The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-08-21
From The Ns,O York .aurora.
THIRTEENTH WARD.

THIRTEENTH WARD.
AT large and enthusiastic meeting Of the Demo
cratic Republican electors of the Thirteenth ward,
held at the house OF James Greg junior corner of
Clinton aud Grand streets, pursuant TO CALL PEI Elk
| ESQUlROL, Esq, was called To the chair, and Jas.
Goodman appointed Secretary The call of the meet
ing having been read Mr. John ID. Kellogg Jonathan
/ Osborn, and John Mersereau, were appointed com
miiee TO draft resolutions expressive OF the OF
the meeting; whereupon Mr.. Kellogg from the
committee, reported the following, which were unan-
imously adopted
Whereas, the principles of the Democratic party
| are as we firmly believe, necessary to the future
prosperity of our country, and that ii becomes the
duty of every freeman who enjoys, OF expects TO en-
10y their benefits, TO speak openly and act lndepen-
| IDENTIFY in their defence Therefore,
RESOLVED, That to inculcate without ceasing that
true Democracy is pure morality that truth is IT'S
! only safe weapon, and justice It's only proper and le-
gtimate object; that when it resorts to falsehood or
fraud in retaliation it strengthens the hands OF
its enemy that one of its fundamental principles is
the equality of men in civil and political rights, and
that lis great and chief object is 10 preserve that
equality
Resolved, That past experience teaches that uni
on harmony, and concert of action the only safe
passports to the ultimate and triumph OF our
political faith, and that it does not become Democrats
TO endeavor to limit the number Of members to the
great Democratic Church. its doors being wide as
the East is from the West, and its principles free
and as liberal the light Of the mondays sun, and
as the great Apostle of Democracy has beautifully
and appropriately expressed it, its blessings free
ly offered to the oppressed of all the nations OF the
earth.
Resolved, That it is natural and right that differ
ences Of opinion should exist in the selection of
public servants, who are to make and execute our
laws, but that absolute acqulescence in the will OF
the majority, when clearly ascertaned, will always
prove safe and satisfactory test by which TO
tain the popular wish.
Resolved That the ats and not the professions of
didaes and asprants to popular favor constitute the
true test by which to try the fitness of those whom
we trust and that we cannot be toe watchul of our
political rights and interests too Jealous in the
lection OF individuals upon whose shoulders we place
the mantle OF state for we should bear in mind that
to the negligence IN this particular may be attributed
the loss of the liberties of those ancient republics,
which resulted IN fastening upon proud and
happy people the chains OF perpetual servitude and
bondage.
Resolpsd, That we hail with the greatest satsfac-
ton The enthusiasm shown in every quarter OF the
Union for those principles that cur revolutionary
fathers bequeathed US, which Jefferson renovated
Jackson strengthened, Van Buren, illustrated, and
which John Tyler has nobly and fearlessly de-
Tended; and that his Bank Vetoes and opposition 10
the rulnous wing measures which were attempted tc
be fastened upon the country by wrong headed Con-
gress, led on by Bolts and other of his stamp
has doubly endeared him TO the democracy through
spcuous place with Jefferson, high on the roll with
the purest benefactors of mankind.
Resolved That IN the judgment of this meeting, the
| Democratic Republican National Convention, which
is to assemble in Baltimore in May next, for the pur
pose OF selecting suitable candidates for President
and Wee President of the United States, ought TO be
constituted By Delegates selected from Congressional
Districts in such States have been dstricted and
that we are decidedly in favor of that system, be-
n9the best calculated to ascertain the wishes of the
: npnn nd We har laIa unf
may be selected to represent in the State Conyen
tion to urge upon that body the adoption Of the Dis
trlct plan OF representation.
Resoired, That in view Of the Presidency, en-
tetar the belief that the Democratic National Con-
venon Will do ample justice to the of all the
distinguished democrats who will come before them
for consideration, and hesitate not to express the
opinion that whether John Tyler, John g. Calhoun
Martin Van Buren,, Richard M. Johnson, or any
other distinguished democrat receives the nomination
at the hands OF that body he will have the undivided
and Jealous support of the democratic party of the
whole Union and we pledge ourselves to all ho
norable means to select such delegates will
well the claims and qualifications of all.
RESOLVED, That we have entire confidence in the
wisdom and sagacity of the present Cabinet, posses
sing il does, Of the highest order of talents
and literary attainments and while we cheerluy
yield to all those rare traits which adorn the states
man, New Workers shall be pardoned if we
point TO the accomplished Secretary of the Treasury,
department OF the Government over which he pre-
sides and while his sagacity and skill and peculiar
fitness 10 direct the financial affairs OF the Govern
ment is universally admitted, it gives much plea
to refer to his great and beneficial services in his
native State, where he has long ranked OF her
f most eminent SONS.
Resolred, That we approve of the efforts maxi
ing by the Democracy OF this State TO effect impor-
tant amendments TO The Constitution Of the State and
that we have long been impressed with the necessity
Of gr alter constitutional checks upon the Legislature
and thus prevent that loose system of legislation
which has characterized that body for the last four
years-such ISSUING State stock and enialDg
upon generations yet unborn public debt, for which
they never have, never can receive any ben lit
r whatever.
ResolUed, That Free Trade, Low Duties, no Ma
uonal Bank, opposition to the Distribution Of the
Proceeds Of the Public Lands, and opposition to the
Assumption of the Stale Debts, constitute in few
WORDS, the principal grounds upon which the next
Presidency Will turn and that, whatever differences
of opinion may now exist as to men, we solemnly
pledge ourselves, after the Convention, to 60 for the
general cause, and nothing but The cause.
The meeting was ably and eloquenty addressed
by T. W. Whitley, Esq, G. f. Newman, and John
Commerlord, Esqs. PETER ESQUIROL, Oh.
JAMES GOODMAN, Secretary.