The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-06
From, The Louisville Democrat
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

DEMOCRAllC NEE lNu'
At large meeting of the Democracy of the city
of Louisville and county of Jefferson, held at the
Court House, on the evening of the 18th instant,
Levi Tyler, Esq, was called TO the chair, aud
William J. Heady, Esq was appointed Secretary.
After the organization OF the meeting, the Hon. Jas
Guthrie read the following resolutions, which were
unanimously and enthusiastically adopted:
Whereas, the arduous contest in which we have
been engaged, is now Northumberland glorious and
Triumphant victory having crowned the patriotic Ell
forts Of the republican party of The Union, we have
met, to manifest, in manly and becoming terms, our
heartfelt satisfaction a result so pregnant with
mighty consequences to the whole people OF this vast
and growing Republic.
Therefore be resolved BY the citizens Of Louisville
and their inrited guests That have every confidence
in the ability, integrity, and patriotism OF JAMES
X. POLK, the President elect of the United States
and that believe he will administer the Govern
ment upon plain republican principles, taking for his
guide the lights of wisdom and experience, and al
fording to ALL, the blessings contemplated by the
sages of the Revolution and the trainers OF our sa-
cred Constitution.
Resolved That we also entertain the fullest conf
dence in GEORGE M. DALLAS, the Vice Presi-
dent elect and have every reason to believe that he
will honorsbly sustain his high character, well
the best interests of his country, in the discharge
of all the duties connected with the high and honor
able Office he is now called upon 10 fill.
Resolved, That we hold in grateful remembrance
the important services Of President TYLER In rcscu-
ing the country, by the honest hrmness and inhexi-
bity Of his under very peculiar and difficult
circumstances, from the bghting effects of aristo-
cratic measures, which would otherwise have re-
suited from the temporary success of our federal OPP
ponents.
ResOlped That the principles Of democracy are I'M
changed and unchangeable that the doctrines advo-
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democratic successors based they upon the
right Of universal suffrage and equality Of prvi-
eges TO all the acknowledged citizens of our com
country, still the great and leading principles
Of the great party under whose flag have glori-
ousy fought and conquered
Resoirtd That II Is a source OF Just and honest
pride that under this flag and the influence Of those
principles, the People have wthstood all the blan-
dshments Of wealth. and all the seductions OF cor
rup, power, and have again pronounced an indignant
rebuke upon all those who would mutlate the Con-
sltuton or destroy the equality Of popular rights by
the establishment Of Monster Bank an unequal and
oppressive tariff, an lnquitous distribution of the
Public Lands, or other schemes Of similar charsc
ter and tendency.
R,soped, That under the governance Of these prin-
cipes we trust that our beloved country will ever
remain the chosen sb de Of liberty, and an asylum
for the oppressed of ell nations-that we still vel
come with open arms those who fee from the iron
rule Of despotism in other lands, and recognise no
distinctions but those Of honesty and honor, patriot
ism, integrity, and love Of our common country and
its free Institutions.
! Resolped, That we regard the imprisonment Of the
patriot DoRR, hgh-handed and cruel usurpatiOn Of
power by the few, to tyranise over the many; and
while we sincerely sympathise with him in h pres
ent af cti1n rejoice at the pro Iec Of the near
approximation Of that day. when public op Mon shall
burst his prison bars aud set the martyr free
! Resolved 4 hat we are in favor Of the immediae
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cupancy Of Oregon
Rssored, That in view Of the vast importance OF
the general diffusion OF information, we are in favor
of reduction postage on letters and newspapers,
and also reform of the abuses resulting from the
frankng privilege
| R.oired That we entertain the most profound re
spect and venersten for that great statesman pure
patriot and dauntless hero Andrew Jackson, whose
civil and military ryices in the cause of republican
liberty, have covered bi' name with mperishabe re.
nown, and endeared him beyond expression to the
hearts of millions Of his counlrynen.
| Resolred That we heartily congratulate the aged
hero and sage of the Hermitage, tOst kind Provi
dence has heightened his days, to enable him 10 wit
ness The result Of the last great conflict and the na
triumph Of those great republican principles which
marked his brilliant administration, and their
tablishment in the minds and affections Of the Amer
can people and in the administration Of the General
| Government
After the foregoing resolutions were adopted, Mr.
Guthrie entertained the audience in an able and elo
quent speech He remarked that il was the duty Of
every American citizen, Of every lover Of Re
| publican institutions, and every friend of freedom
| and humanity to support the coming administration
Of James X Polk, the President elect in all lsudabls
efforts to sustain and Jerp tuae our cherished Ins
tutions He alluded, with just osnsure, TO those
among us Who claim TO be American citizens, but
Who ar. propbscying s, and evil only 10 our coup-
J Try by the election Of Governor Polh.