Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-16

form of the Sub Treasury, and being overwhelmed b.
the torrents of denunciation, with which that Demo
cratic measure was assaed by the interested and th
deluded, there is signal proprety in placing him
the head Of the Grand Re- action of Justice and Truth
and,
That as only one President from any Northern Stat,
was ever elected by the Democratic Party, while h
Northern Democracy have eight times since the diyi
sion of parties assisted 10 elect and elect Democratic
Presidents from the South and the Northern Demo
cracy now possesses Statesman who has filled
the Office who is capable, trustworthy, and sound OF
all questions in which the South has any peculiar in
teres and whose friends ask for him The measur,
of favor which has been always granted TO Southern
Presidents we believe that his denomination and re
election ought not to be opposed by Southern men, or
sectional grounds, or by the introduction of any new
rules of political action, not heretofore sanctioned b.
The usoces and doctrines of the whole party.
Rcsoired, further, That in offering Mr.. Van Burer
for re election we adhere strictly to the platform
political faith laid down by the General Democratic
Convention at Baltimore in May, ls4O, as follows
"Be IL Resoired, That the Federal Government if
one of limited powers, derived solely from The Consti
tuition and the grants of power shown therein, ought
to be strictly construed by all the departments and
agents Of The Government, and that it is nexpedien ut
and dangerous TO exercise doubtful constitutional
powers.
"2nd That the Constitution does not confer au.
thority upon the Central Government 10 commence
and carry on general system of internal improve
ments.
"3rd That the Constitution does not confer authority
upon the Federal Government, directly, or indirectly,
the debts of the several States contracted
for local internal improvement other State purpose
nor would such assumption be just or expedient
"4th That justice and sound policy forbid the Fee.
deral Government to foster branch of industry to
the detrmen OF onother-or TO cherish the interests of
one portion, to the injury Of another portion of our
common counrythat every citizen, and every section
of the country, has right to demand and insist upon
&c robfo ,v;la sd
ample protection Of persons and property FROM domes
tic violence and foreign aggression.
"sth. That it is the duty Of every branch Of the
Government to enforce and practice the most rigid
economy in conducting public affairs, and that no
more revenue ought TO be raised than is required to
defray the necessary expenses Of The Government.
seth. That Congress has not the power to charter
a National Bank-that we believe such institution
of deadly hostility to the best interests of the
try dangerous TO Republican institutions, and the
liberties Of the people, and calculated TO place the bust
Of the country within the control Of concenra
ted money power and above the laws and will of the
people.
18th That Congress has power under the Con-
sttution, TO interfere with control the domestic
institutions of the several Staes-and that such
States the sole and separate judges Of every thing
appertainng to their affairs, not prohibited
by the Constitution-that all efforts of the Adolf
tonsts Others made to induce Congress to inter-
fere with questions of Slavery; or, to take incipent
steps in relation thereto, calculated to lead TO
the most alarming and dangerous consequences, and
that such efforts have an inevitable tendency to d.
minsh The happiness of the people, and endaDger
the stability and permanence of the Union and ought
not TO be countenanced by any friend 10 our political
institutions.
"8th That the separation Of the moneys of the Go.
vernment from Banking institutions 10 indispensable
for the safety of the funds of the Government and the
rights Of the people.
10th. That the liberal principles embodied by Jeer
SOP in the Declaration of independence, and sane
toned by the Constitution, which makes ours the land
of liberty. and the asylum of the oppressed OF every
nation, have been cardinal principles in the De-
mocratic faith and every attempt to abrdge the pre-
sent privilege Of becoming citizens and the owners of
the soil among ought to be resisted with the same
spirit which swept the alien and sedtion laws from on
statute book"
Resolred, further, That the Tariff act Of the last
Congress, violation of the spirit of the Compro
mise act, evasion of the spirit Of the Constitution,
and in repugnance to the genius of our institutions;
and that although some leading Democrats felt them.
selves constrained by arguments which appre-
ciate, although we cannot all entirely approve TO vote
for the under the pressure OF imminent public
necessity we look to their patriotism, their good faith
and their Democracy TO assist in the removal of its OPP
pressions, and the establishment in its stead Of an no
nest and constitutional revenue system.
ReSolusd, That the Distribution of the proceeds Of
the public lands among the States is not justified by
any of the constitutional powers of the Federal Go.
vernment bot is adverse to the rights the duties and
the honor Of the several States.
RcSolced, That the members OF the Democratic par.
ty here assembled, have undimnshed confidence in
the patriotism and ability Of John e. Calhoun, and
will zealousy aid in elevating him to the Presidency
should il be SO determined by the General Convention
And, whereas, in the event Of nomination Of
Northern or Western man for the Presidency, the
Vice President would be, in all probability selected
from Southern State and the State of Alabama pos
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and long experience, well known and esteemed by The
Democratic party throughout the Union for his virtues
and talents: Therefore,
Resoired, That this meeting warmly recommends
the Hon. VIM. R. King, Senator in Congress from
this State, TO nomination as Vice President by the
General Democratic Convention.
ResoLued That we regret the withdrawal from the
Congressional canvass in this district, of the Honora
BILE Benjamin G. Shields, late Representative in
Congress; and respectfully tender him, on behalf
of the Democracy, our thanks for the ability, fidelity
and frmness with which he discharged The duties Of
his trust.
And for the purpose of fur,hering the objects of this
meeting,
Resoirtd, That committee of not less than fifty be
appointed by ths chair, vested with all necessary pow
compatible with the union and integrity OF the De-
mocratic party.
The following gentlemen were appointed to compose
the Committee
T. l.. Toumin, (Chairmsn,) Lyman Gibsons, Jos.
Seawell, T. Sanford, VIM. r. Halle,t, Charles Auze,
s. F Wilson, David Files, B. Tardy, Daniel QuigIy,
C. Beroujon, VIM. Magee, J. F. Hu'chison, james
Curry, Solomon Mordecai, John K Collins, G. s.
Shreve, S. w. Allen, Joseph Ella, George Holt,
John Cole, J. S. Marsh, Michael Mcdonald. WT.
O'Brien, John s. Gddon, Samuel Fry, J. NJ Brown.
John King, Gale, J. w. Collins, R D. Hall,
F. Moseley, VIM. j. FARES, VIM Hale, Hugh Mum
roe, Daniel NJ. Riggs, Thomas Lambert, Joseph Cay
wood, D. Woodbury., A. Demouy, Ramon Soto, Peter
E. Brown, G. P. Colwell, Thomas G. Brown, !.
Spear, Lyman Clark, Moses Ryan, Geo. Dobson, d.
Drake, J. NJ. Tarleton, t. d. Doubleday, John b.
Todd, John Mason, Jesse Lott, Moses Copeland Seth
w. Lyon, A. H. White, Richard Yates, Ezekiel
Smith, Thomas Jordon,E Phillips, J. g. Cleveland,
James McStraific, A. w. Etheridge, John G. Davis,
George Bancroft
The meeting was addressed in an energetic. spi-
rted and eloquent manner by David Files aud Lyman
Gibbons Esqrs, Mr. Moore, the talented member of
The Legislature from Perry county, and J. Seaws,
Esq of this city.
The proceedings of the meeting were ordered to
be published in the Mobile Register and Journal.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned.
WIN. TAYLOR, Chm'n.