Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-08-23

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frs proclaimed "these united colN
onies to be free and Independent
states"
6. ResOlued, That we view with feels
ings of mingled pride and modification
the course pursued by the two great pO
lilical parties of the country, upon the
Rhode Island question-pride that the de-
mocrcy with one voice have proclaimed
their rigid adherence to, and approval of,
the principles Of universal suffrage; and
modification that there should be found
in our country, at this day, party 50 re.
cent TO all sour fathers fought for and
bex eathed," as to stigmatize as traitors
10 their country, as the federal party
have done and still do, those who seek
but the exercise of that privilege which
originally gilt from the God Of Nature,
is further guaranteedto to them by the chars
ter Of our common liberty.
7. Resolved, That while we approve
of tariff of imports, so graduated as 10
furnish a revenue sufficient for the econ
omiCal exercise Of a light and simple
government, together with incidental
protection to our domestic manufactures
we will oppose all and every attempt,
come from what quarter it may, 10 bur
then the many for the special aggrandize-
ment of the few, and TO rear and support
splendid government on the ruins
Of an impoverished and enslaved peO.
Pile.
8. ResOlped, That in the words Of a
distinguished head Of the federal part!,
the ''tariff question can be settled in ten
days." and if the majority in Congress
were as anxious to effect such settlement
as they are TO "hesd Captain Tyler" by
passing ''bg bills" and "litle bills"
which they know he will veto, It would
have been settled long ere this-the
wheels of government would have been
set in motion n-the interests of the
manufacturing and commercial portion Of
the country secured, and though last
not least in its effect upon our prosperity,
Congress would have adjourned, and the
people been relieved from the burthen Of
supporting members ten months out Of
fourteen.
.Re8Olued, That federal promises aAd
performances are living commentary
upon the truth Of the political axiam, that
'slbose who make the most promises tell
the most lies" That for the reduction
of expenditures, SO literally promised in
the hard cider campaign, they have CIV
en- lis increased expenditures in the dif.
Eerent departments Of the government
an empty treasury and national debt
lFat the pledge to confne the expendi-
tutes to the absolute wants Of govern.
ment, is performed by donation of $685.
600 TO the heirs of General Harrison, as
gratuily for one months service; that
the cry of extravaganza in the furniture
of the White House, so vocferOusly tier
ated during the canvass, iS proved by the
appropriation of $4,000, to make it seven
comfortable" for the reception of the
log Goblin candidate That "no prCscrip-
lion for opinions sake" is exempiiied
by the indiscrlminate political slaughter
Of every democrat holding Office under
the General Governmen-l 200 post
masters having been according to Mr.
Granger decapitated in two weeks aud
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
Gederalists 10 power, has been swallowed
up in general prostraiion of business and
decline in prices of all the products Of
our soil--ihe wages of labor reduced
currency deprecated, and the mechanic
and laborer left to the enjoyment in INA
ginalion only Of his "twO dollars a day
and roast beef"
10. ResOloed, That the burthen ofre
sponsibility for increased expenditures
cannot be shifted to the shoulders oI
Captain TYLER. 1t was not The President
ofthe United States, who increased the
expenditures 25 millions in single year
it was no the President Of the UniteC
States, who voted $4,000 additional fol
the furniture Of the White House; it il
not the President Of the United States
who keeps Congress together at vas
expense and to the detriment Of the cOun
try, in order that members may indulge
their passion for President making, ant
pocket their So per day. Upon the ma
jority of Congress does this resPonsibilit.
rest, and it is at their hands the people
will demand the account.
ii. ResOloed, That the recent at
, tempts of the federalists to revive tn
humbug Of ls4O, by substituting lOComO
!, tive ''IOoms" for the clog cabins o.
wheels" ''coon skins,' ''cOrn dodgers
: and the other representatives Of fedora
principles is but another evidence ofth
f estimation in which they hold the intel
h iaeuce Of ths mass Of voters, an
deserves the scorn and contempt {
i every man who has 'put away childis
!. IS. ResOIUed, That 4 we have see