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

| THIRD SENATE DISTRICT.
A Senatorial Convention for the Third Senate Dis
trict, was held at Stanwix Hall, in Albany, on the
10th August lS44-James Van Schoonhoven, of
Rensselaer,, was appointed Chairman Robert Par
ker, of Delaware, Secretary
The following persons presented their credentials
delegates, and took their seats in the convention
| Albany-Jobn Van Buren,, Peter v. W. Brooks,
| Myron r. Peak.
Columbia-John s. Vosburgh, Darius Peck, Fred
erick l. Curtiss
| Delaware-Gurdon II Edgerton Robert Parker
Rennsselaer-James Van Schoonhoven Samuel
Douglass, Zebuon F. Burdick
Greene-John Laraway, Plat Adams.
Schoharie- David Deitz Harvey Bliss
Schenectady-Edwar +. Walton.
On motion oil Mr.. Vosburgh, JOHN P. BEEN
MAN Of Columbia, was unanimously nominated for
Senator for the district.
On motion Of Mr. Peck it was Resolved. That
committee of FIVE be appointed by the Chair to draft
resolutions for The consideration of the convention
Mr.. Peck, Mr.. Van Buren,, MIR. Adams, Mr. Edger-
ton, and Mr.. Bliss were appointed such committee
Inc following resolutions were reported by the
committee, and unanimously adopted by the conven-
tion
Resolved That the prominent features and dstinc-
tive principles OF parties, clearly marked and
as broadly defined now, as they where when Fede-
rdlism, proclaimng its name and creed shrilnk not
IRON the syowal OF either; and that in the leading
measures Of the Federal polcy-a great National
Bank, The Distribution of the Land revenues among
the States, the protection Of gigantic interest re-
CARELESS OF all Others and at the sacrifice of the right
OF equal protection due alike TO all, and tire narrow
and pros lectye restriction Of the endowment of The
blessings of free institutions 10 native born citi
zens-we recognise the spirit of that party which
from the period Of the alien and edition laws TO the
present moment has ceased to manifest its an-
u-kepublican tendencies and for which, when clear.
understood the American people have never failed
TO manifest their Reproduction
Resolved That we regard Henry Clay as truly the
great lm0odyment" Of the principles OF ancient and
modern tederallsm-ln his early denunciation of
Great Bank as unconstitutional, and his subsequent
advocacy Of IT, its counsel its champion and ,,s
candidate-hs ayowed hostility TO MIR. Adams. and
his sudden support Of him and his allegiance To his
administration under the disgraceful terms of the
Coalitlon-his devotion TO the great capitalists and
manufacturers, and his sneerng contempt of the har-
dy settlers and emigrsnts-his readiness to tax hon
est labor and industry and the necessaries they con-
sumo, ior The benefit OF particular, powerful and
opulent class-hs "no personal objections, 10 Inc
annexation of Texas al the South and his hostility
to Annexation, immediate, or remote al the NORTH
ms MY slaves and asowed slavery views in one sec
ton oil the Union and the appeals Of his partsans TO
the support and favor of the abotioniss in another
sectlon-in short, his whole career of nfdeltv 10
the true principles Of government and to the in
ieress and happiness OF the American masses
Resofptd, That we cordially respond to the nomi-
hauo" oil the National Democratic candidates for
President and Vice President; That in the public
uces the sound principles the statesmsn-Iike quail
ties, and the moral character and personal worth Of
JAMES n. POLK and GEORGE NJ DALLAS
we have the assurance Of their eminent etnes, for
these high stations, and that the unanim,ty with which
they were nominated, and the enthusiasm thew have
every where awakened, foreshadow result as oori
GUS ioi INC pemocTsuc cause, as IL Is auspcious of
honor and advantage TO our common country.
Resolved That we cherish the fame and character
OF MAkTlN VAN buren,: That as a Statesmen.
Patriot and Democrat, we regard his life as an
example OF devotion 10 the great interests of Man of
DIS country and OF the Party whose creed and prnc,-
pies he has maintained with unshrinking oons,s,epc,
and pre-em'nent talent and that in his self sacri6
eng course, and IN the calm elevation of his retire
nept ne eVinces true greatness OF mind worthy of
The republican character honorable 10 b. nat;x. 90,
and Illustrative Of the genius and tendency Of orr
Republic " '''
Rsofred, That we also heartily respond IN the M.
limitations OF the Democratic State Cooyen,ion for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor That in 81
Las WRIGHT, sprlngipg from the rank, Of M.
people, passing unssssted by the sdven,;t;o,,. a.
Of wealth family to the highest bonorx and ~,
responsible stations-the spontaneous bestowsl NJ
people quick 10 discern and rewa I'd merit ,.,.nt
true worth, enjoying the unbounded coincidence ~
the masses, not only In the STATE which ba 10. ~
long faithfully and ably represented, but throughout
.ne on'on--and yet bearing these 9st,erDg dist,oc,
IONS WIN IN unaffected modesty and with apparen.
unconsciousne~ Of his great powers, We h.vs |. =.
preventative Of the Democrats prime plc whe,. .-
are proud to oder for The suisges Of eemen, That