Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-20

few men at the expense OF the many, or any attempt
10 gam such privileges from the many by an IN
warranted construction OF The Constitution IS direct
invasion of the vital principle OF equality, upon which
the greut structure Of American liberty rests
y Resofred Tint the earth and all the fruits thereof
belong the and no. TO the DEAD-that Repub
lies are and Of right ought TO be- based upon the will OF
the people that the sovereignty resides in, and be-
longs TO, the MAJoRITYtat majority OF the commu.
nifty have ndubabe, inalienable, an indeieasible
right TO REFORM alter abolish Government in such
manner shall be Judged most conducive 10 the pub
lie good.
| g. Resoired That we recognize as one of The cardi
| nal principles Of our political faith, that Government
is instituted among men for the benefit Of the go
verned, THE GREATEST GOOD OF THE GREATEST
NUMBER.
4. Resolred That our national and State Govern
meuts are established for the protection of a-specal
privileges to none-and in the language OF the patriot
Jackson sshoud dispense the blessings Of Government
equally like the dew Of Heavens granting protection TO
ALL favor TO none.
5 Res0ircd, Tha, the immense power now welded
Ly corporations in this country and the alarming strides
they are making here and elsewhere threaten the total
extinction of individual rights, and admonish u.s. that
unless speedy check BE- given to this power, shall
soon see the features of European ars;ocracy
perpe,ua,ed on the soil Of liberty and the ndepe
and rights Of citizens Frustrated by the grinding des
potism of concentrated wealth.
g. Resoired, That lucky John Tyler as President OF
these L. States has been unfrcky than the man
please every body pleased nobody for he has dspeased
every body
Z. Resolucd, That the National Government possess
es power impose taxes except for the purposes Of
revenue and that the ncide nta protection, which flows
from such taxes mpos.s from abroad Is the only
which 10 constitutional.
g. Resoired, That general rule the princ plies OF
Free Trade and of justice demand that all taxes be equal
and that any exception shonld be such as tends TO aid
the whole community favor the many in moderate cir
r. L.
power.
O. Resolred That the more immediate represe natives
OF the people and the States in Congress ought to org
nate and arrange questions of taxes and revenue by e
gislation, rather than the Executive BY treaties.
10. RcSOlced That opposed 10 the chartering
of U. S. Bank or "Fisca Agent" By Congress, for
the purpose of collecting and distributing The public
revenue, for any other purpose whatever, believing
such an institution to be unconstitutional and inimcal
the rights and interests of the people, but are in favor
of the Independent Treasury system, and request
delegation in Congress 10 use their best efforts for It's
ACCOMPLISHMENT
ii. Resotrtd. That utterly opposed to The Fede
"a. system Of Distribution, high protective Tariff and
The assumption Uf the State debts; we look upon this
system OF robbery taxing The industry and labor Of The
country for the benefit OF the idle and profgcte. To
such unjust and oppressive system we never CO and
never will submit.
H. Resoiced, That the great object of State Go.
nd should be equal protection TO all classes
of privileges contrary to the letter and spirit of the
Constitution. subve.slve Of the rights and interests of
the people, dangerous 10 the stability Of the Govern
ment, and only serve 10 create odous distinctions in
society, by enabling the rich to become richer and live
upon the labor OF the industrious, and by increasing
the burdens of the laboring masses
l3 ReSoiced, Tha. stockholders in private corpora
tons ought not any than partners in private
panies be exempted from the obligations Of Unlimited
personal liability for the debts Of such corporaiion-that
TO grant such exemptions TO corporations is to give
them license swndle and plumber the public accord
ing to law and that heartily approve the &C, of the
Legislature passed its las, session. making The private
property Of members of those institutions liable for the
corporate debts
IA Resolved, Tha, no railroad or other private cor
poration ought to consitutionalv be empowered
10 take the land or other property individuals with
out the consent of the owners thereof.
Is. Resoiued, That the interference of Bank Pres-
DENTS directors ard cashiers and the officers Of manu-
featuring corporations, in our late eecions-ther al
templs to control the press and influence the votes OF
our citizens by farorstn political friends and sup
porers, end intimidation and prescription Of opponents
deserves the severest repehenson and loudly calls for
Legislative interference 10 stay such dangerous and
pernicious practices.
l6 RcsoIrsd, That the clamor raised by certain apes
tate treacherous and broken down politicians, about
s'new tests, and tina. "the Democratic party drIv
ing all the capital out of the State, is without founda
ton This cry is but The death groans of the privileged
party and bank bought slaves; and that they richly me
rit the and contempt Of the sterling Democracy
of this State
IL Resoired> That the commandern chief and other
leaders Of the conservative faction this State by their
warfare upon the usuges and principles of the Demo
cratic party-by their ingratude to the party which
generously warmed and nourished them into ife-by
their shameless fasehoods and misrepresentation and
open union with the Federal party-have broadly sepa
rated themselves from The Democracy OF the State and
forfeited all claim To their support, confidence and re-
spect and that they benceorh be recognized traitors
and enemies TO the Democratic party, and be treated
accordingly
IS Reso,red, That while strictly adhere 10 the
ancient and well established usages Of the Democratic
party in supporting regular nominations, and consider
this rule Of primary importance and indispensable TO
the success OF Democratic principles, yet we wish
to cherish spirit Of friendly federation upon all no
mes, differences of belief respecting matters Of pub
lie pocy-to prescribe for his opinion sake.
ard to treat oil brothers with that respect and
conside ration in all OF proceedings, due from one
ember Of the great Democratic family TO another.
10 Resorfd, That in the opinion of this Conven.
ton, 1t is expedent 10 hold National Democratic
Convention, for the purpose OF nominating President
and Vice President of the U. s., and would recon-
me nd that this Convention be holden at Baltimore, on
the din Monday in May, 1874, and hereby agree TO
support the nominees then in Convention made.
20 ReS0ired, That in the selection of candidates
for President and Vice President for which purpose
the National Convention is proposed, we recommend
spirit of Cancellation and harmony in deciding among
the different gentlemen in the Democratic ranks who
have been named for these high Offices. Our conf
dence is great in the principles and patriotism OF Mar
tin Van Boren, John e. Calhoun, Richard NJ. John
son, Lewis CasS, James Buchanan, Levi Woodbury.,
James X. Polk, and William R. King, and whoever
shall be selected for the offices mentioned shall receive
our firm support. But, under existing circumstances,
we deem it more conducive TO union, vigor and even
taa success for the Democratic candidates, TINT the
selection be left by exclusively TO the National Con-
venton.
81 ResoLred, That the fine of 1000 dollars imposed
upon Gen Andrew Jackson, for the noble performance
of duty at the battle of New Orleans was in the OPT
MON of this Convention, wrong, and justice demands
that it be paid back-we, therefore, request deega-
ton in Congress ell fair and honorable means to
induce Congress 10 refund the to the brave old
soldier
Mr.. Hubbard moved to amend aaid report by striking
out the 2Oth resolution, and in lieu thereof substitute
the following:
/ Resoircd, That the vital importance Of Democratic
principles and measures stands paramount the claims
Of any sci of men: and much as We admire and
warmly as we appreciate the talents and integrity, line
noble and GO ;6c avoid y nj