The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-24


1. He.slysd That Ia the approaching polh'eal con-
Test We behold The cardinal Issues presented,
which have esetd sungulsbed The democratic IRON ths
old federal party We see the Demoeiane parry sus-
tanning The same principles and doctrines "hhh enai
act rzed the adm nsraion OF the immortal JLffth-
SON yielding equal rights and equal justice 10 all men,
aud special fayors 10 none w bile We behold among
the leading and principles Of The ederass'
national bank national debt hostility 10 ehens
of foreign birth assuming OF Tho debts OF the slstes
BY the General Government interDg away the pro
desds OF the sales OF The public lands hostility TO pop
uaT freedom, and high piohibilory tsrih unequaln
practical effects, and oppressive upon the masses Of
the peops-neasures which are calculated 10 increase
he power Of the General Goyernmeni-to deprive the
several States of their independent soseregnty-to
favor the the peDse of the many and opIress
the poor and abong classes of our citizens with bur
dens grevous Ia be borne.
2. Resolved That We rejoice at the nomination Of
James X Polk and Gorge NJ. Dallas for the Offices
of President and Vice President Of the United States
because in the success which awaits them, the un-
contaminated principles oil Democracy WIZ again
triumph In our Executive councils-those cherished
principles which have hitherto carried us onward and
upward au unprecedented degree OF national hon
or and prosperity-those same principles which
moved to ton and guided patriot fathers In the
days of their trial and their triumph-upon which
alone the perpe tuy of free institutions sed
and which will bear US still farther onward and up.
ward in the scale OF national prosperity and glory.
3 Resolved That in Silas Wright, the Democrat.
ic candidate for Governor of this state, recog-
Mise statesman Of sound Republican principles
whose whole public career has been distinguished by
bold and fearless advocacy Of the rights Of the peo-
ple-whose talents and moral worth have won for
him an eDvable and enduring reputation at home
and abroad, aud we pledge 10 HIM our cordial sup
port, as a candidate worthy Of the sutrages Of the
Democracy of the Empire State" Tor tie highest
office " thin their gift.
A. Resolved That the elevated character, distin-
gushed abilities and intellectual atianments of Ad
olson Gardiner, the son Of Western New York are
qualifications which peculiarly fit him for the office
Tor which he has been nominated by the people Of
this State, and will insure his success
5. RESOLVED That we heartily concur in the nomi-
nation OF the Hon. Augustus C. Hand, Of the county
Of Essex, as suitable candidate for Senator from
the fourth Senate district-knowing as we do that
he is well qualified by his abilities, integrity sound
Democratic principles, and legislative experience,
for tina, high station, and is every way wor by Of our
vigorous and united support.
6. Resolved That We do not believe with Henry
Clay, that the agricultural interests of the country
need no protection but in the language of James X.
Polk the Democratic party are and always have been
in favor Of tariff for revenue, sufficient 10 delray
he expenses of economical administration oil the
Government, and which will "extend fair and just
protection 10 all The great interests Of the tohoe Union
embracing agriculture, manufactures, the mechanic
arts, commerce, and navigation"
7. Resolved, That the Imprisonment of Thomas w
Dorr, by the nlgerine Federasts of Rhode Island
for acting in obedience to the will Of the people ex-
pressed in accordance with the principles of the De-
cIaration of Independence, and the genius of our
Democratic institutions, furnishes satisfactory evil
dence that (though their name may change with
ny moon) the principles of The Federal party nsrer
change; that as their principles and practices
in the days Of the reign Of terror the admins
traton of the elder Adams, when Mathew Lyon, of
Vermont, was imprisoned under the Sedition Law,
for expressing his opinion of that administration SO
their nrIpc plas nd
which are serious cause of alarm to every Ameri-
can freeman, who cherishes the perpetulty of our
form of government and our free inslituuons-prin-
cples and enoTmities which should be rebuked in
thunder-lones OF indignant Reproduction by every
friend OF freedom throughout the civilized world
8. Resolved, That hold il to be fact beyond all
controversy, that the territory of Oregon now be-
longs TO and orms part of the territory Of the Uni
ted States, and that all claim to the contrary should
speedily be met and put down" peaceably If we
can--forcibly if we must" That we are u terly OPP
posed to mutlaling fair and beautiful land by
another Webster and Ashburton treaty TO crafty the
cupidity OF the most rapacious nation Gods earth
and that we deem 1t the duty Of this Government
without delay" asking nothing but wba, is right,
and submitting to nothing wrong"-to plant the
sign of the Union, with the stars and stripes, IN
The valley Of the Columbia, where, in all Time to
come,
/" The star-spanged banner in triumph shall wave
Der the land OF the free, and the home of the braven
After the adoption Of the resolutions that eloquent,
talented, and thorough going democrat, G. L. Allen,
Esq, of Salem, being loudly called for, came for
ward upon the stand, and his usual mastery man.
ner, enchained the audience for hours while he
gave a clear and explicit exposition Of the lead ng
principles OF both political parties and showed the
dishonesty of the wings in claim ng TO be the friends of
the tariff While he speaking thu stage arrived,
bringing ID. G. Sickes, Esq, of New York As soon
as MIR. Allen concluded which he did by announc ng
the arrival of another speaker, Mr.. Slckles was
called for, and came forward amid the most deaen-
ing cheers. In relation TO Mr.. sickes, will only
say, that he is truly of the abest speakers Of The
day. BY his clear conclusive, and convincing rea-
soning, as well as his powerful eloquence he so fa-
tened the vast assembly to the spot, listening with
brealhless anxiety and interest, giving an occasional
round OF applause, that made the fur fly from the
coons, and night set IN before adjournng.
If we are not greatly mistaken, the coons have re-
cciyed blow they will not soon recover from, while
the Car OF Democracy was moved onward, and us
followers cheered with the pro pect Of certain sue
cess,