Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-06-29

plicit. A strict construction of the constitution
-Acppositicn to the assumption of the State debts
equal fsvors to all branches of industry
economy in the administration Of the govern
taent--hostility to . National Bank--the preser-
walton of the land fund to be applied to national
otjects-opposition to the abrogation Of the veto
power-the re-occupation Of Oregon and re-aa-
nexation Of Texas--these are the principles
upon which the democracy 70 before the people,
and these they will vindicate in the triumphant
election Of Messrs. Polk and DALLAS.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolped, That the American Democracy place
their trust not In Fictitious symbols, not ia dis
plays and appeals insulting to the judgment and
subversive Of the intellect Of the people, but in
clear reliance upon the intelligence, the patri-
otism, aud the discriminating justice Of the
American masses.
RESOLVED, That we regard this as a distinctive
feature of our political creed, which we are
proud to maintain before the world as the great
moral element in form Of government springing
from, and upheld by, the popular will; and we
contrast it with the creed and practice of Fed
eralism, under whatever name or form, which
seeks to palsy the will Of the constituent, and
which conceives no imposture too monstrous
for the popular credulity.
Resolred, therefore, That, entertaining these
views the democratic party Of this Union, thro'
their delegates assembled il general conven-
ton of the States, coming together in spirit Of
concord. of devotion to the doctrines and faith
Of free representative government, aud appeal
ing to their fellow citizens for the rectitude of
their intentions, renew and re-assert before the
American people, the declaration of principles
avowed by them, when on former occasion. in
general convention, they presented their candi-
dates for the popular suifrages:
/. That the Federal Government is one of
limited powers, derived solely from the Consti
tuition, aud the grants Of the power shown there
IN, ought to be strictly construed by all the de-
partments and agents of the Government, and
that 1t is inexped.ent and dangerous to exercise
doubtful constitutional powers.
z. That the Constitution does not confer upon
the General Government the power to commence
and carry on general system Of internal i'm
provements. Z ~ lff
authority upon the Federal Government, directly
or indirectly, to assume the debts Of the several
States, contracted for local internal improve
ments, or other State purposes; nor would such
assumption be just and expedient. &at
4. That justice and sound policy forbid the
Federal Government to foster one branch Of in
dustry to the deiriment Of another, or 10 cherish
the Interests of one portion 10 the injury OF an
other portion Of our common country-that
every citizen and every section Of the country
has right to demand and insist upon an equali-
~ of rights and privileges, and to complete an
ample protection of persons and property from
domestic violence or foreign aggression.
.. That is the duty OF every branch Of the
Government TO enforce and practice the most
rigid economy in conducting our public affairs,
and that no more revenue ought to be raised than
is required ia deiray ihes necessary expenses OF
the Government.
National Bank; that we believe such an iastitl-
ton one of deadly hostility to the best interest
Of the country, dangerous to our republican in
stltutions and the liberties OF the people, and
calculated to place the business Of the country
within the control Of concentrated money
power, and above the laws and the viii Of the
people. a sfa @f # tl8H
I. That Congress has no power under the
Constitution, to interfere with or control the do
nestle institutions of the several States, and that
such States are the sole and proper judges of
every thing appertaining TO their own affairs,
not prohibited by the Constitutions; that all eff
forts of the aboitionists or others, made to in
duce Congress to interfere with questions of
slavery, or to take incipient steps in relation
thereto, are calculated to lead to the most alarm
ing and dangerous consequences, and that all
such efforts have an inevitable tendency to d.
minish the happiness of the people, and endlnger
the stability and permanancy Of the Union, and
ought not to be countenanced by any friend to
| our political institutions.
8. That the separation of the moneys Of the
/ Government from banking institutions, is indis-
pensable for the safety of the funds of the Gov
eminent, and the rights Of the people.
| 8. That the liberal principles embodied by
Jefferson in the Declaration Of Independence,
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ours the land OF liberty, and the asylum Of the
oppressed Of every nation, have ever been cardi-
nal principles in the democratic faith; and every
attempt to abridge the present privilege Of be-
coming citizens and the owners Of the soil among
US, ought to be resisted with the same spirit
which swept the alien and sedition laws from
| our statute book.
Resolved, That the proceeds Of the public
lands ought to be sacredly applied to the national
we are opposed to the law lately adopted, and
to any law for the distribution Of such proceeds
among the States, alike inexpedient in pol
| icy and repugnant to the Constitution.
/ Resolved, That we are decidedly opposed to
taking from the President the veto power by
| which he is enabled, under restrictions and re-
sponsibiities, amply sufficient to guard the pub
/ lie interests, to suspend the passage OF bill,
whose merits cannot secure the approval Of two
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tives, until the judgment Of the people can be
| obtained thereon, and which has thrice saved
| the American people from the corrupt andlty.
rannical domination Of the Bank Of the United
States $500 AaL
Resolved, That our title TO the whole Of the
4 Territory Of Oregon is clear and unquestionable
1 that no portion Of the same ought to be ceded e
/ England or any other power; and that the re-
occupation Of Oregon, and the remuneration O
Texas at the earliest practicable period are grea
American measures, which this Convention
recommends to the cordial support Of the de
mocracy of the Union. sts M
Resoired, That this Convention hold in thu
highest estimation and regard their illustriou!
/ fellow citizen, MARTEN VAN buren,, of New
1 York; that we cherish the most grateful ant
abiding sense Of the ability, integrity and firm
| ness with which he discharged the duties Of thu
high Office of President Of the United States, ant
especially Of the infexible fidelity with which
| he maintained the true doctrines Of the Consti
| tuition and the measures of the democratic party
during his trying and nobly arduous administra
| ton, that ia the memorable struggle Of 1910 b,
fell martyf to the great principles Of which b
was the worthy representative, and revere hin
as such; and that We hereby tender to him, j
i bis honorable retirement, the assurance Of 4th.
deepiy seated confidence, affection and respec
Of tho American democracy. - L. -
The great race o. the Union prse, bstwesi
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