The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-25

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ia ADDISON GARDINER, his distinguished asso-
ciate the State ticket We recognise able and
unhinehing Democrat of talents and learning, who
has noby sustained the popular 10 the face Of
overwhelming majority 10 the section OF the ale
where he resides aud il will be our pride and plea
10 seize this occasion OF testiiybg by suira
ges 10 his great public and private worth, and Of
thus making imperfect return 10 the Democracy
of Western New York for their steady and unialter-
ing support
Rssoirsd, That we cordially concur in The nomina-
ton Of Nathaniel Jones, Stephen Clark, Jonas Earl
Jr, and Daniel r. Bissell, the democratic candidates
for Canal COMMISSIONERS republican citizens,
who unite valuable aud practical experience in this
lmportant branch Of the public service, with emf
nent official fidelity, and personal integrity Of cha
racter.
Resolved That this convention, in presenting John
7. Beesman cordially and unanimously, 10 the cleo
tors Of this district, the democratic candidate for
Senator feel that they do but carry out the demoora
tic sentiment Of the district and that IN his eminent
qualifications for a station which IN It's high judicial
and legislative functions demands the best talent,
clear and sound judgment, and undoubted integrity
they have guarantee of his ability To discern ami
his fidelity TO promote the true interests Of the peo-
pie. They present him, with entire confidence, TO
all their ieliow-citlzens, as the friend OF just wise
and equal legislation, the enlightened advocate OF
the rights OF the masses, and firmly devoted TO the
maintenance of the sound policy which has character
lied the democratic administration Of the govern
ment and particularly 10 the farming and agrcultu-
raj interest, with which, in his public services and
liberal efforts practical farmer, he is SO honora
bly, end usefulIy identified.
Resolved, That we approve of the present adj
minstra,ion Of the State Government in all It's
branches that we tender 10 Gov. Bouck and Lieut.
| Gov. Dickinson, in their approaching retiremen,
from Office our best wishes and sincere regards and
tina, in the sound policy and the Of financial
honor which have charac rsed the restoration Of the
DeHocrauc ascendency in the councils of the State
and which have rescued il from the evils of v hig
rule and wing fnanceriDg, we recognise the true line
OF duty to the peoples interests, strict adherence
to which IS not only part of the democratic faith
but essential to the honor the interests and the hap
| piness of the people.
| Resolved, That we earnestly commend to the suf
frages Of the taxpayers, the constitutional amend
meats passed at the last session of the Legislature
concerning State debt and liability. That these
amendments, by giving to the financial policy Of
1912 the support of constitutional guaranty 'but
responds to the frequently recorded sentiments of the
democracy of the Slate and that the provision they
make for the submission to the people Of every law
creating State debt, is but honest and safe ex
tension Of the democratic principle-that the people
are capable Of and entitled to seifgovernment That
we view the speedy incorporation OF these amendments
into the constitution absolutely necessary 10 pro
tec the tax payers against The nsdous and fatal op.
| preston of public debt, which, under whig policy
was fast making the people of the State the tribua.
res and rent payers of scrp-noblly; and in case
the amendments not adopted by the next Iegisla
ture, we are In favor of convention to aeud the
Constitution and urge upon the entire democracy
earnest and jealous effort to make these pripci-
| Piles effectuai in the legislation of the State.
| Resoiped, That the elections in Louisiana. North
Carolina, Alabama, Maryland, Kentucky, Illinois
Missouri Indiana, Ohio, Pennsy lvania New Jersey,
Maine, and Georgia, present the strongest proofs
that the deusion which spread over the land ia 1870
is dissipated-that the Democratic party has recoy-
cred its character lis strength and its NATURAL ascen.
dency-and they indicate brilliant victory for the
Democracy at the approaching Presidential election.
In TINS contest, New York has colossal stake and
we cannot be mistaken in believing that with union.
zeal, and organization, she will gain the proudest
honors Of the battle.
On motion of Mr.. BurJick, it was
Rssoired, That a committee of FIVE be appointed by
the Chair to nominate a central committee to call dis
trict conventions for the ensuing year Messrs Bur
dick, Deitz, Laraway, Walton and Curtiss were APP
pointed such committee.
The following persons were reported as such CEN
trail committees Messrs. John Van Buren, Edwin
Croswell and William Cassidy and the report was
agreed TO.
On motion Of MIR. Walton, it was
RESOLVED, That the proceedings Of the convention
be published in the Democratic papers Of the dis.
trlct.
On motion Of Mr.. Walton, the convention then adj
journed.
JAS. VAN sCHoONHOvEN, Chairman.
ROBERT n. PARKER, Secretary.