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

For President.
Gov. William Carroll, Of Tennessee.
For Fice Presidents.
VIM. t. Roge.s, of Pennsylvania.
Gov. G. p. Van Ness, of Vermont.
WIN. N. Edwards, of North Carolina.
DR.. Charles Parry, Of lRdiana.
John Nelson, Esq, Of Maryland.
Hon. Alex. Mouion, of Louisiana.
For Secretaries.
Geo. A. Slarkwealher, Of New York.
G. J. McNulty, of Ohio.
G. B. Adran, of New Jersey.
Albert L. Baker, of New Hampshire.
The report of the committee was unani-
mously concurred in, and the President was
conducted to the chair.
On motion Of Mr.. Grnndy, the Conven-
ton adjourned, 10 meet again at o'clock,
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention me, again at o'clock,
pursuant TO adjournment.
The President then rose, and addressed
the Convention with few pertinent re-
marks, and closed by saying:
The cause which has brought US togeth'
er this day, is the cause of the American
people, and it is one in which every Repub-
llcan feels a deep and abiding interest 1t
is cause, if we succeed, 80 promote the
happiness and prosperity of the yeomanry
of the country--the great body Of the peo-
pie.
We have nothing, then, 10 do but that
which intimately concerns all who belong
to the Republican party, and that is to take
post in the rank, wherever j. be, and to fight
the battle manfully ill November next; and
if we do that, the victory will be ours
But, Gentleman, rely upon it, we mus
stand shoulder TO shoulder-ihere must no
be one single inch left in oar ranks for th'
enemy 10 make an inrosd. II we do, de-
feat may be the consequence. say, again
let every Republican in the United States
and more especially those now present, de
termine TO do his duty, aud victory will b.
the inevitable consequence. Loud and re
itsraied cheers.
Mr.. Rogers, from the committee appoin
led to examine the credentials OF delegates
snndo u report on that subject; which wa
laid on the table for the present, and fron
which it appeard that 2l states were repre-
sented.
Committees were then appointed TO pre-
pare an address In support OF the princi
pies OF the democratic party Of the Unio
and Resolutions declaralory ofthOBe princi
pies.
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 1910.
Mr.. Gillet, of New York, from the CON
mittee appointed to draft resolutions, eS
pressing the views and principles Of tn
Democratic party, reported that they hs
had the subject under consideration, and ihi
they had instructed him 10 report the FOL
lowing resolutions. He was further insiruC
ted to say that the committee was entirel
unanimous in favor Of the propositions the
submitted TO tho Convention. Mr..
hen read the resolutions in his place, a
follows:
! l. ResolUsd-That the Federal Cover
ment is one of limited powers, derived sole
ly from the Constitution, and the grants
power shown therein ought to be strict
construed by all the Departments and agen
of the Government, and that it is inexped
ent and dangerous to exercise doubtful col
slitutional powers.
Q. ReSotved the Constitution doe
not confer upon the General Goverumei
} the power TO commence, and carry on,
general system of internal Improvements
I o. ReSoLUed-That the Constitution dot
not confer authority upon the Federal Go
ernment, directly or indirectly, to assuu
the debts of the several States, contract,
, for local internal Improvements, or 9th
5 State purposes; nor would such assumptit
be just, or expedient.
F.; 4. ResoiUed-That justice and sour
( policy forbid the Federal Government
: foster one branch of industry 10 the det
Z, ment Of another, or to cherish the interei
n of one portion 10 the injury of another pc
9 ton OF our cCmmon country-that eve
k section of the country, has right to q
It mand and insist upon an equality of rigt
n and privileges, and to complete and ann
!; protection Of persons and property frC
o domestic violence, or foreign aggression.
g 5. RsSOlVsd-That il is the duty of e.
e ry branch of the Government, to enfol
1t and practise the most rigid ecoROmy,in. &C
@ ducting our public affairs, and that 20 mt
'e revenue ought to be raised, than is requlr
lie TO defray the necessary expenses Of {
as Government.
l. @. ResolUsd-That Congress has
u power TO charter National Bank; that
S, believe such an institution one of deaf
le hostility 10 the heat interesfs of The connt