The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-29

WING party, shst u constitutional nv shs psspts "
iDoroase Tho salaries Of their publie servants, TIE
Judges indefinitely bat unconstitutional 10 reduce
them when osefgrowo--sod further -
Resolved, That when tho prices oil "hosst besi
and agricultural produces are one hall what thsy
were few years ago, the Judges will not stsrse on
81 500 per alnum, or Chief Justice ON s3,ooo
per annum.
Resolved That this Convention most cordially APP
prove the nomination of JAMES N. POLK, OF
Tennessee, for the Office Of President OF the Unitsd
States; knowing him 10 be statesman oil eminent
ability-a citizen whose private and pubic ehsrse-
Ter needs certificate Of ils purify Democrat
who 10 the darkest times has been earnest, faithful,
and 10 the faith he cherishes, and whose admin
sration OF the affairs OF tins great Republic w'li DC
honorable 10 himself and beneficial to tho peope.
Resolved That the selection OF GEOhGE Nj.
DALLAS of Pennsy lvsnia, a. the candidate Tor The
second office in the gin Of he country, was due 10
the eminent services rendered to the Democracy,
and to the key Stone Slate" and will receive the
best support of every Democrat in the Union.
Resoipsd That we yield 10 no portion OF the Com
mon cath in approval Of the nomination OF GEO.
BANCROFT for the Executive Office OF the State
and pledge best endeayors 10 secure the cleo.
ton Of he eloquent orator, the philosophic states
man the brilliant historian, the citizen pure IN heari
and life the ardent and devoted democrat" TO the
station for which he is proposed.
Resoired, That the nomination OF HENRY IL,
CHlLDS for the office Of Lieut. Governor, should
receive the unanimous approval Of the Democrats Of
the Commonwealth, and rs merited compliment to
talented citizen, who has abored long and jealous
y for the promotion OF the good cause, and who has
shown lin elf never weary in we'll doing
Resolved, That this Convention respond with cor
diaiity 10 the nomination. by Il District Convention,
Of INCREASE SUMNER, Of Great Darlington, as
candidate 10 represent the 7th District in the next
Cong ress and, knowing him TO be citizen Of emf
nent ability and correct IN sentiment on The various
questions OF Ma ional concernment we pledge him a
united and vigorous support.
Rtsoiped, That in recon mendng 10 the Electors Of
Berkshi e HENRY II. COOK, of Lenox, and AS
ABEL BUCK, Jr. OF Lanesborough, as candidates
for the State Senate, we but fulfil the unanimous
wish Of our constituents who i'll testify al the bal
iot-bor, the second Monday Of November next !;
the high estimation in which they hold their services
by seeing that every Democratic pote in the county is
deposited in their favor.
Rtsoired That the confinement of THos WILSON
Dom in The State prison by the Algernes Of Rhode
Island, for attempting TO extend the right of suffrage
conformity with the principles of the Revolution
and of American liberty, is shame and disgrace TO
the country, and tea ches what +, deraIsm would do
had 1t the power to carry out its will in all parts OF
the Union, and is deserving and must receive The
ecration Of every freeman in the land.
Resolred That this meeting sympathse with the
patriot Dorr, and condemn the course OF Mr.. Clay
and the Wing leaders, in approving Of the UNJUST
treatment Of his per eculers.
re occupation Of Oregon, are great n National and
American measures, necessary TO secure us from the
danger Of British influence, both in peace and war,
and that the acquisition of Texas will be Of mmence
commercial benefit and that we cordially adopt the
following resolutions, which were presented by Ca,
sus M Clay to the Kentucky Legislature, during
the session Of lS37-'35:
Resoirtd, That we look upon Anglo-Ssxon
brethren of Texas with feelings of profound interest
and sympathy
Resolved, That avow the right of two or more
independent nations 10 unite themselves under
government for their mutual protection and bapp-
ness, and that union is In accordance with the laws
Of nature and nations.
Resoired, That the power TO receive " new States"
into the Union is expressly granted by the Const,u
ion OF the United States, and is accordance with
the practice Of our Government.
Resolved, 1 hat the admission of " new States in
to the Union has realized the anticipationsof the
most sangune, and added increased strength and
,plendor 10 our Federal Government.
Resolved, That confedera,ed representative gov
ernment like that Of the United States, suitable to
an indefinite space and population and that expert
ence warrants us in the assertion that whole CONT
nent is not too large for ITS use ul action.
Resoired, That the admission of Texas into this
Union is expedient and desirable, thereby diminish
ing the expense of peace, and essenfng aDces
of war-givng US wealth and population at home
and elevatins us among foreign nations.
Rssoired, 1hatwe vitality attached to the Union
Of these States, and look with pride to their legiti
mate extension, :" north" or "souih," and that we
deem their dissolution the greatest possible political
calamity
ResOired, That we are not unconscious of the diff
cuIties touching this great question, at home aud
abroad; that We would sacrifice much for amty at
home but standing upon the firm g,ound Of natural
md national rights, We defy dictalion from abroad
and will meet the result as becomes a free people
Able and interesting remarks were made in advo.
cacy of the resolutions by II. w. Bishop, Esq. and
the Hon. T. + Plunkeu.