The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-13
On motion by Mr.. b. F. Butler,


address resolutions TO the people Of the unted States
and that the aforementioned communications be relsrse
~ MAY 30, 1874
Mr., Butler, Of New York, chairman Of the com
mIlee TO prepare an address to the people Of the
United States, reported the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted; and, on motion
leave was granted to the committee 10 prepare the
address at their leisure
RESOLUTIONS
Resois,d That the American democracy place their trust
in FICTITIOUS symbols not In displays aud appeals insult
ing TO the Judgments and subyerye Of the intellect Of the
people but In clear reliance upon the ntegencs, the
patriotism and the discriminating justice oil the American
Re,oirsd That we regard this as distinctive feature
political crre which proud maintain before
tho world the great moral element ia form Of govern
we contrast with the creed and practice q IN
der whatever FORM which seeks to palsy the will
monstroas for the popular creduiity: e 1,a !,
Resoirsd, iherors That entertaining these views the
party Of Union through their delegates as
senblsd general convention Of the states coming to-
gether n spirit Of concord Of devotion to the doctrines
ing to their fellow citizens for the rrctae Of their ntsn
tons aud ressset before the American people the
declaration Of principles asowed by them when former
OCCASION in general convention they presented their
ddatss for the popular suiirages;. .,.
That the federal government Is one OF limited powers
derived solely from the constitution and the grants OF
er shown therein ought be strictly constructed BY oil the
departments and agents OF the governments and that Is
neNpedsn and dangerous to exercise donbiin eonstu
That the constitution does not confer upon the general
government power and carry general
system OF internal improvements.
That the constitution does not confer authority Upon
the federal directly indirectly TO assume
the debts Of States for local internal
improvements other State PURPOSES nor would such
That justice and sound policy forbid the federal gov
eminent TO foster branch Of industry TO the derment
another to cherish interests Of portion the
injury Of another portion OF our country; that
citizen and every section OF the country has Alright
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property from domestic violence foreign aggression
That !: tho duty EVERY branch Of the government
TO enforce and practise the most rigid economy In conduct
ing public affairs, and that revenue ought to
raised than required to deay the expenses
That Congress has power to charter q national
bank; that we believe such institution one Of deadly
republican Institutions and the liberties Of the peope
and calculated to place the business Of the country within
the control OF concentrated money power and above the
That Congress has no power under the constitution
States and that such States the sole and proper
Judges Of everything appeainng TO their own affairs not
prohibited by the constitutions that all efforts Of the abol
ionists others made induce Congress interfere
with questions Of slavery Q. TO take incpent steps in re
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inevitable tendency to diminish the happiness Of the
people and endanger the stability and Pemanency Of n.
our political institutions.
That the separation Of the moneys oft government
from banking institutions indispensable for the safety
the funds OF the government and the rights Of the peo
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That the liberal principles embodied by jefferson ID
the Declaration OF and sanctioned in the
stuton which makes the land Of liberty and the
nal principles the democratic faith every attempt
abrdge the present privilege of becoming citizens and the
OF soil among ought TO be resisted with the same
spirit which swept the alien and sedton laws from
Resed That the proceeds Of the public lands ought
be sacredy applied the national objects specified IN the
cons9tion and that we are opposed to the law lately
adopted and to any law for the distribution of such
nike inexppdient poCV
repugnant to the constitution.
Rssos.d Tha. we decidedly opposed to taking from
the President the qualified veto power by which he
BLEED, under restrictions and responsibilities, amply suf
Client guard the public suspend the passage
bill whose merits cannot secure the approval OF twohrdi
othe Senate and House OF Representatives until the udg
ofthe people be obtained thereon and which has
rsnnicsi domination Of the Bank fine United States
Resoiped That hs 10 ne WHOLE u The territory d
ought to be ceded England any other power
and that the reoccupation Of Oregon and the remuneration
lean measures which this convention recommends
cordial support Of the democracy Of the Union
Re0lred That this convention hereby presents to the
people of the United States James X. Polk of Tennessee
the candidate Of the democratic party for the office Of
candidate Of the democratic party for the Office Of vce
President of the United States @M
ton and regard their lastrons fellow ciiizen Martin Wsr
Buren, Of New York; that we cherish the most grateful
, ~Se he at ss ss sS
Of the United sste. and especially Of the nes
e hn
during his trying and nobly arduons admnistraton; tina
in the memorable stIngfs Of ,sso he fell martyr to tn
and him such and that hereby tender Il
him. in his honorable refinement the assurance Of thu
deeply seated Affection and respect OF Amer
Resolved That an address to the people Of the Unite,
and Of the candidates presented
h, convention be prepared by the committee resou
X, soired That the proceedings of this convention b.