The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-06-09
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.
From the Ohio Eagle

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= .hem's our sentiments Let the ball roll ou!
Wheress, We are approaching another i'm.
portanl political campaIgn, in which are inVol-
we'd the gtes, and fundamental princiPts
again 10 be advanced or retarded; and, as Dem
ocIats-beeving IN the power of trulh,s and
the Ultimate triumph ofPrinclple and Repueli-
cansm-we are anxious 10 make an early ex-
preston Of ofviews; with tie view ofehciting ex'
animation and discussion. Therefoie-- 3,
| Resolved. that the course Pur.ued by
The Democratic majority 10 the last Legisla-
ture in relalion TO the BaUks-regulaling them,
compelling them 10 rssume specie payment
or wind up, was demanded by The voice OF the
Democracy ald the interest Of the People OF
this State.
2. Resolved, That we are in favor Of sys
TEN Of Banking that will encourage the caPl'
tallst 10 invest his capital, and which shall en-.
able Banks 10 sustain themselves in tar aud
honest business transactions - d ScardiOg mon
opo!y, and over-reaching, and giving the hon
est and industrious portion OF community a sol
id aud safe basis on which TO predicate their
business operations. =
8. Resolved, That we are not in favor Of
any system OF Banking that will not guarantee
demptiou, so that at any time, ifrequ'red, 1t
can be converted into gold and silver. z
a. Resolved, that in our opinion, the Sale
~ Fund principle, with such guards ana ie- =
sirictions as experience has suggested, 10 se>
cure, 10 The Creates! possible extent. the saiey
OF the noie. holder would form such system
as is contemplated in the forgolng resolution.
5. Resolved, That we, as democrats con
cede 10 all men, whether wings or political
political breherO, all the right, in matters Oi
opinion, aud expression which We claim for
ourselves, viz: 10 examine aud pronounce up
on the acts of public servants, without! fear or
restraint.
6. Resolved, That we are now, as We al.
ways have been, in favor Of a well regulated
banking system for the Stale of Ohio, which
shall combine the principles Of safety TO Inc
bllholders, and fair profit 10 the bankers;
and that we are in favor Of no other syslem OF
banking; and that we are not therefore, opPos.
ed TO all banks ofcircuiaion.'
z Resolved, That the banking system, as
il has hitherto existed in this State, has been
an engine of taxation, oppression and de-
moralizatioD; that it has tendedto make The
rich richer and the poor poorer as the enor-
mous tax upon the toiliug millions--!he produ-
cling classes, in The shape of extortionale in
tcresi, shaves upon exchanges, and final 'blow
ups TOO abundantly atests.
g. Resolved. That if the guards, limita-
tions and restrictions thrown around the 'BIlI
TO regulate Banking in Ohio which passed the
Legislature last winter, will Lot keep bankers
within the pale Of honesty and fair dealing,
and secure the community against frauds and
losses, then we are at loss 10 determine
what would effect SO desirable result, and
can devise no other remedy, than the total abb
andonment of the paper system.
8. Resolved, That we are in favor OF pur-
sung policy which shall lop off the existing
evils the present banking system in Ohio
holding bankers to strict account, increasing
their respor sbilites, s,-a and bringing back the
gold and silver-of which The present system
has robbed us,-into more general circulation.
10. Resolved, That our faith in, and adhe-
renee 10, the great principles Of Jeffersonl-
an Democracy, SO far from abaIing under The
defeat which we sustained in 1910, has been
confirmed and strengthened; that the course OF
our then triumphant opponents has more than
confrmedlhe truth Of The predictions and
statements then made by tie Democracy,
IL. Resolved, Tha, we still retain the most
implicit confidence in The exalted talents, un
bending frmness and integrity, and the unchan
gesbln democratic principles of x-Presden
Van Buren, of New York; and that had moi
fraud, bribery. slander, perjury and corruption
Of every hue, been employed against him in The
contest Of 1910, he would have continued Il
occupy the station designed for him by larg'
majority Of The legal voters Of the Union; AM
that If re-nominated for the Presidential chai
in IA. by Democratic NavioOal Convention
wewll promote bis election by all fair and no
orabe means.
IL. Resolved, That The political measure
and events, emanaing from, aud determined
the Clay whig party, since their triumph eigt
teen months since, have fully vindIcaled Il
leading measures Of Mr.. Van BuTen's Admit
isratun-gyen the lie 10 the ISLANDERS Of b
political enemies proyen'the injustice ofrhe
deDuuciatiORs and covered them with guOm
ny and disgrace.
l3. Resolved, That The CIay wbiga par
~ in passing law fer The distribution ofthe pr
ceeJs ofihe pubic lands among The Stat,
have contributed to render the General &c
eminent bankrupt, and TO augment taxaii
aud increase national and individual emb
tassmeTt
4. Resolved, That The federal Clay W
parry, in their recent attempt to impose p
tectiye Tariff upon the country under The p
4 tence nf Dfoiec,inO home industry is hut