The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-12
throw of the incubus that upon u.s. and rrslor,
the prosperity and happiness Of The people

immutabe principles of democratic republication
as illustrated by Jefferson and Madison and our de-
yeTnmenl be administered with honor 10 the nalioa
and prosperity and happiness 10 the people
Resolved, That The source OF The evils under
which the country now abors may be traced direc,.
ly 10 The departure OF Mr.. Van Buren, from the
principles OF the republican party. That iron the
commencement of his presidential term, We have
witnessed an unbroken succession Of oulTagcs upon
the clearly expressed will OF the people, and de-
lance Of their wishes, which cannot mud parallel
IN the annals VI despotie governments.
Resolved, That we regard The Sublreasury
scheme now, in the same light thai We did in 1884
as disofganzing and revolutionary subyeTsiye al
the fundamental principles OF our government and
its entire practice, from 1889 10 this dsy Thai il
would bring The public treasure much nearer the az
tual custody and control OF the Executive than il
now Is, Tor ever ought 10 be, } and expose il 10 N,
plundered by an hundred hands where one cannot
now reach H." and de- Srucive the rights Of the
States, and the Liberties OF the people.
Resolved, That the Recommendation Of Bank.
rupt Law, applicable TO corporations and other bank
ers Is designed 10 complete The destruction which.
the Subireasury is sure 10 Commence. That il IS
destructive Of the rights Of the States and calcus.
ted to sweep the whole business Interests OF the PEG.
pie into the hands VI the Federal Government
Resolved, That we maintain the right Of The peo.
pie 10 keep and control their money and tolI,e
their own institutions, and direct the action oil their
government In such manner as may suit their plea.
sure and that the overshadowing power OF the IL.
demands Tor three years. requires 10 be DIMINISHED
Resolved, That for the purpose of separating tie
Executive Government from the financial Interests
VI the country, the Consu ion Of the United Stat,
ought 10 be 50 amended as 10 give the choice OF The
United Sales Secretary OF the Treasury Treasurer
and Post Master General 10 the two Houses oil Con.
gress on joint ballot and thus place il forever be.
yond the power Of the President again 10 wish the
present evils upon the Nation.
Resolved, That the Increased expenditure Of tho
federal Government from thirteen millions forty mi.
hons OF dollars per annum, is evidence Of the
ful extravaganza Of It's administrator while flights u
Its sub,ueasurers gorgeI with plumber afford striking
proof OF the coTrupons which demand the nye sira-
tons Of Congress and the Indignation Of the people
Resolved, That we have undirninshed confidence m
the patriotism, integrity and democratic republican
character Of the Hon. n p, Tallnadge the faithful re-.
preventative Of the State Of New York in The Senate Of
the United States.
Resolved, That the thanks OF the democratic repub-
licans, and Of the friends of our free institutions arc
most eminen,ly due to the Hon. WiLham C. Riees OF
Virginia, the Hon John Ciark, OF the State Of New
York, apd the Hon Hugh S, Legas, Of South Caro-
lima, and associates in The National Legislature for
their firm adherence to the principles Of the Jeersonan
faith, and their bold and eloquent resistance OF the fur
Their entertainments Of executive power.
Resolved, That we regard the public lands sacredIy
set apart to the purposes described the
and held in trust by he federal for the
common benefit. But any abandonment Of them any
particular States, would be breach Of the condition
upon which they held, and direct robbery Of the
elder States.
| Resolved That approve OF the course adopted
by present State administrations especially in rec-
renee TO internal improvement the preservation OF the
currency, and the circulation Of small bills by
! banks.
| Resolved That the conaue, Of the eighteen Van
Buren, Senators Of this State, the last session Of the
legislature in defeating by corrupt bargain, and by
collision among themselves, the election Of Senator
oil United States was gross and antircpubl can dis
regard Of the popular will fraudulent abuse Of their
official duties, and wlfu violation of law, and eynces
| a total disregard OF their official oahs
Resolved, That in the pomp and parade, the pageant
ny and prncely osientation Of Mr. Van Buren's
progress during his eectoneering visit to this state,
wide departure from the simplicity and plain
ness which should distinguish the intercourse OF
American President with the republican, people whom
he elected to not rude.
Resolved, That It be the duty Of our Nationa! Adj
minstraon or National Government 10 aid by sll
sttuonal means at their disposal the great business,
interests of the eountsy-its industry its commerce. its
enterprise manufactures aud capital and credit and
that legiby inscribed in the class of its duties not
to make upon these interests, and persist
policy which only result IN tie complete deslruc
ton Of all national prosperity.
Resolved, That preferring principles 20 men,
consent to :" sink swim with opposed
10 principles sustain without principle.
We pledge ourselves to incorporating hostility to-
the election of Martin Van Buren,. and will support
any candidate opposition, whose views accord
ance with our own We have our personal preferences
but ready sacrire them upon the altar Of the
mon good, if by such course hasten the down.
fall Of official tyrans and restore bleeding country
to her wonted health
Resolved, Tba, the members Of the Harrisburg Con-
ventlon should come up TO the work assigned them in
spirit Of compromise and Cancellation, and should not
hesitate foiego personal feeling and individual pred
lections to insure the cordial operation Of ALL who
are opposed to tha ranking corruption Of our federal
rulers. Those who opposed 10 Mr. Van Buren,
qure candidate who is honest capable and lus and
who will labor zeaoesly to promote quick return to
the democratic principles transmitted to by the ia
theirs OF the constitution The aim OF the delegates
should he TO select that who VIII most efecualy
unite the different sections Of the opposition. secure
concerted and zcalou. effort for success and be most
instrumental in wrestling national government from
dominion Of acraran zeslo,s and h cling demagogues
The convention again addressed al length, By
Messrs. Rosneyn, Hanmond, Lee, Dekensoa and Bay
ard
Mr. Van Rensselaer, Submitted the following resolu
tons, which read and adopted
Resolved That the continuance of the rash expert
ments Of the general government on The currency and
business Of the country IS TO De traced to the combins
ton Of cicehohcrs to support their polaieal leader,
Resolved That this combination is psoduced by par
" discipline, based the principle that refuse
sink swim with politcachcf even in the wrong,
is an,i-rspubcan and trcasO0abls, To be punished by
prescription aud expulsion
Mr. Chipman, Of Allegany, offered the following
solution, which read and adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks Of this convention
particularly due to the Hon. Hugh s Legare, the elo
qucnt and chisalrOos Of the Souh well for his
gallant defence OF the eonstutso, in opposing ably
and powerfully the fatal sob-treasury scheme, also
for the thrilling burst Of patriotic eloqnence w'lh which
this assenblage yesterday enlightened, electrified
and delighted. Whilst we bad hnn hearty welcome
to New York, we deptecae the manner 10 which his
return to Congress defeated By the interference
Of oficebodsrs in the election" in his district.
Mr. Benedict, OF Oneida, offered the following rosolu
,ons, which were read and adopted