The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-08-11

IL. Resolved, That the recent attempts of the fed
eralists to revive the humbugs ofl840 by substituting
locomotive looms for the log cabins on wheels, coon
skins corn dodgers and the other representatives Of fed
eral principles, is but another evidence Of the esma
ton in which they hold the intelligence Of the of
voters, and deserves the and contempt Of every
man who has put away childish things.
Is. Resolved, That in Martin Van Buren,, we recog.
nze a statesman, patriot, and democrat, without dis.
guise and rejoice that although the fumes of hard cider
and miss of Preud for time obsCured his fame, yet
the sober second thought which though sometimes tar
dy is always efficient had already cleared the mss from
his path and placed him high on the tablet Of his coun'
iry's honored sons,
I6 Resolved, That we have every confidence in the
honesty and integrity of Richard NJ Johnson and hail
him who in every situation, has acted well his
part as soldier statesman, and higher still, The no.
blest work of God, an honest man.
IL Resolved That we hail with enthusiasm the
nomination of Wilson Shannon by the 9Th of January
convention and look forward with proud anticipation
10 the time when he shall again stand forth the Chief
Executive officer of our great and growing state.
I9 Resolved That in Wm. Allen and Benjamin
Tappan, the Democracy of Ohio and the Union, have
good and sufficient sentines on the watch tower Of ibA
erty, and the utmost exerOn Of the members Of this
venlion will Oe made 10 secure the continuance of
these faithful guardians Of popular rights in the posts
they dignity and adjourn.
i9 Resolved, That the confidence of their conStu.
ents is due to the democratic portion oflhe Ohio dees
iuvidious 10 Discriminate but pointo their manly
aud consistent course as IN proud contrast with that OF
their federal colleagues and know that their consu>
ents preparing for them the need, Of well done
good and faithful servants"
90 Resolved, that we concur in opposition TO Na-
tional Bank-to National Debt-to Tariff essentially
for protecronto Internal Improvement by the Nations
al Government---to abotion-to distrbuon-to teder>
alism in all its shapes-and that we all agree to reduce
ton of expenditures Ito reform in the currency to ads
minister reform in all departments Of goVernment-and
TO the maintenance the Jeersonlan Interpretation OF
the constitutional powers Of the government
81 Resolved, that we deem that legislation unrigh>
teous and UNJUST that prefers class of public creds
tors, to another equally meolous, and that excludes
the contractors on the public works. and the laborer,
who earns his money by hard and honest industry, from
the privileges and advantages that secured to
banks and bankers and that If necessity compel pre-
ference should be in favor of the contractor and the
poor laborer
90 Resolved, That in the present contest for SUI
premacy in our state councils, we fearesSY fling oar
banner to tine breeze nscribng its broad folds the
name of Wilson shannon 0hios favorte son, We IN
ve opponents 10 the contest and pledge ourselves,
each 10 the other to leave honorable exeron untred,
to secure to our nominee reinstatement in the post the
duties Of which were heretofore, discharged with honor
to himself, and advantage 10 his constituents.
%. Resolved, That upon the question of the cur-
rency we stand where we have always stood "ndivd-
ual responsibility snd small notes." ralyng cry
land "Wilson Shannon and Bank Reform for our
MOTTO We well go on in the course of reformation, SO
happily begun, until no vestge Of exclusive privileges
shall beleft within our borders. But corporations and
individuals shal! stand alike the broad platform ef
equality;
"a Resolved, That we have every confidence in the
ability and patriotism of the present Legislature of Oho
We thank them IN the name of Democracy, for their
frmness in compelling she resumption of specie pay
ments by the banks of this Stae and with feeling of
iuaf fot tho of in
insttutons,as sufficient evidence Of the wisdom and
justice Of the act.
25. Resolved, That the Democratic press of Ohio
yield to none in taent patrotism efficiency, and de~
voton the beat interests Of the country and that one
and all deserve what they emphaticaly possess, the
confidence and support of every lover of our free nst-
tutions.
(Severa locd resolutions were passed, and speeches
made, and the convention adjourned sine die.)
GEO. w. MANYPENNY, President
David T. Disney
William Irwin
Jane Taylor
John Yon!z
A. G. Medary
VIM, D. Tidball
R. Wilson
VIM. Jones
A. Hall
D. Smith
VIM. Beam
TT. Orr
James Steward
J. d. Williamson
A. Delapain
E. Raffensperger
E. Gaver
Hiram B. Smith
James Blair
Alexander McGinnis
IT,. s. Smith
Levi D. Merdith'
Hos Presidents.
II. II. Robson
w. F. DAILY
Alfred McVeigh
e.. G.. B. Flood
A. Guthrie
D,B. White
Secretaries.
THE DEMOCRAT.
,pENooRAT1o FEARLESS DEVOTED To NO CLIQUE, AMI
MASTER"
NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO.
August II, ls42. ..5r
EOR GOVERNOR