The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-18
From The Nsto York Aurora.
THIkTEENTH WARD.

| lHlhIEENIn WAhD'
Al o 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 and Grand streets, pursuant TO call ~ IN
| ESQUlROL, Esq called 10 the char, ana Jas
! Goodman appointed Secretary. The call oil The meet
ing having been read, Mr.. John ID. Kellogg Jonathan
\ Osborn, aud John Mersereau, were appointed COM
mtee 10 draft resolutions expressive Of the sense OF
the meeting whereupon Mr. Kellogg, from ue
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 aud that il becomes the
duty of every freeman who enjoys or expects 10 en-
10Y their benefits 10 speak openly and act nde PEN
IDENTITY in their defence. Therefore,
Resoiped, That to inculcate without ceasing that
true Democracy is pure morality that truth is lis
only safe weapon, and justice its only proper and le-
climate object; that when 1t resorts To ialsehood or
fraud even retaliation, it strengthens the hands Of
its enemy that of its fundamental principles IS
the equality of men in civil and political rights, and
that its great aud chief object Is TO preserve that
equality.
Resolved, That past experience teaches us that uni
on harmony, and concert of action the only sale
passports TO the ultimate success and triumph OF our
political faith, and that il does not become Democrats
! 10 endeavor to limit the number OF members TO the
great Democratic Church, its doors being as vide as
the East is from the West and lis principles as free
and liberal the light of the mondays SUM- and
a. the great Apostle of Democracy has beautifully
and appropriately expressed it, It's blessings are free
y offered to the oppressed Of all the nations OF the
earth
ResOirsd, That it is natural and right that differ
ences of opinion should exist in the selection Of our
public servants, who are to make and execute our
laws, but that absolute acquIescence in the will Of
the majority, when clearly ascerained, Will always
prove sale aud satisfactory lest by which 10 ascei-
tain the popular wish.
Resolved, That the Is and not the professions Of
didaes and asplrants to popular favor constitute tie
true test by which to try the fitness Of those whom
trust and that cannot be too watchiul OF our
political rights and interests, nor too jealous in the Sc
lection of individuals upon whose shoulders place
the mantle OF state for we should bear III mind that
TO the negligence IN tins particular may be attributed
the loss Of The liberties of those ancient republics,
which resulted IN fastening upon once proud and
happy people the chains OF perpetual serViludc and
bondage.
Resolved That we hail with the greatest satsfac-
ton the enthusiasm shown IN every quarter OF tie
Union for those principles that our revolutionary
fathers bequeathed US, which Jefferson renovated,
Jackson strengthened, Van Buren, illustrated, and
which John Tyler has nobly and iearlessly de.
Tended; and that his Bank Vetoes and opposition 10
the ruinous wing measures which were attempted TO
be fastened upon the country by wrong headed Con-
gress, led on by Bolts ard other men OF hs stamp
has doubly endeared him 10 the democracy through
out the land, and that his name richly merits con-
spicuous place with Jefferson, high the roll with
the purest beneiactors of mankind
ReSoired 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 10 he
constituted by Delegates selected from Congressional
Districts in such States as have been Distracted and
that we decidedly in favor Of that system, il be-
ing the best calculated to ascertain The wishes OF the
people and we hereby call upon the delegates who
may be selected to represent in the Stale Conven-
ton, 10 urge upon that body the adoption OF the Dis
trict plan OF representation.
Resoired, That IN view of the Presidency, en-
terrain the belief that the Democratic National Con-
yenon will do ample justice TO the names 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 NJ Johnson, 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 10 all ho.
norabe means TO select such delegates as will scan
d well the claims and qualifications OF all.
Resolved, That we have entire confidence in the
wisdom and sagacity of the present Cabinet, posses
sing 1t does men Of the highest order Of talents
and literary atanments; and while we cheeriulIy
yield To all those rare traits which adorn the states
man, as New Workers shall be pardoned if we
point TO the accomplished Secretary of the Treasury
as peculiarly qualified TO conduct the complicated
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 II gives Us much plea
sure TO refer to his great and beneficial services IN hs
native State, where he has long ranked OF her
most eminent sons
Resolutd, That approve Of the efforts now maxi
ing by the Democracy OF this State to effect mpor-
taut amendments TO the Constitution Of the State and
that we have lorg 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 entaiIjng
upon generations yet unborn public delft for which
they never have, nor never can receive any ben lit
whatever.
Resoued, That Free Trade Low Duties, no Ma
| uona Bank, opposition TO the Distribution of the
Proceeds of the Public Lands, and opposition to the
Assumption of the State 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 10 men, solemny
pledge ourselves, after the Convention TO 20 for the
general cause and nothing but the cause
The meeting was ably and eoquently addressed
10y /. w. Whitley, Esq, G. f. Newman aud John
Commerlord, Esqs, PETER ESQUIROL, Oh.
JAMES GoopMAN, Secretary.