Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-10-03

people this State as the democratic State night
candidate for The Vice Presideucy.n
When, on motion, was unanimously adopted.
On motion OF Mr. Handy, ofMndison, the con
vention then adjourned until o'clock, 7. M.
All o'clock, p. NJ. the convention met pnrsu
ant 10 adjournment, and WIS called TO order b!
the President
Col. Hays then proceeded 10 address the con
vention a archaeological upon at some length
on topics connected with the pending contest 10
the Presidency, at the close OF which, on motion
the convention adjourned till 10 o'clock, Tuesday
TUESDAY, Sept %, 1910.
The convention met pursuant TO adjournment
and was called to order by the President.
The committee on resolutions, through theil
charman, l.. H. llandy, Esq. made the following
report:
Whereas, II the firm and deliberate conyic-
ton Of this convention that the present contest
for the Chief Mngstracy OF this nation, involves
the success OF destruction ofth same principles
orPopnlar tights and constitutional power CON
tended for by the fthels Of the democratic party
in 1898 and '99 aud whereas, il is now boldly
asserted by the opponents of the p,esent Admin
istration Of the General Government, that under
the federal constitution, Congress has the pc yer
I" pass whatever laws they may deem useful or
cohcehteW IN carrying out any of the powers
specihcnlly granted in that instrument, thereby
making their own discretion, and not the con.i
tuition, the limit Of their powers. and transform
ING our plata republican government into grand
consolidated dynasty--and that when powers
thus exercised are pronounced by the supreme
court rghiully TO belong to Congress, not only
arc such doubtful powers thereby vested in Com
gress, but such decisions preclude any future con-
gres' nom denying their own authority to exer-
clse such powers whenever again called upon to
enact such measures-thereby giving TO & SUI
preme court both the Virtual right TO alter the
constitution aud 10 govern the consciences of the
national legislators IN The discharge of their own
exclusive functions Under the sanction of their
oalhs; winch doctrines are now attempted 10 be
put into practice by ehnrterrg a national bank.
uiFp,lhg Tue proceeds Of the public lands among
The States, establishing splendid scheme of in.
ternal Improvement by the federal goyenmcn,
and assuming the debts ofthe States:
And whereas, the same opposition marty nov
openly avow these fatal hcresies- the Pres,.
dent OF the United States is a usurper, and n
tyrant Tor repeating his ommendation to CON
sress OF measure admit cd 10 be constitutional
when he constitution gives him the right ssto re-
commend from time TO time such measures as IA,
shal Judge necessary and expedienl''-tbut he
IS despo for refusing his sanction 10 hin which
he believes to be forbidden by The constellation
aud the pnhlic good, although that power is OK
pre'sy gwen To hlm in the constitution and he IS
sworn to support that Instiument--tbatiti is CHM
inal IN The Presdenl nol to submit his conscience
OTIS federal keepers, the supreme court-tba1
the people have no right todemand ofan md vd.
VA seeking high Office Of trust, declaration of
his opinions upon sub jects Of deep iteresto tbem
connected with the administration that Office,
and II inteTogated, such Individual shonld refnse
U set Iorih us opinions plainly and nlly SO the
pubic eye'-that congress ought 10 pass n law
many of our fellow citizens from ev.
pressing 'hcir Opinions ~ relation TO the choice
VI 'heir own representatives, thereby taking A.
way tne hoerty OF speech guaranteed by The con.
'ii'uuohIt candidates not elected BY the peo-
pie should prevail and hold Offices over hos ~.
NY elected by the people, because they hdy, cor.
Ihcates iraudulunty granted Nv parti.,n le,,yo..
n hgh places, attested by The broad seal, nf !,
overelsn state most bascly prostitnted aud .,ro.
almns an undcned faIseiood-tbat elections
leld by tie people in strict pursuance of la,.
@oHfd be Wated as yno ettct,on lat been 6slI !,
ma party myrmldons should appoint re,re>e,t,-
ives lor their own purposes who should ts,rn tho
government OF the peopie, the people tamely sub. |
hitting to such daring and unprecedented on,.
ages or surrounded by ireling troors and he.
ouncrd as rebels for even peaceahle nt,e,,,,.
Q assert their violated rights:
And whereas, the same party is now sccl;nr l.,
stabsh aud entail upon our beloved connirr
he foregoing alarming principles and de,as,,h;,
Practices, III the election of William II IIarr;snn
Q Tue Presidency OF the United States .--rhs,s
ore, heie'
! Resolved, That The federal constitu1on IS ,
o'np"1' petwceh me states Of this Union. ocl
~, 10y ue'es"'eu ana strictly defined powers.
~ '''' VIC "en'Ial Government can exercise
- power unless ~ 1e expressly gained in The
compact, or absolutely necessary 70 ne o ~ t"e
# some power specially grdnted--aII oIh.'s
roh'oilfd, remaining with the States. ns ma.
endrnt soverejghtes. - '''"e-
Resolved, That it is the PRIVILEGE ard Az,
7 every member OF the Congress of The H.,
''aeS' whenever called to act upon any neoenre
eloie me national legislature, to determine M
u ms own judgment under The responsil,h,y nrl
~ oath, whether he is authorised by The const,'
uiioll 70 exercise the power in question ,rtrnn
leied by Judicial edicts aud unawed no E,d,.nl
oDscience keepers. 'H1'"i
Resolved, That the Geneial Gover,,,on,
OF possess the power to carry on 81 ben'es
'fnai Improvement Tor the benefit of The Sat-.
or 10 ul'iue The proceeds of The sales of tbo M,
lands among the States; norto assume 49, ~
or indirectly tie debts Of The States. nns -
ass laws either Tor The object or having ,b O ~
'ct OF benedtting one interest or scotio, oC ~
ooh'ry IN preference to another--but thai he
venues OF the government should be. slr;c,ly
9nnneo 70 It's necessary expenditures under i,
OF The most rigid e ononv.
: Resolved, 1.-THE power to charter a m.
qua. 'ahk was "iesly refused 10 the General I,
osernneh. oy the irameis Of the constitution.
'.da'e tuah an institution IS Officially hostility
The spirit OF our government, irresnons;hIo g.,
acts by setting at defiance the laws anJ I
'oitits OF the country-destr1ctiy of tha c -"
'm o. speech and of the press in NJ rs,.;"n,i \
lunse, and pensioned press tbrouchou, tbe ia
irlial ~ It's benefits by avorihQ The Iev - ~, ic
Jury Of The mnny--a formidable aIlv 10 G,doral b
'urpatlons- rninous 10 the business Mi - n