The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-16
NATIONAL
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

clock on Tuesday morning in the Musical
Association Felix Grundy, esq. called the
Convention to order, and then moved that
Governor Hill of New Hampshire take the
chair, and that General Dix of New York
be appointed Secretary pro tenn; which
was agreed TO.
A committee Of one from state was ap- |
pointed TO nominate officers for the perma
nent organization Of the convention. Also
commilte TO receive the credentials Of the
delegates.
Mr.. Grundy then rose, and proceeded 10
make some remarks in favor OF strict
scrutiny being Instituted into the qualifica-
tions and rights Of gentlemen presenting
themselves here as delegates from the re-
speclive States, which they profess to re-
present. He argued that an investigation
was necessary, in order to prevent injustice
being doue to the party, as had been the
case four years,ago, III regard to Tennessee.
He said, that this Convention ought to come
out with clear, candid, and true declara-
lion of the sentiments Of the Republican
party as here represented. If they did so
and should be right in the principles avow-
ed, there could be no doubt that an honest,
free, and independent people would sustain
them. He repeated, that if this Conven-
tion were frank with the people, they would
be supported, if regarded as being IN the
right. But they would at least go down
under the conscientious conviction Of having
performed what they believed to be their
duty. However, whether right or wrong
let us tell them what we think, and not be-
guile or deceive them by acting contrary TO
our sincere belief. loud cheering) Hav-
ing said this much, he would now take his
seat; but he would address the Convention
on this snbject on another occasion.
Mr.. Frazer expressed his hope that the
Delegates from Tennessee, Mr.. Grundy, ]
would proceed with his remarks. He re-
ferred TO the number of Delegates from the
State of Pennsylvania, and remarked that
it gave a majority Of $4,000 for Gen. Jack
son, and asserted that at the coming Presi-
DENTAL election, the Democracy of the land
Of Penn, could not be beaten by Tory Fed
eralism. The whole Democracy of the
State, were here represented, and they
would speak trumpe, tongued 10 the people.
+" We," continued Mr.. F. hanging our
banner on our outer wall, we proclaim the
eternal principle that man is 6l for self-gov.
ernment, and by the aid Of Almighty God
the people shall and will rule. Thsy will
triumph, and they shall triumph. Aud .ha
party who are afraid Of their principles
are unworthy Of the suffrages and conf
= dence Of the people of this glorious Repub
: lic."
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: siasiic cheering, &c said: In one thing, fellow
citizens, you are not mistaken.I am veteran
in the cause Of Democracy;I was born so &
= = lived so,even beyond my three score years
:. l have often met in political conflict men 0
y the other party, and am still ready TO NEE
: them wherever and whenever they may pres
} ent themselves, on proper and fiji occasions
; Yes, sir, an old and sound vessel, that ha
stood the quick sands, the shoals, and III
sawyers Of the Mississippi--tha. has me
in the open sea, the proudesi force of tn
y enemy, and never struck her hsg--has OF
. ten been compelled 10 meet their little skiff
!, = and bark canoes, is still as sound as ever
(" and prepared for a new contest. stan
here, fellow countrymen, as Tennessee
should stand here--as an old Democrat; an
= :, not only that, but bring with me one VIII
N has done his duty in the field this alusio
: to General Carroll was received with an q
= niversal burst of appause. Here we prs
~ sent ourselves to tNe Democracy of the U
mon, not fearing tb sieak to them as boldl
u u as we have done j tn field and the cabine
= = whatever il becga9PeA patriotic citizens /
70 say and do. TEg. 6wever, has little
!; do with the presen hestion. What, ther
~ is our duty WI are the principles o
VI which we stand I'VE say thai we are tn
friends and advocatl Rpf equal rights, or,
i. other words, that ey freeman shall stan
" on the broad plalfor y liberty and equal
- ly-we want an ope field and fair arg
Y ment--we want no adventurous aid, eitht
~ - from exclusive privileges or banking co
~ poralions.
n. But let me admOnish you, fellow Gil
,e' zens, that we must take care Of this inslit
~ ton called Bank Of the United States
i. Do you say that you will put it under sue
'es restraints as will prevent 1t from usurpiI
the Liberties of the country what you p
n. restraints on this unshorn Sampson, th
j will rise up and snap the feeble bands Y,
,1 have put upon him! They want to ri
av up, my fellow countrymen, and set ihel
Nv selves above the Constitution and the ins
al tutiOhs Of the country. Look to that instr
nm ment by which our liberties are secure
and where in IL do Von find anu ,h;no