The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-04
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEG
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upoh Nu4SH th| F"'5 FUV i'NfN0N
10 administer the Government never
for 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 ofthe veto;
A Faithful ADMINISTRATION Of the
Public Domain, with an equita
BILE distribution Of the proceeds
Of itamoug the States:
An Honest aud Economical Adj
minislratiou OF the General Gov
erumeat, leaving Public Officers
perfect freedom Of thought and
the right Of suffrage; but with
suitable restrainsls against inter-
ference 10 elections:
An Amendment ofIhe Constitution,
limiting the incumbent Of the
Presidential Office 10 a single
term.
These ate the cardinal doctrines
uf our party, and with them inscribed
upon our banner, we confidently ap-
peal to the judgment Of an enlightened
and patriotic people.
C0NrRAsT THEM ONE BY ONE
wIru THF DOCTRINES OF OUR OPPo-
NENTs.
/. In lieu Of ga sound National cur
rency, regulated by the will and au-
tbority Of the Nation:" one portion Of
modern democracy proposes STATE
Banks, and another, Sub Treasury and
Hard Money"
2. la lieu Of "an adequate revenue,
with fair protection TO American In
dustry:" one portion Of modern dem
ocracy proposes direct tares and an
other judicious tariff with not more
protection to American industry than
10 foreign pauper labor.
3. To lieu Of "just restraints on the
Executive power, embracing a further
restriction on the exercise Of the
Veto:" modern democracy suslains
with one voice the moaarchical feature
in our constitution and the one man
Ueto potDer against the will of the peo-
pie. They advocate the "largest lib
erty' to the President in the exercise
Of The Ueto, which circutnscribes the
Legislation Cfth county to executive
edicts.
A. In lieu Of ia faithful administra
ton Of the public domain. with an
Equitable distribution Of the proceeds
Of sales oft among the Statesi" mo-
deru democracy declares that the States
shall not in their seperate capacity en-
Joy the inheritance belueathed TO them
but that the money arising from the
public lands shall be absorbed in the
reckless and proaigate expenditures Of
the Federal Government. They de-
clare that the States shall not have these
means Of paying their debts, bUt shall
be ground down with direct taTes, OF
disgrace themselves BY reputation.
5. In lieu Of "an honest and econ
omical Administration Of the General
Government, leaving public officers
perfect freedom Of thought and the
right Of suffrage but with suitable
restraints against Interference in cleo
tons !" modern democracy would re-
vive Van Buren, economy and with i
Van Buren, office holding honesty. They
proclaim il the duty Of the paid officers
OF the Federal Government 10 Instruct
the people how to vote. and to use the
patronage Of the government, in per.
peluating power Of those at whose
hands they hold office.
6. 10 lieu OF ian amendment ofths
Constitution, limiting the incumbent oil