The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-09-25
From the Rochester San.
SCOTT MEETING IN ROCHESTER.

SCOTT MEETING IN ROCHESTER.
A large meeting OF the electors OF the city Of
Rochester In favor Of the election Vi Gen. SCOTT
10 the Presidency, was held at the Court House, on
the 10th day OF September, instant, The veteran Re-
publican Robert L. McColum was appointed chair
man, and Benjamin Clough and Aaron Newton,
Secretaries.
On motion, Il was resolved, that n. Haighf l.. X.
Faulkner, s. H. Packard, II. Frink and NJ
Loder be u committee TO report Resolutions express
sye oil the sense Of the meeting who reported The
following, which, amer due consideration were
unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the principles Of Republicanism as
taught by Jefferson aud Jackson the landmarks
Of political action that whenever any party be,rsys
those principles, is no longer entitled TO the support
OF the peopleand that while in respects the adj
rninstfaton OF Martin Van Buren, merits our commen-
dston, It's wide departure from many OF the cardinal
points OF the Democratic faith, has rendered il incom
patible for US 10 give IL our support.
Resolved, That we view with apprehension and the
most unqualified reprobaton, the open and shameless
interference of federal office holders with the freedom
Of local elections, and that among the many existing
political abuses, calls loudly for reform than
that which has brought the patronage Of the federal GO
vernment 10 pervct that dearest birthright Of every
American citizen, the elective franchise
Resolved, That doctrine has been more strongly
incucated by the fathers Of Democracy than frequent
return OF official trusts to the power from which they
derived, and that long continuance Office involves
the arlstocratc principle of Partially and favorsm,
aud directly tends 10 abuse and corruption we
therefore In favor Of frequent rotation in all the Offices
Of the government, and especially Of amendment Of
the Constitution SO as to rencer the President OF the
United States ineligible for than one term.
Resolved That we deem ii Of the most impera-
tive duties Of Government TO furnish sound and uni
form currency the people, and that in our opinion
this be accomplished only by currency exclusively
metallic, or by paper currency convertible at oil times
into specie OF demand.
Resolved, That experience has shown that the con-
nectlon which has heretofore existed between the CO.
vernment and the Banks was disadvantageous TO BOTH
and highly prejudlca to the interests Of the people, and
that this connection having been dissolved by the
Of events, are opposed to its re-cstablishment.
Resolved, That we are rreconciaby opposed to the
re-estabishment Of National Bank in any FORM that
deem such institution hostile to the spirit Of
institutions arisocrscs In its tendencies and corrupt
lug the public morals and that the course pursued by
the late Bank Of the United States is an emphatic
warning against the danger OF yestng in the hands Of
any sci Of men large ard concentrated moneyed
power.
Resolved, That we are opposed to the Sub-treasnry
scheme Of Slas Wright which has been adopted by the
federal administration because in our opinion IT will
undue and dangerous increase of executive
power, and expose the public Treasure to be used for
corrupt purposes or TO be plundeied by Swartwout-
ing" vagabonds, that decidedly in favor Of
Independent Treasury, independent Of the executive
and The banks, and Of every power and influence,
ceptng that which is derived directly from the people,
and that therefore, recommend the separation OF the
Treasury from the Executive department of the Go
yernmcnt and the placing Of it exclusively under the
control Of Congress
Resolved, That in order to bring back the Govern
ment to the purity and simplicity of former democratic
administrations which is essential 10 the public well
fare, and to the Of those measures q!
utility and reform loudly demanded by the people,
deem Indispensable that the executive department
of the Government should be filled by patriot OF The
good old Democratic school, who is uncontarninated by
the spurious and sordid associations mlscalled Demo-
cratic OF the present times
we recognize such patriot To natural endowments
of the highest ORDER he untes extensive and liberal
experience derived from intimate intercourse with
every section or the Union Born and reared on the
same soil with the lustrious apostle of liberty, his
early and steadfast adherence 10 the pure principles Of
Democracy, entities him to the highest confidence Of
the people, whilst his long unsurpassed devotion to his
countrys service deserves their highest reward II the
people are true their best interests he will in
lS4l, "1h his fan in his hand and thoroughly purge
The floor"
Dr. Faulkner offered the following Resolution which
was unanimously adopted by the Convention:
Resolved That if the Central Committee shall here
after deem il ADVISABLE nominate Senator and
Assembymen to represent this district and county in
the next Legislature Of this State that they be directed
to give suitable notice of County Convention to be
held in the Court House for that purpose and that
committee consisting Of j. g. Chumesero, b. Clough,
J. Medbury, Robert A. Hall, and VIM. c. Foster, be
appointed 70 call meetings the several towns in this
county and wards in this city, to appoint Delegates to
said convention.
After the adoption Of the resolutions the meeting was
ably and eloquently addressed by j. G Chumesero, j.
w Gilbert, r. Haight, S. H. Packard, E. p. Smith,
and DR.. M Strong.
Resolved That the proceedings Of the meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretaries, and published
in the different papers Of this city, and such other papers
as may see fi to publish the same.
ROBERT l. McCOLLUM Chairman.
AARON Nrwros. Secretaries.