The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-08-11
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rigid adherence to the letter Of The constilu-
lion. yielding no powers to The general head,
excep, such as are expressly and directly grsn
ted therein; and 'resetving TO the people and
the states respectfully all powers moi especial
ly granted, or of doubtful construction by the
words of that instrument.
g That the present federal administration
of the general government, is bright and
shining example Of The weakness aud ineai.
CHENEY of all political parties, having no com-
mon principle but an ndscrimlnate opposition
to every one VINO (n the language of one of
their leade:s) fs wiser and better than them-
Selves and common thirst for the spoiIs and
emouments of offi 'e; and should be monu-
ment to the American people against the folly
oflrusliDg to the professions and promises Of
men, instead Of known and often acted-on
principles Of politics as evidence ofsecurily.
8. Resolved, That President Tyler, in as
far as he has resisted the unballowed attempt
of The present federal majority Of Congress, 10
fasen upon the people United STATES Bank
and high tartf contrary to their known and
expressed wishes whenever the question has
been agitated deserves and will receive the
thanks Of The country.
4. Resolved, That while we accede 10 Pres
not withhold our disapprobation from other Of
his official acts, particularly his approval ofthe
repeal of the Independent Treasury, and the
late encroachment upon the sovereignty of the
people in his attempt 10 sustain the charter par
iy 10 Rhode Island by the bayonet Of the Uni>
ted States soIdIery.
5. Resolved That the constitution Of The
United States guarantees to each state a re-
publican form of government, and the people Of
Rhode Island, in their |aie attempt 10 change
a charter derived from the royal clemency of
Charles II, for a constitution based upon the
equal and i0alienabe ights of man, were trea-
ding in the footsteps of Jefferson, Hancock,
and the band of chivalrous men, who first pro-
claimed these united colonies TO be free and
independent states.'
6. Resolved, That we view with feelings Of
mingled pride and modification The course pur
sued by lhe two great political parties Of the
country, upon The Rhode Island question
PRIDE that the democracy with one voice have
proclaimed their rigid adherence to, and ap-
proval of, the principles Of universal suffrage;
and modification that there should be found
in our country, at this day, party so recreant
TO all 'our fathers fought for and bequeahed,'
as 10 stigma,ize as traitors TO their country,
as the federal party have done and still do
those who seek but the exercise Of that privil-
ege which, originally eff from the God of
Nature, is further guaranteed to them by the
charter of our common liberty.
2. Resolved, That while we approve of
tariff Of imposts, go graduated -as to furnish a
revenue sufficient for the economical exercise
OF a light and simple government, together
with incidental protection TO our domestic man
uacturers, we will oppose all and every attempt
come from what quarter il may, to burthen the
many for the special aggrandizement o! the
few, and to rear and support splendid gov
ernmenl on the ruins Of an impoverished and
ensaved people.
8. Resolved, That in the words ofa dis
tiuguished head Of the federal party, the tariff
question can be settled in len days. il the ma
jority in Congress were as anxious to effect
such settlement as they are TO head Capt.
Tyler by passing big bills and "lite bills"
which they know he will veto, it would have
been settled long ere this-the wheels of gov
ernment would have been set in motion-the
interests Of the manufacturing and commercial
portion Of the country secured, and though last
not least in its effect upon Oar prosperity, Con"
gress would have adjourned, and the people
been relieved from The burthen of supporting
members ten months out Of fourteen.
9th Resolved, That federal promises aud
performances are living commentary upon
the truth Of the political axiom, that rhose
who make the most promises tell the most
lies.' That for the reduction Of expenditures,
so Literally promised IN The hard cider cam
paign, they have given US increased expendi-
lures in the different departments Of the gov-
emment-aU empty treasury and national
debt; that the pledge to confue the expenditure
es 10 The absolute wants ofgovernment, is per
formed by donation of$25, 600 to The heirs
Of General Harrison, as gratuity, for one
months service; that The cry of extravagance
in the furniture Of The White House so vo-
ciferously reiterated during the canvass, 10 pro.
we'd by the appropriation of $4,000, TO make il
'even comfortable for The reception of the lop
cabin candidate. That mo prescription for
opinions sake is exemplifed by the indis-
eliminate political slaughter ofevery democrat
holding Office under the General Government;
100 postmasters having been according to
Mr.. Granger decapiated in two weeks and
the balance as fast as time permitted. That
the restoration of confidence and reward of
labor which was to follow Immediately upon
the accession of The federaists 10 power, has
been swallowed I'D in general prostralion of