The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-11
GREAT GATHERINGS
THE PEOPLE!
NEW YORK.
MASS MEETING AT KEESEVILLE.

The assemblage was called TO order by Hon. Rich
ard Reese, and on his motion, Hon, l.. Stetson ~as
appointed President of the day, and George Adgaie,
H. r. Granger, G.. NJ Watson, John Fitzgerald, u
Reese, %, Major Powers, Hugh Sheridan, and three
other gentlemen, (whose names We did not learn,
were appointed Vice Presidents.
The President, taking the chair, addressed the
meeting briefly, aud apologised for the absence OF
Mr.. Gafney. MIR. G. was detained at home, we
learn, by sprain in his ANGLE.
Hon. A. c. Hand, of Essex county, and ID. A.
Smaey, Esq of Burlington, w., then addressed the
people at length, in most eloquent and satisfactory
manner.
| The Committee on Resolutions were w. G. Wat
son, o. Reese, I'd, X. Reese, Patrick Egan, and M.
S. Hotfnagle. The Chairman, (Mr. Watson) re-
ported the following, which were read and adopted
with reclamation;
| Resolved, That cherish the broad and funda-
mental democratic principles which animated The
spirit OF resistance TO British OPP resson IN 10 ,
which formed the basis Of the Constitution in 80,
| and which were asserted and fortified under the
guidance OF Jefferson, when the nation was redeem
ed from the power of Federal despotism. And, that
chershDg these mperlsbable principles, we still
maintain the doctrine that all political power is IN
herent IN and derived from the people, that republic
can liberty the Dr.hrght Of man; that the Const
tuition rati6es what God himself has conferred on bis
creatures, equal and exact political rights to all men;
thai, guided by these unaerable landmarks The de-
mocracy have, with uniform and unialtering pur-
pose opposed every effort TO restrict by any property
quahcat on, The right Of suffrage they have steadily
| opposed system Of laws calculated to create and
| perpetuate privileged classes, endowed with rights
and benefits denied to the mass they have resisted
the creation OF National Bank, because its tendency
| O,kI n ed
| clothed with power unknown and hostile to the
Constitution, and because welded, it inevitably
| will be, by foreign monarchial influence do
nestle arstocracy, II will prove engine destruc-
tive to the prosperity of the nation and dangerous
the liberties OF the people, that deny the detesla-
BILE federal dogma which pronounces the people to
want that intelligence, that virtue and stability which
render them the sale repositories of political power,
and entities them to the prerogatves of self govern
ment that we are opposed TO the distribution OF the
proceeds oi the public lands because the policy a
federal scheme Taught with designs Of bribery and
corruption and tending 10 annhilate one great ele-
ment oil national strength and 10 strong bond
OF our glorious Union; and that are opposed 10
the prostraIion of the Veto power because in the
hands OF patriotic and fearless executive, it has
been exhibited the great regulating aud conservative
| principle OF the government
ReSoired, That we respond to the nomination Of
JAMES n. Folk and GEORGE M. DALLAS with lively
enthusiasm that we recognise in their lives and
wees Impressive exhibitions Of the lofty and ennobng
principles Of Democracy, and that we will sustain
thelr nomination with the most energetic and deter
mined zeal.
| hesoired, That IN the name of Slas Wright We
| have tower OF strength TO the Democracy OF the
State aud of the Union that with him for stand
ard bearer, Victory is certain, defeat nEossbe for
the people delight to honor the man who often tried
has ever been found faithful. That Northern New
fork iees Just pride In presenting the Democracy
oil the State Tor the highest gin within their Suffrage
candidate so eminent for his services so distinguish
ed Tor his capaciy, and whose moral, intellectual,
aud political character exhibit the lofty impersona
! tor oil Democracy herself That the sympathies Of
Slias Wright with the feelings and interests of the
Nerth, his Knowledge of our resources, and his init
mate acquaintance with our necessities const tute,
ASIDE from party considerations the strongest claims
to our vigorous and united support.
Resotred, That the conspicuous political and iudi
cal career OF Addison Gardiner, offers the highest
evidence oil integrity, talent and devotion to demo.
crauc principles, and that cordially approve and
VIII zeaiousiy support his nomination
Rssoiued, That William c. Bouck has discharged
the arduous duties of his high station with eminent
PATRIOTISM, Intelligence and republican integrity, and
thaI he VIII bear with him into retirement our warm
attachment and high considerations of respect and
esteem.
ResOired, That we approve Of Tariff adequate to
the requirements OF the Government, which, based
on principles Of wise Determinations will extend
Just and liberal protection TO all the diversified inter-
ests of the nation.
Resoired, That the annexation of Texas to the
American Union is dei anded alike by the dictates OF
wise and permanent National policy, as by sugges-
tons OF present interest and feeling That the policy
OF our government must not be affected on the sub
Ject OF Texas, or upon any other American que, ton
by the interference or be Influenced by the menaces
Of any European power. That receive, and ac-
quIesce IN the last soul stirring appeal Of Andrew
Jackson, on tins subj ct, the dying admontions of
"A "a and h..
him with more than human wisdom, and whose
burning patriotism inspires him with almost the spirit
Of prophecy.
Resolved, That the Democracy acknow lodges in
The exercise OF the political rights guaranteed by the
Constitution, no distinction in religious ere, d. or tue
circumstances Of birth that Genounce the odious
and contracted spirit that would catechise any elias,
OF our cltizens upon the one, limit their privileges
ana brand them with ign mny and rtproach on ac-
count OF the other and that recognize them by no
other name than that Of American Citizens.
Ressirtd, That we approve the policy Of 1872 to
pay TIE debts and restore the credit of the State.
With six cheers for Polk and Dallas, the meeting
then repaired to the yard Of Mr.. Solomon Townsend
where dinner was prepared
Alvin Hayes, Esq, was chief Marshal, assisted
by S. G. Beach, John Hathaway, Thomas Foy, and
Barney Smith
Capt, Hach'' company Of horsemen, with the
Banner" we're out in full numbers, and the meet
ing altogether, one Of the largest, most enthus
astlc and respectable assembages Of ever hd
in the valley of the Aussble.
FOURTH DISTRICT SENATORIAL CON.
vENTloN, NEW YORK
Alta Convention Of Republican Delegates from the
several counties composing the Fourth Senate Di,-
trci, held at the village Of KeoseviIe the 26h day
of September, ls4i,
BENJAMIN Carver, Esq Of the county of Herki-
MEL was called to the Chair, and c. L. ALE q, of the