The Weekly register., 1844-06-22
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which the whig party propose to ad-
minister the Government, never for
moment be forgotten. Here they are,
as laid down by their great champion,
Henry Clay, and cordially embraced
by every true Whig IN the Union:
A sound National Currency, regula-
ted by the will and authority of the Ma
ton.
An adequate revenue, with fair pro-
lection to American industry.
Just restraints on the Executive pow
er, embracing a further restriction on
the exercise of the Veto:
faithful administ ration Of the pub
lie domain, with an equitable distribu-
ton OF the proceeds of sales oft among
the States.
An honest and economical admins
tratlon of the General Government,
leaving public officers perfect freedom
ofthought and right ofsuffrage, but with
suitable restraints against interference
in elections.
An amendment Of the Constitution,
limiting the incumbsnt = Of f. the Ptesiden-
These are the Cardinal doctrines OF
our party, and with them inscribed up
on our banner, we confidently appeal
10 the judgment of an enlightened and
patriotic people.
Contrast them, one by one, with the
doctrines Of our opponents.
/. In lieu of a sound "National cur
rency, regulated by the will and author
ty Of the Nation" one portion of mo-
derd democracy proposes State Banks,
and another Sub Treasury and hard
money.
9. In lieu of an adequate revenue,
with fair protection to American Indus
try, one portion of modern democracy
proposes direct taxes and another a ju-
dicious tariff with not more protection
10 American industry than to foreign
pauper labor.
g. In lieu of 'just restraints Upon
the Executive power, embracing fur
ther restriction on the exercise Of the
Neto;" modern democracy sustains with
one voice, the monarchical feature in
our Constitution, and the one, man veto
power against the will Of the people,
They advocate the largest liberty
10 the President in the exercise of the
veto, which crcumscribes the legisla-
/ ton Of the country to execute edicts.
4. In lieu of the faithful administra-
ton of the public domain, with an equi-
table distribution Of the proceeds OF sales
of it among the States," modern demo-
cracy declares that none of the States
shall in their separate capacity enjoy
1 the inheritance bequeathed TO them, but
that the money arising from the public
lands shall be absorbed in The reckless
and profIigate expenditures Of the Fed
eral Government They declare that
the States shall not have these means of
PAYING their debts, but shall be ground
In lieu Of "an honest and econom-
ical Administration Of the General GOV
ernment, leaving public officers perlect
freedom of thought and the right OF sui
r,age. but with suitable restraints a
a.;ost interference in elections; mo
dern democracy would revive Van Bl
ren economy and with it Van Buren, OF
6ce holding honesty. They proclaim
The duty Of the paid officers OF The fede
raj Government 10 instruct ne PeopV
how to vote. and to use the patronag
: the government in perpeluaalng In, IN
mower of those at whose hanos 'he
:, hold office.
II 6. In lieu of "an amendment OF IN
d Constitution. limiting the incumbent
the Presidential Office to single te,n
modern democracy insists ina. = .lle - !
sident shall be re-eliglble to ONCE IN
IS he shall be permitted to serve TWO 'srn, :,
at whereby as experience has proved y
be worst abuses of power, and the m' Il
corrupt intrigues, will ever be praclls
n the first, in order to the attainme
Of the second term.-[Nash. Banner.