
Resoired That the prescription Of men, taught in the
school Of jefferson, and who have grown grey IN the
cause Of Democracy because they chose TO stand fast
by their principles, and 60 with the people and for their
country indicates plainly that he who runs may
read" The only alternative left unchanged DemocratsA
REFUSAL TO SANCTION THE DIVORCE OF REPUBLICAN
PRINCIPLES FROM THE REPUBLICAN, NAME
Resolved, That in demanding the removal oil faithful
officers for opinions sake, and adding insult to INJURY
by sneeringly telling them they must expect the same
usage from the General Government that they receive
at the hands Of the Wings the leading Loco-iocos in
Maine have closed the door TO reconciliation, ana le
the unchanged Democrats choose between sacrifice
Of their principles, and open and organized resist
R1solred, That the Augusta Convention, by passing
resolution, approving the Divorce bill has made this
the grand question be settled the polls and that no
nennn nj can yOtc for
without sacrificing his principles and adding The weight
Of his influence, and vote to sustain measure he 10 his
heart condemns.
Resotred, That we disrust the motives OF all pro-
fcsscd Republicans. who willing to form alliance
with Southern Nuii6ers break down Northern credit
and Northern institutions, and who would sacrifice
principle and patriotism to blind submission to Eaecu-
tive dictation.
Resoiced, That those Republican Senators and Re-
representatives. in Congress- who have fearessly and in
dependeny resisted the ant, Republican and destructive
schemes Of the Executive, IN relation TO the currency
and opposed the proposition OF Mr. Wright TO repeal all
laws regulating the custody Of the public money, there
by leaving under the entire control OF the Executive.
have noby discharged their duty to their country, and
merit and hearty thanks.
Rcsoired That we view with regret and disapproba.
on the adoption 10y portion OF the Republican press,
of those agraran pncple which, II carried out would
sweep from the land valued institutions. and
introduce such state Of anarchy usually precedes
absolute despotism.
Resolred, That well regulated system Of credit is
essential the best interests Of this State, promoting
the advancement Of commerce and manuuctures--in
extending and increasing agricultural productons-n
the settlement Of public landsin the construction
of roads and canals and in the permanent development
OF varioNs resources.
Iaesotrcd That the State of Maine, in the extent
Of her seacoast--in her agriculture, commerce, and
fSheries-in her water power and public lands, pos
SesSes the requisites for The powerful Stale, and
should be governed BY policy growing on, OF their
interests, and independent Of all control on the part
ofthe General Government.
Res0ired. That the various facts, among which
are the efforts Of certain pofessed Democratic pa
pers, from the organ of the administration down to
the lowest Locofoco print in the State, to cast odium
the banks indiscriminatey, proves that our rulers
favor the scheme Of an exclusive specie currency
and that in the opinion of this Convention one
among many OF the rninous effects OF lha scheme
would be, greatly 10 reduce the cash value oil pro-
perry and thus 10 enrich the capitalist at The ex-
pense and to the utter ruin, Of the more humble
classes of the community.
Resolred, That crisis has arrived in which all
| true Republicans are called upon to return 10 first
prnciplesto resist by every means in their power,
| the attempt to engran federal doctrines upon the
republican creed, and support for every office OF
honor, profit or trust, men who stand firm upon the
old republican platform neither seduced BY proni-
ses nor intimidaed by threats.
Resolred, That the untirng and uncompromis-
| ing opposition of the Hon. FRANCIS o. j.
| SMITH to all the ruinous experiments OF the 60
vernmen upon the currency OF the country, is sui
cien evidence that he considers the interests oil his
constituents paramount TO the claims OF party and
that il elected the Office OF Governor Of this State
TO which he has this day been nominated, he will be
guided by Democratic principIes-and that we will
use all fair and honorable 10 secure his cleo
ton.
ADDRESS.