The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-06
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
The Democratic Republicans of Hartford, who
are willing TO sustain the present Administration Of
JOHN TYLER, so far as il is in accordance with
the principles of Democracy, who are in favor OF
1914 for the Democratic National Convention, and
willing to support the nominee of that Conven-
lion respectfully invited TO attend public meet
ing to be held at Gilman'S Saloon this evening, Mon
day, May 29h at half past seven O'Clock.
The meeting was called TO order by Colonel SAMu-
I'll GREEN, and was organized by the appointment of
General Wm. HAYDEN Chairman, and J. HoLBHooR
Secretary.
General Hayden addressed the meeting briefly,
relative 10 the objects for which il had been con-
yened and expressing the great satisfaction he felt
ut seeing before HIM many veterans in the Demo
cratic cause, congratulated them the hattering
prospects OF speedy and permanent reunion of the
old Republican party OF Connecticut.
On motion, committee consisting Of h. II. Hin
man, Horace Goodwin, I'd. and Gordon Robbins Jr,,
Equires was appointed to present resolutions for the
consideration of the meeting The following were
subsequently, reported
Whereas the maintenance of free institutions de-
ponds Democratic principles, and whereas the pro-
pa CATION and successful action of those principles
depend on harmony and vigilance IN the Democratic
party, therefore
Resolred 1 hat, recipients of the bounties, pub
lie and private, flowing from our free Institutions, we
hold ourselves bound 10 support, with our whole
strength, Democratic principles, and the Democratic
party.
Rssolred, That our Chief Magistrate Hon. JOHN
TYLER for his noble disregard Of personal and par
ty considerations for his dignifed and manly ress
lance against the tyranny of iaction-for his delve-
Of the county from Bank oppression--and for
his eminently Democratic IN the fulhlment Of
his various and arduous dutieshas shown himself
he "A "A Democrat nd ST M
therefore deserves well Of the Democratic party
Resolved That the doctrines and acts Of the present
Administration, are complete and perspicuous exh-
bitIon Of those great prime pies on which liberal go
vernment must ever rest.
Resolre5, hat we shall not willingly cast STUN
bling block in the way Of any Of brethren in the
Democratic faith, and shall always most cheeriuily
and cordially cooperate with The great Republican
party III all those measures which have for their OBJ
iect the well being and prosperity of our common
cause.
Resoired, That would respectfully recommend
the designation of May, 1874 proper time for
holding the National Convention for the nomination
OF Democratic candidate for the next Presidency.
Resolred, That while we distinctly and frankly
avow our preference for John Tyler, promptly
pledge ourselves to abide the result Of the action of
a regularly constituted Democratic Convention, and
10 support It's nominee, provided such Convention
does It's work openly and above board in old fashion,
ed Democratic good faith.
mooralic National Convention, by DISTRICTS is the
most direct and certain mtde Of obtaining the real
wishes of the people, relative TO candidate for tie
Presidency
Resoired, That we are happy to recognise the per-
feet agreement of the most prominent men of the
Democratic party, in regard to fundamental princ-
ples,--and while SUCH men Tyler. Calhoun, Blu
ohanan, Spencer, Porter, Cas-, johnson, yvIcklme
and Upshur are united together IN opposition to
Bank assumption of State debts extrayagapt ex-
pendhure of The public funds, &c, and in support of
strictly responsible Government Agent for recev-
ing and discussing the public moneys-an economi-
cal administration Of the Government and a strict
construction of Tie Constitution shall always feel
that The Republic SAFE and our De cratic ins,i-
tutons permanent
Resrired That we are not in favor of the adoption
OF an exclusive policy in appointments 10 Office
der the present Administration, but would recon-
mend spirit OF lIberalty aud generous confidence
towards all Who practice as well as profess equal
and exact justice 10 all men, In public or private
life.
Rssolued That we are opposed to Henry Claws
federal measure Of aboshnng the veto power from
the Constitution, having found il the only bulwark of
the Democracy against federal OPPRESSION, under
both Jackson and Tyler.
Resolved, That we fully recognize the right and
proprety Of selecting known friends to fill vacancies
providing they are capable and Trustworthy -and
of removing open or secret enemies, under this or
any administration.
Administration by the Democratic arty as such
which is all its friends ask-does not involve the
slightest sacrifice Of principle, and we can put no
more charitable construction the conduct Of those
radical presses and politicians who are laboring to
prevent justice TO the President in this respect than
TO attribute TO them motives unworthy Of any true
disciple Of jefferson.
Voted, That committee Of five, be appointed TO
extend q formal invitation TO the President of the
United States, TO visit this State on his contemplated
NJ TO-.
hearty welcome as Chief Magistrate Of the people.
from all classes Of citizens.
The following gentlemen we're appointed Com
mittee of Invitation Hon. Andrew r. Judson r.
Human, A. NJ. Collins, John Cotton Smith, Jr, T.
NJ Allyn, Esqrs.
After the reading Of the resolutions, they were
adopted by accamation.
The meeting was addressed by ] B Eldredge Eso
Gen. Hayden and John Cotton Smith, Jr, Esq, of
Sharon.
Mr.. Eldredge said in substance that he had AWAY,
been Democrat from his youth up-thst the first
vote he ever gave given for General Jack
and that he had always voted with the Democratic
party until he was forced 10 abandon Mr. Van Buren,
from conviction that his Administration had be-
come corrupt lie believed that John Tyler was a
Democrat, and that whatever differences Of opinion
there might be as 10 his public policy men of all
parties must admit that his motives were honest.
John Cotton Smith, jr. Esq, being repeatedly and
loudly called FOR by tie meeting, said that he never
failed to attend thoroughgoing Democratic gather.
ing whenever 1t was IN has power, and seeing around
him many Of the Oldest and truest veterans in the
Republican cause, he felt certain that in their com
pany he could not fail 10 be the side Of right and
justice. Ten years ago, said Mr.. s.. the first time
ever had the honor OF seat in the General Assem-
bly,, the Chairman Of this meeting Gen. Hayden
was Democratic representative from the city Of
Hartford they acted together on oil political ques-
TONS and though divided for a season, be had never
failed TO consider him as sound, firm Democrat
and hearing last spring that he apd his friends were
again united in support Of the Republican nomina-
tons be felt sure, that in spite Of the desperate CT
forts Of the opposition, the victory Of the Democra-
oy would be certain and overwhelming. Mr.. s. then
proceeded to review the acts Of the last Congress
and showed that all the efforts to head the Presi-