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

power, under The Constitution, 10 Interfere
with or contol the domestic institutions Of
the several States, and that such States are
the sole and proper judges of every thing
apperaining 10 their own affairs, not pro-
hbltedb by the Constitution; that all efforts
of the AboIitionists or others, made TO in.
terfere with questions Of slavery, or to take
inepient steps in relation thereto, are cacu.
lated to lead the most alarming and danger.
Gus consequences, and that all such efforts
have an inevitable tendency TO diminish the
happiness OF the people, and endaRger the
stability and permanency Of the Union, and
ought moi TO be countenanced by any friend
to our political Institutions.
s. ResolUed-That the separation of the
moneyso Of the Government from banking
institutions, is indispensable for the safety
of the funds OF the Government, and the
rights Of he people.
9. ResoIUed-That the liberal principles
embodied by Jefferson in the Declaration
Of independence, and sanctioned in the Gem
stitMtion, which makes ours the land Of lib
erly, and the asylum of the oppressed Of
every nation, have ever been cardinal prin-
ciples in the Democratic faith; ard every at
tempt to abndge the present privileges Of
becoming citizens, and the owners of sell
among us, ought to be resisted with the
same spirit which swept the alien and sedi-
ton laws from our statute book.
Mr.. Grundy then moved that the quea.
ton be taken on each resolution separately;
which having been accordingly dose, they
were severally adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Hill reported an address which was
unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Clay, OF Alabama, in behalf Of the
Nominating Committee, submitted the fol-
lowing report lie would merely remark,
he said, by way Of explanation Of his posi-
ion in the commiiIee, that ne should pre-
: sen; the result OF their deliberations without
, comment. He would barely, however, re-
miitee had arrived, was the result of har-
, mony, concession, aud self-denial, carrying
, out the Democratic principle OF every
2 thing for measures, and nothing for men,
4 Mr.. G. then read the repor! and resolutions
4 as follows:
And whereas, in order to carry out the
!, principles herein avowed, it is important
!, that Chief Magistrate should be chosen
a whose opinions are known to be in aecor-
!. dance with them; and as many Of the States
have nominated Martin Van Buren as can
j, didale for reelection TO the Office he now
= holds, and which he has filled with disiia-
e guished honor 10 himself and advantage ts
a. the best interests of the country; and as il
is apparent from indications not &c be doubt
\. cd, that the undivided wishes Of the Re
. publican party through0tb the Union poin
- to him as the Individual best calculated, a
q the present junctnIe, to execute the meas
e. ures OF policy which they deem essential tc
the public welfare, and as The members o
E. this Convention unanimously concur in tn,
4. opinion so generally entertained by thei
N constituents; thereupon.
j. ReSOlUed-That this Convention do pre-
sent the name of Martin Van Buren, 10 III,
people as the Democratic candidate for IN,
office of President of the United States ,ant
D. that we will spare no honorable efforts 4
x secure his election.
le And whereas several Of the States, ,whic
au have nominated Martin Van Buren, as
at candidate for the Presidency, have put il
IL nomination different individuals as candi
C. dates for the Office of Vice President, thu
y indicating diversity of opinion as to tn
y person best entitled to the nomination; an,
,. whereas some Of the said States are no
as represented in this Convention; and as al
The individuals so nominated have filed III
n various public trusts con6ded TO them. abl,
e. and faithfully, and have thereby secured 60
of themselves the confidence Of their Republ
ly can telIow-citizens; thereupon.
lis Resolved-That the Convention deer,
IL expedlent at the present time not TO choos
u between the individuals in nomination, br
to leave the decision TO their Republica
es fellow-cltizens in the several States. trus
mt ing that before the election shall take place
a their opluions shall become so concentrate
!. as TO secure the choice of Vice PresideI
es by the electoral colleges.
w. MI. Ashmead Of Pennsylvania then oil
ne served, that there could be no objection
ed the adoption Of the preamble and the fir
Ter Of the resolutions in relation TO the nsmin
on ton Tor President. On that question II
Convention was unanimous, There wei
nd objections to the second resolution; and
to therefore moved that the question be dlvi
lri- cd so as TO take il first on the preamble ar
sls first resolution,and afterwards 10 the seco,
ar resolution.
sry This motion having been agreed to, Il
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