The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-04
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEG
PILE:

TO administer the Government never
Tor moment be forgotten. Here they
are, as laid down by their great cham
pion HENRY CLAY, and as cordially
embraced by every true wing in the
union.
A sound National Currency, regu-
lated by the will and authority of
tie Nation,
An Adequate Revenue with fair pro-
lection TO American Industry:
Just restraints on the Executive
Power, embracing further re-
striction on the exercise Of the veto:
A Faithful Administration of the
Public Domain, with an equita
BILE distribution Of the proceeds
of it among the States:
An Honest aud Economical Adj
ministratiOn OF the General Gov
ernment, leaving Public Officers
perfect freedom of thought and
the right of suffrage; but with
suitable restrainsts against inter
ference in elections:
An Amendment Of the Constitution,
limiting the incumbent of the
Presidential Office to single
term.
These are the cardinal doctrines
of our party, and with them inscribed
upon our banner, we confidently ap-
peal to the judgment of an enlightened
and patriotic people.
Contrast THEM ONE BY ONE
WITH THF DOCTRINES OF OUR oPPo-
NENTs.
|. In lieu of"a sound National cur
rency, regulated by the will and au-
tbority Of the Nations" one portion OF
modern democracy proposes State
Banks, and another, Sub Treasury and
Hard Money"
9. In lieu OF ''an adequate revenue,
with fair protection TO American In
dustry:" one portion of modern dem
ocracy proposes direct tarcs and an
other judiciious tariff with not more
Dyotection to American industry than
to foreign paper labor.
8. In lieu Of ''just restraints on the
Executive power, embracing further
restriction on the exercise OF the
Veto:' modern democracy sustaIns
with one voice the monGrch1cGt feature
In our constitution and the one ma"
vetO Do,pc,. against The will OF the peo-
ME. They advocate the "largest lib
ertv'' to the President in the exercise
of the ceto, which circutnscribes the
legislation of the country to executive
edicts.
d. In lieu of ga faithful administra
ton Of the public domain. with an
eduitable distribution of the proceeds
OF sales oft among the States:" mo-
dern democracy declares that the ota-es
shall not in their seperate capacity en-
ioy the inheritance be1ueathed TO them
but that the money arising from the
nnblic lands shall be absorbed IN the
reckless and prodigate expenditures OF
the Federal Government. They oe-
clare that the States shall not have these
means of paying their debts, but SHAH
be ground down with direct tGres, OF
disgrace themselves BY reputation.
S. In lieu Of san honest and econ
CYNICAL Administration of the General
Government, leaving public officers
neffect Freedom Of thought and the
right of suffrage but with suitable
restraints against interference 10 cleo
lions :, modern democracy would re-
rive Van Buren, economy and with. i
Van BOrer1 office holding honesty. They
proclaim ~ il the dug Of the paid officers
e he Federal Government TO sRstrrc
the peopIe how to vote, and to use tht
nalronare. Of the government, in per
raf,,at;ng mower of those al whose
hands they hold Office. -.
6. In lieu of ian amendment OF tne
rones;tufion. limiting the incumbent o