Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-03-07

Yet we are proud that it is so, and when asked
Tor our candidate, point TO our principles. The
State Elections since the m, morable contest Of
ielo, abundanty evince the truth that rrinc;pies
and not MEN, are TO be preferred.
In declaring the principles by which our course
IN me coming contest Tor The Presidency shall be
regulated, and which we believe to be the nrinci-
Piles OF the Democratic Republicans of tho IL
nlon 1t might be sufficient to say that we are "a
we ever have been, in favor Of Il strict and literal
construction OF the Federal Constitution and for
combining the Federal Government rigidly within
tho limits prescribed to it by that instrument
and Keeping the Federal Government distinct and
separate from the State sovereignties.
ny not adhering to this cardinal MAXIM most.
" not all, the innovations, as well upon the Con-
su'uton OF the Union upon the reserved rights
VI me S'ates' have crept into the administration
OIL the Federal Government.
The Alien and Sedition laws, the Bank of the
49, the Protective Tariff, the distribution of
me proceeds OF the Public Lands, the I)ankrnnt
Law-each and all of them are alike Violations
~ ,ne Teller and spirit OF the Constitution, and
destructive o! the true character of our Federal
Union; each and all of them have direct ton.
uehcy-h they are not so desiuned-to strin
Tie states oil their just rights, and thus draw III
practical power into the vortex of Federal nsnr.
pa'ion anu TO each and all OF them, the Demo-
cratic Republicans of the u. S. are now 40 ,h.,
ever have been, irreconcilably opposed.
Wherefore, Resolved, That we should no nm,
Just TO ourselves and to Others if we withheld the
expression OF the opinion that the Federal party
are composed OF men Of opposite principles and
interests; the one-and that too, whose action
Lends and controls the mass-animated by honest
convictions or impeled by interest to a settled
hoSuii'v 10 The liberties OF the people; and the
other erroneous in their Views of men and meas-
ures, but agreeing with us i'm their abstract prin
clpies. We shall boldly defy and denounce the
one; we shall assiduously endeayo, In win h,cL
the other by all honorable means.
Resolved, That for the purpose of union. and
"a'mony OF action In the maintenance Of the sa-
cred principles of Democratic Republicanism
anu successful resistance TO the pernicious
W.d ana degrading means resor,ed to by the
reaerai party to attain their ends, we do solicit
and earnestly recommend that eyery Democrats
hePuDiican OF Augusta county will use his exer-
tlons zealously and arduously by all fair honora-
pie and candid means, TO aid in dffusinu that
knoowledge and information among all persons,
either by personal argument, or by and ,hrouuh
Tue instrumenlali'y of the public press, which
may anoId them an opportunity of forming a cor
lcc' opinion oil the great principles Tor which We
are now contendng.
Resolved, That notwithstanding the success of
liie rederaliSts in the election of their candidate
ior the Presidency in 1910, the Democratic Re.
puDeicans OF Augusta county, have undminished
confidence In the integrity and ability of Martin
van Buren,, OF n. ", and regard his defeat in
"at year as The defeat of the above principles ra-
/
sIderation of his able and Jealous efforts 70 sus
tam 'hese principles, do earnestly recommend him
10 tne Democratic Republican Convention IN he
held in Baltimore in May next.
The propriety of establishing Press devoted
10 the support of Republican measures having
been introduced, the committee repor,ed The Co1
lowing upon that sucject:
Whereas, well conducted press EXERCISES
great influence the minds and actions of men.
ana whereas, the Democratic party of this county
nave always ieit the great want and necessity of
such press TO support their measures and vndi-
cate thelr nights, and in view of this, together
with the near approach of the Presidential cleo
lion, in which contest we will have 10 contend
win well-disciplined, united and desperate
zoe determined upon the acquisition of pow
err regardless OF the means by which it is obtain
GU ana VINO VIII, as In 1910, make use of all
means 10 overthrow the Democratic pariy and es-
tabiIsh themselves in power, il become aif-,x6o .
'eei mat The defeat OF this enemy, and the sue
cess OF Democratic principles are essential 10 the
prosperity and permanent welfare of our common
country, TO unite themselves and make bold and
vigorous effort Tor that purpose; and beljeving
further, that nothing is so we'll calculated to br;nS
about that result, as the dissemination of correct
information among the people, upon the great
questions OF national policy which now agi,ate
me country; and believing, moreover, that no
means are SO well adapted to the accomplishment
OF mat object as the establishment lin this conn
w oil press devoted 10 the support of The nrin
cc'Ples of the great Republican party which We're
hFst promulged BY Jefferson, and which have ey-
or since been sustained with unbending irmness
by the Democratic party, and upon which alone in
safety can rest the fair ediice of our political lin
erlies-therefore be il
Resolved, That we, the Democratic party of
augusta, highly approve of the proposals of
Messrs. Wartmann and Crever, for the establish
ment In the town of Stanton of a press devo,ed
TO The support of Democratic men and measures.
and that we hereby pledge ourselves to give il
our hearty and Jealous support.
Resolved, further, That we deem i, incumbent
upon The Democracy of this county, to use all
1,eif efforts and influence, and to make it part
OF their duty to their country and their party, 10
aid III the advancement, and to ensure the sue
cess of the paper.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be signed by the PresiGen. and Secretary.
and published in The Staunion Spectator, ard the
democratic Republican papers are requested to
copy.
Upon motion the meeting then adjourned.
JACOB BAYLOR, Pres't.
+. A. HEisKELL Sec'ry.
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