Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-26
THE ENQUIRER
Richmond, February &c.
Democratic State Contention of Neae Hampdir

order at ten o'clock by Hon. Franklin Pierce
Chairman of the Stale Central Committee The
Hon CYRUS BARTON was chosen President
Of the Convention.
On motion of Mr.. Daniorih of Nashua, The
Chair appointed as Committee 10 draft resulu-
tons Tor the consideration Of the Convention, -
| Messrs. Pierce ci Concord Danforh of Nashua
Woodbury. CT Bedford, Hubbard OF Charleslown
Wilkins OF Manchester Moses of Portsmouth,
Webster OF Chesterfield, Fletcher Of Nashua
Clark Of Manchester, Jcnncss OF Slrafiord, Far
rington OF Rochester, and McQuesten Of Went
worth.
Mr. Sanborn, from the Committee consisting
of the delegations from Rockingham and STRAIT
ford counties 10 whom was referred the subject Of
reporting The name OF candidate for Reprcscn-
tative 10 Congress in place OF John P. Hale, re-
ported the following resolution, which was una
nimousy adopted, 10 wit
| Rcs0lUed, That we unanimously recommend TO
the consideration of The Stale Convention the
name Of Hon. John Woodbury. Of Exeter to be
supported as a candidate for Congress from the
first Congressional district in this State.
Hon. franklin Pierce, from the Committee on
resolutions, reported The following, which were
unanimously adopted:
L. Resolved, That eternal vigilance is the price
of liberty" and that in no political contest can the
Democratic Party safely lose sight of the essen
lial and fundamental points of difference which
have existed between The two great political par.
| lies in this country since The formation OF The
| Constitution Of the United States; and that the
cause OF Democracy cannot be firmly and pcrma.
nenlly advanced by any triumph in which the
influence of the high and vital principles upon
which it stands shall mol be potential and decisive.
2. RcsOired, That we re-atfirm the opposition
ofthe Democracy Of New Hampshire 10 the in
silulion OF another National Bank, 10 the cor
ripping scheme of the distribution OF the proceeds
| ofthe public lands-to high protective Tariff,
and 10 the whole system Of the unconstitutional
and unequal measures and princi plies OF the Fede-
raj party; and that we re-ailirm the platform OF
general principles and measures of political po-
licy, declared by the last and previous Democra-
tic State Conventions.
3. Resolpsd, That The annexation Of Texas is
a national measure of paramount importance 10
the well-being ollhc whole Union; and that whell-
er we regard il as affecting our political relations
with other nations, or affecting the commercial,
manufacturing and agricultural interests Of the
North, South ard West more deeply interest
ing and vital measure has not been submitted 10
The decision OF the American people since the
formation Of the Government.
4. Rcsotred, That it directly involves The ques.
tionS, whether European despotism shall control
the destiny Of the North American continent
whether that power which regards our Govern
menl and our free institutions as "a Republican
Monsle7' that ''mu1 be caeeked," and rs "a nni-
ancc on The highrayof the icorld," shal gain more
and firmer foothold tor her ambitious schemes OF
aggression dominion and commercial sway, on
this continent, and for Vaccinations TO ''check"
the progress Of our free institutions, and The cause
| of mans equality in the world-whether Ameri-
/ can interests and the hopes OF mankind shall be
made 10 bend and succumb TO the interests and
arrogant, unteeng claims of despolic powers and
! tyrant oppresSors Of their race
/ 5. Rcs0lrcd That Texas and the whole OF
| Oregon are American ground-ground for the
! growth and expansion OF American institutions
Of liberty and equaliiy-and that no foreign pow
er can be permitted 10 encroach upon any portion
of il, while Americans shall remain true to their
| highest interests, remember fheir panest rights,
and respond 10 the warmest and strongest appeals
Of patriotism.
