The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1845-07-22
DEMOCRATIC EDITORS CONvEN-

AT meeting OF the democratic Editorial
fraternity of Ohio, convened at the United
States Court House, in the city of Columbus,
on Friday, July 4th, at s S.o'clock, A. M.
On motion, d. A. ROBERTSON, Esq.
Editor of the (Lancaster) Ohio Eagle, was
called to the chair; and John Brand, of the
Steubenville Union,sappointod Secretary.
The Chair returned thanks to the Conven-
tion for the honor conferred, in few brief
and pertinent remarks.
On motion Of Mr.. Knapp, Of the (Bucyrus)
Peoples Forum, it was t.' I
Resolped. That the Exhibitors present,
se invited to take part in the proceedings of
this Convention. b"
The objects of the meeting having been
briefly stated,
On motion of Mr.. Gotshal), committee
Of Eve was appointed, to draft resolutions
expressive of the sense of the convention.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Messrs.
Gotshall, editor Of the Stark County Demo
crat, Knapp, of the Marion Democratic Mir
ror, Carny, Of the Wayne County Democrat,
Knapp, Of the Bucyrus Peoples Forum, and
Buttles, of the Trumbull Democrat, said
committee,
1t being announced that the State Con-
vention was about to assemble:
On motion, the Convention adjourned un-
til 7 o'clock, P. M.
7o'clock, P. M.
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment
The Committee on resolutions being pre-
sent, their chairman, Mr.. Gotshall, reported
the following, which were unanimously ad-
opted:
That, after a careful consideration Of the
various subjects which would naturally pre-
sent themselves for the action Of this Con-
vention, they find first in importance, the ne
cessity Of unanimity Of sentiment, and con-
cert of action, among the democratic editor
ial corps, in advancing the great principles
and permanent interests of the democratic
|party-that party whose principles are iden-
tilted with human liberty, and based upon
the rights and equality of men; We mean
those principles that were promulgated, at
the organization of this Republic, by Thom-
as Jefferson, the great apostle. of American
liberty, and that subsequently marked with
halo of glory, the administration Of the i'm
mortal Jackson.
For the purpose, then, of inducing that
unanimity of sentiment and concert of ac-
tion, so essential 10 the harmony and sue
cess Of the democratic party, we propose
briefly to advert to the objects necessarily to
be attained, in establishing permanent de-
mocratic ascendancy in our State.
First: That the men selected as candi-
dates for Office, be required to give satisfac-
.ory assurances Of sincere attachment 10 the
principles of the democracy; pledging them
selves to maintain in their official stations,
all those great principles of human liberty,
purchased by the blood and treasure Of the
revolutionary fathers. Equal and exact JUS
tice to all, but exclusive privileges to none,
is fundamental doctrine of the democratic
creed as practically illustrated by the fathers
of the Republic.
Second: To avoid the too early discussion
of the relative claims of members of the
same party for the same Offices; such discus
sions invariably direct the attention of the
people, from proper appreciation Of the
principles, which should govern them in the
selection of suitable organs Of their will
Besides the too hasty discussion of such
questions between brethren of the same pol
itical faith, frequently leads them into un-
profitable, and not unfrequently bitter con-
troverses, ending in disunion and consequent
defeat.
Third: To consign 10 the shades of obliv-
ion all personal chickering's, with every feel
ing of animosity, growing out Of differences
of opinion, with reference to details, in car
ryng on democratic measures, against those
who are otherwise with us in sustaining the
great principles Of the democracy, under
whose glorious banner we fight.
Fourth: That as patriots and lovers of our
free institutions, we ought cordially to unite
all our energies to redeem the State from
the expressions and misrule of federalism,
by exposing the corruptions and usurpations
of power manifested by the enactments of
the last whig misunderstanding the
people with system of unjust taxation, and
.hrusting upon them a system of paper mon
ey, calculated to paralize every other interest
rendering the labor and industiybf' the
country subservient to the interest Of fNassoci
ated and Incorporated wealth. Therefore,
Resolped, That we will put forth our best
energies to accomplish the overthrow of fed
eralsm in Ohio; and that, for the purpose of
achieving this desirable victory, we cordially
extend tbe right hand of fellowship to every
true democrat, and invite him 10 a hearty
cooperation in this glorious work.
Resolrcd, That we will not ourselves, (and
we request our democratic editorial brethren
who are not present on this occasion, to un-
lite with us in these resolutions,) engage in
the discussion of the rela,iYe merits OF the
different candidates for the next Presidency,
E.r Gauarn1ar OIL