Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21
From the augusta Cons,i.aionalist.

We shall publish, as soon as we have
room for them, the proceedings Of the ma
,ional convention which assembled at
Baltimore on The 5lh instant. Besides
the resolutions adopted. in regard TO the
nomination of candidates for the Presiden-
cy and Vice Presidency. others wete adop-
teb, each separately and unanimously
These resolutions exhibited the opinion Of
the democracy Of The uni0n on the great
and important topics of the day. No at
tempt at concealment was once thought
ofby the convention. At the same time,
and at Baltimore also, whig convention
assembled. Have any of the members
dared to propose an exhibition of their
principles Were resolutions adapted by
which the people Of the United States
could he made acquainted with the policy
thew would pursue, If they succeeded in
pIaciug General Harrison in the presiden-
tial chair! No. All the members confined
themselves TO the abuse Of the admins
tration, and 10 exclaim III their speeches,
nothing but "change," aud "relorm,"
without explaining the nature OF this
"change" and this "reform."
The following are the resolutions adop-
ted al the National Democratic. Conyen.
ton:
l. Resolvsd, That the federal govern
ment is one of limited powers, derived
solely from the Constitution, and the
grants ofpower shewn therein ous hl to be
Strictly construed by all the Departments
and Agents Of the government, aud that 1t
is expedieut and dangerous 10 exercise
doubtful constitutional powers.
2. RESOLVED, That the constitution does
not confer upon The general government
the power to commence, and carry on a
general system Of internal Improvements.
3. ResoLped, That the constitution does
not confer authority upon The Federal
government, directly or indirectly, TO AS
sumo the debts of The several States, con-
tracted for local internal improvements, or
other state purpose; nor would such as
SUMPTION be just, or expedient.
q. Resolred, That justice and sound
policy forbid the Federal government TO
foster one branch. Of industry to the det-
rlment OF dUUluSIs VI w ShSiioh '"~ 'S'
ests of one portion 10 the injury of auo'her
norton of our common country,-that
every citizen and every section of The
country, has right to demand and insist
upon an equality of rights and privileges
and to complete and ample protection
of persons aad property from domestic
violence, or foreign aggression.
S. Resolued, That it is the duty ofevery
Branch of the Government, 10 enforce
and practice the most rigid economy in
conducting our public affairs, and that no
no more revenue ought to be raised, than
is required TO delray the necessary expenses
of the Government.
6. Resolued. That Congress has not
mower TO charter National Bank,-that
we believe such an institution, one OF
deadly hostility TO the best interests OF the
country, dangerous to our Republican in
stilutions and the liberties Of the people,
and calculated 10 place The business ofihe
country within the control Of a concen'ra,
ted money power, and above the laws and
the will of the people.
7. RESOLVED, That Congress has no pow
or under the Constitution, 10 interfere with