! 6. RssOlved, That, in orr view, the annexation
| OF Texas will confer vast and lasting benefits up
on the navigation, the commerce and The manu-
| featuring interests Of The North: and that, if il
were certain that it would not highly promote
those interests sill i, is demanded 10 give securi-
| tyto our Southwestern frontier and il is our i'm
peratvc duty 10 reclaim what rich,fully belongs
10 usby position, what otherwise might furnish
formidable lodgmenl for The enemies Of free Co
| vernment.
T. Resoired, That in declaring strongly, dpci-
4 Qcuiy dIu uHcqulspCdny luT Tie ltnIeuldiS an
| nexation of Texas, we speak the sense oil the De-
mocracy of New Hampshire; and that he Lee
gislature, in the passage of tic resolutions in IA
vor OF this great national measure, faithfully re-
presented the sentiments and will OF the people of
this State.
g. Re@ircd, That this Convention condemns the
course Of John P. Hale, representative in Con-
gress from this Stale, in his opposition 10 the mea-
sure ofannexation-ihat his letter addressed 10 the
Democratic Republican Electors of New Hamp-
SHIRE" is insdious in character, and deceptive in
its presentation ofthe question OF Enumeration; un-
scrupulousy misrepresents the views Of two lead
ing Democratic statesmen, and exhibits its author
as opposing the measure in all forms and shapes
on the ground of unconsitnlionay and slavery
when the same man has Offered in Congress a
proposition 10 make one half OF Texas slave ter
ritory-hat his opposition to the measure has
been in defiance OF The well-known wishes and
virtual instructions of his Democratic constitu-
ents constituting large majority OF the people
of this State,) as declared by their primary meet
ines. by The resolutions of the last Democratic
State Convention, by the people at the ballot box
es in November, by The resolutions of the mem
bers of the Legislature, by the resolutions Of the
various Democratic Conventions held within the
last two months, and in defiance of The duty of the
representative 10 carry out The views and will OF
his constituents
9. Resolrcd, That the support Of John p Hale
intends and amounts to the unqualified condem-
nation Of Messrs. Woodbury., Atherton, Burke
and Norris; and that if Hale can be sustained.
then these able, eloquent and faithful representa-
tyes of the Democracy Of New Hampshire must
be rebuked and repudiaied; and that a vote for
Mr. Hale is a vote virtually sanciioning his
imputations Of credulity, ignorance and desene-
racy upon the Democratic members Of the Legis-
lature the various Democratic conventions. and
every man in the Granite State, who is in favor OF
the annexation OF Texas.
TO- Resolved, That We never will consent TO the
doctrine officially promulgated BY the high priest
OF Abolonsm, Federalism and Wbigsery, that
the arm Of the representative should mol be palsed
by the will of the constituent
IL. Res0Lrcd, That we re-afiirm The nominations
OF the candidates, made by the Democratic State
Convention in June last, with the exception of
John P. Hale, and that We will use all honora-
BILE efforts TO procure their election, and tie
election of Hon. John Woodbury., this day no.
minated.
10. Re@lred, That we congratulate the coun-
try upon the election Of James Il. Polk as Presi-
dent. believing that his administration Of the Go
vernment will be characterized BY fidelity to the
best interests ofthe country and 10 The noble
OF Democracy, by signal ability and by unswerv-
ing firmncss and patriotism, and in this conf
dence we pledge his administration our hearty
support
IT, hesolred, That the recent movement in
Massachusetts, of an organized effort, by The lead
ing Federalists and Abolonists OF every hue, 10
array the Northern against the Southern States, to
lay the foundation for the execrabe scheme OF
Disunion, and to sow disscnsion and hostility
through this happy and prosperous country, me-
ri,s and must receive the deep condemnation
of every lover oil his country and its insti,u-
tions, and cannot fail 10 excite alarm at the bold
ness Of their proceedings, and at the alrocity Of
their designs.
From Tie Valley SLar.]
The deed is done! John Rutherford has been
elected from the Council by Wing Legislature
No party in this or any other land has made
more noise about prescription than the Wing
party of the present day, and no party has ever
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